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United Imaging's 5T whole body MRI receives FDA clearance

Houston, Texas-based United Imaging announced the clearance of its uMR Jupiter 5T MRI system, the first to offer an 8-channel whole-body multi-transmit system. 

The model was developed and validated specifically for liver, spleen and pancreas segmentation, and outperformed a publicly available segmentation model already in use.

MRI sensor made from fiber optic cables detects errors in magnetic field at lighting fast speed

The sensor uses laser light encased in fiber cables and a small glass container filled with gas to measure changes in the strength of a magnetic field. 

Women with dense breasts and benign breast disease have increased risks of developing #breastcancer

This latest research further confirms that breast MRI not only detects tumors that mammography cannot, but it also spots invasive cases that pose greater risks to patients. 

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Although these tools have proven themselves valuable in numerous settings, they must be used with caution, especially by patients and nonradiologist providers who may be seeking clarification on imaging reports. 

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Experts signaled optimism for how their findings could benefit men who might be reluctant to seek support while battling cancer. 

A general lack of awareness pertaining to ACR appropriateness criteria could be a driving factor behind the misguided requisitions, authors of a new analysis suggest. 

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Experts, medical organizations and advocates alike are coming forward saying that the new guidelines “do not go far enough,” particularly when it comes to addressing the screening needs of certain patients. 

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The novel approach can also reduce the number of MR scans performed over a lifetime by 60%, experts reported in European Urology.

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Cerebral Doc's ability to automatically measure aneurysm diameter can clearly help reduce workloads for busy radiology departments, researchers said in a new study.

The system combines preoperative cross-sectional images with intraoperative 2D X-rays to give surgeons real-time graphical overlays.

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But after completing a lecture series detailing the guidelines, more than 97% of students said they felt more confident ordering imaging exams.

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Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

Advanced imaging equipment using ionizing radiation enters the global market at the rate of one new technology every five years.