Addresses health and safety concerns related to recent developments in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. The 16 contributions discuss issues such as radiofrequency-induced heating, gradient field-induced acoustic noise, the use of MR in contrast agents, the management of patients with claustrophobia, and pregnancy. The volume also contains a sample pre-MR screening form; safety information for 700 implants, devices, and materials; a list of medical devices and products for interventional MR procedures; and a summary of peer-reviewed MR safety studies. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)