In an effort to make up for what it calls the shortcomings of both MRI and x-ray in breast imaging, Fonar has set its sights on developing an image-guided biopsy procedure for the early detection of breast cancer, the Melville, NY company has announced. The system will work with the company's works-in-progress Open Sky MRI and OR-360° scanners. Both offer the large field-of-view needed for diagnostic purposes, and the small field-of-view that works better in surgical applications, according to Fonar. Fonar hopes to place its MRI machines in university settings in order to begin clinical research.
By AuntMinnie.com staff writersDecember 17, 1999
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