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Obtaining the delta from two different images is actually non trivial. And contrary to what HN thinks, not every problem is trivially solved by machine learning
by petschge 7y ago
Obtaining the delta from two different images is actually non trivial. And contrary to what HN thinks, not every problem is trivially solved by machine learning.
Small point aside: an ultrasound scan -- even if it was every feasible at home -- would not be an MRI. MRI means you use the spin echo and relaxation of nucleii (mostly protons for medical MRI). It is not a generic word for "please give me a 3d image". Words have meanings, especially when they are technical jargon, and it is important to not dilute that if we want to be able to communicate efficiently and effectively.
Also: technology that is more mature than software tends to improve at a more measured pace, as all but the hardest breakthroughs have been obtained already. It is therefore unlikely that you will be able to replace a 10 million dollar machine by things in your home any time soon.
- Aeolun 7y agoYou are exaggerating just a bit: https://info.blockimaging.com/bid/92623/mri-machine-cost-and-price-guide https://info.blockimaging.com/bid/92623/mri-machine-cost-and... Still not something you’d have in your home, but not nearly 10M dollars. Maybe you can have one in your community medical center?
- petschge 7y agoThese are old MRIs using low fields and limited slew rates. They will give you poor resolution, limited dynamic range and long scan durations (Which makes is even harder to avoid artefacts from patient motion). Check the price tags on new 3T or even 7T machines and they come close to the 10M I mentioned.