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GEM Coil Design Has Improved MRI Scanning Coverage

by Savitha C Muppala on Apr 12 2011 2:36 PM

FDA has given the nod for GE Healthcare’s GEM Suite (Geometry Embracing Method) of surface coils.

GEM Coil Design Has Improved MRI Scanning Coverage
FDA has given the nod for GE Healthcare’s GEM Suite (Geometry Embracing Method) of surface coils.
The new design is such that it can be used individually or as a combination with a view to enabling head to toe patient coverage. It provides a bigger coverage area, quicker scanning process and more choice to clinicians.

About Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)
About Magnetic Resonance Imaging(MRI)
Encyclopedia section of medindia gives general info about Magnetic Resonance Imaging
The GEM suite is capable of automatic selection of the configuration which suits the chosen region and design features support patients of different shapes and sizes.



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