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Tag: Medical imaging

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Why do they give you Buscopan for MRI scan? Enhancing image clarity with antispasmodics

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In certain MRI scans, specifically those of the abdomen and pelvis, internal movement from bowel activity can cause motion artifacts that blur images. To counteract this, medical professionals may administer Buscopan to patients just before the scan, explaining **why they give you Buscopan for MRI scan** in these specific circumstances. By temporarily halting intestinal muscle spasms, this antispasmodic medication allows for the capture of clearer, more precise images.

What is Tagitol?: Understanding the Fecal Tagging Agent

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In 2017, the FDA approved Tagitol V as the first dedicated fecal tagging agent for computed tomography (CT) colonography. What is Tagitol and how does this contrast agent aid in a virtual colonoscopy? This oral suspension, containing barium sulfate, is a vital tool for diagnostic imaging, helping physicians differentiate between retained stool and actual colon abnormalities.