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Lululemon has no place in an MRI suite, doc warns

Health Imaging

JULY 18, 2024

A neurosurgeon is cautioning patients to check the material makeup of their clothes before donning them during an MRI exam.

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Woman shot in buttocks by own gun during MRI appointment

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The unnamed woman had concealed the weapon, which the MRI machine triggered to fire during an exam.

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Many MRI accidents are related to technologist experience

Health Imaging

MAY 6, 2024

This week at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine’s annual meeting, a team of experts presented new data on the technologist’s role in MRI safety events.

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MRI small enough to fit in truck bed set for human trials

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The MRI machine is limited to head scans, but it produces high-quality images despite being 400 kg.

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Vaping may affect vascular function as much or more than smoking, MRI study shows

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

E-cigarettes, or vapes, are largely considered a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes, but new MRI data suggests they still pose significant risks to users’ health.

MRI

Both diabetes and prediabetes accelerate brain aging, MRI analysis shows

Health Imaging

AUGUST 30, 2024

The less control a person has over their diabetes, the greater the difference between chronological age and estimated brain age based on MRI markers, according to the study.

MRI

Portable MRI achieves 'immense success' in study of critically ill children

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

Results from the world’s first study on the use of portable MRI equipment during pediatric ECMO therapy were published April 4 in Critical Care.

MRI

FDA announces recall of Abbott neurostimulation devices after MRI-related issues lead to 73 injuries

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

The new recall, which includes more than 155,000 implantable pulse generators , is due to ongoing issues with the devices being unable to exit MRI mode and return to normal use.

MRI

Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Researchers have used 7T MRI to demonstrate that former COVID-19 inpatients are susceptible to persistent brainstem abnormalities associated with long-haul COVID symptoms.

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Inpatient MRI

Fetal MRI safe on 3T scanners, new analysis shows

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

MRI exams are crucial for investigating fetal abnormalities, but past concerns have been expressed about whether the modality could affect intrauterine growth.

MRI

Image Wisely rolls out new MRI safety course following slew of accidents

Health Imaging

APRIL 22, 2024

The course’s release follows a slew of reported MRI accidents that have occurred in recent years, many that resulted in severe injury and some that were even fatal.

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MRI Imaging

First 5T MRI to offer whole-body imaging scores FDA clearance

Health Imaging

MAY 2, 2024

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.

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Could diamond dust replace gadolinium in MRI contrast agents?

Health Imaging

APRIL 25, 2024

An accidental discovery could have future implications for the material makeup for MRI contrast media.

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ImagingU offers combo virtual reality MRI simulation, technologist certification course

Health Imaging

APRIL 10, 2024

Participants in the course will have six months of access to a new MRI VR sim. The class modules begin on May 1.

MRI

New study results 'strongly' back supplemental MRI for women with dense breasts

Health Imaging

MAY 1, 2024

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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MRI IT

FDA clears mobile 1.5T MRI system

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

The mobile MRI from Siemens Healthineers is cleared for deployment and can be used from practically anywhere.

MRI

Breast cancer only visible via MRI is often less aggressive

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The heightened sensitivity of MRI is beneficial in that it allows for earlier detection of cancers, but it also presents challenges for providers tasked with managing patients’ care plans.

MRI

MRI Patient Care IT

How MRI-safe are abandoned leads from cardiac implantable electronic devices?

Health Imaging

JUNE 13, 2024

Many newer devices are MRI conditional, but most legacy devices are not, leaving uncertainty around whether their abandoned leads are hazardous when in the presence of a strong magnetic field.

MRI

MRI-first approach could allow many to safely forego prostate biopsy

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 19, 2024

New findings indicate as many as 96% of men with positive PSA labs who show insignificant or slow-growing cancer on MRI can safely forego biopsy for three or more years.

MRI

Study calls for MRI follow-up in concussion patients

Health Imaging

AUGUST 11, 2024

Follow-up MRI in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries could help predict if they will experience lingering symptoms months later, even if their initial imaging was normal.

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MRI Imaging

MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds

Health Imaging

MARCH 5, 2024

Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.

