The 1st India-made MRI scanner to be launched for clinical work. It is developed under the National Biopharma Mission, by Voxelgrids Innovations Pvt Ltd.
The indigenously developed machine is characterised by several innovations, including avoiding reliance on scarcely available liquid helium, bottom-up software design, and customised hardware.
This will reduce the cost of scanning by 30%.
In place of liquid helium, it uses the far more accessible, less expensive liquid nitrogen to swiftly chill the magnets. Helium is the most commonly used coolant in large superconducting magnets powering Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners.
About Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
It is a medical imaging method that uses powerful magnets and radio waves to capture detailed images of the body's internal structures.
It helps doctors diagnose and monitor various conditions, including injuries, tumors, and diseases.
Unlike X-rays or CT scans, MRI does not use radiation and Non-invasive, making it safer for patients.
MRI is widely used for diagnosing and monitoring a range of medical conditions, including but not limited to: Brain and spinal cord abnormalities, Joint and musculoskeletal disorders, soft tissue injuries and tumors, Cardiovascular conditions, Abdominal and pelvic diseases, Breast cancer detection etc.
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