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Clinical Feasibility of Gadoxetic Acid–Enhanced Isotropic High-Resolution 3-Dimensional Magnetic Resonance Cholangiography Using an Iterative Denoising Algorithm for Evaluation of the Biliary Anatomy of Living Liver Donors

November 27, 2019 by
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical feasibility of isotropic high-resolution 3D-T1W-MRC using iterative denoising in comparison with conventional 3D-T2W-MRC for evaluation of the biliary anatomy of living liver donors. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Updates
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Iterative Denoising Applied to 3D SPACE CAIPIRINHA: A New Approach to Accelerate 3D Brain Examination in Clinical Routine

December 26, 2020 by
High acceleration factors using standard CAIPIRINHA acceleration for cartesian trajectories, in combination with a modern iterative denoising (ID) reconstruction algorithm, can be applied to 3D SPACE, maintaining image sharpness with high SNR, for either reduced scan time or higher spatial resolution. [...]
Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques
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Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting for Precision Imaging in Neuro-Oncology

December 26, 2020 by
MRF represents a paradigm shift for reliable, repeatable, and consistent signal acquisition and modeling. The recent availability of this technique in the clinical realm may have a significant impact on tumor detection, characterization, and effective treatment planning. [...]
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A Path to Establishing MRSI as a Clinical Standard Imaging

June 15, 2020 by
Magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging (MRSI) of the brain today can be achieved with whole-brain coverage and finds useful application in patients with brain tumors. [...]
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Experience after One Year with MRgFUS

January 3, 2020 by
MR-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a novel, groundbreaking technology that allows incisionless surgery. In essential tremor, the target spot is the Ventralis Intermidius Thalamic (Vim) nucleus, located in the hemisphere contralateral to the affected body part. [...]
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Compressed Sensing VIBE – Clinical Applications in the Female Pelvis

January 3, 2020 by
Compressed sensing VIBE is a highly valuable tool for the diagnostic workup of complex uterine and adnexal pathologies and may facilitate improved staging of tumors and a more accurate evaluation of benign diseases. [...]
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Taking the Complexity out of Brachial Plexus MRI

November 27, 2019 by
Image degradation due to respiratory motion remains a challenge for cardiac MR/PET imaging. Although novel approaches for MR/PET motion compensation have been recently introduced, most of these schemes usually only acquire motion information from MRI data during the PET acquisition, and diagnostic MR data afterwards. [...]
Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, neck (soft tissues therein)
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Motion-corrected Whole-heart Simultaneous Cardiac MR/PET Imaging: Initial Clinical Experience

November 1, 2019 by
Image degradation due to respiratory motion remains a challenge for cardiac MR/PET imaging. Although novel approaches for MR/PET motion compensation have been recently introduced, most of these schemes usually only acquire motion information from MRI data during the PET acquisition, and diagnostic MR data afterwards. [...]
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10 Years of Clinical Experience of MRI in Radiotherapy Treatment Planning: The Newcastle upon Tyne Story

October 2, 2019 by
On the basis of nearly ten years’ experience, the evolution and development of MRI in radiotherapy planning at an early site is described. [...]
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Clinical Usefulness of 4D Flow in Adult Cardiovascular MRI

July 15, 2019 by
Moyamoya disease requires follow-up for a long period of time, and ASL is very well suited for the evaluation of this disease. The multi-PLD PCASL is significant as a screening tool because it provides information on whole-brain perfusion distribution in a 3D rCBF map as well as information on pseudo hemodynamics. [...]
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Automated Fast Liver MR Scan: A Preliminary Evaluation

July 15, 2019 by
Moyamoya disease requires follow-up for a long period of time, and ASL is very well suited for the evaluation of this disease. The multi-PLD PCASL is significant as a screening tool because it provides information on whole-brain perfusion distribution in a 3D rCBF map as well as information on pseudo hemodynamics. [...]
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Clinical Benefits of Multiple Post-Labeling Delay Pseudo-Continuous Arterial Spin Labeling (Multi-PLD PCASL) in Pediatric Patients with Moyamoya Disease