MRI

New MRI technique offers detailed view of COVID's impact on the brain

Health Imaging

JUNE 14, 2023

The new technique mixes MRI signals at different gradient pulse strengths and timings, offering better visualization of differences in the way water molecules move through tissues.

MRI

MRI guidance significantly reduces radiotherapy side effects compared to CT

Health Imaging

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

A recent comparison of the two modalities’ utility for guiding radiation therapy for prostate cancer shows numerous benefits for MRI over CT.

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MRI Radiation

Diagnosing osteomyelitis with abbreviated noncontrast MRI protocols

Health Imaging

MAY 24, 2023

Using abbreviated MRI protocols for pediatric exams offers similar quality as standard protocols but decreases the need for sedation.

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Diagnose MRI

How MRI “fingerprinting” could help personalize breast cancer treatment

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Researchers from Case Western Reserve University are commissioning a study to determine if a novel MRI technique can predict the effectiveness of chemotherapy in treating breast cancer.

MRI

MRI explosion leaves 3 injured, including 2 hospital staffers

Health Imaging

AUGUST 21, 2024

The incident took place when a technician was “decommissioning the MRI machine,” according to local reports on the accident.

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MRI overutilized in prostate cancer screening, study finds

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

MRI scans rarely detect prostate cancer even in men marked as having an elevated risk, calling into question current clinical guidelines.

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MRI Clinic

New MRI technology improves imaging of metallic joint replacements

Health Imaging

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The technology is so promising that it is being integrated into GE Healthcares MRI scanners so that providers can conduct more thorough evaluations of how these implants hold up over time.

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MRI scans show age-specific changes in the brains of kids with ADHD

Health Imaging

JULY 8, 2024

Between the ages of 8 and 12, MRI scans of children with ADHD show significantly lower cerebral blood flow in regions of the brain known to be related to attention, motor skills, executive function and impulsivity.

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New manicure trend could pose MRI safety risks, TikTok user warns

Health Imaging

MARCH 17, 2025

A recent social media post is cautioning users to pay closer attention to their manicures prior to undergoing an MRI.

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A lack of CPT codes for rapid pediatric MRI exams is costing patients

Health Imaging

JUNE 18, 2024

Abbreviated MRI exams for suspected appendicitis require fewer sequences and, in turn, take less time for radiologists to interpret. But in the absence of a designated code, patients often foot the bill for reads of more costly exams.

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Ultrafast MRI predicts breast cancer upgrade

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

Preoperative ultrafast MRI could help guide biopsy and surgical management decision in patients with ductal carcinoma in situ.

MRI

Breast cancer visible via MRI only is often less aggressive

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The heightened sensitivity of MRI is beneficial in that it allows for earlier detection of cancers, but it also presents challenges for providers tasked with managing patients’ care plans.

MRI

MRI Patient Care IT

MRI scans deliver value as a primary screening tool for prostate cancer

Health Imaging

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Could MRI scans provide an alternative path? PSA tests are linked to certain limitations when used for prostate cancer screening.

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Kaiser Permanente fined $18K by OSHA for MRI accident

Health Imaging

OCTOBER 25, 2023

A nurse was crushed between a bed and MRI machine, resulting in serious injuries.

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MRI Nursing

Common MRI findings in 'foot drop' cases

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

A new paper in the European Journal of Radiology offers an updated overview of common MRI findings in patients who develop foot drop following total hip arthroplasty.

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MRI Radiology

Improving low-field MRI scanners with quantitative data

Health Imaging

JULY 17, 2023

Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) are working on developing measurements that will provide better insight into soft tissue properties visualized on portable MRI images.

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MRI Imaging

Experts publish new guidance on the use of portable MRI exams

Health Imaging

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

The checklist was created to walk researchers through every operational step of using portable MRI, from creating protocols to prepping patients, ensuring patient safety, handling incidental findings, data privacy and more.

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MRI Patient Safety

Lawyer accidentally shot by own gun in MRI suite dies of his injuries

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

16, lawyer Leandro Mathias de Novaes was wearing a registered firearm on his waistband while assisting his mother in the MRI suite when the scanner’s powerful magnet pulled the gun away from his body.

