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27 April 2026
Can You Have an MRI With Braces?
Being referred for an MRI when you have braces is understandably confusing — the whole premise of the scan involves powerful magnets, and braces are made of…
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27 April 2026
Can You Drive After an MRI Scan?
Whether you need to arrange a lift home from your MRI depends on one thing: whether you have been given a sedative. For the vast majority of patients having a…
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26 April 2026
Will an MRI Show Nerve Damage?
Numbness, tingling, weakness, or burning pain are symptoms that drive thousands of people to ask whether an MRI will find the answer. The short answer is:…
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26 April 2026
How Long Does a Full Spine MRI Take?
A full spine MRI covers a lot of ground — from the base of your skull all the way down to your lower back. That means it takes considerably longer than a scan…
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25 April 2026
What to Wear for an MRI Scan
Choosing the right outfit for an MRI takes about two minutes of planning and can make your appointment considerably more comfortable. The main rule is simple:…
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25 April 2026
How Long Does Minor Surgery Take?
If you have been booked in for minor surgery and are wondering whether to take the whole day off work, the good news is that you probably do not need to. Most…
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24 April 2026
Can You Eat Before an MRI Scan?
You have an MRI booked and you are wondering whether you need to skip breakfast. For most people, the answer is no. But the rules vary depending on what is…
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24 April 2026
How Long Does an MRI Scan Take?
An MRI is one of the most useful diagnostic tests in medicine. It produces highly detailed images of soft tissues, organs, joints, and the brain — without…
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23 April 2026
Can I Wear a Bra With a 24-Hour Heart Monitor?
If you have been told you need a 24-hour heart monitor, your first question might be practical rather than medical: what on earth do I wear? It is one of the…
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23 April 2026
Can an ECG Detect Angina?
Around two million people in the UK are living with angina. Many of them waited months — or longer — before getting a proper diagnosis, because their symptoms…
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23 April 2026
What Really Happens During an ECG Procedure
Most people know an ECG involves sticky pads and wires. But very few know what is actually happening in those 30 seconds while the machine is running — or what…
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22 April 2026
How Long Does an ECG Take? Everything You Need to Know
Most people put off heart tests because they assume it will eat up half their day. An ECG is one of the quickest, most useful tests in medicine — and knowing…
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