May 29, 2019 by
Moyamoya disease requires follow-up for a long period of time, and ASL is very well suited for the evaluation of this disease. The multi-PLD PCASL is significant as a screening tool because it provides information on whole-brain perfusion distribution in a 3D rCBF map as well as information on pseudo hemodynamics. [...]
Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates
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Advanced Neuroimaging and Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery

May 29, 2019 by
Advanced multi-modal MRI has the potential to simplify the patient’s presurgical workup, obviate the need for intracranial EEG monitoring and electrical stimulation, improve postoperative seizure outcome, and avoid or minimize postoperative neurological deficits. [...]
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Robust, Efficient, and Comprehensive Pediatric Imaging with BioMatrix Technology and High-End Applications

May 29, 2019 by
In the world of social media, the relationship between pediatrics and MRI would be: “It’s complicated.” Most important regardless is that MRI is a completely radiation-free technique, making it an excellent tool of first choice… [...]
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CAIPRINHA and SPACE – a Winning Combination

March 1, 2019 by
3D Localization is an efficient and reliable way to localize cardiac views, especially in unfamiliar anatomical territory e.g. complex cardiomyopathies, post- surgical changes, or animal scans. For new trainees, the ability to visualize anatomy in 3D also promotes a better understanding and appreciation of the required angulations. [...]
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Adding Value to CMRI with MAGNETOM Sola’s BioMatrix Technology

March 1, 2019 by
3D Localization is an efficient and reliable way to localize cardiac views, especially in unfamiliar anatomical territory e.g. complex cardiomyopathies, post- surgical changes, or animal scans. For new trainees, the ability to visualize anatomy in 3D also promotes a better understanding and appreciation of the required angulations. [...]
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3D Localization for Cardiac Views: Saving Time While Increasing Accuracy

January 31, 2019 by
3D Localization is an efficient and reliable way to localize cardiac views, especially in unfamiliar anatomical territory e.g. complex cardiomyopathies, post- surgical changes, or animal scans. For new trainees, the ability to visualize anatomy in 3D also promotes a better understanding and appreciation of the required angulations. [...]
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MR Elastography – Pearls and Pitfalls

January 31, 2019 by
Given that liver fibrosis is often spatially heterogeneous, the volume of liver sampled is considered one of the key advantages of MR Elastography compared with liver biopsy and ultrasound elastography. GRE type sequences appear to be the best choice in patients with normal iron concentrations in the liver, while SE-EPI appears to be superior for patients with iron overload. [...]
Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, liver
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Fetal MR Imaging: An Overview

December 3, 2018 by
Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is an MR perfusion technique which uses magnetically labeled arterial blood as tracer for measuring local tissue perfusion [1–4]. [...]
Filed Under: brain, chest, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, spine

ASL Perfusion Imaging: Clinical Experience in Patients with Cerebrovascular Steno-Occlusive Disease

December 3, 2018 by
Arterial spin labeling (ASL) is an MR perfusion technique which uses magnetically labeled arterial blood as tracer for measuring local tissue perfusion [1–4]. [...]
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Cerebral Blood Flow Measurements in Elderly Using Arterial Spin Labeling at 3T

November 7, 2018 by
Current research at the Department of Nutrition and Movement Sciences at Maastricht University is focused on the long-term impact of specific dietary components and physical exercise on both CBF and cognitive performance. We primarily target overweight and slightly obese elderly while using ASL to quantify changes in (regional) CBF. [...]
Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates
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Brain Perfusion Imaging in a Case of Thalamic Stroke: a Clinical Application of 3D Pseudo-Continuous ASL (PCASL)

November 7, 2018 by
3D PCASL can be used for non-invasive monitoring of metabolic and functional correlates of a stroke lesion, both in the acute and chronic phase, and to evaluate areas beyond the local tissue damage. [...]
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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome on Tim 4G Systems

October 1, 2018 by
Thoracic outlet syndrome is a condition in which nerves, arteries or veins are compressed. This can lead to pain, weakness, and occasionally loss of muscle at the base of the thumb. Occationally, these cases are referred to MRI and the article describes how such scans can be performed easily, efficiently, and accurately. [...]
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Fast and efficient liver imaging with Primovist®/Eovist®

