First Human Body MRI Scan
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Date
July 03, 1977
Type
National
Author
htristian82
Location
New York,
United States
Categories
Science & Technology
Event Details
On July 3, 1977, the first MRI exam on a live human patient was performed. Raymond Damadian and his team produced an image of the chest using a machine named "Indomitable."
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) revolutionized medical diagnostics by allowing clear imaging of soft tissues, brain, and nerves without exposure to ionizing radiation.