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8.2.2 Write out the international words and translate them.
rotational frequency magnetic resonance water protons spectrum liquids magnetic field macromolecules dipolar coupling interaction incoherent
8.2.3 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box:
1) In ... ... imaging of molecular solutions, two types of water molecules are found.
2) Free water protons have faster average ... ... and hence less fixed water molecules.
3) Most free ... ... have resonance frequency lying narrowly around the normal
proton resonance frequency of 63 MHz (at 1.5 teslas).
4) Hydration water molecules are slowed down by ... with solute molecules.
5) In free ... protons exhibit translational and rotational motions.
6) The moving dipoles disturb the surrounding ... ... on long enough time-scales and
the average field caused by the motion of protons is zero.
7) Protons bound to ..., such as proteins, tend to have a fixed orientation.
8) A spatial pattern in the magnetic field gives rise to a residual ... ... for the protons
experiencing the magnetic field.
9) The wide frequency distribution appears as a broad ... that may be several kHz
wide.
10) Due to exchange mechanisms the (...) spins bound to the macromolecules
continually switch places with (coherent) spins in the bulk media and establish a dynamic equilibrium.
8.2.4 Make up the plan to the text and retell according to it.
Text C. 8.3 MRI versus CT
8.3.1 Read and translate text A:
The use of X-rays, a type of ionizing radiation, by computed tomography (CT) scanner, to acquire images, make computed tomography a good tool for examining tissues
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composed of elements of a higher atomic number than the tissue surrounding them, such as bone and calcifications (calcium based) within the body (carbon based flesh), or of structures (vessels, bowel). MRI, on the other hand, uses non-ionizing radio frequency (RF) signals to acquire its images and is best suited for soft tissue (although MRI can also be used to acquire images of bones, teeth and even fossils).
CT scans use ionizing radiation (X-rays) to produce images, which can damage DNA and subsequently cause cancer. There is a small increased risk of cancer with CT scans. It is estimated that 0.4 % of current cancers in the United States are due to CTs performed in the past and that this may increase to as high as 1.5–2 % with 2007 rates of CT usage. Unlike CT, MRI does not use ionizing radiation, though it is associated with other risks.
Contrast in CT images is generated purely by X-ray attenuation, while a variety of properties may be used to generate contrast in MR images. By variation of scanning parameters, tissue contrast can be altered to enhance different features in an image (see applications for more details). Both CT and MR images may be enhanced by the use of contrast agents. Contrast agents for CT contain elements of a high atomic number, relative to tissue, such as iodine or barium, while contrast agents for MRI have paramagnetic properties, such as gadolinium and manganese, used to alter tissue relaxation times. Commonly used MRI contrast agents may be contraindicated in persons with significant permanent or transient kidney dysfunction.
CT and MRI scanners are able to generate multiple two-dimensional cross-sections (tomographs, or "slices") of tissue and three-dimensional reconstructions. MRI can generate cross-sectional images in any plane (including oblique planes). In the past, CT was limited to acquiring images in the axial plane (or near axial). The scans used to be called Computed Axial Tomography scans (CAT scans). However, the development of multi-detector CT scanners with near-isotropic resolution, allows the CT scanner to produce data that can be retrospectively reconstructed in any plane with minimal loss of image quality. For purposes of tumor detection and identification in the brain, MRI is generally superior. However, in the case of solid tumors of the abdomen and chest, CT is often preferred as it suffers less from motion artifacts. Furthermore, CT usually is more
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widely available, faster, and less expensive. However, CT has the disadvantage of
to acquire to make computed tomography calcification on the other hand to be suited for
to increase to be associated with to be altered to enhance features cross-section three-dimensional oblique plane axial plane abdomen to undergo the exam hazard
с другой стороны приобретать удовлетворять требованиям сделать компьютерную томографию накопление солей кальция связанный с чем-либо увеличивать поперечное сечение трёхмерный приобретать свойства наклонная плоскость быть изменённым пройти обследование риск, опасность блуждающий нерв петля
exposing the patient to harmful ionizing radiation.
