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Tesla wars: MRI strikes back with monster magnets

The CT slice wars are sooo last year. Welcome to the tesla wars. MRI architectural consultants Tobias Gilk and Robert Junk of MRI-Planning.com take a look at the rise of increasingly higher field strength magnets -- we're talking 11.7-tesla systems -- and why they may be coming soon to a hospital near you.

January 28, 2008

Back to the present: VA updates MRI design guide, part II

In part I of our series, architectural consultants Robert Junk and Tobias Gilk introduced the upcoming release of the revised U.S. Veterans Affairs (VA) "MRI Design Guide. Part II offers a sneak peek at a number of provisions in the updated guide.

December 4, 2007

Back to the present: VA updates MRI design guide, part I

Some things just don't age gracefully and MRI technology is one of them. The U.S. Veterans Affairs Office of Facilities has realized this and is updating its library of imaging design guides, including the one for MRI. Although the guides are intended for VA facilities, MRI architectural consultants Robert Junk and Tobias Gilk explain in this two-part series why the guides will be a resource you don't want to be without.

December 2, 2007

The million dollar question: How much should MRI suite construction cost?

How much does it cost to build an MRI suite? The answer depends on many factors that are unique to each facility. MR facility planning experts Robert Junk and Tobias Gilk outline some of the basic rules of thumb that can be used to evaluate project budgets. Keep in mind that one size does not fit all and that those unique factors will impact the total project costs, but this blueprint is a solid starting point.

November 11, 2007

DRA vs. MRI: Why demographics will keep the modality alive

The Deficit Reduction Act (DRA) of 2005 may have temporarily cut federal expenditures for MRI studies, but MRI architectural consultants Tobias Gilk and Robert Junk explain why market changes will help keep the modality alive and well.

November 7, 2007

Converting to new 'MR Safe' is hardly a fly-by-night effort

The recent changes to the industry-standard safety definitions for items used in the MRI suite may cause some confusion for MRI service providers, particulary when it comes to the new "MR Safe" category. MRI architectural consultants Tobias Gilk and Robert Junk recommend some steps providers can take when converting to the new standards to avoid any confusion, as well accidents in the MRI suite.

November 21, 2006

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Neuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVID

Increased inflammatory activity was found on TSPO-PET in some individuals with post-COVID syndrome.

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6 key ways to evaluate the heart on chest CT imaging in the ED

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Ultrasound-guided biopsies effective in diagnosing lung cancer

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Neuroinflammation persists for 2 years in long COVID

Increased inflammatory activity was found on TSPO-PET in some individuals with post-COVID syndrome.

September 12, 2025

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6 key ways to evaluate the heart on chest CT imaging in the ED

By Kate Madden Yee

Researchers have published two checklists for noncardiac radiologists to use when evaluating chest CT exams taken in the ED.

September 12, 2025

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Ultrasound-guided biopsies effective in diagnosing lung cancer

By Amerigo Allegretto

Ultrasound-guided biopsies are effective for diagnosing lung cancer, with combined sampling improving successful tissue yield.

September 12, 2025

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The rise of theranostics: Part 6 -- Private practices pivot to clinical trials

Regional capacity slowly builds for burgeoning demand, but data is lacking on nuclear medicine and theranostics needs across the U.S.

September 12, 2025

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Medicare pays about one-third of radiology SaaS AI claims

Between 2018 and 2023, radiologists received $8 million in payments but were denied a potential $16.4 million.

September 11, 2025

4 ways AI is modernizing MRI to solve radiology’s toughest problems

AI can play a key role in MRI in several ways, including helping to reduce wait times and addressing radiologist burnout.

September 11, 2025

ICUS: Survey respondents say that CEUS streamlines hospital workflows

By Kate Madden Yee

Contrast-enhanced ultrasound offers patients a "quick and very accurate diagnosis," researchers noted.

September 11, 2025

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General-purpose LLMs can be used to track true critical findings

Experts from Stanford and Mayo Clinic Arizona tested few-shot prompting effectiveness with GPT-4 and Mistral-7B.

September 10, 2025

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AAWR issues statement on paid family, medical leave

By Amerigo Allegretto

The American Association for Women in Radiology (AAWR) is calling for a minimum of 12 weeks of paid family and medical leave.

September 10, 2025

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RT's MRI, CT exam prep booklets mitigate children's anxieties

By Kate Madden Yee

Giuseppe Scappatura penned the booklets to help children face the exams with "greater serenity and collaboration."

September 10, 2025

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GE bids for AI MRI software developer icometrix

Moving to expand its portfolio of AI-based MR image analysis offerings, GE HealthCare has inked a deal to acquire Belgium-based AI developer icometrix.

September 10, 2025

Brain iron findings on MRI help predict cognitive decline

By Kate Madden Yee

The study results could lead to earlier interventions, according to a team from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore.

September 10, 2025

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