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This handout explains how an MRI arthrogram works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get your results.

This handout explains the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the results.

This handout explains what to expect when having an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) defecography exam at University of Washington Medical Center. It includes important information about how to prepare for the exam.

This handout is for patients having an MRI enterography scan. It explains what to expect and how to prepare. It includes important safety instructions.

This handout explains how magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is done to take pictures of a fetus. It includes how to prepare for the scan, how it is done, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains functional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) -- also called an fMRI -- of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains a chemical called gadolinium contrast. You may receive this contrast when you have a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. The handout also describes the health risks linked to gadolinium.

This handout is for patients who will receive an injection of glucagon before their magnetic resonance imaging scan. It explains possible side effects,  what to do to make sure your blood sugar levels do not go too high or too low, and when to call the doctor or nurse.

This handout describes an MRI scan of the heart, which is used to take detailed pictures of the cardiac vessels and tissues. It includes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare, what to expect during the scan, and how to get results.

This handout explains how an MRI lymphangiogram scan of the arms or legs works. It includes how the scan is done, how to prepare, what to expect, and how to get your results.

This handout explains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. It includes what will happen and how to prepare.

This handout explains the musculoskeletal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam. It covers how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and receiving results.

This handout explains an MRI exam of the neck, used to get detailed pictures of the neck structure. It includes how the exam works, how to prepare, how it is done, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the results.

This handout explains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) neurogram. It describes how the scan works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect during the scan, and how to get your results.

This handout explains how an MRI pelvic scan with bowel prep works. It tells how it is done, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the results. It includes special instructions to follow on the day of your procedure. This handout is a collaboration with clinicians at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.

This handout explains how an MRI of the pelvis works, how it is done, what to expect during the exam, and how to get the results.

This handout describes an MRI exam of the prostate, which gives detailed pictures of the prostate and the structures around it. It includes how the scan works, how to prepare, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains how an MRI scan of the rectum works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get your results.

This handout describes an MR spectroscopy exam, used to obtain pictures and graphs of the brain. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for the exam, what to expect during the exam, and how to get exam results.

This handout describes the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exam of the spine. It includes how the exam works, how it is done, how to prepare for it, what to expect, and how to get the test results.

This handout explains a multi-focal electroretinogram, a test that looks at how your retina responds to a flickering patterns of black and white shapes. It includes how to prepare, how the test works, and what to expect afterward. A map to the EEG/Evoked Potential Lab is also included.

This handout explains a multi-gated acquisition (MUGA) scan. This diagnostic test shows how well your heart works when you are resting. It is often used for people who are going to start chemotherapy treatment, which involves medicines that may be toxic to the heart. Sections include "How should I prepare?" "How does the scan work?" and "What should I expect during and after the scan?"

This handout describes multi-resistant gram negative rods and who is at risk for getting them. It also explains how these diseases can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting them.

This handout explains the benefits and risks of taking multivitamins. It also includes the results of some scientific studies.

This handout describes mumps and its symptoms. It also explains how this disease can be spread and offers steps to prevent others from getting it.