MRI machines are known for their powerful magnets, capable of providing detailed images of the human body. However, their immense magnetic pull also poses significant risks, especially when metal ...

DALLAS -- For years, older model, so-called legacy pacemakers were not compatible with MRIs because the metal in the pacemakers caused the magnetic resonance imaging devices to fail, lead tips to ...

Hospitals across the country have been cranking out news releases this week about patients who are among the first to receive a new MRI-safe pacemaker from Medtronic. But Medicare patients with the ...

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have developed a new class of MRI contrast agents, improving their stability to ...

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - What was supposed to be a routine MRI scan quickly became a freak accident at a Bay Area hospital. From the outside, it was an ordinary February day at Kaiser Permanente’s ...

The last couple of decades have seen unimaginable changes, fueled by technology and innovation in every area. The medical device sector is no exception. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is rising in ...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TÜV SÜD, a trusted global partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, and auditing services, recently announced their Scope of ...

Inaccurate patient information and outdated vendor manuals can lead to safety risks for patients with active, implanted medical devices during MRIs, according to a study published Oct. 3 in Current ...

In 1997, FDA published a draft document recommending that individuals with implanted pacemakers should not enter magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedure rooms or come within the 5-G line around the ...

In a tragic incident in Long Island, Keith McAllister, 61, died after being pulled into an MRI machine by his weight-training chain while assisting his wife. The powerful magnet's force highlights the ...

Cochlear implants have enabled more than 200,000 children and adults worldwide to hear, many for the first time in their lives. However, for implant patients, it becomes more difficult if they need ...