NordicNeuroLab

29/04/2025

We’re happy to continue delivering our fMRI applications training!

Recently, we had the opportunity to visit Masaryk Hospital in Ústí nad Labem, Czech Republic, for an fMRI training session. The hospital is planning to use the NNL equipment for intraoperative fMRI procedures.

Therefore, we covered all essential theoretical aspects as well as hands-on training. This included fMRI data acquisition from volunteers and patients.

It’s exciting to see fMRI becoming increasingly integrated into clinical practices.

We look forward to seeing Masaryk Hospital actively using fMRI in their clinical routines.

P.S. A special mention goes to the nordicComfortSolution, an add-on to our fMRI Essentials System. This solution can be used for any kind of MR exam. It provides relaxing content to patients during MR scans as well as enabling the operator to observe the patient.

22/04/2025

What do you expect from an fMRI system provider?

• Didactic education

• Guidance in establishing your fMRI service

• Hands-on training

• Support when things don’t go as planned

• Warranties on your equipment

• Fast repairs or replacements when needed

Luckily, NordicNeuroLab can offer you all of those things!

If you are new to fMRI, or feeling lost with your current solution, perhaps we can help.

Don’t forget, our products can also be purchased via many partners and distributors, including MR vendors. Contact us or your local rep for more info.

18/04/2025

Small Changes That Make a Big Difference in MRI Comfort

MRI scanners can generate noise levels up to 135 dB, which may contribute to patient anxiety and discomfort. Implementing effective acoustic noise reduction strategies can significantly improve the scanning experience. It may also enable some patients to have a scan who, without this technology, would not be able to tolerate the scan.

Hearing protection solutions, such as a combination of properly fitted earplugs and noise-reducing headphones, help minimize noise exposure.

Advanced audio systems that provides high quality audio enable real-time adjustments to soundscapes, offering personalized comfort for patients.

Music and sound masking provide a more calming environment, reducing stress and distracting patients from MRI Scanner noise.

Reducing acoustic discomfort in MRI is essential for improving patient experience and scan quality. A better patient experience results in a faster patient throughput, with fewer interrupted or aborted scans, and fewer rescans due to motion artifacts.

17/04/2025

Did you know you can book our fMRI applications training separately, whether you’re using the NNL fMRI Essentials System or the VisualSystem HD?

We have delivered more than 30 applications training in 2024!

The NNL applications training is designed to give you full confidence in conducting fMRI exams. We cover both the theoretical background of fMRI and, importantly, the practical aspects, to include everything you need to know for reliable fMRI data acquisition.

Whether you’re a clinical user or a research site, we tailor each training to your specific needs.

Our goal is simple: when we leave your site, you’re ready to run fMRI scans confidently on your own.

Learn more about our fMRI applications training via the link below.

https://www.nordicneurolab.com/application-training

10/04/2025

Welcome to NordicNeuroLab, Helle!

As of April 1st, Helle Emilia Nystad has joined NNL as our Segment Manager for interventional MRI.

Helle brings her solid clinical and Med Tech experiences to NNL. With a strong background in different neuro technologies and intraoperative monitoring systems, she is well-equipped to strengthen our iMRI segment.

We’re excited to have you on board, Helle!

20/03/2025

Are you a NordicNeuroLab fMRI user? then mark the date!!

We are thrilled to announce the NordicNeuroLab fMRI Users Group Meeting on 5th June 2025! This FREE one-day networking event will take place in the stunning city of Bergen, Norway—the proud home of NordicNeuroLab.

This one-day event is filled with insightful presentations by renowned fMRI experts, coupled with ample opportunities to network, exchange ideas, and delve into the latest topics and challenges surrounding the clinical and research applications of BOLD fMRI.

Let us know if you are interested.

18/03/2025

We’re delighted to see more members and interactions in our online forum!

The NNL online forum is a place to share experiences and ask questions about NordicNeuroLab solutions and functional MRI, not just with us, but with a community of like-minded professionals.

You’ll also find valuable resources like FAQs and the Paradigm Exchange page, where we and our customers share fMRI paradigms. Plus, you can access courses on fMRI and patient comfort.

Creating an account is free, so why not join us today?

https://forum.nordicneurolab.com/c/updates/

13/03/2025

Accurate timing is crucial for getting reliable fMRI results. One of the challenges in fMRI is synchronizing stimulus presentation with MR image acquisition.

The SyncBox, being our first marketed product, takes care of synchronization and helps you focus on the MR acquisition. It integrates with several stimulus presentation software, allowing direct control from the software you use.

With NNL SyncBox, you get a simple, reliable solution for precise stimulus timing and easy access to timing data for analysis.

If you have questions about our SyncBox and its applications, feel free to reach out.

11/03/2025

We are delighted to have delivered another fMRI applications training, this time at Klinikum Klagenfurt am Wörthersee, Austria, where the NNL fMRI Essentials System is installed on their Ingenia Elition 3T X.

The training focused on clinical aspects and comprised both theoretical and hands-on parts including fMRI data acquisition. Several topics were discussed such as MR protocol setup, patient instruction, and fMRI paradigm selection.

We would like to thank Philips for all the support they provided during this training and look forward to seeing the growing application of clinical fMRI at Klinikum Klagenfurt.

06/03/2025

We are delighted to see that following a period of consultation, the Best Practise recommendations from the OHBM Working Group on clinical fMRI language mapping have been published in their final form!

This is a powerful and thought provoking document written by global experts, providing practical evidence-based advice with plenty of interesting supporting information covering the complexity of linguistic processes that should be considered when probing language function.

Covering everything from technical requirements, clinical indications through to paradigm selection, scanning, processing and reporting, we can thoroughly recommend this publication as a resource for novice and experienced users of fMRI.

One of the main themes that stood out was the need to adapt to your patient. There are many things that can be done to give each and every patient the best chance of completing the exam. For us at NNL, it is nice to see that we are aligned with many of the recommendations made here, but we see there is still room to evolve our products and paradigm offerings to be even more adaptable.

We would like to thank Natalie Voets and her many co-authors for initiating this project and seeing it through to publication. Incredible!

You can read an abridged summary here in Aperture Neuro: https://apertureneuro.org/article/128149-consensus-recommendations-for-clinical-functional-mri-applied-to-language-mapping

The full text is available here: https://osf.io/preprints/osf/r7u8p_v1

By Natalie L. Voets, Manzar Ashtari & 31 more. This document presents a summary of best practice recommendations from the OHBM Working Group on clinical language fMRI mapping.

03/03/2025

Exciting News!

Thomas Jefferson University is hosting a 2-day BOLD/Tractography workshop on March 27–28, 2025, in Philadelphia, organized by leaders of the ASFNR BOLD workshop.

This workshop is designed for neuroradiologists, trainees, and neuroscientists and will cover various theoretical and practical aspects of clinical fMRI and DTI/Tractography—including live data acquisition and post-processing.

We’re also thrilled to be participating in the hands-on portion, presenting our post-processing software, nordicMEDiVA!

If you're looking to enhance your knowledge and expertise in clinical BOLD/Tractography, this is an event not to miss. There are still few places left!

More information in the flyer and scientific agenda attached.

You can use the link below to register.

https://www.jeffersonfmri.com/