Chonnam National University Hospital Introduces MRI System Integrating AI and Cutting-Edge Precision Technology

Chonnam National University Hospital's state-of-the-art MRI - Signa Premier.

Chonnam National University Hospital announced on the 4th that it has introduced a latest-model MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) system that incorporates artificial intelligence (AI) and cutting-edge precision technology, and has begun full-scale operation.

Chonnam National University Hospital recently introduced "Signa Premier," a premium MRI system from global medical device company GE Healthcare. The most notable feature of the newly installed equipment is that the performance of the gradient magnetic field, which serves as the "engine" of the MRI, is at the highest level in Korea (80 mT/m). This means it can capture signals much faster and more finely than existing systems. As a result, it can produce clear, distortion-free images even in areas that require highly detailed observation, such as brain nerves and microvessels. The examination time is also shortened, reducing both patient waiting time and scan duration.

The rigid, fixed-type imaging equipment (coils) used in MRI examinations, which had caused some discomfort to patients, has been dramatically improved. The "AIR Coil" applied to this system is soft and freely bendable, like a light blanket. It can be closely fitted to the contours of the patient’s body, allowing signals to be received more accurately. At the same time, elderly or severely ill patients, as well as young children who previously had difficulty maintaining posture due to pain or body shape, can now undergo examinations in a much more comfortable state.

In particular, this system is equipped with "AIR Recon DL," an advanced AI deep-learning technology. This technology allows AI to automatically remove noise generated in the acquired images and clearly restore anatomical structures. It enables high-resolution images to be obtained even with short scan times, greatly reducing the inconvenience of having to repeat scans when images turned out blurry due to movement during the examination.

With the introduction of this state-of-the-art MRI, Chonnam National University Hospital expects to achieve a higher level of precision diagnosis across all fields, including not only complex cancer diagnosis but also cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases and musculoskeletal disorders.

Jung Shin, President of Chonnam National University Hospital, said, "Introducing this advanced MRI system is more than simply replacing equipment; it is the result of our efforts to provide local residents with the fastest and most accurate medical services," adding, "We will continue to build the best medical infrastructure that integrates AI and digital technologies so that local residents can receive top-quality treatment close to home, without having to travel to the Seoul metropolitan area."

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