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Magnets, mating and metallic objects – cautionary tales from the MRI scanner

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Saturday, December 30, 2023
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She had attended the hospital for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan and had entered the machine with a concealed firearm.

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  • She had attended the hospital for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan and had entered the machine with a concealed firearm.
  • This isn’t the first time in 2023 that a firearm injury has been sustained in an MRI scanner.
  • In February a lawyer in Brazil died after the gun tucked in his waistband discharged into his abdomen.
  • MRI has a long history, in one form or another, dating back to the 1930s.

Strong magnets

  • One of the biggest risks with MRI comes from the incredibly strong magnets that are used because they are not selective in the objects they act on.
  • Also, newer models tend not to contain ferrous metals – that is, metals that can be attracted by magnets because they contain iron.
  • Similarly, a child suffered bowel perforation during an MRI after ingesting 11 small spherical magnets.

Outside the machine can be dangerous too

  • In 2018, an Indian man was killed when an oxygen cylinder he was carrying was pulled into the MRI machine, causing it to rupture and kill him.
  • Similarly, in 2021, a South Korean man died when an oxygen cylinder in the MRI room crushed his skull after the magnet pulled it into the machine he was being scanned in.

Benefits far outweigh the risks


Despite the above stories, MRI is a revolutionary diagnostic machine that has benefits that far outweigh the risks. Further modifications of MRI, such as fMRI (functional MRI), let doctors and researchers look at brain activity and observe how diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, are progressing. They are also helping researchers discover new drugs and study anatomy – including during sex and orgasm.
These revolutionary machines are extremely useful and are entirely safe when used correctly. So next time you have an MRI scan, when clinical staff ask what seems like innocent and straightforward questions, answer honestly. And tell them about anything you think may be relevant, no matter how trivial, just to be on the safe side.
Adam Taylor does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organisation that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.

International science organizations sign agreement to provide hardware for the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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Batavia, Illinois, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment — also known as DUNE — is an international mega science experiment that will use enormous particle detectors to study the behavior of neutrinos, which might indicate why we live in a matter-dominated universe.

Key Points: 
  • Batavia, Illinois, Dec. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment — also known as DUNE — is an international mega science experiment that will use enormous particle detectors to study the behavior of neutrinos, which might indicate why we live in a matter-dominated universe.
  • “DUNE will help answer some of the biggest questions in the universe and has the potential to transform the field of neutrino physics.
  • Notably, CERN’s commitment to LBNF and DUNE represents its first investment in infrastructure for a physics experiment outside of Europe.
  • To pursue these science goals, DUNE will study neutrino oscillation, a phenomenon in which a neutrino’s property, called flavor, changes as it travels.

Kansas City Proton Institute Begins Cancer Treatments with Advanced MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System

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Friday, December 22, 2023
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Kansas City Proton Institute (KCPI), the first physician-led proton therapy center in the Midwest, and Mevion Medical Systems announced today that the first four patients were treated at Kansas City Proton Institute on Dec. 19, with the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System® .

Key Points: 
  • Kansas City Proton Institute (KCPI), the first physician-led proton therapy center in the Midwest, and Mevion Medical Systems announced today that the first four patients were treated at Kansas City Proton Institute on Dec. 19, with the MEVION S250i Proton Therapy System® .
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Kansas City Proton Institute recently opened the doors to its new facility that houses the region’s first Mevion compact proton therapy system.
  • The MEVION S250i system at KCPI also integrates an advanced 3D imaging system and will install the C-RAD Catalyst PT surface-guided tracking system, enabling a cutting-edge Image-Guided Proton Therapy configuration for high-precision patient positioning and intra-fraction motion management.
  • “We congratulate Kansas City Proton Institute for starting treatment with the Mevion proton therapy system,” said Tina Yu, PhD, chief executive officer and president of Mevion Medical Systems.

Electrolyzers Market worth $57.2 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Based on technology, the Electrolyzers Market has been split into alkaline electrolyzers (AE), proton exchange membrane (PEM), solid oxide electrolyzers (SOE), and anion exchange membrane (AEM).

Key Points: 
  • Based on technology, the Electrolyzers Market has been split into alkaline electrolyzers (AE), proton exchange membrane (PEM), solid oxide electrolyzers (SOE), and anion exchange membrane (AEM).
  • The Electrolyzers Market for alkaline electrolyzers is anticipated to have the biggest market share over the forecast period.
  • As the need for green hydrogen grows, there is a rising emphasis on lowering the cost of electrolyzers.
  • This report segments the Electrolyzers Market based on application into four segments: energy, mobility, industrial, and grid injection.

Electrolyzers Market worth $57.2 billion by 2030 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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Based on technology, the Electrolyzers Market has been split into alkaline electrolyzers (AE), proton exchange membrane (PEM), solid oxide electrolyzers (SOE), and anion exchange membrane (AEM).

Key Points: 
  • Based on technology, the Electrolyzers Market has been split into alkaline electrolyzers (AE), proton exchange membrane (PEM), solid oxide electrolyzers (SOE), and anion exchange membrane (AEM).
  • The Electrolyzers Market for alkaline electrolyzers is anticipated to have the biggest market share over the forecast period.
  • As the need for green hydrogen grows, there is a rising emphasis on lowering the cost of electrolyzers.
  • This report segments the Electrolyzers Market based on application into four segments: energy, mobility, industrial, and grid injection.

