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ISMRM: 11.7 tesla MRI: ‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’

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SINGAPORE -- Auntminnie.com spoke with ultrahigh-field MRI expert Nicolas Boulant, PhD, of the NeuroSpin research center near Paris, at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting. tesla MRI – to date, the highest magnetic field MRI used in humans, he said. The ‘good’ is simple.

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ISMRM: PET/MRI shows promise identifying musculoskeletal ‘pain generators’

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SINGAPORE -- PET/MRI is emerging as a viable tool for pinpointing locations of pain in people with chronic low back pain and persistent hip pain after total hip replacements, according to research by a group from Erasmus MC in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. MRI shows minimal fluid, but no edema.

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Improving access worldwide to MRI: ‘No surrender,’ expert says

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SINGAPORE -- About 70% of the world’s population has zero access to MRI and it will take a “no surrender” approach to improve this disparity, according to Andew Webb, PhD, a professor of radiology at Leiden University in the Netherlands. This is something that’s not going to happen overnight,” he said.

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Many MRI accidents are related to technologist experience

Health Imaging

This week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine’s annual meeting, a team of experts presented new data on the technologist’s role in MRI safety events.

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FDA Clears 5T Whole-Body MRI System

Diagnostic Imaging

In addition to enhanced resolution, the uMR Jupiter 5T device reportedly addresses image uniformity and radiofrequency safety that have been previous challenges with ultra-high-field MRI.

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New sensor detects errors in MRI scans

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A new prototype sensor is capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor can thereby do what is impossible for current electrical sensors -- and hopefully pave the way for MRI scans that are better, cheaper and faster.

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ISMRM: 'Reinventing' an MRI safety protocol

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Reinventing an MRI safety program can create a culture of safety, engage technologists, and inspire safer workflows, according to research shared May 3 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. Luke's University Health Network in Bethlehem, PA, to create and institute a multifaceted MRI safety program.

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