Media Advisory: Alberta patients to gain from Canada's first state-of-the-art OPEN MRI6 March 2006
Who Staff from Open MRI of Canada will brief members of the media about its new, state-of-the-art Open MRI. Points of discussion include: patient comfort issues, wait times, accessibility, research opportunities, and the need for public funding. Patients who've benefited from the service will be available for interview along with community doctors who've referred the service. What Journalists are invited to experience for themselves what it's like to undergo an exam in Canada's first state-of-the-art open sided magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system. Older MRIs feature a cramped tunnel. This revolutionary magnet is perfect for all patients, especially young children, claustrophobic patients and overweight individuals - many of whom can't get an MRI even if they need one. Open MRI of Canada is also making its magnet available to Alberta's research community - who can benefit greatly from this system's advanced images. When Monday, January 16 9am - 1pm Please book your interviews in advance Where Open MRI of Canada (MYK Imaging) Marlborough X-Ray 411 Marlborough Way NE Calgary, AB Why All patients, regardless of physical differences, deserve the same access to high quality MRI technology used for detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease. Open MRI of Canada offers world class treatment with minimal discomfort. The structure of Avery Sebjanic's brain is not normal. At just 2 years old, she's already had several MRIs - the procedure so scary, the little
girl needs to be sedated.
Karen McNeil suffers from back pain. An MRI was ordered, but never completed. Karen weighs nearly 300 pounds - the tight fit in a standard
MRI tunnel caused a panic attack. These patients and others will benefit from state-of-the-art technology new to Calgary and Canada! On January 16th, Open MRI of Canada will unveil the nation's first OPEN magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner in Calgary. The Difference In most MRI machines, patients lay flat on a table and are pulled into a noisy, confining tunnel. An open MRI eliminates the enclosure and the jackhammer noise, making it attractive to all patients, including: - Patients who suffer from claustrophobia - Those who are overweight or too big for a traditional MRI (which
affects 30% of the population) - Parents who want to stay in the same room as their young children - Research professionals who otherwise do not have access to such
breakthrough technology Comfort and Reassurance MRI technology has long been used as a radiation-free way to provide physicians with clear and detailed images of patients' internal organs and structures. This new open scanner affords patients more room and comfort than its cramped, closed, traditional counterpart. It even allows patients to have loved ones right at their side during the procedure. Since more than 1 in 10 patients opt out of their exams due to anxiety caused by the uninviting closed systems, this new open unit will be a welcome tool for doctors and patients alike. "Young children are much more comfortable and can hold the hand of a parent during the MR exam," observes Dr. Deepak Kaura, a Radiologist at the Alberta Children's Hospital and one of the company founders. "We're able to see more patients, give them a comfortable experience and get the most effective results from our work - with no side effects. This system is a tremendous diagnostic benefit to all patients in Western Canada," says Dr. Kaura. The Waiting List Currently, non-critical patients in Alberta must wait an average 6 months to get an MRI. In Saskatchewan, up to 22 months. Open MRI of Canada is dedicated to reducing those wait times. The company is working closely with doctors, chiropractors and provincial health officials to ensure this breakthrough technology helps patients get a diagnosis faster. The Alberta Advantage Alberta's research community will benefit a great deal from this technology. Open MRI of Canada is dedicating up to 16 hours a day of scan time to Alberta's research community. This will be done at either no cost or at breakeven. It's a rare opportunity for medical experts to advance research in a number of fields, including pediatric musculoskeletal development. About Open MRI of Canada Based in Calgary, Alberta, privately owned Open MRI of Canada offers the most advanced imaging services available in the country. The clinic is the first completely digital multi-clinic system in Western Canada, allowing physicians to access patient images and reports over the internet. With 25 years of experience and with over 125-thousand examinations per year - this dynamic company offers patients timely access to diagnosis and treatment. Its state-of-the-art Hitachi Open MRI offers superb image quality physicians demand and the quiet, open environment patients want.
For further information: Media Contact: Reena Khosla, 1-877-770-OPEN or (403) 472-OPEN, rkhosla@mykimaging.ca
Source: newswire
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