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With sufficient software and computational horsepower, a single whole-body MRI could replace most diagnostic imaging systems, I'd wager. Computer models regula
by eutropia 7y ago
With sufficient software and computational horsepower, a single whole-body MRI could replace most diagnostic imaging systems, I'd wager. Computer models regularly outperform radiologists in diagnosing several conditions involving structural abnormalities.
- toomuchtodo 7y agoOn to driving down the cost of MRIs and eliminating their need for helium.
- mattkrause 7y agoPhillips and GE both have new models that use a lot less (10-20L vs. 1000L) of helium. I think they're only 1.5T though. The Phillips model is called "BlueSeal"; I can't remember GE's, but it's something goofy.
- ohithereyou 7y agoGE's name for this tech is Freelium[1]. [1] https://www3.gehealthcare.com/~/media/rsna-2016-press-kit-assets/press%20releases/press%20release_setting%20helium%20free-revolutionary%20mri%20tech%20from%20gehc.pdf?Parent=%7B1FFF8A39-2AC6-4EA6-9119-7458819CB4F7%7D https://www3.gehealthcare.com/~/media/rsna-2016-press-kit-as...
- mattkrause 7y agoYes! Thanks! (I knew it was slightly goofy)
- nradov 7y agoCT scans still have higher resolution than MRI for certain vascular and cardiac imaging studies. The down side is radiation exposure.
- dmead 7y agothey could still probably do a whole hell of a lot better with automated diagnosis.
- mattkrause 7y agoThe new digital CTs are crazy. We have one that goes down to 90 µm resolution for the whole head.
- mattkrause 7y agoGonna have a hard time with bones....