Development and Evaluation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Acquisition and Analysis Methods

Development and Evaluation of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Acquisition and Analysis Methods

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a diagnostic imaging method with constant progress and improvement in the way the MRI images are obtained. Many of these advances involve changes to MRI software and hardware. The goal of this study is to find out the possible benefits of new MRI techniques. This will allow us to use the new MRI methods in research and patient care.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Men and women age 18 or older

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anyone who would be normally excluded from undergoing an MRI examination as per Memorial Hospital for Cancer and Allied Diseases Screening Questionnaire for MRI
• Patients/volunteers with a pacemaker, aneurysm clip or any other condition that would warrant avoidance of a strong magnetic field
• Female patients/ volunteers who are pregnant or nursing
• Patients/ volunteers who are unable to comply or complete the MRI exam due to claustrophobia or high levels of anxiety
• Patients/ volunteers from the vulnerable population, as defined by 45 CFR 46.
• Patients at higher risk due to age, frailty, or the emergent nature of their condition