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
A CT Scanner: A Valuable Addition To Your Practice
Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, May 31, 2023 @ 11:05 AM
Did you know that 84 million CT scans were performed in the U.S. in 2022? CT scans are the most popular medical imaging exams in the U.S., providing sharp, focused three-dimensional images that are superior to standard X-rays.
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Louisville has plenty of music, derby races, Bourbon and charm– and the perfect location for last week’s ASCA Conference!
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Our Team from Atlantis Worldwide will be in Louisville Kentucky this week from Wednesday May 17th to Friday May 19th!
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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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Everyone likes to have the latest, greatest equipment for their medical imaging departments. However, it’s no secret that you can
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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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Differences Between a PET Scan and a CT Scan
Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Apr 19, 2023 @ 11:04 AM
What’s the best imaging technique to look for cancer and its spread? A positron emission tomography (PET) scan is
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Realtime 3D Imaging For Radiation Treatment
Posted by Vikki Harmonay on Wed, Apr 12, 2023 @ 12:04 PM
Thanks to new 3D imaging developed at the University of Michigan, radiation can now be measured during treatment. Medical professionals will be
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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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