Aspect Imaging Gets Award for Embrace Neonatal MRI
Frost & Sullivan recognizes Aspect Imaging with the 2020 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Award for its Embrace Neonatal MRI System.
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Technical Prospects Hires Imaging Support Engineer and Technical Trainer
Technical Prospects has hired industry veteran Joseph Sam as an imaging support engineer and technical trainer. In this role, Sam will serve as a trainer for Technical Prospects’ onsite courses and will also work as a member of the company’s 24x7 customer support team.
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What You Need to Know About Medical Device Interoperability
Medical device interoperability is a hot topic in healthcare technology management—and one 24x7 Magazine correspondent Aine Cryts explores in this in-depth feature article. Here are key considerations regarding device integration—and what you need to know about interoperability in the medical device sector.
MRI May Predict Neurological Outcomes for Cardiac Arrest Survivors
MRI-based measurements of the functional connections in the brain can help predict long-term recovery in patients who suffer neurological disability after cardiac arrest, according to a study appearing online in the journal Radiology.
Read MoreInside Radiology’s Premier Event
In November’s UpFront column, 24×7 Magazine chief editor Keri Forsythe-Stephens reminisces about her first time attending the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting and discusses why she’s excited to attend this year’s conference. She also shares news regarding the revival of a beloved sister publication.
Read MorefMRI Shows Brain Disconnections May Contribute to Parkinson’s Hallucinations
Researchers have found that disconnections of brain areas involved in attention and visual processing may contribute to visual hallucinations in individuals with Parkinson’s disease. The disconnected brain areas seen on functional MRI (fMRI) may be valuable in predicting the development of visual hallucinations in patients with Parkinson’s disease.
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FDA Clears First 7T MRI Scanner
The FDA has cleared the Magnetom Terra MRI scanner from Siemens Healthineers—the first-ever 7 Tesla (7T) MRI cleared for diagnostic imaging. According to company officials, the system’s neurological and musculoskeletal applications enable physicians to see functional and anatomical details not visible at lower magnet field strengths.
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An Inside Look at Medical Imaging
From November 26 through December 1, imaging professionals from around the world will convene in Chicago for the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting. Ahead of the show, here are some technologies generating buzz in radiology.
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Global Radiology Market to Reach $55.7 Billion
The global medical imaging market is slated to reach $55.7 billion by 2025, according to a new Research and Markets study. Propelling growth? A spike in government investments of portable diagnostic imaging devices, as well as the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases.
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Siemens Debuts MRI System for Radiation Therapy Planning at ASTRO
At the 59th annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) in San Diego, Siemens Healthineers showcased the MAGNETOM RT Pro edition for MAGNETOM Vida, a version of the company’s new 3T magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner that is designed for radiation therapy planning.
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MRI Contrast Agents Shown to Detect Breast Cancer at Early Stage
A new MRI contrast agent being tested by researchers at Case Western Reserve University not only pinpoints breast cancers at early stages but differentiates between aggressive and slow-growing types.
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Resilience Capital Partners Acquires Bayer MVS, Westco, and MD MedTech
Innovatus Imaging Corp., a newly created holding company formed by private equity firm Resilience Capital Partners and other co-investors, has acquired Pittsburgh-based Bayer Multi Vendor Service (MVS); Tulsa, Okla.-based Westco; and MD MedTech of Denver.
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Study Identifies Key Brain Differences in Patients with Neurological Condition
An imaging study by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators has identified differences in key brain structures of individuals whose physical or mental health has been most seriously impaired by a common but poorly understood condition called functional neurological disorder.
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Research Suggests MRI after Concussion in Children Rarely Identifies Brain Injury
Led by a team of researchers from University of Washington and Seattle Children’s Hospital, the study reviewed more than 5 years of records of pediatric patients treated for sports concussion to determine if magnetic resonance imaging revealed structural changes to the brain that may be related to persistent symptoms.
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Global Nuclear Imaging Market Slated to Grow 6% by 2021
According to a new Research and Markets report, the global nuclear imaging sector is slated to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.01% from 2017 to 2021. The latest trend gaining momentum in the market? The development of PET/MRI hybrid imaging systems.
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