Πέμπτη 22 Δεκεμβρίου 2011

Siemens Biograph mMR

For the first time, MR and PET are one.


Biograph mMR brings a revolution in diagnostic imaging to life. For the first time, state-of-the-art 3T MRI and cutting-edge molecular imaging are fully integrated as one. Only Siemens makes the simultaneous acquisition of whole-body MR and PET possible.


Molecular MR supports our joint vision for healthcare - to advance disease management and improve care for all patients. Biograph mMR represents a bold move forward in making this vision a reality.



 





















 

The inside story on mMR technology


As the world leader in both MRI and PET, Siemens possesses the engineering expertise to fully integrate the two.

We've designed the first PET detectors that allow the integration of whole-body MR and PET - without compromising the performance of either modality.

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The first MR-friendly PET detectors

Our unique mMR block detector architecture includes integrated cooling features to provide optimal PET performance, as well as specialized shielding to virtually eliminate magnetic field interference in the PET data processing chain.

Optimized for a strong signal

Attenuation correction helps improve the consistency of PET data results. This information is collected from MR data during the concurrent exam. Relevant components have been reengineered with low attenuation materials, e.g. the PET-compatible Tim coils and the mMR Tim Table. 


 

Tim delivers state-of-the-art 3T

For Biograph mMR, we've optimized the design and incorporated low-attenuation materials into the Tim mMR coils to minimize attenuation of the PET signals. The result is an outstanding 3T MRI performance and a high-resolution PET exam. 

MR/PET: current status in clinical routine and market

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