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Ezra’s AI-Powered Tool for Whole-Body MRI Scans Receives FDA Clearance
Medical imaging techniques have played a crucial role in the early diagnosis of medical conditions, including cancer, heart diseases, and neurological disorders. However, the traditional MRI scan process can be time-consuming and expensive. But what if an AI-powered tool can significantly shorten the process and help detect medical issues early? The startup’s AI-powered product,…
Read MoreFatal MRI Accident Brings Safety Measures Back to the Forefront
The recent death of a Brazilian man in an MRI suite has brought attention again to the safety measures utilized in MRI suites. The MRI’s strong magnet caused the man’s gun to discharge involuntarily, shooting him in the abdomen. The question has been asked worldwide, “How could an accident like this occur in an MRI…
Read MorePreoperative Prostate MRI Underutilized
A study published June 16 in the Journal of Urology reveals that preoperative prostate MRI exams are significantly underutilized even in communities where MRI is easily accessible. Pre-op prostate MRI exams help improve surgical outcomes for prostate cancer patients — a prostate MRI provides details of tumor characteristics, useful in surgical planning. The retrospective…
Read MoreSignificant Disparities in MRI Screening after an Elevated PSA Test
Recent research published in JAMA Network Open showed that Asian, Black, and Hispanic men are much less likely to have a prostate MRI after an elevated PSA blood test. Previous studies have revealed that disparities exist among ethnic minorities in PSA screenings, follow-up services, and the treatment of prostate cancer. MRI has gained traction recently…
Read MoreStudy Shows Fast MRIs Effectively Detect Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Annually, throughout the US, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) in children results in more than 1.5 million emergency room visits, with up to 70 percent of these children being exposed to ionized radiation while undergoing computed tomography (CT) scans. This exposure to ionized radiation during CT scans prompted a group of researchers from the University of…
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