MRI

Curbside MRI: Experts are developing system small enough to fit in a pickup

Health Imaging

JUNE 7, 2023

Someday, getting an MRI exam could be as simple as having food delivered to your door—at least that is the hope of a group of experts at the University of Minnesota who are working on a compact system said to be small enough to sit in the bed of a truck.

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GBCA dose drops significantly in breast MRI thanks to machine learning

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

The use of synthetic images could reduce the amount of gadolinium-based contrast agents needed for breast MRI examinations, according to new data published this week in Radiology.

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MRI Radiology Imaging

MRI findings predict Parkinson's disease progression

Health Imaging

JUNE 25, 2024

MR imaging could provide insight into how Parkinson’s disease will progress years before its related symptoms become debilitating.

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Fatal accident calls MRI safety standards into question—are more regulations needed?

Health Imaging

APRIL 6, 2023

There are a number of well-intended recommendations for preventing MRI injuries, but many of them stop short of implementing safety requirements.

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MRI results affected by movement? MIT researchers have an AI-powered solution

Health Imaging

AUGUST 25, 2023

An MRI's sensitivity to movement during scans often leads to image artifacts, risking misdiagnoses and redundant scans. But a new deep learning model may be able to compensate.

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MRI Imaging

Lululemon has no place in an MRI suite, doc warns

Woman shot in buttocks by own gun during MRI appointment

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Many MRI accidents are related to technologist experience

MRI small enough to fit in truck bed set for human trials

Vaping may affect vascular function as much or more than smoking, MRI study shows

Both diabetes and prediabetes accelerate brain aging, MRI analysis shows

Portable MRI achieves 'immense success' in study of critically ill children

FDA announces recall of Abbott neurostimulation devices after MRI-related issues lead to 73 injuries

Ultra-high field MRI implicates long COVID in brainstem damage

Fetal MRI safe on 3T scanners, new analysis shows

Image Wisely rolls out new MRI safety course following slew of accidents

First 5T MRI to offer whole-body imaging scores FDA clearance

Could diamond dust replace gadolinium in MRI contrast agents?

ImagingU offers combo virtual reality MRI simulation, technologist certification course

New study results 'strongly' back supplemental MRI for women with dense breasts

FDA clears mobile 1.5T MRI system

Breast cancer only visible via MRI is often less aggressive

How MRI-safe are abandoned leads from cardiac implantable electronic devices?

MRI-first approach could allow many to safely forego prostate biopsy

Study calls for MRI follow-up in concussion patients

MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds

New MRI technique offers detailed view of COVID's impact on the brain

MRI guidance significantly reduces radiotherapy side effects compared to CT

Diagnosing osteomyelitis with abbreviated noncontrast MRI protocols

How MRI “fingerprinting” could help personalize breast cancer treatment

MRI explosion leaves 3 injured, including 2 hospital staffers

MRI overutilized in prostate cancer screening, study finds

New MRI technology improves imaging of metallic joint replacements

MRI scans show age-specific changes in the brains of kids with ADHD

New manicure trend could pose MRI safety risks, TikTok user warns

A lack of CPT codes for rapid pediatric MRI exams is costing patients

Ultrafast MRI predicts breast cancer upgrade

Breast cancer visible via MRI only is often less aggressive

MRI scans deliver value as a primary screening tool for prostate cancer

Kaiser Permanente fined $18K by OSHA for MRI accident

Common MRI findings in 'foot drop' cases

Improving low-field MRI scanners with quantitative data

Experts publish new guidance on the use of portable MRI exams

Lawyer accidentally shot by own gun in MRI suite dies of his injuries

Curbside MRI: Experts are developing system small enough to fit in a pickup

GBCA dose drops significantly in breast MRI thanks to machine learning

MRI findings predict Parkinson's disease progression

Fatal accident calls MRI safety standards into question—are more regulations needed?

MRI results affected by movement? MIT researchers have an AI-powered solution

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