July 27, 2018 by
This liver workflow makes better use of the time between the dynamic and liver-specific phases – by shifting the time consuming acquisition of high-res T2w images and DWI to after the contrast injection and – by shortening the delay between contrast dynamics and the acquisition of hepatobiliary phase images. The protocols allow to perform a complete Primovist liver exam in a 30-minute exam slot. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, liver
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MAGNETOM Sola: Adaptive and anticipatory, predictive and profitable

July 27, 2018 by
Shortening average examination times by 50% – the first experiences with 1.5T MAGNETOM Sola with BioMatrix technology are presented in this article. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, heart, the joints, whole body
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Diffusion and perfusion MR parameters to assess preoperative short course radiotherapy response in locally advanced rectal cancer: a comparative explorative study among parameters derived from standardized index of shape DCE-MRI, intravoxel incoherent motion, and diffusion kurtosis imaging

July 11, 2018 by
To assess preoperative Short Course Radiotherapy (SCR) tumor response in locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) by means of parameters derived from Standardized Index of Shape (SIS) dynamic contrast enhanced (DCE) MRI, Apparent Diffusion Coefficient (ADC), Intravoxel Incoherent Motion and Diffusion Kurtosis Imaging derived parameters by diffusion weighted (DW) MRI. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates
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MyoMap quantification of myocardial toxicity following concurrent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma

July 11, 2018 by
Crude rates of symptomatic cardiac toxicity in esophageal carcinoma are reportedly 10.8% [1]. Cardiac manifestations including clinical findings such as pericardial effusion, arrhythmia, ischemia and cardiomyopathy, typically occur between 4 to 24 months following thoracic radiation [2, 3]. [...]
Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, lungs
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Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging, diffusion kurtosis imaging, and intravoxel incoherent motion diffusion weighted imaging: MRI functional parameters in the assessment of pancreatic cancer

July 11, 2018 by
To evaluate the diagnostic potential of perfusion parameters derived from dynamic contrast-enhanced MR imaging (DCE-MRI), diffusion kurtosis imaging (DKI), and parameters derived from the intravoxel incoherent motion model (IVIM)-based diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) in differentiating between pancreatic tumors and normal pancreatic parenchyma. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates
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MyoMap quantification of myocardial toxicity following concurrent chemoradiotherapy for esophageal carcinoma

June 4, 2018 by
The use of cardiac MRI mapping can provide novel information regarding acute to sub-acute myocardial changes following radiation therapy. [...]
Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, whole body
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Spectroscopic MRI for dose-escalated radiation therapy

June 4, 2018 by
This article introduces a web-based software designed specifically to integrate spectroscopic MRI with clinical imaging, enabling physicians to evaluate metabolic activity, review underlying spectra on a voxel-basis, and delineate target volumes for RT planning. By making whole-brain spectroscopic MRI more accessible for clinical decision-making and treatment decisions through an easy-to-use, collaborative web application, we can improve patient outcomes and drive the future of state-of-the-art glioblastoma care. [...]
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Replacement of a CT-simulator with an MRI-simulator within a radiation oncology department

June 4, 2018 by
Body composition measurements, such as adipose tissue compartments, muscle volumes, and muscle tissue composition are increasingly important in research and clinical context. This article introduces a protocol for robust neck-to-knee Dixon VIBE-based fat and water images at 3T. [...]
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Rapid Body Composition Measurements Reveal Detailed Metabolic Changes in Large Scale Population Studies

December 8, 2017 by
Body composition measurements, such as adipose tissue compartments, muscle volumes, and muscle tissue composition are increasingly important in research and clinical context. This article introduces a protocol for robust neck-to-knee Dixon VIBE-based fat and water images at 3T. [...]
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FLAIR Fusion in Multiple Sclerosis Follow-up: An Indispensable Tool in Clinical Routine

February 6, 2018 by
MS follow-up leads to millions of brain MRI scans around the world. Depending on the number and size of inflammatory lesions, comparing successive exams to assess dissemination in time can be a challenging and lengthy process. Stéphane Cantin et al. (Grenoble, France) describes FLAIR image fusion with syngo.via, an easy to implement and cost-effective technique that allows faster and improved patient care compared to conventional frame-by-frame 3D FLAIR comparison. [...]
Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates
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Imaging of the Pancreas: Technique and Clinical Applications

