Alder Hey gets child-friendly MRI scanner with TV for patients
He said the new scanner meant more "game-changing research" could be done with partners in hospitals, universities and industry.Lead radiographer Neil Fanning said the new scanner was "much more patient-friendly", with lighter and more comfortable equipment.
Alder Hey's consultant radiologist Professor Shivaram Avula said the scanner "provides the imaging speed, resolution and flexibility needed to lead the way in studying childhood and adult conditions". The scanner was funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) and is being used in a new child-friendly MRI suite.Among its features are lighting, sounds and video projections and the TV screen.An Alder Hey spokesperson said one of the first studies using the scanner would involve scanning newborns during natural sleep to explore how early life and environment affect brain development.
What is MRI?
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a safe and non-invasive way to see inside the body, including the brain, muscles, joints and organs, an Alder Hey spokesperson said. Unlike traditional scanners, the new 3-Tesla model is able to capture much higher quality images in less time, using cutting-edge hardware and software. MRI scanners help identify early signs of disease, enabling medics and researchers to understand how differences such as genetics and the environment can influence health, which is vital for developing tailored treatments.
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