New Software Package Released for Compatibility of MRI Scanners with Post-Processing Tools
By MedImaging International staff writers Posted on 21 Dec 2015 |
New software that enhances the efficiency of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) workflow, and clinical decision has been released.
The release is part of a cooperation and co-marketing agreement between a software company and a major manufacturer of MRI scanners. The software upgrade is optional, and makes MRI scanners compatible with the post-processing software packages from the software vendor.
Philips Healthcare, is offering the SyntheticMR, SyntAc sequence software to customers. The SyntAc will enable most Philips MRI customers to use the SyMRI post-processing software packages. The SyntheticMR, SyMRI software can use the data from one SyntAc scan and convert this into several image contrasts, even after the scan has taken place, without re-calling the patient for multiple scans. The need for only a single scan saves time and simplifies workflow. Another feature of the SyMRI software is automatic segmentation of brain tissue, with quantitative data and objective decision support.
There are three versions of the SyMRI software. The SyMRI IMAGE package can optimize workflows and short scan times using a single MR quantification scan. The SyMRI NEURO package aids analysis and decision making during brain imaging for the follow-up in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, by adding quantitative data. The SyMRI Research Edition is intended for neuro imaging clinical research, and provides quantitative T1, T2 and PD maps (SyMaps) that can be stored and exported in other formats.
Stefan Tell, CEO of SyntheticMR, said, “I am very pleased that customers using most Philips MRI scanners will now have access to SyMRI, expanding our software packages to a broader, global customer base and enabling them to explore new imaging strategies and efficient quantification capabilities.”
Related Links:
SyntheticMR
Philips Healthcare
The release is part of a cooperation and co-marketing agreement between a software company and a major manufacturer of MRI scanners. The software upgrade is optional, and makes MRI scanners compatible with the post-processing software packages from the software vendor.
Philips Healthcare, is offering the SyntheticMR, SyntAc sequence software to customers. The SyntAc will enable most Philips MRI customers to use the SyMRI post-processing software packages. The SyntheticMR, SyMRI software can use the data from one SyntAc scan and convert this into several image contrasts, even after the scan has taken place, without re-calling the patient for multiple scans. The need for only a single scan saves time and simplifies workflow. Another feature of the SyMRI software is automatic segmentation of brain tissue, with quantitative data and objective decision support.
There are three versions of the SyMRI software. The SyMRI IMAGE package can optimize workflows and short scan times using a single MR quantification scan. The SyMRI NEURO package aids analysis and decision making during brain imaging for the follow-up in the development of neurodegenerative diseases, by adding quantitative data. The SyMRI Research Edition is intended for neuro imaging clinical research, and provides quantitative T1, T2 and PD maps (SyMaps) that can be stored and exported in other formats.
Stefan Tell, CEO of SyntheticMR, said, “I am very pleased that customers using most Philips MRI scanners will now have access to SyMRI, expanding our software packages to a broader, global customer base and enabling them to explore new imaging strategies and efficient quantification capabilities.”
Related Links:
SyntheticMR
Philips Healthcare
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