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Keep patients and healthcare personnel safe and avoid MRI accidents MRI exams are often associated with imaging without radiation. Therefore, they are deemed safer than CT or plain x-ray exams. But just like any other medical procedure, precautions must be followed to keep patients and healthcare personnel safe … Read more
CT Scanner Maintenance: Calibration What are the advantages and the disadvantages of each modality and how they both can benefit any imaging department? Both modalities have been around since the seventies, and they take axial, coronal, and sagittal planes of the human body. Then, 3D … Read more
Differences between 1.5T vs. 3.0T MRI Machines: pros and cons of each unit Overview of Differences So many decisions and so many products to choose from. Remember, there are more things to consider besides cost when purchasing an MRI machine. Such as location, shielding, … Read more
MRI scans are expensive because of the costs to acquire, operate, and maintain the MRI machine The average cost of an MRI scan in the US is $2,000. MRI scans are expensive because of the costs to acquire, operate, and maintain the MRI machine. In … Read more
Use the following MRI site planning check list as a site planning reference Overview of Key Aspects Use the following MRI site planning check list as a site planning reference for key aspects to consider when designating an imaging facility for an MRI. Primary MRI … Read more
Like most products on the market, MRI scanners are not all the same, nor are they manufactured by the same company Like most products on the market, MRI scanners are not all the same, nor are they manufactured by the same company. The most common … Read more
The required service to continue optimal performance of your MRI can be overwhelming Understanding the functionality of the MRI system and the required service to continue optimal performance can be overwhelming. Just comprehending the physics of the system’s ability to produce a diagnostic image can … Read more
Let’s look at some crucial differences between 1.5T and 3T in both performance and safety When it comes to MRI scanners, 1.5T is the standard strength. Often considered a “one size fits all” machine, 1.5Ts work for a variety of different scans and applications, making … Read more
Should your department consider both, superconducting and open MRI scanners? MRI coils are fragile and an essential part of your practice, which is why keeping them in great condition is so important. Servicing them can become a chore, due to the way today’s coils are … Read more
Your MRI’s cold head is the heart and soul of your scanner, it is crucial to the performance of your machine The Cold Head: Your MRI’s heart and soul, it is crucial to the performance of your machine. But how do you know when it’s … Read more
70% of women with discordant benign breast biopsy results can be triaged and avoid unnecessary surgery with breast MRI 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 … Read more
The main purpose of gradient coils is to allow spatial encoding of the MR signal 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 … Read more
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