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Pediatric patient sedation on the rise at one ACO
By Wayne Forrest
A four-year survey of more than 18,000 MRI scans within the Partners for Kids accountable care organization (ACO) showed an increasing need to anesthetize pediatric patients undergoing MRI scans, according to results published in the July issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
July 20, 2017
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fMRI, EEG may detect consciousness in TBI patients
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital are using the novel approach of combining functional MRI (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG) to determine the level of consciousness in intensive care unit patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI), according to a study published online July 20 in Brain.
July 19, 2017
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1st patients treated with ViewRay's MRIdian system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Image-guided radiation therapy developer ViewRay announced that the first patients have been treated using the company's MRIdian Linac system at the Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.
July 19, 2017
With 'repeal and replace' dead, now what? | Gadolinium retention by GBCA | Your first night of call
By Brian Casey
July 17, 2017
Gadolinium found in animal tissue regardless of GBCA type
By Wayne Forrest
Contrary to previous research, a prospective animal study has confirmed the presence of gadolinium deposits in brain tissue after the injection of both linear and macrocyclic gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), according to results published online in Radiology.
July 17, 2017
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Metal-free MRI contrast agent shows promise
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Nebraska have developed a metal-free MRI contrast agent that could be safer for pediatric imaging and patients with kidney issues, according to a study published online July 12 in ACS Central Science.
July 16, 2017
NEMA updates SAR standards for MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has revised its standards for the specific absorption rate (SAR) for MRI scans to accommodate higher-field systems, larger bore sizes, and new sensor technologies.
July 13, 2017
Elekta begins installation of MR-linac system
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Radiation oncology vendor Elekta is installing its investigational MR radiation therapy system at the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto.
July 13, 2017
ACR releases updated contrast media manual
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The American College of Radiology (ACR) has released an updated guide for the safe and effective use of contrast media.
July 12, 2017
DWI-MRI shows vision changes could predict Parkinson's
By Wayne Forrest
With the help of diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DWI-MRI), researchers in Italy have uncovered changes in the visual systems of patients newly diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, according to a study published online July 11 in Radiology.
July 11, 2017
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Guerbet phases out 2 contrast agents
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
French contrast developer Guerbet is phasing out worldwide sales of its Optimark (gadoversetamide) MRI contrast agent and Hexabrix (meglumine and sodium ioxaglate) x-ray contrast agent.
July 9, 2017
New MRI agent shows promise for tumors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts have developed a protein-based MRI contrast agent that targets tumors and can be easily cleared by the body, according to a paper published online June 5 in Nano Letters.
July 6, 2017
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