INGENIEUR
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Surgeon is placing stitches on artificial heart valve
a prototype machine capable of creating crosssectional images using nuclear magnetic resonance ( NMR ). In 1977 , Paul Lauterbur and Peter Mansfield refined this concept further by adding gradient coils , which allowed them to map out three-dimensional images from NMR signals . This was revolutionary at the time because it provided physicians with detailed views of the inside of the human body without having to resort to surgery or radiation-based techniques like X-rays or CT scans .
Since then , MRI technology has continued evolving rapidly over time — modern machines are now faster than ever before while producing higher-quality results . This is thanks largely to advancements such as parallel imaging techniques and improved hardware components like gradient coils and superconducting magnets . Newer software packages have made MRIs easier for radiologists to interpret quickly while providing more accurate diagnoses compared to previous-generation scanners . The latest development in MRI technology is the use of artificial intelligence , which can help automate certain aspects of its image analysis , allowing radiologists to spend less time interpreting results .
ARTIFICIAL ORGANS
Artificial organs are designed to replace or supplement a natural organ that is either damaged , diseased , or missing entirely . They allow people with serious medical conditions to live longer and healthier lives . For these revolutionary devices to be developed , biomedical engineers play an essential role in their design and production .
Biomedical engineers specialise in combining engineering principles with medical sciences such as anatomy and physiology to create innovative solutions for health problems like organ failure or disease management . These professionals
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