The hospital is the first in the region to install the child-sized toy that allows young patients to “scan” their stuffed ...

The loud noises and enforced stillness of an MRI scan can be frightening for children, but a simple act of imagination has ...

Almeria hospital as their “A Day with Buddy” initiative benefited 36 paediatric patients. This humanisation project, promoted ...

A new VR system that uses eye-tracking technology can calm children while they undergo Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning. Developed by researchers at King’s College London, the method aims to ...

Jonathan Ashmore, a resident physicist at King’s College Hospital, keeps a pair of sound-cancelling headphones on his desk. He dons them every time a very young patient arrives at the MRI scanner in ...

MRI preparation depends on the type of scan, the area of your body being scanned, and whether the scan requires contrast dye. It’s important to discuss prep with your doctor beforehand. In rare, ...

Familiarize your child with the scan by watching videos, practicing, and talking about what to expect on the day of the scan. Connect with a child life specialist at your facility and ask out about ...