Search Tag: MRI
2024 14 Oct
Multiple Myeloma (MM) is the second most common hematologic malignancy in adults, primarily affecting the bone. Detecting osteolytic lesions in bone is crucial for staging and determining the treatment strategy for patients. While whole-body CT scans have been the standard for identifying these lesions, advances in MRI technology, such as Zero...Read more
2024 06 Oct
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a widely used diagnostic tool that offers detailed visualisation of internal body structures. However, the process is often time-consuming, presenting economic and practical challenges. Efforts to improve the speed and efficiency of MRI scans have led to the use of parallel imaging (PI) and other acceleration...Read more
2024 16 Sep
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer among men worldwide, making early detection crucial for reducing morbidity and mortality rates. One of the key tools for identifying clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) is multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging (mpMRI). However, the process of detecting prostate cancer through mpMRI...Read more
2024 09 Sep
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone of modern medical diagnostics due to its non-invasive nature and lack of ionizing radiation. While it is generally considered a safe procedure, several risks are associated with the powerful electromagnetic fields generated during an MRI scan. These fields, essential for creating detailed images,...Read more
2024 22 Jul
Over the past decade, MRI-targeted biopsy has emerged as a superior method for detecting clinically significant prostate cancer (csPCa) compared to systematic biopsy. Randomized studies have consistently demonstrated its efficacy. However, MRI fails to detect up to one-third of csPCa cases. This shortfall is influenced by histopathologic features...Read more
2024 16 Jul
Teams from the Universities of East Anglia (UEA), Sheffield, and Leeds have created an intelligent computer model that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to examine heart images from MRI scans, specifically focusing on the four-chamber plane. The study is published in European Radiology Experimental. The team has pioneered revolutionary 4D...Read more
2024 20 May
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widespread for diagnosing various conditions affecting organs and tissues, aided by Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) to enhance image clarity. However, the increased utilisation of GBCA in MRI scans is leading to contamination of water systems, challenging previous assumptions about their stability. This...Read more
2024 20 May
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is widespread for diagnosing various conditions affecting organs and tissues, aided by Gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCA) to enhance image clarity. However, the increased utilisation of GBCA in MRI scans is leading to contamination of water systems, challenging previous assumptions about their stability. This...Read more
2024 05 Apr
A study published in Radiology aimed to establish correlations between quantitative ultrasound (US) measures (like shear-wave speed and acoustic attenuation) and MRI measures (like liver stiffness and PDFF) in children, adolescents, and young adults with known or suspected chronic liver disease. The goal was also to determine the predictive ability...Read more
2024 05 Apr
A study published in Radiology aimed to establish correlations between quantitative ultrasound (US) measures (like shear-wave speed and acoustic attenuation) and MRI measures (like liver stiffness and PDFF) in children, adolescents, and young adults with known or suspected chronic liver disease. The goal was also to determine the predictive ability...Read more
2024 18 Mar
The prevalence of paediatric chronic liver disease is increasing, with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease being the most common cause. The progression of most chronic liver diseases involves fibrosis, cirrhosis, and eventual liver failure. While liver biopsy is the gold standard for diagnosis, imaging techniques like shear-wave elastography (SWE)...Read more
2023 31 Dec
Consolidated revenues up to €273.2 million (+6.5%), EBITDA stands at €41.7 million (+24.5%); EBIT up to €13.4 million and net profit up to €6.2 million. Sales increased in all business lines, especially in the ultrasound segment (+9.7%). Second consecutive record sales year for MRI (+3.3%). Continued expansion phase: average annual growth of...Read more
2023 30 Aug
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in various fields, including medical imaging, such as ultrasound (US). AI methods can be employed to enhance the analysis and interpretation of ultrasound images. The trustworthiness of AI in ultrasound depends on various factors and AI algorithms should undergo ongoing monitoring and...Read more
2023 30 Aug
