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Can a malfunctioning 3T brain MRI scan damage your brain by depositing too much RF energy?


Chris DuBois
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MRI scanners emit radiofrequency (RF) waves to create brain images. Could a hardware failure, software bug, or miscalibration result in excessive RF exposure, leading to potential brain damage?

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