October 2004

NUHS receives MRI enhancement

The on-campus MRI facility at National University of Health Sciences (NUHS) has been improved with the addition of an image-enhancement system. The enhancement is due to a contribution by Ray Conley, DC, a graduate of National’s radiology residency program.

“This device includes a patented noise-reduction technology which reduces noise while preserving the structures seen within the image,” says NUHS Director of Diagnostic Imaging Jeffrey Rich, DC, DACBR. “We’ve already been able to use it several times, and the outcome is a clearer, more readable scan.”

The technology works by analyzing every pixel to eliminate perceived noise through advanced algorithms developed for satellite data analysis. The system also extends the life of the original MRI scanner and increases productivity as it successfully reduces the scan time required for each image.

“We’re hoping to increase research applications of our MRI magnet with this technology. Our goal is to have images that are comparable with those from high-field magnets,” says Rich.

The Department of Diagnostic Imaging at NUHS is not only a center of chiropractic medical research, but also has an academic residency program, serves patients through its Chicago-area clinics and offers a diagnostic image consultation service for chiropractic physicians.

Source: National University of Health Sciences, www.nuhs.edu

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