Published September 11, 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

A magnetic window into bodily functions

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Description

The paper concerns the uses of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy in Medical Science. The physics of NMR and the chemical shift are both explained. The use of NMR in studying metabolism and deep tissue is described; these studies include brain metabolites in babies, muscle disorders, and monitoring malfunctions in the human body. (UK)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
New Sci. (London)
Journal Volume
111
Journal Issue
1525
Series
New Sci. (London).
Journal Page Range
32-34, 36-37
ISSN
0028-6664
CODEN
NWSCA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
18013758
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOCHEMISTRY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; METABOLISM; NUCLEAR MAGNETIC RESONANCE; REVIEWS; TISSUES
Descriptors DEC
BODY; CHEMISTRY; DOCUMENT TYPES; MAGNETIC RESONANCE; RESONANCE