Russian scientists’ invention to help people with implants conduct magnetic resonance tomography

Russian scientists in tandem with their colleagues from the Netherlands invented material, which is to help people with cardio stimulants, deaf-aids and other implants conducting magnetic resonance topography, RIA Novosti reports. They cannot do that today as parts of implants and electronic devices made of metal are heated when scanned, which destroys devices and poses a threat to life.

Besides, MRT-scanners apply very strong magnets based on superconducting material, which narrows their usage and makes their exploitation more expensive.

Physicists from ITMO University in tandem with their colleagues from Leiden University have already produced several devices for better MRT based on new materials. In particular, meta-material out of copper pieces enables to have a harder image and doctors can get a clearer image for less number of scanning sessions, improve resolution of images for less time. The low power ensures safety of the procedure for people with implants.

Innovational business companies found the invention very interesting and joint with physicists to produce new versions of these materials and check their performance in one of the Netherlands’ hospital. The experiment showed that the image became harder and clearer.

Russkiy Mir