India's First Indigenously Developed MRI Scanner

Recently, India’s first indigenously developed magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner was launched. It has been developed by a Bengaluru-based company with the aim to alleviate helium shortage by avoiding reliance on liquid helium, offering cost-effective and more accessible imaging solutions.

  • Helium shortage since 2006 has been impacting MRI scanners, affecting diagnostic facilities globally.
  • The homegrown MRI scanner utilizes liquid nitrogen for cooling, reducing dependence on scarce helium.
  • The scanner's magnets can be rapidly cooled with liquid nitrogen, ensuring functionality without helium constraints.
  • Despite being a definitive imaging tool, MRI remains inaccessible to many Indians due to scarcity and high ....
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