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MRI and Genetic Damage: An Update

MRI and Genetic Damage: An Update Curr Radiol Rep (2017) 5:20 DOI 10.1007/s40134-017-0216-x MRI SAFETY (M BOCK, SECTION EDITOR) 1 2 3 2 • • • • Mahsa Fatahi Annika Reddig Bjo ¨ rn Friebe Dirk Reinhold 1,4,5,6 Oliver Speck Published online: 8 April 2017 Springer Science+Business Media New York 2017 Abstract scientific evidence from available literature does not allow a Purpose of Review Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is final conclusion regarding any significant risk related to generally considered to be a safe imaging technology when DNA damage induced by MRI. The risk and its impact on compared to diagnostic tools utilizing ionizing radiation. public health, if any, should be substantially small. Unlike ionizing radiation, for which the detrimental bio- logical effects, such as DNA damage, are known and well Keywords Magnetic resonance imaging safety  Genetic established, the potential of MRI to directly or indirectly damage  Deoxyribonucleic acid  Double-strand breaks induce genetic alterations is still not evident. This review article summarizes recent findings in MRI research related to DNA damage. Introduction Recent Findings Applying different exposure conditions, several studies have examined the potential impact of MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has established itself on DNA. While some authors reported increases in DNA http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Radiology Reports Springer Journals

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Medicine & Public Health; Imaging / Radiology
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Curr Radiol Rep (2017) 5:20 DOI 10.1007/s40134-017-0216-x MRI SAFETY (M BOCK, SECTION EDITOR) 1 2 3 2 • • • • Mahsa Fatahi Annika Reddig Bjo ¨ rn Friebe Dirk Reinhold 1,4,5,6 Oliver Speck Published online: 8 April 2017 Springer Science+Business Media New York 2017 Abstract scientific evidence from available literature does not allow a Purpose of Review Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is final conclusion regarding any significant risk related to generally considered to be a safe imaging technology when DNA damage induced by MRI. The risk and its impact on compared to diagnostic tools utilizing ionizing radiation. public health, if any, should be substantially small. Unlike ionizing radiation, for which the detrimental bio- logical effects, such as DNA damage, are known and well Keywords Magnetic resonance imaging safety  Genetic established, the potential of MRI to directly or indirectly damage  Deoxyribonucleic acid  Double-strand breaks induce genetic alterations is still not evident. This review article summarizes recent findings in MRI research related to DNA damage. Introduction Recent Findings Applying different exposure conditions, several studies have examined the potential impact of MRI Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) has established itself on DNA. While some authors reported increases in DNA

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