ABOUT INNOVATION4MRI

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ABOUT INNOVATION4MRI

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone of medical imaging and is essential in the diagnosis and monitoring of a variety of diseases. It is a recent field that has developed extremely rapidly, thanks to advances in technology and medicine.1

MRI is the technique of choice for evaluating many diseases because of its soft tissue contrast, high spatial and temporal resolution, and lack of ionizing radiation.2 
A number of techniques are being explored to further enhance the diagnostic accuracy of MRI.

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A brief history of MRI
A brief history of MRI

Providing excellent soft tissue contrast and a huge variety of accessible tissue parameters, MRI has revolutionized the diagnosis and treatment of...

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Is “frugal innovation” applicable to innovation in MRI?
Is “frugal innovation” applicable to innovation in MRI?

As part of the global movement to develop medical technology sustainably while increasing accessibility and reducing resource consumption...

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Innovations in MRI Enhancement
Innovations in MRI Enhancement

Areas for innovation in MRI enhancement1 include metalbased and metal- free contrast media, as well as technological advances that could require no contrast agent at all.

1- Minton LE, Pandit R, Willoughby WR, Porter KK. The future of magnetic resonance imaging contrast agents. Appl Radiol. 2022:7-11.

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References

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