Sensible Solutions for Refurbished Radiology

Planning Your Mobile MRI Site

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jun 21, 2023 @ 15:06 PM

Do you want to offer MRI, CT and PET/CT Scans but you don’t have room for a full imaging suite? No worries, because there are interim imaging solutions available that are convenient, mobile and available when you need them.

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Topics: MRI

Helium Supplies Threatened for MRI Systems

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Jun 7, 2023 @ 12:06 PM

Medical professionals perform roughly 30 million MRI scans every year—and each MRI system requires approximately 2,000 liters of liquid helium to keep the magnet cool and superconductive for imaging patients. That’s a lot of helium, and the current supply is in a precarious situation, thanks to these factors:

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Topics: Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

Can Energy Efficient Lights Create MRI Artifacts?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, May 10, 2023 @ 12:05 PM

Most businesses are looking for ways to use energy more efficiently and are embracing “Going Green.”

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Topics: MRI

What You Need To Know About MRI Repairs

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Apr 26, 2023 @ 10:04 AM

MRI scanners are expensive, which makes it all the more frustrating if yours begins to malfunction or needs repair. It’s never

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Topics: MRI, Medical Imaging Equipment Service

50 Years of MRI

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Apr 5, 2023 @ 15:04 PM

Fifty years ago, Paul Lauterbur published his groundbreaking Nature paper which established zeugmatography—or magnetic resonance imaging/MRI—as a viable way to

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Topics: MRI

Extending The Life Of Your MRI

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Mar 29, 2023 @ 12:03 PM

MRI machines are very expensive—and with the cost of helium rising between 50-100% in recent years plus the cost of maintenance and replacement parts, operating an MRI is expensive, too.

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Topics: MRI, Medical Imaging Equipment

Will Helium Shortages Affect MRI Access?

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Nov 23, 2022 @ 10:11 AM

Liquid helium is the coldest element on earth—and now in short supply. This is problematic since liquid helium is used to keep MR magnets cool and magnetic currents superconductive.

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Topics: MRI

The Importance of Reading Artifacts in MRI

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Nov 16, 2022 @ 13:11 PM

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) uses magnetic fields and radio waves to form images of the body. Radiologists read these images to help diagnose

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Topics: MRI

MRI Technique Can Revolutionize Non-Invasive Surgery

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Sep 14, 2022 @ 12:09 PM

A new highly targeted anti-tumor treatment has been developed by scientists at University College London. Using the magnetic fields generated by an MRI Scanner,

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Topics: Imaging Equipment Solutions, MRI

What You Should Know About An MRI Cold Head

Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Aug 3, 2022 @ 11:08 AM

If you’re using an MRI, it’s important to understand what an MRI Cold Head does. After all, it’s crucial to monitor an MRI Cold Head for

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Topics: MRI