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Study Says Low-Field MRI Offers Sufficient Diagnostic Quality for Detecting Spinal Pathology

Diagnostic Imaging

In a study of patients who had lumbar spine MRI exams at 0.55T, 1.5T and 3T, researchers found that 0.55T MRI provided acceptable diagnostic quality across all sequences for varying pathologies including degenerative joint disease, compression fractures and osseous metastatic disease.

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PI-RADS optimizes MRI-based diagnostics for prostate cancer detection

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To address the knowledge gap, the team evaluated the benefit of using PI-RADS upgrading rules with MRI-directed diagnostic sequences. Thadeu de Oliveira Correia and colleagues conducted research that included 716 patients without known prostate cancer who underwent prostate MRI followed by biopsy between January 2016 and May 2020.

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Two-Part MRI Scan Detects Prostate Cancer More Quickly without Compromising Diagnostic Quality

MedImaging Radiography

A new study has found that eliminating the dye injection step from the three-part MRI scan for prostate cancer screening could make the process faster and more cost-effective without compromising on diagnostic accuracy.

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Essential Keys to MRI Safety in the Age of Advanced Diagnostics

Diagnostic Imaging

As ongoing advances continue to redefine and elevate the diagnostic capabilities of MRI, ensuring the safety of patients and operators through effective signage, training and regular safety audits is of paranount importance.

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Can AI Improve Detection of Extraprostatic Extension on MRI?

Diagnostic Imaging

Utilizing a deep learning-based AI algorithm to differentiate between diagnostic and non-diagnostic quality of prostate MRI facilitated a 10 percent higher specificity rate for diagnosing extraprostatic extension on multiparametric MRI, according to research presented at the recent RSNA conference.

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Philips to Introduce Helium-Free MRI System at RSNA24

Imaging Technology

The latest generation scanner features a 70 cm wide-bore design and integrates AI-enabled MR Smart Workflow solutions, designed to enhance access and diagnostic confidence to improve outcomes for more patients. The eco-friendly design of the BlueSeal MRI with helium-free operations, makes it the lightest 1.5T

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Deep-learning accelerated brain MRI improves stroke lesion detection

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Deep learning-accelerated brain MRI improves the detection of acute ischemic lesions compared to conventional MRI because it offers better image quality and significantly decreased exam times, researchers have reported in a study published in Radiology. Arrows indicate the acute infarction.

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