India's first indigenous MRI machine to be installed at AIIMS Delhi. Key details
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India's first indigenous MRI machine to be installed at AIIMS Delhi. Key details

India Today  

India’s indigenous Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner is under development, and is expected to be placed in the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi by October of 2025. The Development of this MRI scanner is a step closer to self-reliant India and thus promotes ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiative which seeks to eliminate the heavy reliance on imported medical devices like critical care equipment. SAMEER is responsible for the installation and clinical evaluation of 1.5 Tesla MRI scanner and has developed an MRI scanner along with 6 MEV Linear Accelerators used for cancer treatment. India’s healthcare services will undergo a transformative recalibration with the now indigenously developed MRI scanner.

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India’s first indigenous MRI scanner, set for clinical trials at AIIMS-Delhi, to cut costs by 50% — all you need to know
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India’s first indigenous MRI scanner, set for clinical trials at AIIMS-Delhi, to cut costs by 50% — all you need to know

Live Mint  

India's first indigenously developed magnetic resonance imaging scanner is scheduled to be installed for clinical trials at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi, according to a PTI report. The machine, set to be installed at AIIMS-Delhi for evaluation and clinical trials by October 2025, is expected to cut MRI costs for patients by around 50 per cent, …

First Indigenously-Built MRI Scanner To Be Installed In AIIMS-Delhi For Clinical Trials By October
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First Indigenously-Built MRI Scanner To Be Installed In AIIMS-Delhi For Clinical Trials By October

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India has developed its first indigenous MRI scanner that will be installed at AIIMS-Delhi by October for clinical trials and evaluation. "The development of this indigenous MRI machine is a major step towards becoming Atmanirbhar Bharat to reduce dependence on foreign imported devices," he said. The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has spearheaded the development of two critical …

In the absence of technicians, MRI scanner at Karaikal GH remains idle for five months
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In the absence of technicians, MRI scanner at Karaikal GH remains idle for five months

The Hindu  

Despite the installation of ₹11.5 crore MRI scanner at Karaikal Government Hospital five months ago, the machine remains non-operational because of the absence of trained technicians. According to official sources from Karaikal GH, the hospital administration had repeatedly raised the issue with the Puducherry government but was still awaiting the allotment of trained technicians. J. Suriya, group’s coordinator, said: “Despite …

TNGMSSH gets MRI scanner worth ₹6.6 crore
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TNGMSSH gets MRI scanner worth ₹6.6 crore

The Hindu  

The Tamil Nadu Government Multi Super Speciality Hospital, Omandurar Estate, has acquired a new MRI scan machine at a cost of ₹6.60 crore. Subramanian, who inaugurated the machine on Friday, said the new equipment has additional features compared to the MRI scanner installed at the hospital 11 years ago. Use of Artificial Intelligence to scan some parts such as the …

Activists ask for CT, MRI scan facilities in all taluk headquarters hospitals
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Activists ask for CT, MRI scan facilities in all taluk headquarters hospitals

The Hindu  

As the Tamil Nadu Medical Service Corporation through the Computed Tomography scan and Magnetic Resonance Imaging facilities being operated in government medical college hospitals, district taluk headquarters hospitals and other taluk hospitals in Tamil Nadu has earned ₹511 crore in the last five years, an activist has raised the demand for expanding the facilities to government district taluk headquarters hospitals …

'Contempt of court': MRI scanner costing Rs 6.5 crore remains non-functional for over three months in Tenkasi govt hospital in Tamil Nadu
1 year, 4 months ago

'Contempt of court': MRI scanner costing Rs 6.5 crore remains non-functional for over three months in Tenkasi govt hospital in Tamil Nadu

New Indian Express  

TENKASI: Patients at District Government Headquarters Hospital alleged that the MRI scanner, estimated at a cost of Rs 6.5 crore, has remained non-functional for more than three months. When contacted by TNIE, an administrator of GHQH said that the MRI scanner could not be operated as the Tamil Nadu Medical Service Corporation had not appointed technicians to operate the scanner. …

First India-made MRI scanner to be launched for clinical work in October
1 year, 7 months ago

First India-made MRI scanner to be launched for clinical work in October

The Hindu  

Since 2006, the world has been battling a shortage of helium, which despite being the second most abundant element in the universe, is a rare commodity on earth. The Russia-Ukraine war has further squeezed liquid helium supply with ripple effects on diagnostic facilities around the world, including India, thus unable to fully utilise their MRI scanners. These and other innovations …

Tata Trusts develops portable MRI scanner
6 years, 9 months ago

Tata Trusts develops portable MRI scanner

The Hindu  

Tata Trusts’ Foundation for Innovation and Social Entrepreneurship has developed a portable Magnetic Resonance Imaging scanner, designed to make scans affordable and accessible to everyone. In a statement to the media, FISE said that the 1.5 Tesla whole body MRI scanner can make MRI scans four times faster, as compared to other scanners available in the market while consuming less …

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