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The main purpose of gradient coils is to allow spatial encoding of the MR signal What do you know about the gradient coils inside your MRI scanner? Gradient coils are an essential component of an MRI’s function, so today we’re going to talk a little … Read more
It is now possible to use PET/CT scans to determine the presence or absence of coronary artery calcium in patients with chest pain According to a study presented last month at the American College of Cardiology (ACC) 2019 meeting in New Orleans, it is now … Read more
There are plenty of pros and cons when it comes to wireless, so it’s best to do your research before you take the dive Choosing to upgrade your x-ray system to wireless x-ray is a big step for your facility. But is it right for … Read more
Like any piece of machinery, your CT scanner x-ray tube won’t last forever, but should last for quite a long time if maintained properly Your CT scanner is a vital player in your medical imaging facility. And inside that CT scanner is an x-ray tube … Read more
An obvious factor to consider, 12” image intensifiers are more bulky than 9” units, and this will come into play within your imaging room On the surface there doesn’t appear to be that much of a difference between 9″ and 12″ c-arm image intensifiers, but … Read more
Any system that produces radiation will need lead lining consideration from you and your team Considering lead lining for your imaging modalities is always a crucial part of the purchasing process. Any system that produces radiation – rad or R/F rooms, c-arms, x-rays, CT systems – … Read more
Content in the substantia nigra in order to better decipher the effects of stroke on the brain According to a study released in the March 12 issue of Radiology, French researchers have broken new ground in measuring iron content in the substantia nigra in order … Read more
There’s a lot of debate on whether a higher CT slice automatically means a better CT scanner There’s a lot of debate on whether a higher CT slice automatically means a better CT scanner. On first glance, you would assume that a CT with a … Read more
Researchers monitored CT dose and adjusted their protocols in order to identify the optimal parameters Currently ECR 2019 is happening in Vienna, and there have been some pretty interesting findings revealed this week. Some of the research that has been presented has come from presenter … Read more
CT scans such as coronary artery angiograms can be combined with PET scans, the 2 types of image can be overlaid over each other The PET/CT scanner is an interesting machine that has some unique components to consider when you’re on the market. Here’s a great description of … Read more
University in Russia is able to identify and mark lung nodules on CT scans in under 20 seconds A new AI program developed by researchers at Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University in Russia is able to identify and mark lung nodules on CT … Read more
There’s a possibility that one day MRI brain scans may help predict whether people will develop dementia According to research conducted at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the University of California San Francisco, there’s a possibility that one day MRI … Read more
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