Magnetic Resonance Imaging or MRI technologists use a scanner to take pictures of the internal body using radio waves, which a machine transfers into three-dimensional images. These 3D renderings of a person’s internal organs help doctors diagnose a condition....
There are many choices to pick from when it comes to looking for the right MRI scanner for your business. Different types of MRI scanners have distinct features and characteristics that can affect the final output and patient experience. For that reason, it is vital...
When you see the word “phantom,” it is often in a negative context. People associate this word with ghosts, fake bank accounts, or even mental health issues. However, phantoms are useful in science, particularly in biomedical research. Medical imaging...
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner has an incredibly powerful magnetic field. This is why many facilities and hospitals strictly enforce restricted access to the entire suite. To achieve this, conceptual zones have been established within the scanner’s general...
MRIs come in a range of different variants that all serve different purposes. Patients might not know that they are being scanned by varying degrees of strength, depending on what is used. These typically come in the form of what is called the 3T MRI and the 1.5T...
MRI parts and technology are teeming with jargon. From coils to collimators, “tesla” is another word the average MRI technician needs to define. No, it doesn’t pertain to the renowned electric vehicle. Instead, tesla describes the magnitude (B) of an MRI field at a...
