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New PET/MRI probe promises early discovery of covert diseases

Medical Xpress: Radiology

A research team from IOCB Prague, working in collaboration with the University of Tübingen, Germany, and the Faculty of Science, Charles University, has developed a new type of contrast agent that can be used in both magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET).

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Stress Cardiovascular MRI: What a New Meta-Analysis Reveals

Diagnostic Imaging

For the detection of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD), stress cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) demonstrated a sensitivity rate of 81 percent and a specificity rate of 86 percent, according to a meta-analysis of 64 studies and data from 74,470 patients with stable chest pain.

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Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound in Intracranial Diseases

Imaging Technology

Food and Drug Administration has approved this technology for the treatment of essential tremor and Parkinson's disease, and its indications are expanding to include various intracranial diseases. High-intensity FUS is a safe and effective treatment for various intracranial diseases.

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Microplastics reach the olfactory bulb in the human brain

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None of the individuals had died from neurological disease. Noninvasive imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging, are needed to overcome the current limitations in tissue analysis of different human organs and to improve the understanding of the health hazards of MPs,” the researchers concluded.

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7 Reasons You May Need a CT Scan

Professional Radiology

Evaluating the Tissue and Organs in the Chest Chest CT scans are are more detailed than x-rays, giving you more information about possible diseases or injury of your chest organs. CT scans also aid in surgical planning as well as monitoring the effectiveness of cancer treatments like chemo or radiation therapy.

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Guerbet to highlight MRI contrast agent gadopiclenol at RSNA

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On November 29, the company will present safety data for Elucirem in an abstract titled "Safety of gadopiclenol for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): a pooled analysis of eight studies," it said. Guerbet plans to highlight its gadopiclenol contrast agent (Elucirem) for MRI at the upcoming RSNA meeting.

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Types of Diagnostic Imaging

Professional Radiology

There are several types of diagnostic imaging available today; each one used to visualize the internal structures of the body to assist doctors in diagnosis and treating various diseases and medical conditions. Professional Radiology strives to provide patients with accurate and compassionate imaging services.