December 8, 2017 by
The article describes the experiences with REMyDI (Rapid Estimation of Myelin for Diagnostic Imaging), a method of myelin detection in the brain, using a scan time of approximately 6 minutes. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates
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To Add Myelin Detection to Your Neuro Protocol Without Additional Scan Time

December 8, 2017 by
The article describes the experiences with REMyDI (Rapid Estimation of Myelin for Diagnostic Imaging), a method of myelin detection in the brain, using a scan time of approximately 6 minutes. [...]
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Optimizing Fiducial Markers for MRI-based Radiotherapy

September 12, 2017 by
Fiducial markers need to fulfill many, sometimes competing, criteria when used for MRI based radiotherapy treatment planning. This article covers the development and optimization of markers. [...]
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How a Bell Pepper Convinced the Siemens Med Board

November 27, 2019 by
This short review describes developments at the very beginning of the field of MR [...]
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Introducing 3T MR Imaging with the new MAGNETOM Lumina

November 27, 2019 by
The MAGNETOM Lumina is a new 3T Open Bore system, incorporating artificial intelligence, matrix coils that automatically adjust to patient biovariability and parallel imaging/simultaneous multi-slice/compressed sensing technologies. [...]
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syngo Virtual Cockpit – Your Software for Remote Scanning Assistance and More Flexible Workforce Management

May 29, 2019 by
New working methods are required that will enable hospitals to deal with the increasing workload and quality expectations despite having a smaller workforce at their disposal. [...]
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Performing Gynecologic Brachytherapy in the Medical Innovation Technical Expert Center

September 12, 2017 by
Houda Bahig et al. describe their intensity modulated radiotherapy planning workflow with MRI for locally advanced head-and-neck cancer (HNC) and discuss the current role of MRI in HNC treatment planning. [...]
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Evaluation of Transient Motion During Gadoxetic Acid–Enhanced Multiphasic Liver Magnetic Resonance Imaging Using Free-Breathing Golden-Angle Radial Sparse Parallel Magnetic Resonance Imaging

October 24, 2017 by
Transient motion developed in 40% of patients shortly after gadoxetic acid administration, and gated free-breathing T1WI using GRASP was able to consistently provide acceptable arterial phase imaging in patients who exhibited transient motion. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, liver
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MRI in Head and Neck Radiotherapy Planning

September 12, 2017 by
Houda Bahig et al. describe their intensity modulated radiotherapy planning workflow with MRI for locally advanced head-and-neck cancer (HNC) and discuss the current role of MRI in HNC treatment planning. [...]
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Assessing Brain Volumes Using MorphoBox Prototype

June 12, 2017 by
This review focuses on 8 critical questions regarding gadolinium deposition in the brain and body, with the answers and discussion therein important for future regulatory decisions and clinical practice. [...]
Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates
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MAGNETOM Free.Max: from Concept to Product, a Brief History of the DryCool Magnet Development

March 3, 2021 by
The DryCool magnet is a highly innovative development which incorporates many new technologies and concepts. The magnet delivers the first 80 cm patient bore in the industry and is a key enabler for the ground-breaking MAGNETOM Free.Max MRI scanner. The magnet minimizes product life-cycle costs and total cost of ownership and virtually eliminates the complex superconducting magnet servicing procedures. [...]
Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, bones, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, New Technologies & Advances, spine
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MR imaging of the cervical spinal cord at 7T: a multiparametric portfolio

March 5, 2018 by
This paper reviews four recently published studies where RESOLVE was shown to be clinically effective in the diffusion-weighted imaging of sinonasal and optic pathologies. It also demonstrates the clinical value that RESOLVE brings to the detection and characterization of the diseases in these regions. [...]
Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, bones, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, New Technologies & Advances, spine
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First Experiences with the World’s First MAGNETOM Vida

June 12, 2017 by
This review focuses on 8 critical questions regarding gadolinium deposition in the brain and body, with the answers and discussion therein important for future regulatory decisions and clinical practice. [...]
Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, heart, liver, Software & Hardware Updates, whole body
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High-resolution, Anatomically-accurate Diffusion-weighted Imaging of Orbital and Sinonasal Lesions with RESOLVE

