Deconstructing and reconstructing MRI hardware

Author(s):
O'Reilly, T.; Webb, A.
Published
2019
Publication type
Article / Letter to editor

Abstract

Three topics concerning future hardware development for clinical MRI are discussed, with the general theme of operational simplification:(i) Hardware changes intended to simplify workflow and increase throughput in clinical MRI, including integrated in-bore sensors for patient monitoring and motion correction as well as highly flexible coil arrays which can be shaped into any particular geometry.(ii) Developments in cryogen-free magnet technology to simplify MRI siting and maintenance.(iii) Given that over 70% of the world's population has absolutely no access to MRI at all, how can hardware designers try to fill this gap by designing simple systems that are low-csost, robust, simple to operate and repair, and capable of working in developing countries? (C) 2019 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc.

Cryogen-free magnet technologyIncreased clinical throughputHigh temperature superconductorsBiosensorsLow-cost sustainable MRI
Date issued
2019-09-01
Language
English
Publisher
ACADEMIC PRESS INC ELSEVIER SCIENCE
Is part of
Journal of Magnetic Resonance (2019), Vol. 306, p. 134-138
hdl
1887/121690
doi
10.1016/j.jmr.2019.07.014