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This MRI Can Run on Batteries

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A new design for a portable MRI scanner has the potential to make a major impact on stroke diagnoses.

The device is controlled by a simple touchscreen interface, which means that it requires far less training than traditional imaging systems.

The prototype is undergoing preclinical testing with human patients at the Royal Melbourne Hospital , in Australia .

He was the editor of “Health Tech Insider ,” a website that covered wearable and mobile devices for health and medical applications. He also helps tech company executives make a better impression in video meetings and online presentations. A graduate of Harvard College , he is the author or co-author of 15 books and is widely quoted in major media outlets..