April 26, 2017 by
This paper reviews four recently published studies where RESOLVE was shown to be clinically effective in the diffusion-weighted imaging of sinonasal and optic pathologies. It also demonstrates the clinical value that RESOLVE brings to the detection and characterization of the diseases in these regions. [...]
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Overview of Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting

April 28, 2016 by
This overview of Magnetic Resonance Fingerprinting describes the basic concepts of MRF and illustrates some clinical applications. [...]
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New ‘ADC & b-value’ Tool in syngo.via

April 28, 2016 by
This article describes the feature ‘ADC & computed b-value’ available on Siemens’ syngo.via VB10. This new tool provides an increased degree of freedom in the choice of the b-value for disease detection and characterization. [...]
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MR-Guided Biopsies of the Prostate in Supine Patient Position

April 28, 2016 by
The article shows that targeted biopsies of the prostate under direct MRI-guidance are a reasonable complement to ultrasound biopsy techniques. The presented cases show that exact targeting of the most suspicious portion of a tumor is crucial for correct classification and consequently best therapy decisions. Especially in case of relatively small lesions, direct MR-guidance has clear advantages over fusion techniques. [...]
Filed Under: abdomen, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, New Technologies & Advances, pelvis
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Pediatric Pathologies that have Leukocoria as Presenting Sign: the Podium

January 31, 2016 by
The article features the clinical and imaging signs and differential diagnosis of Retinoblastoma, persistent fetal vasculature and Coats’ disease. View/Download [...]
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Safety of the Gadolinium-Based Contrast Agents for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Focusing in Part on Their Accumulation in the Brain and Especially the Dentate Nucleus

March 26, 2016 by
The established class of intravenous contrast media for magnetic resonance imaging is the gadolinium chelates, more generally referred to as the gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs). [...]
Filed Under: brain, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, Contrast Media Updates
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Case Report: Clinical Usability of MyoMaps in Myocardial Infarction

February 29, 2016 by
These case reports show that current advances in T1 and T2 mapping and ECV quantification might have the potential to improve the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, refine myocardial risk stratification and guide patient personalized therapeutic strategies. View/Download [...]
Filed Under: Cases, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, heart, New Technologies & Advances, Vessels
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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Teaching Network

March 1, 2016 by
The article introduces a novel teaching approach allowing time-effective teaching as well as an ongoing quality control. The aim is to enable CMR in all settings – hospitals of different sizes as well as in outpatient departments. [...]
Filed Under: Cases, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, heart, New Technologies & Advances, Vessels

Launch of the world’s first 7 T MR platform intended for clinical use (Siemens)

June 22, 2015 by MRI
Erlangen, Germany, May 31, 2015 — Siemens announced at the Toronto ISMRM (International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine) meeting the launch of the world’s first 7 T MR platform intended for clinical use. Important advances include a new, light, actively shielded magnet with zero helium boil-off and dual operating modes, enabling rapid switching between research […] [...]
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CAIPIRINHA – Revisited

November 18, 2015 by
The development ofmulti coil receiver hardware as well as dedicated parallel acquisition techniques (PAT) and respective reconstruction methods allowed for a significant decrease of acquisition times in almost all clinical applications. This article provides a brief overview of 2D- and MS-CAIPIRINHA. [...]
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Accelerated Diffusion Tensor Imaging of Skeletal Muscle Using Simultaneous Multi-Slice Acquisition

December 18, 2015 by
Simultaneous multi-slice acquisition with CAIPIRINHA reduces the scan time in diffusion-weighted MRI. In this article, early experience with this technique for accelerated DTI of skeletal muscle is shown. [...]
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Simultaneous Multi-Slice (SMS) Imaging for Pre-Surgical BOLD fMRI and Diffusion Tractography: Case Illustrations

December 29, 2015 by
The presented case studies illustrate that SMS can increase the statistical confidence of fMRI and diffusion tractography results. These gains may be used to increase spatial image resolution and coverage, to improve spatial coregistration to high-resolution anatomical scans for intra-operative neuro-navigation, and / or to shorten acquisition times. [...]
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Quiescent Interval Single-Shot (QISS) Lower Extremity MRA for the Diagnosis of Peripheral Artery Disease: Case Presentations

