MRI

First MR-Safe and CT-Compatible Neurosurgical Horseshoe Headrest Provides Nonrigid Positioning
An MRI-safe and CT-compatible neurosurgical horseshoe headrest provides nonrigid head positioning for pediatric and adult patients during brain surgery and intraoperative imaging in a surgical theater system. More...03 Mar 2014
Market Agreement Established for Next-Generation Software to Enable MRI-Guided, Catheter-Based Procedures
MRI Interventions and Siemens Healthcare have signed an agreement to co-develop and market a next-generation software platform that will enable minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to be performed under the guidance of real-time MRI. More...03 Mar 2014
MRI Study to Offer New Strategies for Chronic Kidney Disease Treatments
Detailed structural and functional maps of the human kidney generated using cutting-edge scanning technology are being developed in an effort to optimize treatment strategies for those suffering from chronic kidney disease. More...26 Feb 2014

4D Blood Flow MRI Technology Detects Aortic Disease and May Predict Complications
A new imaging technique developed for measuring blood flow in the heart and vessels has been shown to identify a common congenital heart abnormality, bicuspid aortic valve, and may lead to better prediction of complications. More...
24 Feb 2014



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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.