basic informaction about mri. what is mri? when mri first scan done?

 What is MRI?

MRI stands for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
It’s a technique used to create detailed pictures of the inside of the body — like the brain, spine, joints, and organs — without using X-rays (no radiation). It uses strong magnets, radio waves, and a computer to create these images.

When was MRI invented?
MRI was developed in the 1970s.
The first human body scan was done in 1977.

basic info about mri

Who invented MRI?
Two main people are credited:

• Dr. Raymond Damadian — discovered that tumors and normal tissue gave different signals.

• Paul Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield — improved the technique to create actual images.
  They both later won the Nobel Prize (except Damadian was controversially left out).

Why is MRI needed?

• It helps diagnose diseases early without surgery.

• It gives very clear images of soft tissues (brain, muscles, heart).

• It’s safe — no harmful radiation like in X-rays or CT scans.

• It helps doctors plan treatments better.