Search Tag: MRI

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Affidea-legnica-reinvents-itself

2016 17 Feb

The Affidea diagnostic centre located in the Letia Technology Park in Legnica was recently opened to patients. The facility offers high-quality diagnostic tests in computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and ultrasonography, as well as X-ray examinations. Previously, the Affidea Legnica diagnostic centre provided its services...Read more

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North-america-continues-to-drive-mri-technologies-market

2016 16 Feb

Global Healthcare MRI Systems Valued at $6.4 bln The global market for healthcare MRI systems was valued at US$ 6.38 billion in 2015 with the United States remaining a major contributor and purchaser of high-field and ultra high-field scanners (3Tesla and above), according to a new report by Spearhead Acuity Business Research & Consulting. Of...Read more

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Study-checking-in-online-saves-valuable-mri-time

2016 03 Feb

An MRI exam begins for the patient with a screening questionnaire, when they answer questions about implanted devices and other details. Depending on the answers, much time may be taken up for the radiographer investigating type of implanted device. An article in press in the Journal of the American College of Radiology , by Ali Pirasteh and colleagues...Read more

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Robotic-biopsy-combines-mri-and-us

2016 26 Jan

MRI and Ultrasound is being combined in a robot, in research being conducted at the University of Twente in the Netherlands. The project shows promise in improving diagnosis of both breast cancer, by reducing false negatives, and muscle diseases. Foad Sojoodi Farimani, one of the project leaders of the European research project MRI and Ultrasound...Read more

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New-materials-promise-safer-faster-mri-scans

2016 18 Jan

A new technology that includes the use of metamaterials can make MRI scans quicker, more accurate and safe for patients, according to a new study published in the journal Advanced Materials . Researchers from ITMO University and other institutions demonstrated that the quality of MRI images could be enhanced with the aid of metamaterials — artificial...Read more

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Multimodality-imaging-in-cancer-management

2015 17 Dec

Using PET/CT with whole-body MRI (WBMRI) is effective in detecting extraskeletal disease, according to Stanford University researchers who suggest that this technique may change the management of high-risk breast and prostate cancer patients. The researchers also found that the combined administration of F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) and F-18 fluorodeoxyglucose...Read more

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Mri-shows-brain-scars-in-military-personnel-with-blast-related-concussion

2015 15 Dec

MRI shows brain damage in a high percentage of active duty U.S. military personnel who suffered blast-related mild traumatic brain injury (MTBI), or concussion, according to a study published in the journal Radiology . Researchers used MRI to study 834 military service members with MTBI related to blast injuries. MRI scans revealed the presence of...Read more

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New-safer-faster-heart-scan-technique

2015 14 Dec

Researchers at the Oxford University have developed a technique that could improve heart scans for patients and could provide more information about the heart as compared to traditional scans. The new technique will not require any injections and will be much safer and faster.  The research team, based at the Oxford Centre for Clinical Magnetic Resonance...Read more

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Rsna15-getting-to-the-heart-of-archaeology

2015 02 Dec

Modern imaging techniques (CT and MRI) have enabled researchers to investigate hearts more than 400 years old found at an archaeological site, helping them learn about the health conditions of the people buried there. Of the five hearts examined, one heart appeared healthy and showed no signs of disease. Three of the hearts did show signs of disease,...Read more

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Rsna15-acute-concussion-after-effects-seen-with-mri

2015 30 Nov

The effects of acute concussion continue even after clinical recovery, according to a study to be presented today at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) meeting in Chicago. Concussed athletes are usually cleared to return to play based on symptoms and cognitive and neurological test results. However, there is increasing evidence that brain...Read more

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Happiness-in-an-mri

2015 26 Nov

Happiness is a subjective experience; for instance, some people feel happiness more intensely than others when they receive compliments. To better understand the neural mechanism behind how happiness emerges, researchers in Japan conducted a study using MRI brain scans. Overall happiness, according to the study, is a combination of happy emotions and...Read more

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Light-dimming-mri-safety-feature-trialled

2015 17 Nov

MRI safety depends upon adequate screening for ferromagnetic material. An article published in  Clinical Imaging describes the effectiveness of a novel supplemental screening technique wherein the lights are dimmed in response to detected ferrous metal within the restricted MRI scanning room. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers detailed diagnostic...Read more

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We-need-to-tweet-the-mri-experience

2015 03 Nov

Twitter offers interesting and valuable insights into the experience of MRI patients, according to a new study analysing tweets related to MRI over the course of one month. While the social networking site Twitter is known for breaking news and celebrity tweets, it may also prove to be a valuable feedback tool for medical professionals looking to improve...Read more

