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Philips Gemini TF vs Siemens Biograph PET/CT Scanners Philips Gemini TF and the Siemens Biograph 64-slice PET/CT scanners are both high-end medical imaging devices that use Positron Emission Tomography (PET) and Computed Tomography (CT) to produce detailed images of the body’s internal structures and function. … Read more

GE Discovery ST vs GE Discovery STE PET/CT Scanners The GE Discovery ST and the GE Discovery STE are both PET/CT scanners (Positron Emission Tomography/Computed Tomography scanners) that combines two different imaging technologies in a single device. The PET component of the scanner is used … Read more

GE Optima 220 vs GE Optima 200 Portable X-Rays The GE Optima 220 Portable and the GE Optima 200 Portable x-rays are both models of portable x-ray machines made by GE Healthcare. Portable x-ray machines are designed to be easily moved around within a healthcare … Read more

GE OEC 9800 vs GE OEC 9900 C-Arm The OEC 9900 and OEC 9800 are both models of C-arm fluoroscopy machines made by GE Healthcare. A C-arm is a type of medical imaging device that is shaped like a “C,” with an x-ray source and … Read more

MRI Phantoms and Control of Image Quality Generating accurately rendered images is paramount to any radiological practice. The use of MRI phantoms in calibration and quality control ensures better image generation to make accurate diagnosis of diseases. In this article we are going to talk … Read more

Learn about RF Shielding for MRI Scanners MRI scanners use radio frequencies and magnetic fields to produce images of bones, ligaments, and vascular structures in the human body. Because of the radiofrequencies used in image production, MRI scanners require expensive RF shielding to prevent outside … Read more

Should your department consider both, superconducting and open MRI scanners? MRI scanners have come a long way since the late 70s and the technology continues to evolve. State of the art-units have higher Tesla strengths, quicker scan times, and enhanced software for real time imaging. … Read more

CT Scanner Maintenance: Calibration CT units are the premier imaging tool for all imaging departments throughout the world. They are used in diagnostic, therapeutic and interventional procedures. Therefore CT Scanner calibration is fundamental to ensure high imaging quality. According to iDATA Research, there are over … Read more

General rad rooms have just gotten smarter with Quantum’s wide selection of smart rad room digital systems General rad rooms have just gotten smarter with Quantum’s wide selection of smart rad room digital systems. All Quantum Rad rooms are compatible with both DR and CR … Read more

Learn how to extent the life of your C-Arm battery Plugging in the C-arm every day will extend the battery life of your C-arm and keep it operating to it’s peak capacity. C-arms are expensive, massive pieces of equipment that require a lot of power … Read more

Learn about C-Arm image acquisition and how it works Image acquisition on a mobile C-arm for fluoroscopy procedures is either done via an image intensifier (ii) or a flat plate detector. Early models of stationary flouro units were either mounted to the floor or the … Read more