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RF-induced heating poses MRI risk in patients with tattoos
By Philip Ward
The permanent tattoos of patients represent an important potential safety hazard during MRI, and the shape of the tattoo is the major factor in increasing the radiofrequency (RF) heating effects, researchers are reporting at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine virtual conference.
August 10, 2020
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Implantable hearing devices cause MRI safety concerns
By Philip Ward
Several hundred adverse events during MRI scans of patients with implantable hearing devices have occurred in the past decade, particularly in patients with cochlear implants, Belgian researchers are reporting at this week's International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine virtual conference.
August 10, 2020
2020 08 05 18 46 6137 Cochlear Implant2 400
GE launches 7T MRI scanner at ISMRM 2020
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is launching a new 7-tesla MRI scanner at the virtual International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting.
August 9, 2020
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Philips partners with UMC on quantitative MRI
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Philips Healthcare has announced an exclusive, multiyear partnership with University Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht in the Netherlands to develop quantitative MRI technology with the university's MR-STAT algorithm.
August 9, 2020
2019 12 18 18 21 0442 Philips Rsna 2019 400
Holographic anatomy program shifts gears after COVID-19
By Brian Casey
A program that uses holograms to teach human anatomy at Case Western Reserve University didn't miss a beat when COVID-19 hit in March. It distributed nearly 200 holographic headsets to students so they could continue learning at home, according to a talk at the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists virtual meeting.
August 9, 2020
2020 08 10 18 23 4518 2020 08 10 Griswold Hologram 20200810182229
Exotic locales for conferences carry carbon cost
By Louise Gagnon
Traveling to exotic locations for educational and business conferences can be a nice perk in any industry. But what's the environmental cost of such travel? An analysis presented at this week's International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting found that it can be significant.
August 9, 2020
2019 06 12 21 55 5218 Atom Earth 400
What will be the killer apps for AI in MRI?
By Erik L. Ridley
Artificial intelligence (AI) shows potential to have a substantial clinical impact in a wide range of applications in MRI, but image interpretation isn't on the immediate radar, according to an August 8 presentation at the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists meeting.
August 9, 2020
2020 04 08 22 56 1794 Artificial Intelligence Face 400
Cardiac MRI protocols differ for children
By Kate Madden Yee
Children present particular challenges when it comes to cardiac MRI, according to a presentation delivered August 9 at the virtual edition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting.
August 9, 2020
2020 08 06 23 16 2529 Mri Scanner Kid 400
Take caution when analyzing pediatric brain development
By Frances Rylands-Monk
When analyzing pediatric brain development on MRI scans, imagers should be careful not to make assumptions based on their experiences with adult scans, urged Dr. Ellen Grant at Sunday's president's lecture at the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists virtual conference.
August 8, 2020
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Staff costs account for much of MRI operational expenses
By Joe Constance
The costs involved in staffing an MRI service -- particularly for radiologic technologists -- made up the greatest expense involved in operating an MRI scanner, according to a total-cost-of-ownership analysis presented at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine meeting.
August 8, 2020
2019 10 30 21 07 4735 Mri Scanner Control Room 400
Augmented reality can control MR scanners
By Erik L. Ridley
Augmented reality can provide an alternative to traditional MR console software for controlling the scanner and viewing images, according to research presented at this week's virtual conference and exhibition of the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine.
August 7, 2020
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The 3 advances making MRI better for breast screening
By Theresa Pablos
The future of breast screening may not be mammography but MRI. The technical advances making MRI quicker, more accurate, and less costly for breast screening were discussed at a presentation on August 8 at the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists annual meeting.
August 7, 2020
2019 07 22 20 17 2160 Mri Breast 400
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