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The challenges of neonatal magnetic resonance imaging

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Improved neonatal survival rates and antenatal diagnostic imaging is generating a growing demand for postnatal MRI examinations. Neonatal brain MRI is now becoming standard clinical care in many settings, but with the exception of some research centres, the technique has not been optimised for imaging neonates and small children. Here, we review some of the challenges involved in neonatal MRI, including recent advances in overall MR practicality and nursing practice, to address some of the ways in which the MR experience could be made more neonate-friendly.

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The project was supported by the Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust, and the NIHR comprehensive Biomedical Research Centre award to Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Cambridge.

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    Owen J. Arthurs, Andrea Edwards, Martin J. Graves & David J. Lomas

  2. Department of Neonatology, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ, UK

    Andrea Edwards & Topun Austin

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Arthurs, O.J., Edwards, A., Austin, T. et al. The challenges of neonatal magnetic resonance imaging. Pediatr Radiol 42, 1183–1194 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2430-2

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