Patent classifications
G01R33/4808
Probes, methods of making probes, and methods of use
Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for probes, methods of using the probe, methods of making the probe, method of imaging a condition (e.g., pre-cancerous tissue, cancer, or a tumor), methods of planning resection of a brain tumor, methods of imaging a brain tumor, and the like.
Magnetic resonance scanner and magnetic resonance imaging system
A magnetic resonance imaging system comprises a field generation unit and a supporting structure for providing structural support for the field generation unit, wherein the field generation unit comprises at least one magnet for generating a B0 magnetic field and an opening configured to provide access to an imaging volume positioned in the B0 magnetic field along at least one direction and wherein the at least one direction is angled with respect to a main direction of magnetic field lines of the B0 magnetic field in the imaging volume.
Monitoring Electrolysis
Methods and compositions are provided for monitoring and optimizing electrolysis, for example, tissue electrolysis. Aspects of the methods include monitoring electrolysis of a tissue in a subject using an imaging technique or a measurement technique, e.g., a bulk spectroscopic measurement technique. Imaging techniques of interest include electrical impedance-based tomography and magnetic electrical impedance tomography. Electrical impedance-based imaging methods include imaging the electrical impedance of a tissue of the subject undergoing electrolysis, and monitoring the electrolysis based on one or more electrical impedance images of the tissue. Another modality to monitor electrolysis is by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-based methods which include imaging pH changes in a tissue of the subject undergoing electrolysis by magnetic resonance imaging, and monitoring the electrolysis based on one or more magnetic resonance images of the pH changes in the tissue. Measurement techniques of interest include bulk measurements of electrical properties and their changes with electrolysis or bulk changes in magnetic resonance readings and their changes with electrolysis. Devices and systems thereof that find use in practicing the methods are also provided.
Medical camera assembly comprising range camera and thermographic camera
A camera assembly for use in medical tracking applications having a range camera and a thermographic camera in a fixed relative position. The range camera is configured to acquire a first image of an object at a first instant of time and a second image at a second instant of time. The thermographic camera is configured to acquire a first thermal image of the object at the first instant and a second thermal image at the second instant. A processor identifies at least one point pair in the first thermal image and the second thermal image. The at least one point pair is mapped to corresponding point pairs associated with the first image and the second image. Movement of the object is determined based on the mapping.
PERFORMING AN EXAMINATION
A method for performing an examination includes at least one magnetic resonance-based and at least one further examination step. An examination object is positioned during the entire examination on an upper side of a transfer plate that is positioned on an object table during the magnetic resonance-based examination. At least one coil holder that includes at least one local coil or by which at least one coil device is supported is used during the magnetic resonance-based examination step. The coil holder is arranged on the examination object during the magnetic resonance-based examination step exclusively. The coil holder is supported during the magnetic resonance-based examination steps by at least one mounting, into which a supporting section of the coil holder engages and/or which engages into the supporting section of the coil holder.
Multi-factor brain analysis via medical imaging decision support systems and methods
A medical imaging decision support system is provided that can conduct, and help medical professionals conduct multi-factor brain analysis. Data for disparate processing modes (for example, EEG, MRI, etc.) can be input to the system, processed in parallel in a cloud environment, and the results can be rendered in a thin client (for example, browser) for a user's rapid multi-modal evaluation of a brain.
Mock-up antenna and coil system
It is an object of the invention to address the above mentioned issues related to image quality and patient positioning. This object is achieved by a mock-up antenna configured to be used during radiation treatment delivery, wherein the radiation treatment is delivered based on a radiation treatment plan and wherein the radiation treatment plan is at least partly based on a planning magnetic resonance image. The mock-up antenna is substantially transparent to radiation and comprises connection means configured to allow a connection between the mock up antenna and a fixation means, which fixation means is configured to fixate a position of the mock-up antenna during radiation treatment and. The mock-up antenna further comprises an inner surface configured to be positioned towards a patient in a way such that is affects a position and/or orientation of the patient during radiation treatment delivery, wherein the inner surface has a shape substantially similar to a shape of a working magnetic resonance imaging antenna used during an acquisition of the planning magnetic resonance image.
Broadband Wireless System for Multi-Modal Imaging
The multi-modal imaging system, in particular for brain imaging, comprising a pump signal generator which emits at least one pump signal in the radio frequency (RF)-range with a first power P1 and a second power P2, a wireless detection unit, which comprises at least one parametric resonator circuit with multiple resonance modes, wherein the at least one parametric resonator circuit comprises at least two varactors, at least one capacitor and at least one inductance, wherein, in a first detection mode, the pump signal, having a first power P1, induces a first pump current in the at least one parametric resonator circuit, wherein the at least one parametric resonator circuit is operated below its oscillation threshold and generates a first output signal by amplifying a first input signal, which is provided due to a magnetic-resonance (MR) measurement, wherein an external receiving device receives the first output signal, wherein, in a second detection mode, the pump signal, having a second power P2, induces a second pump current in the at least one parametric resonator circuit, wherein the at least one parametric resonator circuit is operated above its oscillation threshold and generates a second output signal, wherein the second output signal is modulated with a second input signal, wherein the second input signal is provided by at least one neuronal probe device, connected to the at least one parametric resonator circuit, wherein the external receiving device receives the second output signal.
SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR RADIATION THERAPY
The present disclosure relates to a system for radiation therapy. The system may include a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) apparatus and a radiation therapy apparatus. The MRI apparatus may be configured to acquire magnetic resonance imaging data with respect to a region of interest (ROI). The radiation therapy apparatus may be configured to apply therapeutic radiation to at least one portion of the ROI when rotating with a gantry. The radiation therapy apparatus may include an eddy current reduction apparatus coupled to the gantry. The eddy current reduction apparatus may include at least one structure, wherein each of the at least one structure may include a plurality of internal structures and at least some of the plurality of internal structures are electrically disconnected from each other.
Method and apparatus for magnetic resonance imaging thermometry
A system and method to analyze image data. The image data may be used to assist in determine the presence of a feature in the image. The feature may include a bubble.