Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the gold standard imaging modality for soft tissues. It produces detail cross-sectional images of soft tissue and bone anatomy, including muscles, tendons, ligaments, brain and organs, without the use of ionizing radiation. In addition to orthopedic imaging, MRI is also used for heart, brain and breast. MRI uses gadolinium contrast in many exams to highlight tissues and blood vessels, which enhances images and offers better diagnostic quality. It can also be used in conjunction with PET scans. How does MRI work? MR creates images by using powerful magnets to polarize hydrogen atoms in water (the body is made of of more than 80% water) so they face in one direction. A radiofrequency pulse is then used to ping these atoms, causing them to wobble, or resonate. The MRI coils detect this and computers can assemble images from the signals. Basic MRI scans will focus on the resonance of fat and water in two different sequences, which highlight and contrast different features in the anatomy.

Scientists discover link between Alzheimer's and long COVID on MRI scans
Imaging findings pertaining to the size of and blood flowing to the choroid plexus may be a common denominator between the two conditions.
New AI foundation model offers wide adaptability across neuroradiology
Unlike most AI tools that were built for specific applications like identifying stroke, the foundation model can be used for a wide array of tasks, as it can learn from other AI frameworks.
National Quality Forum highlights key MRI safety issue on list of ‘serious reportable events’
NQF, a nonprofit organization working to improve healthcare outcomes, has singled out “patient harm associated with an MRI-related thermal injury” as an important area of concern.
University of Chicago 1 of select few in US using new intraoperative MRI tech to bolster surgical workflows
Providers who have used iMRI so far have shared high praise for the added capabilities it affords them during operations.
AI accurately reads brain MRIs in seconds
The tool can identify over 50 different neurological conditions with nearly 98% accuracy.

Scientists discover link between Alzheimer's and long COVID on MRI scans

Imaging findings pertaining to the size of and blood flowing to the choroid plexus may be a common denominator between the two conditions.

New AI foundation model offers wide adaptability across neuroradiology

Unlike most AI tools that were built for specific applications like identifying stroke, the foundation model can be used for a wide array of tasks, as it can learn from other AI frameworks.

National Quality Forum highlights key MRI safety issue on list of ‘serious reportable events’

NQF, a nonprofit organization working to improve healthcare outcomes, has singled out “patient harm associated with an MRI-related thermal injury” as an important area of concern.

UChicago integrates iMRI technology into surgery workflows

University of Chicago 1 of select few in US using new intraoperative MRI tech to bolster surgical workflows

Providers who have used iMRI so far have shared high praise for the added capabilities it affords them during operations.

AI accurately reads brain MRIs in seconds

The tool can identify over 50 different neurological conditions with nearly 98% accuracy.

World's first 3T MRI dedicated to neonatal imaging earns FDA clearance

The MR system was designed with smaller spaces in mind, enabling installation in or very near NICUs.

FDA clears Siemens Healthineers' Biograph One PET/MR system

FDA clears new PET/MRI combo system from Siemens Healthineers

The Biograph One is the company's second-generation PET/MRI combo scanner—its first in 14 years.

Routine MRI measurements as accurate as invasive testing for heart failure

New findings suggest that measurements of blood oxygen acquired via T2 mapping during routine MRI scans could provide the same information on heart health as catheterization procedures.