Hospitals across the country have been cranking out news releases this week about patients who are among the first to receive a new MRI-safe pacemaker from Medtronic. But Medicare patients with the ...

Inaccurate patient information and outdated vendor manuals can lead to safety risks for patients with active, implanted medical devices during MRIs, according to a study published Oct. 3 in Current ...

MRI-guided robotic interventions unite the exceptional soft-tissue imaging capabilities of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with the precise and reliable manipulation of robotic systems. This fusion ...

The last couple of decades have seen unimaginable changes, fueled by technology and innovation in every area. The medical device sector is no exception. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is rising in ...

February 9, 2011 (Silver Spring, Maryland) — The FDA approved the first pacemaker specifically designed to be safe with magnetic resonance imaging scans [1]. Following the unanimous advice of its ...

La Jolla, CA - Just as some of the first so-called "MRI-safe" implantable cardiac devices are starting to seek FDA approval, leaders of the first large registry to address MRI safety are cautioning ...

Certain types of face masks are unsafe for wearing in and around MRI machines, according to new research by scientists at Cardiff University. The team tested eight different types of commercially ...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TÜV SÜD, a trusted global partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, and auditing services, recently announced their Scope of ...

Preparing for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan involves several essential steps to ensure the procedure is both safe and yields the clearest possible images. One of the most critical aspects of ...

Well, beat me to death with a bottom of brown thread. The lounge was right! Doc's said it was fine, she went in yesterday and had it. No idea about the results yet but she didn't have metal flying out ...