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RFthatsodd.bsky.socialSep 26, 2024 8:22pm

Yup. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

The U.S. just sold its helium stockpile. Here’s why the medical world is worried.

MRI machines need thousands of liters of liquid helium to function. Health care workers say they can’t afford any disruptions to the helium supply chain.

MRI machines are hilariously expensive to service after hitting the big red quench button not only because all the precious helium goes bye-bye, but also the very expensive magnet coils can be damaged in the process.