Future directions in body magnetic resonance imaging

Area of Science:

• Radiology and Medical Imaging
• Biomedical Engineering

Background:

• Technological innovations in instrumentation and contrast agents are expanding clinical and research applications in body Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Predicting long-term innovation is challenging, but short-term development trends are identifiable.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review recent technological developments in body MRI.
• To identify and describe active areas of research driven by these innovations.

Main Methods:

• Review of recent advancements in key areas of body MRI.
• Focus on magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging, contrast agent development, molecular imaging, instrumentation, post-processing, and screening.

Main Results:

• Recent developments in magnetic resonance spectroscopic imaging offer new research avenues.
• Advancements in contrast agents and molecular imaging are enabling novel applications.
• Improvements in instrumentation and post-processing are enhancing MRI capabilities.

Conclusions:

• Short-term trends in body MRI development are discernible and indicate active research areas.
• Ongoing innovations in instrumentation and contrast agents are crucial for future clinical and research progress in MRI.