Abstract: A self-decoupled RF coil and method for adjusting the same is disclosed. The RF coil is an array of elements including at least one loop. Electromagnetic coupling between elements in the array causes an induced current in the at least one loop. The induced current has two modes. A reactance inserted in the at least one loop balances the two modes. The balanced current modes cancel. This cancelation results in self-decoupling of at the least one loop from the other elements in the RF coil array.

Abstract: A self-decoupled RF coil and method for adjusting the same is disclosed. The RF coil is an array of elements including at least one loop. Electromagnetic coupling between elements in the array causes an induced current in the at least one loop. The induced current has two modes. A reactance inserted in the at least one loop balances the two modes. The balanced current modes cancel. This cancelation results in self-decoupling of at the least one loop from the other elements in the RF coil array.

Abstract: In the various embodiments, cell size imaging is performed using a method that relies upon the acquisition of gradient echo and spin echo data during contrast agent (CA) passage through tissue and estimation of “perturber” size using the ratio of ?R2* and ?R2. When measured at CA equilibrium, the magnetic field perturbations, and associated MRI signal changes, are determined by the cellular features and not the vasculature. Thus, in cell size imaging the cells act as the perturbers.

Abstract: In the various embodiments, cell size imaging is performed using a method that relies upon the acquisition of gradient echo and spin echo data during contrast agent (CA) passage through tissue and estimation of “perturber” size using the ratio of ?R2* and ?R2. When measured at CA equilibrium, the magnetic field perturbations, and associated MRI signal changes, are determined by the cellular features and not the vasculature. Thus, in cell size imaging the cells act as the perturbers.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a compound, methods of making a compound, a probe, methods of making a probe, pharmaceutical compositions including a probe or a compound, methods of using a probe, methods of imaging, diagnosing, localizing, monitoring, and/or assessing a disease (e.g., cancer, diseases caused by inflammation (e.g., arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and the like)), and the like, and/or related biological events using a probe, kit for imaging, diagnosing, localizing, monitoring, and/or assessing a disease, and/or related biological events, using a probe, and the like.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide for a compound, methods of making a compound, a probe, methods of making a probe, pharmaceutical compositions including a probe or a compound, methods of using a probe, methods of imaging, diagnosing, localizing, monitoring, and/or assessing a disease (e.g., cancer, diseases caused by inflammation (e.g., arthritis, cardiovascular disease, and the like)), and the like, and/or related biological events using a probe, kit for imaging, diagnosing, localizing, monitoring, and/or assessing a disease, and/or related biological events, using a probe, and the like.

Abstract: A compound of the following formula: wherein R1 is SO3H; R2 is chosen from carboxylic acid group and SO3H; and R3 is chosen from Cl, carboxylic acid group, amino, amino-carboxylic acid group, amido group, amino-amido group, and methods of use related to imaging.

Abstract: A compound of the following formula: wherein R1 is SO3H; R2 is chosen from carboxylic acid group and SO3H; and R3 is chosen from Cl, carboxylic acid group, amino, amino-carboxylic acid group, amido group, amino-amido group, and methods of use related to imaging.

Abstract: In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for NMR measurements of an arbitrarily shaped region of interest of a living subject. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of applying a broad bandwidth of RF pulses to the arbitrarily shaped region of interest to obtain a corresponding spectrum, wherein substantially entire range of chemical shifts in the spectrum is excited from the arbitrarily shaped region of interest, interleaving a plurality of radial k-lines in radial k-space per excitation with non-selective refocusing pulses and obtaining spatial localization for the spectrum of the arbitrarily shaped region of interest.

Abstract: A compound of the following formula: wherein R1 is SO3H; R2 is chosen from carboxylic acid group and SO3H; and R3 is chosen from Cl, carboxylic acid group, amino, amino-carboxylic acid group, amido group, amino-amido group, and methods of use related to imaging.

Abstract: In another aspect, the present invention relates to a method for NMR measurements of an arbitrarily shaped region of interest of a living subject. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of applying a broad bandwidth of RF pulses to the arbitrarily shaped region of interest to obtain a corresponding spectrum, wherein substantially entire range of chemical shifts in the spectrum is excited from the arbitrarily shaped region of interest, interleaving a plurality of radial k-lines in radial k-space per excitation with non-selective refocusing pulses and obtaining spatial localization for the spectrum of the arbitrarily shaped region of interest.

Abstract: An optical scanner gives three dimensional dosimetric data by scanning, with at least one light beam, a translucent medium exhibiting optical properties which change upon receipt of radiant energy representing a dose distribution of the energy. At least one detector is employed to gather data indicative of changes in the optical properties of the medium after scanning from multiple directions to provide a representation of the optical properties in sections through the medium. Typical optical properties measured include optical density, light scattering, emitted light intensities, and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A visible and/or MRI visualizable permanent image is formed in a gel in a container which maintains the gel a dimensionally stable shape, which gel contains uniformly dispersed therein in storage stable form at least one radiant energy, e.g., ionizing radiation, or mechanical, e.g., ultrasonic or sonic shock wave, polymerizable monomer in a concentration effective to form a polymer in the gel which alters the NMR relaxation time of the solvent in any area thereof in which the polymer is formed, e.g.