Most pellets and bullets tested for MR compatibility are composed of nonferromagnetic materials. Ammunition that is ferromagnetic tended to be manufactured in foreign countries and or used for ...

MRI procedures performed will be conducted in accordance with established protocols and in reference to the American College of Radiology Guidelines. Appropriate precautions will be followed to ensure ...

You might have seen news stories saying that CT scans could raise your risk of cancer. While it’s true that CT scans use radiation, these stories don’t always tell the full story and can cause ...

Our research group takes an engineering driven approach to developing advanced medical imaging methods, with a primary focus on MRI and additional work in CT and PET. The group is led by Prof. Peder ...

Clinical practice guidelines for the use of CT & MRI in pregnant and lactating patients. The MRI Safety Committee establishes and maintains the MRI safety guidelines, policies, and procedures for all ...

4D-MRI at 0.55T for internal target volume delineation in liver radiation therapy planning. A data-driven approach for improved quantification of in vivo metabolic conversion rates of hyperpolarized ...

Important patient size limitations must be considered when obtaining diagnostic imaging and performing image-guided interventions. These limitations, including patient weight and diameter, vary ...

There are some manufacturers that do not require a 6 week waiting period. Referencing current manufacturer's website is recommended. There are limited studies showing successful MRI completion in ...

The Radiology and Biomedical Imaging Research Symposium is open to all in the UCSF and scientific communities and features speaker presentations and a scientific poster session highlighting the ...

UCSF Radiology at Montgomery Street provides comprehensive health services at a single site in San Francisco’s North Waterfront area. UCSF Imaging Center at Montgomery Street is served by the MUNI ...

Safe intravenous access, for the injection of intravenous contrast, is vital in obtaining high quality contrast enhanced or angiographic studies. Proper technique is used to avoid the potentially ...

Glucose metabolism Cardiac perfusion Prostate specific membrane antigen Metabolism/Parathyroid adenoma Brain tumors Dopaminergic pathway Amino acid kinetics Tobacco research Opioid receptor agent ...