Brian Casey[email protected]MRIImpact of DRA law clouds MRI's near futureOctober 31, 2006MRIToshiba America Medical SystemsToshiba will use the 2006 RSNA meeting as a springboard for the launch of the company's first 3-tesla MRI scanner. The Tustin, CA, company will also demonstrate new radiofrequency (RF) coil technology for its 1.5-tesla scanner, as well as new scanning sequences.October 31, 2006MRISiemens Medical SolutionsIn the MRI section of its RSNA exhibit, Siemens of Malvern, PA, will shine the spotlight on 3-tesla scanning, the company's ultrawide-bore 1.5-tesla system, and new scanning protocols for improving image quality by reducing motion artifacts.October 31, 2006MRISentinelle MedicalSentinelle was formed to commercialize products developed through research at Sunnybrook and Women's Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, and at the 2006 RSNA show the firm will demonstrate a new table dedicated to breast and interventional MRI studies.October 31, 2006MRIResonance TechnologyThis developer of MRI-compatible patient audiovisual entertainment systems will use the 2006 RSNA conference to highlight recent enhancements to its CinemaVision product, and will introduce a new system for functional MRI (fMRI) studies.October 31, 2006MRIPhilips Medical SystemsLook for Philips of Andover, MA, to promote recent advancements to its line of high-field MRI scanners, including the Achieva 3.0T and Achieva 1.5T scanners, and the Panorama 1.0T open scanner.October 31, 2006MRIONI Medical SystemsSpecialty orthopedic MRI developer ONI of Wilmington, MA, will highlight a new coil upgrade for its 1-tesla MSK Extreme scanner.October 31, 2006MRIMR InstrumentsThis Minneapolis developer of MRI coils and accessories will introduce a new transmit-and-receive head coil for 3-tesla scanners, as well as a parallel transceiver device for ultrahigh-field magnets.October 31, 2006MRIMedradContrast injector technology developer Medrad of Indianola, PA, will showcase a range of products in its RSNA booth, from a new radiofrequency coil for prostate imaging to a new offering that enables customers to move their contrast equipment wirelessly in the MRI suite.October 31, 2006MRIInvivoLook for this Orlando, FL, company to discuss a new version of its DynaCAD computer-aided detection software for MRI studies.October 31, 2006Previous PagePage 114 of 190Next PageTop StoriesMRIUse of solar energy could cut MRI, CT carbon emissions by 70% and 40%Medical imaging is one of the highest energy users in healthcare, but "sustainability efforts are still lacking," researchers noted.Digital X-RayWhat’s the environmental impact of x-ray and fluoroscopy?UltrasoundLinens, disposable items make up most of ultrasound's carbon footprintMolecular ImagingPSMA PET-guided radiotherapy shows promiseSponsor ContentDigital Innovations Shaping the Future of Radiology