Hyperpolarized He-3 MRI flourishes in unique role

September 9, 2008 Diagnostic Imaging. Hyperpolarized He-3 MRI flourishes in unique role -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Radiologists have learned a lot from hyperpolarized helium-3 imaging despite regulatory restrictions limiting its use. An absence of FDA clearance for clinical workups and the scarcity of the gas, a nonradioactive byproduct of nuclear weapons manufacturing, means He-3 MRI will not be coming to a community healthcare facility near you any time soon.

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