Dr. Thoralf Niendorf[email protected]Clinical NewsWhy we need a 20T human MR scannerMore than 10,000 7-tesla MR research examinations are performed globally, and support continues to grow for moving ultrahigh-field MR into the clinic. The pace of discovery is heartening, writes Dr. Thoralf Niendorf from Berlin.April 28, 2015Clinical NewsUltrahigh-field MRI: Hoofing it into the clinicA growing number of reports eloquently speak about explorations into 7-tesla MRI, with the goal of making the transition to the clinic. This progress is no great surprise, but a number of challenges remain. They should not be hidden under the carpet, but rather act as a surface marker.May 31, 2012Clinical NewsCardiac MRI at 7T: Hope or hype?Ultrafast MR systems are showing promise in cardiac imaging, but doubts remain about when exactly it will be ready for clinical use. Guest columnist Dr. Thoralf Niendorf from Berlin discusses the pros and cons of this emerging area.June 5, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDigital X-RayDEXA receives major boost for osteoporosis screeningGreater emphasis looks set to be put on the use of dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) for osteoporosis screening.MRIML model using CCTA, MRI data predicts MACE in cardiac patientsClinical NewsPatient death prompts RCR to act on gastric bandsMRIGenetic testing, risk assessment tied to more breast MRI uptakeMolecular ImagingPET scans can reduce unnecessary lymph node procedures