MRI is also best suited for cases when a patient is to undergo the exam several times successively in the short term, because, unlike CT, it does not expose the patient to the hazards of ionizing radiation. However MRI is usually contraindicated if the patient has any type of medical implant, such as vagus nerve stimulators, implantable cardioverter­defibrillators, loop recorders, insulin pumps, cochlear implants, deep brain stimulators, etc.; metallic foreign bodies such as shrapnel or shell fragments; or metallic implants such as surgical prostheses. These devices can malfunction or heat up during a scan, and as such, for patients having them, CT scans are considered the safer option.
8.3.2 Match the words and word-combinations in the right hand column with the
words and word-combinations in the left hand column:
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vagus nerve loop malfunction
неисправность брюшная полость осевая плоскость
8.3.3 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box:
cause increased associated X-ray attenuation two-dimensional contrast agents cross-sectional features undergo the exam disadvantage malfunction radio frequency expensive dysfunction
1) MRI uses non-ionizing ... ... (RF) signals to acquire its images and is best suited
for soft tissue.
2) CT scans use ionizing radiation (X-rays) to produce images, which can damage
DNA and subsequently ... cancer.
3) There is a small ... risk of cancer with CT scans.
4) MRI does not use ionizing radiation, though it is ... with other risks.
5) Contrast in CT images is generated purely by ... ..., while a variety of properties
may be used to generate contrast in MR images.
different ... in an image.
significant permanent or transient kidney ....
three-dimensional reconstructions.
successively in the short term.
6) By variation of scanning parameters, tissue contrast can be altered to enhance
7) CT and MR images may be enhanced by the use of ... ... .
8) Commonly used MRI contrast agents may be contraindicated in persons with
9) CT and MRI scanners are able to generate multiple ... cross-sections of tissue and
10) MRI can generate ... images in any plane (including oblique planes).
11) CT usually is more widely available, faster, and less ... .
12) CT has the ... of exposing the patient to harmful ionizing radiation.
13) MRI is also best suited for cases when a patient is to ... ... ... several times
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14) These devices can ... or heat up during a scan.
8.3.4 Speak up on the difference in CT and MRI application.
Text D. 8.4 MRI signs
8.4.1 Read and translate text D:
Magnetic field
Some types of medical implants are generally considered contraindications for MRI examinations, while others may be acceptable for patients under high specific MRI conditions. Patients are therefore always asked for complete information about all implants before entering the room for an MRI scan. Several deaths have been reported in patients with pacemakers who have undergone MRI scanning without appropriate precautions. To reduce such risks, implants are increasingly being developed to make them able to be safely scanned, and specialized protocols have been developed to permit the safe scanning of selected implants and pacing devices. Cardiovascular stents are considered safe, however.
Ferromagnetic foreign bodies such as shell fragments, or metallic implants such as surgical prostheses and ferromagnetic aneurysm clips are also potential risks. Interaction of the magnetic and radio frequency fields with such objects can lead to trauma due to movement of the object in the magnetic field or thermal injury from radio-frequency induction heating of the object.
Titanium and its alloys are safe from movement from the magnetic field.
In the United States a classification system for implants and ancillary clinical devices has been developed by ASTM International and is now the standard supported by the US Food and Drug Administration:
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Figure 11 – MR Safe sign
MR-Safe The device or implant is completely non-magnetic, non-electrically conductive, and non-RF reactive, eliminating all of the primary potential threats during an MRI procedure.
Figure 12 – MR Conditional sign
MR-Conditional A device or implant that may contain magnetic, electrically conductive or RF-reactive components that is safe for operations in proximity to the MRI, provided the conditions for safe operation are defined and observed (such as 'tested safe to
1.5 teslas' or 'safe in magnetic fields below 500 gauss in strength).
