MRI
Approval of Expansion of Cardioverter Defibrillator Trial to Include MRI Full-Body Scans
A new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-compatible, implantable cardioverter defibrillators provide physicians with the complete diagnostic capabilities of a dual-chamber ICD, including atrial sensing and sophisticated shock reduction algorithms with only one lead. More...03 Jun 2014
Distribution Agreement Established for Optimized Prostate Biopsy Guidance Using MRI Transrectal Ultrasound Fusion Technology
Analogic, a developer of medical imaging and aviation security technology, reported on their distribution agreement with D&K Technologies, developer of the BioJet solution, a novel 3D MRI transrectal ultrasound fusion technology, at the American Urological Association annual meeting. More...29 May 2014


Concussion Recovery Time May Take Longer for Men
A study of concussion patients using diffusion tensor imaging found that males took longer to recover after concussion than females did. The study’s findings revealed that DTI can be used as a bias-free approach to predict concussion outcome. More...22 May 2014


MRI Restriction-Spectrum Imaging Guides Biopsy for Optimized Brain Cancer Diagnosis
Neurosurgeons have, for the first time, combined real-time magnetic resonance imaging technology with innovative noninvasive cellular mapping techniques to develop a new biopsy tool that increases the accuracy of diagnosis for brain cancer patients. More...15 May 2014
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MRI Mapping Improves Deep Brain Stimulation Response in Resistant Depression
Neuroscientists Use MRI Sensors to Map Neural Activity
Characteristic Sign Allows for MR Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
Brown Fat Research Advances with a Ground-Breaking MRI Scan
First Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator System to Allow for Full-Body MRI Scans Launched
DTI-MRI Targets Brain Injury Region in Some Concussion Patients
Lower Esophageal Sphincter Stimulation System Receives CE Marking for MRI Scanning
US Patent Allows Full-Body MRI Technology for Use with Pacemakers
Use of Breast MRI Offers Optimized Care
3D MRI Offers Improved Prediction of Survival After Chemotherapy for Liver Tumors
MRI’s Magnetic Fields Used to Treat Balance Problems
MR Array Designed for Imaging the Orbit and Mandible
CE Marking Approval and First Implants of MRI Pacing Leads Announced
7-Tesla MRI Technology Offers More Precise Window into the Brain
MRI Identifies Parkinson’s in Patients at Risk of Dementia
Ultrahigh-Field MRI Shows Potential for Earlier Diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease
Magnetoencephalography/MRI Combo Offers Real-time Clues into Brain Functioning
Ultrahigh Field MRI Technology Provides More Effective Diagnosis of Breast Cancer
First 4-F Cardiac Resynchronization MR Conditional Lead Receives CE Approval
Carotid Artery MRI May Predict Probability of Heart Attack, Stroke
Hyperpolarization MRI Scanning Technology Can Visualize Metabolic Changes
fMRI Findings Reveal Impact of Head Movement in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
MR Technology Provides Radiation-Free Imaging of Childhood Tumors
MedImaging's MRI channel in addition to reporting on MR hardware, informs about the many magnetic resonance applications possible with the technique notably MRI, fMRI, diffusion MRI, MR angiography, MR guided surgery, in addition to industry developments, and safety issues.