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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

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

Philips BV Endura vs GE OEC 9800 C-Arms 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 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

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