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16/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 – 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗯𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
EASY tutorial for beginners, students, and professional MRI technologists and radiographers.

🔗 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
https://www.corsmed.com/mri-simulator/for-individuals

Respiratory motion is one of the most common challenges in abdominal and chest MRI.

When a patient breathes during an un-gated scan, the anatomy moves during image acquisition.
This can create severe wave-like artifacts across the image and reduce diagnostic image quality.

In this video, we show exactly how breathing affects MRI images, why breath-hold instructions matter, and how respiratory gating helps create sharp and static abdominal images.

💡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼:

1. Identify respiratory motion artifacts in MRI images.
2. Understand why free breathing creates wave-like artifacts.
3. Compare breath-hold scans after exhale and inhale.
4. See how liver and lung position changes with breathing.
5. Understand why localizers must match the breathing mode of the full protocol.
6. Learn how respiratory gating reduces motion artifacts.
7. Compare free-breathing MRI with respiratory-gated MRI.



DISCLAIMER:

This educational video is intended for training purposes only and demonstrates MRI scanning using the Corsmed MRI simulator. The techniques and protocols shown are for educational demonstration and may vary from clinical practice depending on your institution, scanner manufacturer, and specific patient needs.

This video does not constitute medical advice. Consult with qualified radiologists and follow established clinical guidelines for patient diagnosis and treatment.

11/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 – 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗯𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
EASY tutorial for beginners, students, and professional MRI technologists and radiographers.

🔗 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
https://www.corsmed.com/mri-simulator/for-individuals

Cardiac motion is one of the biggest challenges in cardiac MRI. Because the heart moves continuously, MRI data can be acquired at different points in the cardiac cycle, which can create severe blur and reduce diagnostic image quality.

In this video, we show exactly how physiological motion affects cardiac MRI images, why ECG-gating is needed, and how cardiac gating helps create a sharp and static image of the heart.

💡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼:

1. Identify cardiac motion artifacts in MRI images.
2. Understand why continuous heart motion creates blurred cardiac images.
3. See how ECG-gating synchronizes image acquisition with the heartbeat.
4. Compare cardiac MRI images with and without gating.
5. Understand why cardiac gating is essential for diagnostic-quality cardiac imaging.

DISCLAIMER:

This educational video is intended for training purposes only and demonstrates MRI scanning using the Corsmed MRI simulator. The techniques and protocols shown are for educational demonstration and may vary from clinical practice depending on your institution, scanner manufacturer, and specific patient needs.

This video does not constitute medical advice. Consult with qualified radiologists and follow established clinical guidelines for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords:
magnetic resonance imaging, cardiac MRI, cardiac motion artifact, physiological motion artifact MRI, ECG-gating MRI, cardiac gating MRI, MRI gating, cardiac MRI gating, MRI heart motion, blurred cardiac MRI, cardiac MRI image quality, balanced steady-state free precession, bSSFP cardiac MRI, two-chamber cardiac MRI, left ventricle MRI, left atrium MRI, cardiac cycle MRI, ECG waveform MRI, MRI artifact reduction, MRI simulator practice, Corsmed MRI tutorial

07/06/2026

𝗠𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 – 𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽-𝗯𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗲𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
EASY tutorial for beginners, students, and professional MRI technologists and radiographers.

🔗 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
https://www.corsmed.com/mri-simulator/for-individuals

Motion blur and ghosting are among the most common MRI artifacts. In this video, we show exactly how translational patient motion appears, why it happens, and how timing parameters like TR and TE affect the final image.

💡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼:

1. Identify translational motion artifacts in MRI images.
2. Understand how back-and-forth patient movement creates blur and ghosting.
3. See how TR controls how often the scanner samples motion.
4. Understand how TE determines where in the motion cycle the signal is read.
5. Compare motion artifacts at different TR values, including 333 ms, 650 ms, and 900 ms.



DISCLAIMER:

This educational video is intended for training purposes only and demonstrates MRI scanning using the Corsmed MRI simulator. The techniques and protocols shown are for educational demonstration and may vary from clinical practice depending on your institution, scanner manufacturer, and specific patient needs.

This video does not constitute medical advice. Consult with qualified radiologists and follow established clinical guidelines for patient diagnosis and treatment.

Keywords:
magnetic resonance imaging, MRI artifacts, translational motion artifact, patient motion artifact MRI, MRI motion blur, MRI ghosting artifact, MRI ghosting, linear motion MRI, back and forth motion MRI, MRI TR and motion, MRI TE and motion, repetition time MRI, echo time MRI, MRI timing parameters, MRI motion frequency, MRI image quality, MRI artifact reduction, MRI simulator practice, Corsmed MRI tutorial, MRI training for technologists, MRI student learning, MRI radiographer training, medical imaging education

03/06/2026

🇬🇧 What an incredible three days in London at Dr. Kanal’s MRI Safety Course!

Connecting with so many driven delegates and demonstrating the Corsmed simulator at our booth has been a fantastic experience. It is always inspiring to be surrounded by professionals who are so passionate about advancing our field.

A massive thank you to Barbara Nugent, Emanuel Kanal, and MRI Safety Matters for hosting such a stellar, well-organized event.