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in various fields, including medical imaging, such as ultrasound (US). AI methods can be employed to enhance the analysis and interpretation of ultrasound images. The trustworthiness of AI in ultrasound depends on various factors and AI algorithms should undergo ongoing monitoring and...Read more
2023 30 Aug
Artificial intelligence (AI) has made significant advancements in various fields, including medical imaging, such as ultrasound (US). AI methods can be employed to enhance the analysis and interpretation of ultrasound images. The trustworthiness of AI in ultrasound depends on various factors and AI algorithms should undergo ongoing monitoring and...Read more
2024 04 Feb
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2023 22 May
State-Of-The-Art uMR Omega™ Installed in IRCSS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria Hospital Thanks to a partnership with FORA S.p.A., United Imaging Healthcare’s first OMEGA uMR is now present in Europe. The uMR Omega™, the first ever 75cm, Ultra-wide-bore 3.0T MRI, has been recently installed in the world-renowned IRCSS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria...Read more
2023 18 May
United Imaging Healthcare , a global leader in advanced medical imaging and radiotherapy equipment, announced that the uMR Omega™ has recently been installed in the world-renowned IRCSS Sacro Cuore Don Calabria hospital, thanks to a partnership with FORA S.p.A. United Imaging has successfully designed the world’s first 75 cm ultra-wide bore...Read more
2023 30 Jan
According to a recent study published in Radiology, AI can reconstruct coarsely-sampled, fast MRI scans into high-quality images with diagnostic value that is close to those created using standard MRI. The study is part of the fast MRI initiative established by NYU Langone Health and Meta AI Research in 2018. Reconstructing MRI imaging with AI...Read more
2022 06 Nov
A team of researchers at Case Western Reserve University rec eived a four-year $3.7 million National Institutes of Health grant to support them in performing a robotic heart catheterization while the patient is inside an MRI machine. It is estimated that between three to six million Americans suffer from atrial fibrillation (AFib), known to...Read more
2022 05 Oct
Autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) is a rare chronic liver disease affecting an estimated number of 10 000 people in the UK; it has a prevalence of 34.04 per 100,000. A team of researchers in the U.K. investigated whether using AI-augmented multiparametric MRI, a novel imaging technology, could be used as a robust non-invasive alternative to liver biopsy....Read more
2022 22 Sep
Trust is one of the most essential and fundamental parts of a doctor-patient relationship. Establishing and maintaining trust with the physician is known to lead to positive patient health outcomes.For example, it can help to reduce patient stress, increase patient satisfaction and increase the placebo response. A research team,from the University...Read more
2022 11 Aug
Raymond Vahan Damadian passed away on August 3. He was 86. Dr Damadian pioneered the most important advancements in medical imaging and is considered to be the "Father of MRI". In the 1960s, he made a discovery that led to the creation of what we know today as magnetic resonance imaging. Damadian discovered how this tool could be used to see inside...Read more
2022 02 Aug
Academics at UCL have developed an advanced form of cardiac MRI to measure the effectiveness of chemotherapy in patients with stiff heart syndrome. Stiff heart syndrome occurs when plaques of protein build up in the heart muscle. This affects the heart's ability to pump blood. Without appropriate treatment, this condition can lead to heart failure...Read more
2022 08 Jul
An overview of Affidea’s experience on the road to AI implementation and the need to understand the complexity of integrating multiple AI solutions safely, offering clear benefits to patients and radiologists. Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) in radiology is growing at a fast pace. A 2020 study from the...Read more
2022 12 Apr
University of Minnesota researchers (Minneapolis, MN, USA) recently compared neuroimaging use for patients with dizziness in outpatient clinics and emergency departments and found that head CTs and MRIs were most likely overused. Dizziness is a widespread symptom in emergency room and outpatient clinic patients. However, past studies revealed that...Read more
2022 12 Apr
Johns Hopkins University researchers (Baltimore, MD, USA) recently developed a deep-learning-based algorithm capable of predicting sudden arrhythmic death using contrast-enhanced heart MRI data of ischemic heart scarring and the patient’s clinical background. The study’s results were recently published in Nature Cardiovascular Research , which marks...Read more
2022 11 Apr
RSIP Vision Presents New AI Tool for Prostate MRI Analysis to Support PI-RADS Scoring Innovative technology performs automatic segmentation and lesion detection in prostate MRI scans to assist in PI-RADS scoring for prostate cancer management. RSIP Vision , an experienced leader in driving innovation for medical imaging through advanced Artificial...Read more