Mayo Clinic and General Electric are releasing a new MRI scanner next week that specializes in brain scans and improves the patient experience.
Developed under a National Institutes of Health Bioengineering Research Partnership between GE’s global research center and Mayo, the new compact 3T system will come out June 28, according to a statement from the research teams.
In addition to brain scans, the device can also scan smaller parts like wrists, feet and ankles. The system was installed earlier this year in one of Mayo’s buildings at its headquarters in Rochester, Minn.
Unlike full body MRI systems, the 3T doesn’t require a patient’s entire torso and ligaments to be inside, giving patients a more comfortable experience, especially those that suffer from claustrophobia.
The smaller model also makes it easier to install in tighter spaces, a challenge hospitals often face.
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