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Claustrophobia in MRI Examinations

When undergoing a traditional MRI scan, patients can find the process uncomfortable and anxious. The tube setting can even trigger claustrophobia.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Upright MRI Scanning: What are the Benefits?

Traditional magnetic resonance imaging in a tube can be uncomfortable for a patient, but upright MRI scanning has many benefits & can alleviate this.

From medserena 9 Nov 2018

Allaying Claustrophobia Fears with Upright MRI Scanning

Patients with claustrophobia may refuse to undergo the traditional MRI methods, which can cause delays to diagnosis. Upright MRI scans avoid this problem.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Pelvic Floor Diagnosis Using Upright MRI Scanning

Upright MRI scanning provides a functional and comfortable examination and diagnosis, and is particularly useful in diagnosing pelvic floor disorders.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Upright MRI Joint Scanning - Shoulders, Knees and Hips

Upright MRI scanning allows an examination of joint function, with varying degrees of flexion. The patient can remain in natural, weight-bearing positions.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

MRI Scanning in Patients with Implantable Devices

Due to the technologies used within upright MRI scanning, examinations can be still be carried out on patients with implantable devices.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Functional Upright MRI Scan - Cervical Spine Case Studies

By carrying out an upright MRI scan of the cervical spine, you can perform a functional examination in a natural weight-bearing position.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Dynamic Positional Upright MRI - Lumbar Spine Case Studies

Patients exhibiting lumbar spinal problems were examined using a traditional MRI method and the upright MRI method. The results were then compared.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Clinical Indications Examined by an Upright MRI

Upright MRI's have an advantage across a number of indications, particularly for claustrophobic patients. In this article, we look at the common indications

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Features and Postures of Upright Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Upright MRI scanners differ from conventional tunnel or semi-open systems, and can be used to examine patients in different functional poses.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Different Types of MRI Scanner: Open and Tunnel Systems

If you require a MRI scan, you should examine all of the different types available to you. This can include the conventional tunnel or open system.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Upright MRI Examinations: Frequently Asked Questions

An upright MRI examination can offer many benefits and in this article, we have addressed many questions put forward by patients about the process.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Providing Clarity Around Back-Pain with the Upright MRI

Back-pain is harder to diagnose using CT or tunnel MRI examinations if pain is only felt while sitting or standing. The Upright MRI offers a solution.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

How Upright MRI Scans Can Improve MRI Procedures

Upright MRI scans can significantly improve MRI examinations, by allowing the patient to remain in a seated or standing position, in a more open space.

From medserena 10 Nov 2018

Targeted Isolation™ of Drug Impurities Through SFC

To isolate impurities using chromatography, requires a set of analytical instruments and more than one chromatographic techniques.

From Averica Discovery 9 Nov 2018

Supercritical Fluid Chromatography for Scalable Separation

Scalable separation refers to the ability to use the identical technique to produce any amount of a compound from 1 mg to 1 kg. One method that allows scaling up in a simple manner is Supercritical Fluid Chromatography (SFC).

From Averica Discovery 9 Nov 2018

Separating Drugs by Chirality

Averica can provide compounds after processing - in milligrams or in kilograms. Samples which are very small may require up to a few days for processing, but all processes developed with Averica can be scaled up or down to fit the needs of the specific project.

From Averica Discovery 9 Nov 2018