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		montecarl on Feb 4, 2025 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: The young, inexperienced engineers aiding DOGE Just in case anyone else reads this and is confused. MRIs only use radio waves. No ionizing (or visible or even IR) radiation is used. The strong magnetic fields are a risk (due to interacting with metallic items embedded in the body). The contrast agents also can cause some undesirable side effects.

fingerlocks on Feb 4, 2025 [–]

Ha, I knew this comment was coming. I should left it as “More comfortable” but that was too subjective

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