What is MRI?
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a modern, non-invasive examination method that is used to obtain an image of internal structures of the body. The method is used in brain diagnostics as a tool to diagnose disorders such as congenital disorders, brain tumours, inflammatory changes in brain tissue, adverse demyelinating, and vascular changes in the brain.
The MRI technology is based on registering the effects of magnetic waves. This method enables measurement of the absorption and emission of the waves by a tissue which is placed in a strong magnetic field (~1.5T). After the impact of the magnetic wave stops, the previously magnetized protons return to their initial state and become the source of the signal themselves. Depending on the type of tissue, the signal differs in intensity. Those differences can be recorded, registered and processed into information in the form of a medical image.
The image of the brain structures obtained by this method enables for precise diagnostics.
Nowadays, it has become a priority to create a friendly and calm environment inside the examination room. The person examined is allowed to communicate freely with the control room and has access to entertainment. This method decreases the number of appointments that are moved, cancelled or repeated. It also contributes to the decreased use of anaesthesia during child examinations.
Areas of application
Neurology, Neurobiology, Radiology, and Physiology:
- Observation of the patient’s brain structures
- Detection of anomalies
- Observation of neurodegenerative disorders
- Surgery planning
- Creation of maps used in neuronavigation
- Assesment of the effects of a surgery
Pharmacology, Psychology, and Cognitive Science:
- Observation of effects of neurodegenerative diseases, anomalies and tumours in order to establish the strategy of a treatment, pharmacotherapy, or training
- Observation of the brain structures focusing on behavior and cognitive abilities of a patient
Articles
- Biopsy targeting with dynamic contrast-enhanced versus standard neuronavigation MRI in glioma: a prospective double-blinded evaluation of selection benefits:
- Neuronavigation and Functional MRI for Surgery in Patients with Lesion in Eloquent Brain Areas:
- Intraoperative Magnetic-Resonance Tomography and Neuronavigation During Resection of Focal Cortical Dysplasia Type II in Adult Epilepsy Surgery Offers Better Seizure Outcomes:
- Application of magnetic resonance imaging to the measurement of neurodegeneration in rat brain: MRI data correlate strongly with histology and enzymatic analysis:
- https://journals.lww.com/co-neurology/Abstract/2017/08000/Measuring_compensation_in_neurodegeneration_using.3.aspx
Producers and products
Neuro Device Group
Neuro Device Group specialise in the development of innovative solutions in the field of therapy, diagnostics, and scientific research of the brain and the central nervous system, providing the world with solutions that change the quality of human life.
Neuro Device Camri ™
Neuro Device Camri™ is a recording camera designed for diagnostics and testing in MRI scanners. The use of the device increases the safety of the test subjects and the effectiveness of MR tests.
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Neuro Device Scent™ is a system for measuring reactions of human neuronal system to scents during sensory analysis and examination of the nervous system.
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Neuro Device Tacti™ – Tactile stimulator for localisation of brain sensomotoric areas. It is used for preoperative fMRI diagnostics and functional examination of brain areas.
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