When ferromagnetic objects enter an MRI suite, they become a serious hazard – here’s how to prevent them from getting in. Nearly every job in the country is subject to certain health and safety ...

The cornerstone of a safe MRI workplace is repeated and updated MRI safety training and awareness. The number of MRI scanners is increasing, and scanners are also moving toward higher field strengths, ...

Preparing for a successful MRI screening involves more than just lying still. Certain materials can interact with the strong magnetic field of an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine, so what you ...

Here is a break down what MRI machines are, how they work, and what precautions should be taken before entering an MRI room, whether you are a patient, visitor, or healthcare worker. An MRI machine ...

BOSTON — An implantable cardioverter defibrillator system designed for compatibility with full-body MRI was safe and effective in patients undergoing MRI at 1.5 T, according to study results presented ...

A new group of experts in magnetic resonance safety have created a credentialing test for technologists and radiologists aimed at reducing adverse events like the so-called missile effect, when the ...

Boston Scientific CorporationBSX recently announced that its current family of EL (Extended Longevity) and MINI implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) and the X4 cardiac resynchronization ...