Abstract:
A novel method of magnetic resonance focused surgical ultrasound by administering to a patient a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast medium comprising gas filled vesicles, then scanning the patient with MRI techniques, and then applying ultrasound to effect surgery. These methods may also use an MRI contrast medium comprising gaseous precursor filled vesicles which undergo a phase transition from a liquid to gas in vivo after administration. Additionally, the MRI contrast medium may comprise a therapeutic compound.
Abstract:
The present invention provides new and structurally diverse particulates for use in magnetic resonance imaging and X-ray contrast imaging of body organs and tissues having the following general formula: CanMmXrYs, wherein M is a paramagnetic ion or stoichiometric mixture of metal ions having a valence of 2+ or 3+; X is a simple anion; Y is a tetrahedral oxyanion, or mixtures thereof; m is an integer greater than or equal to 1; n is an integer greater than or equal to 1; r and s are integers and are adjusted as needed to provide charge neutrality; and further comprising a polyalkoxy compound. Methods for using and making particles of the invention are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Constrast agents having improved contrast characteristics for use in imaging and non-imaging technologies are provided. Methods of synthesis and administration for the contrast agents are disclosed. A kit suitable for commercial sale is also provided.
Abstract:
A method for magnetic resonance imaging is described in which imaging sequences, consisting of RF- and gradient magnetic field pulses (RF, Gx, Gy, Gz) are optimised with respect to a relevant parameter (SAR, signal-to-noise, etc.) prior to applying the RF- and gradient pulse sequence to the object or patient (7) to be imaged. This reduces the amount of different sequences to a limited number of basic sequences from which an operator has to choose and allows adaptation of the sequence to the particular image to be obtained.
Abstract:
A method of imaging a spatial distribution of a noble gas by nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry includes detecting a spatial distribution of at least one noble gas by NMR spectrometry and generating a representation of said spatial distribution of the noble gas. The noble gas is selected from noble gas isotopes having nuclear spin, preferably Xenon-129 and/or Helium-3. The noble gas is at least thermally or equilibrium polarized and is preferably hyperpolarized, most preferably hyperpolarized by optical (laser) pumping in the presence of an alkali metal or by metastability exchange. The generation of the representation of the noble gas spatial distribution includes at least one dimension, preferably 2 or 3 dimensions of the spatial distribution. The noble gas may be imaged according to the invention in chemical or biological systems, preferably in a human or animal subject or organ system or tissue thereof. Also, apparatus for nuclear magnetic resonance imaging of the spatial distribution of at least one noble gas includes means for imaging a noble gas by NMR spectrometry and means for providing and/or storing imageable quantities of a noble gas, preferably hyperpolarized Xenon-129 and/or Helium-3. Also, a medical composition includes a medically acceptable bifunctional gas effective for in vivo anesthesiological and NMR imaging functions, including at least one noble gas, preferably hyperpolarized Xenon-129 and/or Helium-3.
Abstract:
Methods of preparing solid apatite particles using a microfluidizer, for use in medical diagnostic imaging such as magnetic resonance imaging, X-ray, and ultrasound. The desired apatite particles are synthesized, passed through a microfluidizer, and purified to remove excess base, salts, and other materials used to synthesize the particles. The microfluidizer causes two high pressure streams to interact at ultra high velocities in a precisely defined microchannel. Microfluidization of preparations causes small (
Abstract:
An NMR system acquires data during the application of a readout gradient that varies in amplitude. The NMR signal is sampled uniformly in time and is mapped to NMR data which is sampled uniformly in k-space by a digital filter. Sets of stored filter coefficients adapt the digital filter to different readout gradient waveforms and different fields of view and image resolution.
Abstract:
The present invention provides methods and compositions for improved magnetic resonance imaging and spectroscopy. The compositions are of the general formula: Cn-Lx-Gy, wherein n is about 60 to about 1,000; L is a bifunctional linker; x is from about 0 to about 12; G is a chelator; and Y is from about 0 to about 12. Also disclosed are diagnostic compositions and methods of performing diagnostic procedures which involve administering to a warm-blooded animal a diagnostically effective amount of the compositions of the invention and then exposing the warm-blooded animal to an imaging procedure.
Abstract:
A second sphere contrast enhancing agent for medical resonance imaging comprises a paramagnetic metal ion having catecholate ligands coordinated thereto and having water molecules hydrogen bonded to the catecholate ligands.