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3T MRI detects 'early' breast cancer not seen on mammography and sonography

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created May 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

3T MRI, a powerful tool for evaluating patients with a high risk of having breast cancer, can detect a significant number of lesions not found on mammography and sonography, according to a study performed at the University ...


MR arthrography is more accurate than MR in diagnosing shoulder tears

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created Jan 06, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

MR arthrography of the shoulder allows physicians to better identify tears and provides patients with an accurate diagnosis to determine whether or not surgery is needed, according to a study performed at Neuroskeletal Imaging ...


3T MRI can detect wrist ligament tears, possibly eliminating need for invasive arthroscopy

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created Jan 06, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

MRI of the wrist at 3T is an effective way to detect wrist ligament tears and in some cases can avoid unnecessary surgery, according to a study performed at Neuroskeletal Imaging in Merritt Island, Florida.





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MRI machines may damage cochlear implants

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created Dec 01, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Patients with cochlear implants may want to steer clear of certain magnetic imaging devices, such as 3T MRI machines, because the machines can demagnetize the patient's implant, according to new research published in the ...


MRI useful and reliable in surgical planning of patients with rectal cancer

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created Jun 06, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

3T MRI can accurately stage, and help surgeons plan sphincter-sparing surgery in patients with rectal cancer, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Qilu Hospital of Shandong University in Shandong, China.


Ultra-high-field MRI allows for earlier diagnosis of multiple sclerosis

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created May 04, 2007 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Ultra-high-field (7T) MRI can detect multiple sclerosis lesions better than MRI which can lead to possible earlier diagnosis and treatment, according to a new study by researchers from Ohio State University in Columbus, ...


Major surgery no longer needed for the removal of uterine fibroids

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created Apr 11, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

The treatment of uterine fibroids with 3T MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is safe, non-invasive and effective, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, NY.


Breakthrough in 3-D Brain Mapping Enables Removal of Fist-Sized Tumor

Breakthrough in 3-D Brain Mapping Enables Removal of Fist-Sized Tumor

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created Jul 14, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new technology involving the fusion of four different types of images into a 3-D map of a patient's brain has helped University of Cincinnati (UC) specialists successfully remove a fist-sized ...


FDA researchers identify new MRI safety risk for patients with pacemakers

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created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 0

FDA researchers have found that certain cardiac pacemakers may inadequately stimulate a patient's heart while undergoing a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan due to the magnetic pulses mixing with the electronic pulses ...


MRI detects breast cancer at earlier stage

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created Dec 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) coupled with mammography detects almost all cancers at an early stage, thereby reducing the incidence of advanced stage breast cancer in high-risk women.


Breast MRI detects additional 'unsuspected' cancers not seen on mammography or ultrasound

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created May 22, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Nearly 20% of patients with recently diagnosed breast cancer had additional malignant tumors found only by MRI, according to a study performed at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.


Medical imaging technique identifies very common condition in women that often goes undiagnosed

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created Nov 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

In women with lower urinary tract symptoms, a medical imaging technique called dynamic MRI allows clinicians to diagnose pelvic organ prolapse — a condition that often goes undiagnosed on static MRI and at physical examination, ...


MRI may be unnecessary prior to treatment in most newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

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created Aug 14, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

New research findings published in the August issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons challenge the routine use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a means to improve surgical outcomes in newly diagno ...



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