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Positron Emission Tomography in Process

Positron Emission Tomography – The Focus on Beta Amyloid

Reforming Access to Alzheimer’s Treatments: The Focus on Beta Amyloid Positron Emission Tomography (Positron Emission Tomography / Computed Tomography) PET/CT scanners What’s Changing?In a transformative move, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) have eliminated the National Coverage Determination (NCD), which previously served as … Read more

Difference Between a PET/CT Scanner and a CT Scanner

PET/CT scanner vs CT scanner A CT Scanner and a PET/CT scanner (Positron Emission Tomography-Computed Tomography) are both a type of medical imaging machine that provide detailed information about internal structures of the body. The PET (Positron Emission Tomography) scanner is a medical imaging device … Read more

MRI Phantom

MRI Phantoms and Image Quality Control

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

RF shielding for MRI scanners

RF Shielding for MRI Scanners

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

Open MRI scanners vs Superconducting units

Open MRI Scanners vs. Superconducting Units

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 calibration phantom section

CT Scanner Calibration, the Core of CT Maintenance

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 … Read more

X-ray machine collimator

Common Issues With X-Ray Collimator Heads

The three things that can go wrong with General X-ray collimator heads When working with X-ray tubes and images very little thought is given to the collimator head which is a significant part to the X-ray unit. Collimators contain a series of mirrors, lights and … Read more

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