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Mri-provides-insight-after-heart-attack

2015 06 Oct

Researchers at Singapore's Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR) have developed a computational method that uses MRI to assess the extent of damage to the left ventricle after a heart attack.  Teo Soo-Kng of the A*STAR Institute of High Performance Computing explains that heart attacks can be very complicated and in cases where the...Read more

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Volume-15-issue-3-2015

2015 06 Oct

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What-s-cost-effective-for-imaging-ibd

2015 05 Oct

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) refers to chronic inflammation of all or part of the digestive tract. An article published in Surgical Clinics of North America lists the different radiologic techniques used for assessing IBD, including their key advantages and disadvantages. Plain Radiographs Plain abdominal radiographs can diagnose complications...Read more

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Multimodality-imaging-of-the-heart-is-more-better

2015 04 Oct

In most patients who are referred for work-up of suspected or known coronary artery disease (CAD) by non-invasive cardiac imaging, one single imaging technique is often adequate, according to an article appearing in the journal Cor et Vasa , published by the Czech Society of Cardiology. For instance, MRI is able to provide information about morphology...Read more

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Patient-emergencies-in-radiology-how-frequent

2015 22 Sep

When hospital patients outside the ICU become unstable, many facilities have medical emergency teams (MET) in place to rapidly respond. But are events warranting MET calls more common in a radiology department (RD) than in a general ward? Lora Ott, PhD, RN, Assistant Professor, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and colleagues have published the results...Read more

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Siemens-supports-development-of-future-healthcare-talent-with-online-educational-tools

2015 21 Sep

Siemens Healthcare has launched a range of online educational healthcare resources to introduce medical technology to those aged between seven and 16, including a cut-out MRI system. A range of online resources launched to enhance teaching and learning around core healthcare topics New tools designed to introduce young people to the...Read more

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Mri-improves-diagnosis-of-microbleeding-after-brain-injury

2015 15 Sep

A new study in the journal Radiology suggests that imaging patients soon after traumatic brain injury (TBI) occurs could help to detect cerebral microhaemorrhages more accurately. Researchers used susceptibility-weighted imaging — an MRI technique that provides improved visibility of blood and is highly sensitive to haemorrhage — to evaluate U.S....Read more

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Imaging-gets-appy-taking-the-worry-away

2015 08 Sep

One in seven patients has cancelled a hospital appointment because they are scared, according to a survey commissioned by Siemens. When it comes to imaging, more than 20 percent do not understand fully what an MRI scan is, while 42 percent admitted they were afraid of the MRI process. When patients turn up for their imaging appointments well-informed...Read more

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Mri-predicts-cognitive-outcome-in-preterm-children

2015 07 Sep

A study published in the neurology journal Brain suggests that children born prematurely are more likely to have low mathematical achievement at school age, which may be caused by reduced working memory and number skills. The study aimed to examine the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) after birth to identify infants at risk of later academic...Read more

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Reduced-ct-usage-for-common-childhood-diagnoses

2015 27 Aug

Researchers in the U.S. have found a significant decline in the use of computed tomography (CT) scans at children's hospitals for 10 common childhood diagnoses including seizure, severe head trauma and upper respiratory tract infection. They say that alternative imaging modalities such as MRI and ultrasound are being used more frequently for eight of...Read more

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Mri-technique-detects-early-breast-cancer

2015 15 Aug

New research from Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH) shows that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can detect the earliest signs of breast cancer recurrence and fast-growing tumours. The new MRI technique detects micrometastases, breakaway tumour cells with the potential to develop into dangerous secondary breast cancer tumours elsewhere...Read more

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Mri-technology-deals-with-helium-shortage

2015 30 Jul

As helium gas used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners is increasingly becoming scarce, a UK-based medical imaging vendor continues to develop helium-free MRI systems. In 2013, MR (Guildford, Surrey, UK) already developed the world's first helium-free technology for use in preclinical superconducting MRI systems. This breakthrough scanner...Read more

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Cardiovascular-risk-factors-may-predict-alzheimer-s-disease

2015 28 Jul

An imaging study shows that specific cardiovascular risk factors, such as alcohol use, smoking, obesity and diabetes, correlate with smaller regional brain volumes that may be early indicators of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. The findings are reported in the journal Radiology . Previous studies have linked cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive...Read more

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Esoi-autumn-workshop-2015

2015 05 Nov

The course is aimed at practising radiologists and radiology residents/fellows and will focus mainly on cancer staging and on the assessment of response to treatment. Lectures explaining the principles of imaging-based tumor response assessment will be held by an expert international faculty. Participants will then have the unique opportunity to train...Read more