New Brain Injury Device Combines PET, MRI Diagnostics
A new brain injury scanner combining the diagnostic abilities of PET and MRI has just made its debut at the National Institute of Health Medical Center. The Center has begun using the device to look for brain injuries in patients. This is a first-of-its-kind scanner that makes use of both diagnostic procedures in order to diagnose brain injury much quicker.
The scanner, called the Biograph MMR, offers both the whole body simultaneous positron emission topography scan, as well as magnetic resonance imaging capabilities. The Biograph MMR therefore offers doctors a more complete picture of abnormal metabolic activity than is possible through the separate use of PET and MRI scans. Besides, the Biograph MMR also offers a speedier diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) because there is no need to use separate PET and MRI scans.
With a speedier diagnosis, doctors can begin treatment as quickly as possible to limit the severity and intensity of the brain injury and limit long-term damage. Additionally, patients who undergo a Biograph MMR test may suffer lower exposure to radiation. Traditional PET scanners use imaging and radiation, while the Biograph MMR completely eliminates the need for radiation use.
There are limited treatment options available for brain injury, and beginning treatment immediately is the most effective way to limit the extent of the injury. With quicker diagnosis, doctors can work quicker to limit the severity of damage.
With more than 1.7 million brain injuries being reported every year, Indiana brain injury lawyers have found a crucial need for a device that quickly diagnoses an injury. While there has been a lot of research into brain injury treatment, studies have yielded few benefits to patients. A quick diagnosis and early treatment is still the best treatment for a TBI.
