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According to a new study published in the May issue of the American Journal of Radiology, 70% of women with discordant benign breast biopsy results can be triaged and avoid unnecessary surgery with contrast-enhanced breast MRI. Written by Dr. Linda Sanders of RWJ Barnabas Health … Read more
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 more about them and the role they play in MRI inner-workings. The main purpose of … Read more
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 to better decipher the effects of stroke on the brain as well as long-term patient outcomes, all … Read more
Serious accidents in MRI suites are rare, but that doesn’t mean MRI safety precautions shouldn’t be taken into serious consideration anyway. An article was recently published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology that described how to reduce or eliminate injuries and accidents … Read more
Fewer than 7% of women eligible for supplemental screening breast MRI due to their assessed risk of breast cancer took advantage of the scan when offered, according to a new study published in the June issue of the Journal of Women’s Health. The study team … Read more
Sites like Quora and Yahoo Answers are great places to find experts on radiology. Recently, we answered a question on Quora regarding the safety of MRI. It seems to be a common question that’s asked, and while the easy answer on MRI safety is “relatively … Read more
If a tumor is found in a kidney, a biopsy is needed to determine whether the tumor is malignant or benign. Biopsies are a painful procedure in which sample tissues are extracted from the patient, which in turn keeps some patients away from the procedure … Read more
A new study was recently released that states MRI scanning may actually be safe for patients with legacy pacemakers or implantable cardioverter-defibrillators, as long as safety protocol is followed. Previously, these devices weren’t considered MRI-ready. According to Saman Nazarian, MD, PhD, of University of … Read more
A new study has shown that children with a high risk of developing Multiple Sclerosis can be identified by MRI scan, even before symptoms become apparent. 38 children from 16 sites in 6 countries were used in the study, and all underwent an MRI scan for … Read more
A couple of weeks ago, the very first 7 tesla strength MRI has been approved by the FDA. The Siemens Magnetom Terra is more than twice the strength of static magnetic field strength available in the U.S. “The overall image quality of MRI improved … Read more
You know that purchasing refurbished imaging equipment over new is a good investment for your facility. Stretching your budget is never a bad thing, and refurbished equipment is just as safe and effective as brand new. But have you ever thought about the environmental benefits … Read more
Parkinson’s disease affects the central nervous system, mainly the motor system. The long term degenerative disease causes tremors, memory loss, difficulty walking, and shaking. Some with Parkinson’s even suffer from mild to severe hallucinations, up to 75%. These hallucinations can have a significant impact on … Read more
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