Hyperfine Swoop System to Scan Astronauts’ Brains
Hyperfine, in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina, will use the Swoop Portable MR Imaging system to scan astronauts.
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Philips Partners With Nicklaus Children’s Health System
Royal Philips and Nicklaus Children’s Health System began a 10-year collaboration on pediatric care with new MR and ultrasound technology.
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Wisconsin Woman Shot by Her Own Gun in an MRI Machine
A 57-year-old woman in Wisconsin accidentally discharged a concealed handgun while entering an MRI machine, sustaining a superficial gunshot wound, highlighting the potential dangers of metal objects in MRI environments.
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Hyperfine Swoop System to Scan Astronauts’ Brains
Hyperfine, in collaboration with the Medical University of South Carolina, will use the Swoop Portable MR Imaging system to scan astronauts.
MRI Downtime Possible Due to Helium Shortages
The Medical Imaging & Technology Alliance (MITA) has raised concerns about the availability of helium, a critical component for MRI machines. MITA’s president warned that supply disruptions could cause equipment downtime and patient rescheduling, urging Congress to increase funding for helium production.
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Face Masks May Compromise MRI Safety
Certain types of face masks are unsafe for wearing in and around MRI machines, according to new research by scientists at Cardiff University in Wales.
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FDA Clears Siemens Healthineers’ Whole-Body MR Scanner
Siemens Healthineers announced U.S. FDA clearance of its whole-body MR scanner designed to help improve patient access to MRI.
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FDA OKs Philips MR 7700 System
Driven by multi-nuclei capabilities, the new MR 7700 allows radiologists to image six different clinically relevant nuclei across all anatomies.
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Technical Prospects Adds MRI Training Courses, Customer Support
Technical Prospects is now offering customers with all day MRI clinical applications support and MRI clinical applications training courses.
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Portable MRI Machines Almost as Effective as Standard MRIs in Detecting Strokes
Portable MRI machines, an emerging technology that makes medical imaging accessible even in remote locations, detected ischemic strokes, or strokes caused by clotting, in 90% of patients scanned, according to a study led by Yale and Harvard researchers.
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Siemens Healthineers, Ohio State Researchers Collaborate for MRI
New MRI technology, developed by Siemens Healthineers in collaboration with researchers at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and College of Engineering, will expand imaging access for patients with implanted medical devices, severe obesity, or claustrophobia, researchers say.
