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German study finds trace gadolinium in fast-food drinks
By Philip Ward
Soft drinks served at fast-food outlets in a half-dozen cities in Germany had trace levels of gadolinium from MRI contrast agents, according to a recent study. While the research highlights the persistence of gadolinium in the environment, the levels most likely do not represent a health risk, experts say.
August 28, 2019
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MRI of LV hypertrophy helps predict severe outcomes
By Wayne Forrest
Using MRI to measure left ventricular (LV) hypertrophy enables clinicians to better predict death and heart failure related to coronary artery disease than coronary artery calcium scores from CT, according to a study published August 27 in Radiology.
August 27, 2019
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Sea turtle gets MRI scan after boat injury
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A 60-lb. loggerhead sea turtle named Seaweed underwent an MRI exam at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital to evaluate injuries incurred following a boat accident, according to an August 25 report from 13NewsNow.com.
August 25, 2019
7T MRI warrants its own set of safety guidelines
By Wayne Forrest
The increasing utilization of 7-tesla MRI in the clinical setting has prompted a group of safety experts to call for the creation of specific standardized tests and recommendations for ultrahigh-field MRI scanners to prevent harmful events for patients and staff. The initiative is detailed in an article in the September issue of Radiology.
August 25, 2019
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3D MRI helps predict osteoarthritis risk after ACL tears
By Abraham Kim
Virtual 3D models of the knee based on MRI scans of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears revealed which regions in the knee were most likely to develop osteoarthritis in a new study, published online in Clinical Biomechanics. The technique could help individualize rehabilitation strategies for patients following ACL surgery.
August 25, 2019
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Most MRI-related adverse events are preventable
By Wayne Forrest
A review of more than 1,500 adverse events over 10 years in MRI suites reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) shows that many of these incidents are preventable, according to a study published online August 16 in Medical Physics.
August 22, 2019
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3T MRI can identify visual sign to distinguish MS
By Wayne Forrest
European researchers have identified a visual sign on 3-tesla MR images that effectively diagnoses and distinguishes multiple sclerosis (MS) from other conditions with similar symptoms, according to a study published August 19 in JAMA Neurology.
August 21, 2019
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fMRI aids in controlling Tourette syndrome
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Yale University researchers used functional MRI (fMRI) to help train children with Tourette syndrome to control their repetitive movements and vocal outbursts, according to a study published online August 13 in Biological Psychiatry.
August 20, 2019
MRI Interventions reaches ClearPoint milestone
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI Interventions said its ClearPoint Neuro navigation system has been used in 3,000 neurosurgical procedures.
August 20, 2019
fMRI connects words to brain activity
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Read any good books lately? Interactive functional MRI (fMRI) maps now can show which regions of your brain are stimulated by this activity, according to a new study published August 19 in the Journal of Neuroscience.
August 20, 2019
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MRI shows vaping compromises vascular function
By Kate Madden Yee
Findings from MRI scans show that vaping immediately affects vascular function, even when the liquid solution contained in the electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) does not contain nicotine, according to a study published August 20 in Radiology.
August 19, 2019
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Innovatus Imaging taps new CEO
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging equipment service provider Innovatus Imaging has appointed Dave Johnson as its new CEO.
August 19, 2019
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