Pacemakers are life saving, but they can also prevent you from getting a crucial MRI scan when you need it. But now manufacturers are making models that are more MRI friendly. For Joyce Schwartz an ...

Hospitals across the country have been cranking out news releases this week about patients who are among the first to receive a new MRI-safe pacemaker from Medtronic. But Medicare patients with the ...

MRI machines come with a variety of safety warnings. Perhaps most importantly, you have to be very careful not to take ferrous metal objects anywhere near them, since strong magnetic fields can send ...

NEW BRIGHTON, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--TÜV SÜD, a trusted global partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of testing, certification, and auditing services, recently announced their Scope of ...

The last couple of decades have seen unimaginable changes, fueled by technology and innovation in every area. The medical device sector is no exception. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is rising in ...

Inaccurate patient information and outdated vendor manuals can lead to safety risks for patients with active, implanted medical devices during MRIs, according to a study published Oct. 3 in Current ...