Magnetic Resonance Imaging

1: Introduction to image-assisted disease screening

Abstract

Disease occurrence rates in humans are rapidly rising for various reasons and so timely detection and treatment implementation are necessary to ensure successful cures. The disease diagnosis procedure varies based on the type and severity of the disease. Further, this scheme also depends on the infected area under examination. In most cases, verification by a doctor, followed by signal-based prescreening and image-based postscreening is widely recommended to confirm the disease and its severity. This chapter provides a detailed overview of image-supported disease screening procedures adopted in hospitals to examine the various internal organs, such as the breasts, heart, and brain. ...