NeuRA Imaging recently acquired a series of phantoms from Gold Standard Phantoms for use with its Philips 3T Ingenia MRI scanner. Among these, we were proud to send them the very first SPIRIT phantoms coming out of our production line. This acquisition supports NIF's MRNet project, which aims to harmonize imaging protocols across multiple Australian sites. By being the first to implement the SPIRIT phantom, NeuRA Imaging underscores its commitment to advancing imaging quality and reproducibility in research and clinical applications.
In addition to the SPIRIT phantom, NeuRA has also received two MultiSample120E phantoms from GSP. These cylindrical phantoms are pre-filled with 24 vials for diffusion and relaxometry studies, further enhancing imaging protocol development and validation capabilities.
The partnership between Gold Standard Phantoms and NIF highlights a shared vision of improving medical imaging standards. The SPIRIT phantom's introduction aligns with NIF's mission to standardize imaging practices across Australia, enabling groundbreaking research and clinical excellence.
Initial tests of the SPIRIT phantom at NeuRA Imaging have already delivered promising results, demonstrating its potential to transform MRI quality assurance procedures.
This collaboration not only cements Australia's leadership in adopting cutting-edge medical imaging technologies but also reinforces Gold Standard Phantoms' position as a global innovator in MRI calibration solutions. With tools like SPIRIT paving the way, the future of medical imaging is set to reach new heights of precision and reliability.
Images courtesy of NeuRA Imaging 2025.
Are you attending the Radiological Society of North America's Annual Meeting this year? Don't miss the opportunity to see VERIFLUX in action at NordicNeuroLab's booth #1915.
VERIFLUX is our cutting-edge quality assurance solution for fMRI, designed to enhance the accuracy and reliability of functional MRI data. VERIFLUX combines our proprietary phantom with advanced SaaS technology to provide automated, standardized QA testing for MRI scanners.
Stop by booth #1915 to:
• Learn how VERIFLUX can streamline your fMRI QA process
• See live demonstrations of the system's capabilities
• Discuss how VERIFLUX can improve your research or clinical practice
We're proud to partner with NordicNeuroLab in bringing this groundbreaking technology to the radiology community.
Their expertise in fMRI solutions makes them the perfect showcase for VERIFLUX.
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Why VERIFLUX is a Game-Changer
Our proprietary VERIFLUX phantom features a water-based, synthetic gel encased in an HDPE spherical shell, perfectly tailored for modern multi-channel MRI head coils. This advanced design ensures compatibility with established fBIRN standards while offering superior performance.
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VERIFLUX SaaS provides a suite of sophisticated QA metrics:
VERIFLUX: Your Shield Against Costly Downtime
By implementing VERIFLUX, you can:
Real-World Impact
On July 18, 2024, VERIFLUX demonstrated its unparalleled value at a beta test site. Despite a new MRI scanner with a 32-channel head coil showing no apparent issues in standard fMRI tests, VERIFLUX uncovered critical performance deficiencies. This discovery led to the identification of a faulty head coil, preventing potential misdiagnoses and treatment plan errors.
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Contact us now to discuss adding this product to your fMRI system. If you're attending RSNA, we invite you to visit our booth #1915 for a firsthand look. Please reach out to book an appointment with one of our representatives HERE!
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where precision meets innovation.
When an early beta test site commissioned a new MRI scanner with a 32-channel head coil, they expected nothing but the best in diagnostic capabilities.
On July 18 2024, Gold Standard Phantoms arrived at the site to demonstrate VERIFLUX. This innovative solution promised to enhance MRI quality assurance processes.
The results showed a poor Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR) and Signal Fluctuation-to-Noise Ratio (SFNR),
both significantly lower than what would be expected from a high-quality MRI system.
Additionally, the Radius of Decorrelation (RDC) was alarmingly low.
In stark contrast, the standard fMRI test performed on a volunteer that same afternoon showed no apparent issues.
The discrepancy was puzzling, but it highlighted a crucial point: sometimes, what we don't see can be just as important as what we do.
As Carl Sagan famously said:
"Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence."
This situation perfectly exemplified the wisdom of those words. Intrigued by VERIFLUX's findings, the hospital staff decided to dig deeper.
They called in an engineer to conduct a thorough Quality Assurance (QA) check on the 32-channel head coil. The results were conclusive:
What makes this discovery even more remarkable is that the MRI manufacturer had conducted their own tests, which didn't indicate any need for coil replacement.
More about VERIFLUX here: https://goldstandardphantoms.com/veriflux/
