NeuroQuant MRI
We are proud to announce that X-Ray & Imaging is able to perform MRI analysis using our new AI driven – NeuroQuant and NeuroQuant MS software solutions, which analyse MRI images for neurodegenerative disease.
NeuroQuant Reports
NeuroQuant is an advanced software designed to analyse routine brain MRI scans, helping in the early diagnosis of neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, and epilepsy. It works by measuring the atrophy (shrinkage) of specific brain structures, which may signal the presence of certain neurological disorders. NeuroQuant compares these measurements to those of individuals with similar age, sex, and skull size. Additionally, it can track changes in the brain over time to assess disease progression and speed.
Suitable patients for NeuroQuant reports from MRI imaging typically demonstrate symptoms or neurodegenerative abnormalities, commonly seen in:
- Dementia relation brain atrophy
- Traumatic brain injury and/or
- Multiple sclerosis.
NeuroQuant MS Reports
As required, general practitioners and specialists can also request an additional NeuroQuant MS report that provides a clinical assessment of multiple sclerosis. This report enables our imaging specialists to analyse and track important lesion metrics, such as burden and count, to support patient treatment plans.
These exams do not use radiation and no contrast is required.
Comprehensive Clinical Assessments
If you are claustrophobic (fearful of confined spaces) or have difficulty lying on your back for more than 30 minutes due to pain, your referring doctor may recommend a relaxant or pain medication to help you during the exam. When booking your appointment, please inform the Bookings Team of any concerns or issues, so we can make sure you have everything needed to comfortably and successfully complete your MRI scan.
Some MRI scans require preparation such as fasting. Our booking consultants will advise you if any preparation is required upon scheduling your appointment.
We ask that you arrive 15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete an MRI safety questionnaire.
Please advise the radiographer if you are, or think you may be pregnant or if you are currently breastfeeding.
For your comfort during the examination, we recommend you remove any jewellery from your body and to wear loose fitting clothing without metal buttons, buckles, fasteners or zippers, as metal objects interfere with the scan. A gown will be provided if clothing needs to be removed.
The imaging technician will assist you onto the scanning table, and you will be positioned head or feet first, depending on your examination. The scanning table will slide into the magnet so the body part under examination is in the middle of the scanner.
You will be asked to keep very still. The NeuroQuant MRI scan may take 30-40 minutes to perform. During this time, the MRI machine will make a series of different noises, some of which may be loud. You will be asked to select your preferred music genre or radio station to listen to and will be provided with headphones to make your scan as pleasant as possible. Ear plugs can also be provided for those who are particularly sensitive to sound.
Please allow 30-40 minutes.
After your scan you can go about your day as normal. Your images will be looked over by our radiologists and a secure report and copy of the images will be provided to your referring practitioner. We will also provide you with a printed copy to take with you to your next appointment.
As MRI machines are a large powerful magnet, certain implants are not MRI safe or only safe on certain machines. You will be asked to complete a safety questionnaire prior to your scan so our MRI technician can assess your MRI safety.
Some implants in the body might need us to investigate further so you will be asked whether you have any prosthetic joints, aneurysm clips in the brain, a pacemaker or artificial heart valve, stents, IUD (intra-uterine device) or metal plates, pins, screws, or surgical staples.
You will also be asked if you’ve worked with metal and may have metal fragments in your body, particularly your eyes. Sometimes an eye X-Ray will be carried out prior to the MRI to confirm the absence of metal fragments.