December 29, 2015 by
Case presentation of non-contrast QISS MRA providing high diagnostic accuracy for the detection of hemodynamically significant arterial stenosis of the lower extremities at both 1.5 and 3T. [...]
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Point-of-Care MR Imaging and How We can Learn from Other Imaging Modalities. Thoughts on a Potential New Strategy

November 18, 2015 by
The article introduces point-of-care MRI, an extremely focused and goal-directed examinations strategy, that could reduce examination time and patient comfort. [...]
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Simultaneous Multi-Slice (Slice Accelerated) Diffusion EPI: Early Experience for Brain Ischemia and Cervical Lymphadenopathy

November 18, 2015 by
In single shot EPI, the entirety of k-space is traversed after one shot (excitation). Readout-segmentation acquires k-space in multiple shots for reduced TE and encoding time. Real-time reacquisition of unusable shots is also supported. [...]
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Clinical Case: 3 Tesla MR Neurography-Guided Posterior Femoral Cutaneous Nerve Block

October 2, 2015 by
The high SNR available at 3T provides the ability to perform high-resolution MR neurography-guided perineural injections for highly accurate visualization of small nerve as well as needle targeting and perineural injection. This case report demonstrates how this techniques facilitates accurate targeting of the PFCN.  Download/View PDF [...]
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syngo MR XA10 – Your New Work Environment for More Comfortable Scanning and Intuitive Image Processing

March 8, 2017 by
In this article we share some of our experiences over the last few years with MR upgrades. [...]
Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, brain, Clinical Imaging, Software & Hardware Updates
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Case Series: Utilization of the Pediatric 16 Coil for 1.5T and 3T Systems

March 8, 2017 by
In this article we share some of our experiences over the last few years with MR upgrades. [...]
Filed Under: Clinical Imaging, diffusion-weighted imaging, fat saturation, soft tissues, Software & Hardware Updates
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Case Series: Utilization of the Pediatric 16 Coil for 1.5T and 3T Systems

February 3, 2017 by
In this article we share some of our experiences over the last few years with MR upgrades. [...]
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Long-term Experience with MR Upgrades

November 23, 2016 by
In this article we share some of our experiences over the last few years with MR upgrades. [...]
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Rapid Estimation of Myelin for Diagnostic Imaging (REMyDI)

November 23, 2016 by
The article describes a new MRI myelin detection model to measure the presence of myelin by its effect on the surrounding cellular water, and discusses clinical applications of this technique. Download/View PDF [...]
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fit-Upgrade: A Success Story

June 1, 2015 by
The fit-upgrade for 1.5 and 3T systems remains an economically attractive approach for an aged MR system. By improving system performance and workflow, the number of examinations can be increased, together with improved image quality, with little effort. Download/View PDF [...]
Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, New Technologies & Advances, Software & Hardware Updates, whole body

First Experiences with the Whole-Body Dot Engine

June 1, 2015 by
Whole-body MRI is beneficial in many clinical scenarios including bone marrow, infectious and rheumatic diseases. The Whole-Body Dot Engine provides fast and robust image quality across all patients, with fewer errors or need for repeated examinations. It ensures that all stations of a multi-station examination are performed with a consistent FOV and spatial resolution while […] [...]
Filed Under: Anatomic Regions, Clinical Imaging, Clinical Methods & Techniques, Clinical Updates, New Technologies & Advances, Software & Hardware Updates, whole body

Val M. Runge, MD – ASNR 2015 – Pearls and Pitfalls in Neuroradiology of Cerebrovascular Disease – The Essentials with MR and CT

May 17, 2015 by MRI
This educational exhibit was presented at the ASNR 2015 meeting, with imaging performed on a 3 T Siemens Skyra MR system. The full reference for the exhibit is given below. Runge V, Smoker W, Valavanis A. Pearls and Pitfalls in Neuroradiology of Cerebrovascular Disease – The Essentials with MR and CT. ASNR 53rd Annual Meeting, […] [...]
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