The Latest Siemens PET MRI Scanner Models
News from the Industry on Siemens PET MRI Scanner Models
Being in the market for a medical scanner does not necessarily mean you are interested in the latest models. But being aware of what is happening in the industry is essential either way. Even without an immediate need for a Siemens PET MRI scanner, staying up to date puts you in an advantageous position.
Being consistently aware of the upgrades, trends, and developments provides you an awareness of the best times to make moves in upgrading your equipment or otherwise.
The implementation of PET MRI imaging in the past decade is an ideal example of changes that are underway in imaging. The hybrid imaging systems have allowed clinics to innovate within their practices, streamline processes, and reveal new possibilities in the realms of treatment and risk reduction. There remains a limited number of companies offering simultaneous acquisition of PET MRI systems, but Siemens is leading the way.
What Does PET MRI Scanning Mean for Clinics
In June of 2011, the Siemens Biograph mMR gained clearance as the first positron emission tomography(PET) magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) scanner in America. As the first PET/MRI system on the market, it made a significant impact on the industry. The introduction allowed the ability of simultaneous imaging of location, function, and metabolic activity of organs. Having all of these in a single image meant that patients requiring the separate images could be done more efficiently and with a lower dose of radiation.
The single imaging application makes it easier for a clinic to identify abnormalities for prevention. This introduction has proven to be a revolutionary one for the industry. Hybrid imaging of PET and MRI has gained a lot of attention in the past decade as clinics can innovate further with their introduction.
How are Siemens PET MRI Scanner Models Progressing?
The implementation of PET MRI imaging continues to find new meaningful ways to impact diagnosis, prevention, and risk-reduction of certain diseases.
According to a study published in January of 2020, researchers found using PET MRI imaging allowed the assessment of multiple differences in biomarkers, potentially impacting a clinical practice’s risk-reduction strategies and risk-adapted screening for breast cancer.
The applications for breast cancer screening and risk-reduction are further evidence that the attention PET and MRI have received as a hybrid imaging modality is justified. While different innovations are sure to take place in the imaging world, for now, the union of PET and MRI imaging is one garnering a great deal of attention as something that is going to move the health care industry forward. The use of the technology will continue to reveal new applications and processes will become further implemented as standard procedure. The time until these practices become common remains unknown, but awareness of the changes they are creating is already becoming essential.
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Siemens Biograph PET MRI vs PET/CT Scanners
When new technology is introduced, it is natural to measure it up against its predecessors. With Siemens Biograph PET MRI, one may wonder if it will deliver results on par with the traditional PET/CT Scanners. The new technology has the advantage of bringing together positron emission tomography (PET) with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to cover a wider variety of needs with a single device. The concern has not been with the utility of the technology, but with the quality of it.
The technology used in Siemens Biograph PET MRI has been utilized for diagnosing and treating diseases including Alzheimer’s, dementia, lymphoma, brain tumors, and breast cancer, along with a number of other cancers. If the images produced by the technology would be compromised, it would not contribute to progress in helping doctors treat or diagnose diseases. An increase in the number of diseases that can be detected and treated is a minuscule gain if the quality to which they can be detected is marginalized.
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Through a number of case studies, Siemens Biograph PET MRI has appeared to hold its own. In some cases, the MRI component of the technology was able to identify lesions that the PET technology did not reveal because of the small size of the lesions themselves. There has also been evidence of increased acquisition time with this PET MRI technology over PET/CT systems.
This is not to go so far as to say that PET/CT technology is obsolete. There remains a tremendous range of applications for the technology, and a few tests displaying a higher range of detection for new technology is not a reason to scrap the existing technology that has served us well. It may be more of an indication of the winds of change. This technology has proven that it has very real applications that can change the way we treat patients for the better. Technology is always moving in the direction of progress and this is a sign that future technology may look a lot more like Siemens Biograph.
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The results that have been produced by Siemens Biograph PET MRI give plenty of reason for you to consider whether or not your PET/CT scanner is providing the results you need. Could it be time for a change? Whether you are thinking of making a change to the latest technology or upgrading your existing equipment, Marquis Medical can help fill your needs. Whether it is service, repair, or finding new parts for your existing equipment, contact us to see how we can help.
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