American Shared Hospital Services Reports Third Quarter 2023 Financial Results

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, CA, Nov. 13, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via NewMediaWire -- American Shared Hospital Services (NYSE American: AMS) (the "Company"), a leading provider of turnkey technology solutions for stereotactic radiosurgery and advanced radiation therapy cancer treatment systems and services, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • Operating income for the third quarter of 2023 was $90,000 compared to operating income of $448,000 in the third quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $1,669,000 for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $1,966,000 for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Net income attributable to American Shared Hospital Services in the third quarter of 2023 was $118,000, or $0.02 per diluted share, compared to net income of $316,000, or $0.05 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2022.
  • Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure, was $1,669,000 for the third quarter of 2023, compared to $1,966,000 for the third quarter of 2022.

Atrium Health Levine Cancer Welcomes Arrival of Cutting-Edge Accelerator for Revolutionary Proton Therapy

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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Weighing in at 15 tons, this crucial piece of equipment will serve as the powerhouse for proton beam therapy at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center , upon completion of installation next year.

Key Points: 
  • Weighing in at 15 tons, this crucial piece of equipment will serve as the powerhouse for proton beam therapy at the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton & Advanced Radiation Center , upon completion of installation next year.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211377498/en/
    MEVION S250i Proton Accelerator Delivery at Atrium Health Levine Cancer (Photo: Business Wire)
    Proton beam therapy targets radiation precisely to a tumor, leaving the areas around it unharmed.
  • “This is one of the final steps in completing the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center,” said Dr. Ruben Mesa , president of Atrium Health Levine Cancer.
  • When all services are available to patients, the Atrium Health Levine Cancer Proton and Advanced Radiation Center will be the only location offering proton therapy treatments between Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, and one of just 44 proton beam therapy sites in the country.

Asia-Pacific PEM Electrolyzer Markets, 2022 and 2023-2031: Market to Grow at a CAGR of 40.1% with Elchemtech, Hitachi Zosen, Beijing SinoHy Energy, and Ningbo VET Energy Technology Dominating - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023
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The Asia-Pacific PEM electrolyzer market (excluding China) is projected to reach $306.7 million by 2031 from $14.7 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 40.1% during the forecast period 2022-2031.

Key Points: 
  • The Asia-Pacific PEM electrolyzer market (excluding China) is projected to reach $306.7 million by 2031 from $14.7 million in 2022, growing at a CAGR of 40.1% during the forecast period 2022-2031.
  • Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) electrolyzer sales are currently expanding in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) market due to a number of important factors.
  • The favored strategy for the companies has been product developments, business expansions, and acquisitions to strengthen their position in the global PEM electrolyzer market.
  • Key players in the APAC PEM electrolyzer market analyzed and profiled in the study involve PEM electrolyzer manufacturers and the overall ecosystem.

Emirates Steel Arkan, Khalifa University and Ohmium International Collaborate on Green Hydrogen Research Hub

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Thursday, December 7, 2023
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Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA), Ohmium International (Ohmium) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen Research and Development, which was witnessed by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).

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  • Emirates Steel Arkan (ESA), Ohmium International (Ohmium) and Khalifa University of Science and Technology today announced the signing of a Strategic Collaboration on Hydrogen Research and Development, which was witnessed by the UAE Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology (MoIAT).
  • Front left to right: Arne Ballantine, CEO, Ohmium International, Mr. Saeed Alghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel and Dr. Ebrahim Al-Hajri, Senior Vice President, Support Services, Khalifa University.
  • Saeed Al Ghafri, CEO of Emirates Steel, Arne Ballantine, CEO and Co-Founder of Ohmium International and Dr. Steven Griffiths, Senior Vice President for Research and Development at Khalifa University.
  • Bringing together Ohmium’s advanced PEM electrolyzers with the academic excellence of Khalifa University is a critical step in our journey to adopting green hydrogen to produce greener steel.”
    Professor Sir John O’Reilly, President, Khalifa University, said: “This collaboration with Emirates Steel Arkan and Ohmium International provides Khalifa University with a special opportunity to further optimize the application of green hydrogen into the production of steel.

Future of Filtration Technology: Polymeric Membrane Market Forecast and Opportunities (2023-2028) - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, November 23, 2023
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The global polymeric membrane market value is projected to reach US$7.75 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 4.09% over the projected period.

Key Points: 
  • The global polymeric membrane market value is projected to reach US$7.75 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 4.09% over the projected period.
  • By Technology: In terms of technology, the report offers insights of the global polymeric membrane market into four segments: reverse osmosis, ultrafiltration, microfiltration and nanofiltration.
  • By End Sector: The report further provides the segmentation of the market on the basis of end sector: water treatment, wastewater treatment, medical polymeric membrane and industrial polymeric membrane.
  • Thus, with increased consumption of proton exchange and anion exchange membrane in various industries, the overall polymeric membrane market is anticipated to grow during forecasted years.