Next stop: We can't wait to see you all at the MRI Safety Updates and Innovations Day (MRSUID) on October 31.

30/05/2026

𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗦 𝗗𝗮𝘆.

For Multiple Sclerosis, MR imaging is the gold standard tool for diagnosis and monitoring. Detecting the subtle lesions in the brain and spinal cord early can completely change a patient's treatment trajectory.

Nearly 𝟯 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 people worldwide live with MS. Getting their MRI scans right requires flawless technique and a deep understanding of sequences like FLAIR and contrast-enhanced T1.

At Corsmed, we’re proud to play a role behind the scenes. Our 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 trains the professionals who run those critical, complex scans. When a patient enters the bore, the operator is ready to perform with total confidence.

27/05/2026

𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆?
You can now watch the full recording here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne5852m52UY

In this 25-minute session, Enrique Martínez from Corsmed shows how the Corsmed MRI Simulator can support more practical, safe, and hands-on MRI training.

The webinar covers how simulation can help learners:
• See how parameter choices affect image quality
• Visualize SAR and B1+rms
• Practice MRI protocols without patient risk
• Build confidence before working in a real scanner environment
• Support safer decision-making in MRI education and clinical training

Attendees of MRI Safety Matters® events this year – Emanuel Kanal’s 6th European MRMD/MRSO course or the 2026 MRI Safety Update & Innovations Day – are also eligible for 40 hours of free premium access to the Corsmed MRI Simulator.
🌐 Kanal Course: https://www.mrisafetymatters.co.uk/kanalsmrsocourse2026
🌐 MRSUID: https://www.mrisafetymatters.co.uk/mri-safety-update-oct-26-1
🌐 Corsmed Offer: https://www.mrisafetymatters.co.uk/corsmed-offer

A big thank you to MRI Safety Matters. If you are attending the Kanal MRMD/MRSO course, we look forward to meeting you in-person there!

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20/04/2026

𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝘄𝗿𝗮𝗽-𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 (𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴) 𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝟳𝟴 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀

Wrap-around, also called aliasing or foldover, is one of the most common MRI artifacts.

In this video, we show exactly how it appears, why it happens, and the best way to fix it.

💡 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼:
1. Identify wrap-around artifacts in real MRI images.
2. Adjust field of view and foldover suppression to eliminate aliasing.
3. Balance scan time, SNR, and image quality when using suppression techniques.

See more videos at https://www.youtube.com/

11/04/2026

🧠 𝗧𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗻'𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆!

It marks the birthday of James Parkinson, who first described the condition in 1817.

Over 𝟭𝟬 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱𝘄𝗶𝗱𝗲 live with Parkinson's disease today.

MRI plays a key role in diagnosis by ruling out other conditions and helping researchers study brain changes. Advanced techniques like diffusion tensor imaging are pushing detection boundaries.

At Corsmed, our 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 helps train the professionals who scan Parkinson's patients with confidence.

Here's to James Parkinson's legacy and everyone advancing neurological care! 🌷

30/03/2026

EASY tutorial for beginners, students, and professional MRI technologists and radiographers.

🔗 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝗦𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿:
https://www.corsmed.com/mri-simulator/for-individuals

💡 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀?
Concatenations solve a key limitation in MRI: we cannot acquire all slices within a single repetition time (TR).

So we split slices into groups.
Each group is acquired in separate TR cycles.

This parameter directly affects scan time, efficiency, and feasibility of your protocol.

In this tutorial, you will clearly understand how concatenations work, how scanners calculate them, and how they impact your final acquisition time.

⏱️ 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻:

- Why multi-slice acquisitions require concatenations
- How slice grouping works across TR intervals
- The relationship between concatenations and scan time
- Why increasing concatenations increases total scan time
- The full scan time equation including concatenations
- How scanners automatically calculate optimal concatenations
- How to manually adjust concatenations for clinical needs
- How to calculate slices per TR using TR, turbo factor, and echo spacing
- Real example: 27-slice brain acquisition requiring 2 concatenations
- How increasing TR (e.g., 800 ms at 3T) reduces concatenations
- How reducing concatenations cuts scan time from 1:04 to 51.2 seconds

🏥 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁:
Understanding concatenations helps you balance scan time and image quality.

For example, reducing concatenations from 2 to 1 in a brain TSE scan can cut scan time by over 20%, without changing slice coverage.

This is critical in busy clinical workflows where every second matters.

But remember:
Always optimize for image quality and contrast first.
Then optimize scan time.

📖 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗰𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀:
https://www.corsmed.com/learn/mri-protocols

17/03/2026

𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝟭𝟵𝟳𝟯, 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗯𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗥𝗜 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲.

He showed that by introducing magnetic field gradients, you could encode spatial information into an NMR signal and reconstruct a 2D image. The same principle that every MRI scanner in the world still uses today.

Nature had actually rejected the paper first. Lauterbur revised, resubmitted, and got it published. Editors later ranked it among the 21 most influential papers Nature published that century.

Today, over 100 million MRI scans are performed annually worldwide.

At Corsmed, our MRI simulator is built on this same physics that Lauterbur unlocked 52 years ago.

Here's to the discoveries that changed medicine forever! 🧲