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* It images muscle and soft tissue very well and is particularly useful for delineating the interfaces between solid and fluid-filled spaces.
* It renders "live" images, where the operator can dynamically select the most useful section for diagnosing and documenting changes, often enabling rapid diagnoses.
* It shows the structure of organs.
* It has no known long-term side effects and rarely causes any discomfort to the patient.
* Equipment is widely available and comparatively flexible.
* Small, easily carried scanners are available; examinations can be performed at the bedside.
* Relatively inexpensive compared to other modes of investigation (e.g. computed X-ray tomography, DEXA or magnetic resonance imaging).
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