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contraindication acceptable complete precautions
приемлемый полный меры предосторожности противопоказание
Figure 13 – MR Unsafe sign
MR-Unsafe Nearly self-explanatory, this category is reserved for objects that are significantly ferromagnetic and pose a clear and direct threat to persons and equipment within the magnet room.
The very high strength of the magnetic field can also cause "missile-effect" accidents, where ferromagnetic objects are attracted to the center of the magnet, and there have been incidences of injury and death. To reduce the risks of projectile accidents, ferromagnetic objects and devices are typically prohibited in proximity to the MRI scanner and patients undergoing MRI examinations are required to remove all metallic objects, often by changing into a gown or scrubs and ferromagnetic detection devices are used by some sites.
There is no evidence for biological harm from even very powerful static magnetic fields.
8.4.2 Match the words and word-combinations in the right hand column with the
words and word-combinations in the left hand column:
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to permit clips alloy ancillary incidence injury proximity evidence
разрешать сплав вспомогательный зажимы сфера действия сходство наглядность, очевидность повреждение, травма
8.4.3 Make up the MRI signs table.
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9 Unit 9. Methods of Ocular Observation
Text A. 9.1 Variations in methods
9.1.1 Read and translate text A:
Observation by optical section
If media, especially that of the cornea, are opaque, optical section images are often impossible depending on severity. In these cases, direct diffuse illumination may be used to advantage. For this, the slit is opened very wide and a diffuse, attenuated survey illumination is produced by inserting a ground glass screen or diffuser in the illuminating path. "Wide beam" illumination is the direct diffuse, indirect, retro-, scattering sclero­corneal illumination.
Direct diffuse illumination
If media, especially that of the cornea, are opaque, optical section images are often impossible depending on severity. In these cases, direct diffuse illumination may be used to advantage. For this, the slit is opened very wide and a diffuse, attenuated survey illumination is produced by inserting a ground glass screen or diffuser in the illuminating path. "Wide beam" illumination is the only type that has the light source set wide open. Its main purpose is to illuminate as much of the eye and its adnexa at once for general observation.
Indirect illumination
With this method, light enters the eye through a narrow to medium slit (2 to 4 mm) to one side of the area to be examined. The axes of illuminating and viewing path do not intersect at the point of image focus, to achieve this; the illuminating prism is decentered by rotating it about its vertical axis off the normal position. In this way, reflected, indirect light illuminates the area of the anterior chamber or cornea to be examined. The observed corneal area then lies between the incident light section through the cornea and the irradiated area of the iris. Observation is thus against a comparatively dark background.
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Retro-illumination
inserting image focus sufficient impossible crystalline lens incident light cornea a glance medium slit "Wide beam"
In certain cases, illumination by optical section does not yield sufficient information or is impossible. This is the case, for example, when larger, extensive zones or spaces of the ocular media are opaque. Then the scattered light that is not very bright normally is absorbed. A similar situation arises when areas behind the crystalline lens are to be observed. In this case the observation beam must pass a number of interfaces that may reflect and attenuate the light.
Scattering sclero-corneal illumination
With this type of illumination, a wide light beam is directed onto the limbal region of the cornea at an extremely low angle of incidence and with a laterally de-centered illuminating prism. Adjustment must allow the light beam to transmit through the corneal parenchymal layers according to the principle of total reflection allowing the interface with the cornea to be brightly illuminated. The magnification should be selected so that the entire cornea can be seen at a glance.
9.1.2 Write out the international words and translate them.
9.1.3 Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the box:
1) If media are opaque, optical section images are often ... depending on severity.
2) The slit is opened very wide and a diffuse, attenuated survey illumination is
produced by ... a ground glass screen or diffuser in the illuminating path.
3) ... illumination is the only type that has the light source set wide open.
4) Light enters the eye through a narrow to ... ... (2 to 4 mm) to one side of the area
to be examined.
5) The axes of illuminating and viewing path do not intersect at the point of ... ... .
6) The observed corneal area then lies between the ... ... section through the cornea
and the irradiated area of the iris.
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