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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

Philips BV Endura vs GE OEC 9900 C-Arm The Philips BV Endura and the OEC 9900 are both C-Arm devices, but they have some differences in their features and capabilities. One main difference is the image quality. The Philips BV Endura has a high-resolution detector … Read more

Philips BV Endura vs GE OEC 9800 C-Arm The Philips BV Endura and the OEC 9800 are both C-Arm devices, but they have some differences in their features and capabilities. One main difference is the image quality. The Philips BV Endura has a high-resolution detector … Read more

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 OEC 9800 vs Siemens Arcadis Avantic C-Arm The OEC 9900 and the Siemens Arcadis Avantic are both C-Arm devices, but they have some differences in their features and capabilities. One main difference is the image quality. The OEC 9800 has a lower resolution detector … 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

1.5T Siemens Espree vs. 1.5T Philips Achieva MRI Scanners The 1.5T Siemens Espree and the Philips Achieva MRI Scanners are both models of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners that use a strong magnetic field and radio waves to produce detailed images of the inside of … 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

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 about the different types of phantoms used … Read more

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 electronic interference. In today’s article we will … 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