May 2018

Why Are Pediatric MRI Costs Increasing?

To better cope with the stress and anxiety of the patients most facilities use anesthesia for pediatric scans.

Last week we attended the AHRA 2017 Annual Conference in Anaheim, CA. It was a fast four days and there were tons of exciting new innovations.

Radiology departments are tasked with identifying innovative, cost-effective approaches to increase patient comfort and reduce stress.

Rapid MR imaging is an accurate means of diagnosing appendicitis during pediatric MRI scans, according to a study published in Pediatric Radiology.

You might be able to wear a MRI scanner in the not so far future as a BCI in the form of a LCD lined ski hat.

Locked-In Syndrome is a condition where one is conscious and aware, but the entire body is paralyzed except for eye movement.

In many locations across the country there are outpatient MRI providers, or imaging centers, at local strip malls.

It can be stressful remaining inside a noisy, cramped MRI machine for 30 to 50 minutes. But there are ways to deal with MRI anxiety.

Anthem Health Insurance will no longer pay for outpatient MRI and CT scans for it’s insured.

MRI scans may be able to diagnose children at high risk of multiple sclerosis (MS) before symptoms even show.