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Switch to macrocyclic GBCAs reduces brain signals
By Wayne Forrest
As more studies weigh the risks and benefits of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), German researchers have discovered that switching from a linear GBCA to a macrocyclic GBCA reduced the level of residual signal intensity in the brains of patients who underwent multiple enhanced MRI scans with both types of agents.
November 24, 2016
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London's mayor formally opens MR linac
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was on hand on 22 November to open a MR linear accelerator (linac) at the Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) and the Royal Marsden.
November 22, 2016
AuntMinnieEurope.com MRI Insider
By Philip Ward
November 21, 2016
Study: Gadolinium contrast can enter brain by CSF
By Philip Ward
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is a potential pathway for gadolinium-based contrast agents into brain tissue, according to a new rat study published online on 10 November by European Radiology. The research may have important implications for humans.
November 21, 2016
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Germany unveils results on breast MR contrast use
By Rebekah Moan
Intravenous gadoteric acid is a safe and effective contrast agent for use in MR mammography, researchers from Germany have found. The study in the European Journal of Radiology is refreshing because it focuses on daily practice conditions.
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Kuhl looks ahead to breast cancer detection in 2020
Breast cancer remains the most common cause of cancer-related death for women in western countries, but MRI screening may bring about major changes, according to leading researcher Dr. Christiane Kuhl. In this interview, she speaks about areas of research and future challenges.
November 15, 2016
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MR contrast safety consortium takes shape
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
An Italian and a Dutch radiologist have launched the Gadolinium Retention Evaluation Consortium (GREC), a group that seeks to foster broad-based and international collaboration on addressing the safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs).
November 15, 2016
'World's largest imaging study' claims advances
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
UK Biobank, which calls itself the world's largest imaging study with plans to scan more than 100,000 participants, is adding imaging centers and undertaking new projects, according to the group's November 2016 newsletter.
November 15, 2016
Debacles mar big science and fMRI research
By Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD
Functional MRI (fMRI) was one of the most promising research techniques for and be­yond neuroimaging, but have hundreds of millions of euros of research grants been wasted? Dr. Peter Rinck, PhD, investigates in his latest column.
November 15, 2016
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Ulrich Medical to introduce 2 contrast injectors
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
Ulrich Medical will debut two new MRI contrast media injectors with syringeless technology at the RSNA 2016 meeting later this month in Chicago.
November 14, 2016
Report: Radiologist shortage grows in Europe
By Eric Barnes
Further evidence has emerged of the increasing skills shortage across Europe. The population pyramid of radiologists in France could be seen as a ticking time bomb, while growth rates of CT and MRI in Sweden have continuously exceeded growth rates of practicing radiologists.
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Global helium market expands
By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers
An increase in the helium supply is helping to relieve recent shortages of the essential gas and is fueling growth in the global market. Helium is used to cool MRI scanners, among other applications.
November 8, 2016
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