Abstract: It is proposed a method for post-processing images of an region of interest in a subject, the images being acquired with a magnetic resonance imaging technique, the method for post-processing comprising at least the step of:—unwrapping the phase of each image,—extracting a complex signal over echo time for at least one pixel of the unwrapped images, and—calculating fat characterization parameters by using a fitting technique applied on a model, the model being a function which associates to a plurality of parameters each extracted complex signal, the plurality of parameters comprising at least two fat characterization parameters, the magnitude error and the phase error generated by the use of the bipolar readout gradients, the fitting technique being a non-linear least-square fitting technique using pseudo-random initial conditions.

Abstract: A detector probe for detecting ionizing radiation includes at least one detector (14) mounted on a support (12), and an electrically operated source of heat (18) arranged on the support in proximity to the detector so that the temperature of the detector may be changed by operation of the heat source. The detector probe may be used in the manufacture of a level gauge or density profiler.

Abstract: A method for post-processing images of a region of interest in a subject, the images being acquired with a magnetic resonance imaging technique, the method for post-processing comprising at least the step of: unwrapping the phase of each image, extracting a real signal over echo time for at least one pixel of the unwrapped images, and calculating fat characterization parameters by using a fitting technique applied on a model, the model being a function which associates to a plurality of parameters each extracted real signal, the plurality of parameters comprising at least two fat characterization parameters and at least one parameter obtained by a measurement, the fitting technique being a non-linear least-square fitting technique using pseudo-random initial conditions.

Abstract: A detector probe for detecting ionising radiation includes at least one detector (14) mounted on a support (12), and an electrically operated source of heat (18) arranged on the support in proximity to the detector so that the temperature of the detector may be changed by operation of the heat source. The detector probe may be used in the manufacture of a level gauge or density profiler.

Abstract: In a first aspect the present invention provides a glenoid prosthesis assembly for use in shoulder joint arthroplasty to address conditions where deterioration of the rotator cuff mechanism of the shoulder joint is severe, the assembly comprising a first shell component to be affixed to a scapula by fixing means, and a smaller second component adapted to nest within the first component and having an articulation surface for articulating with a humeral head, the first component being over-sized relative to the glenoid surface of a scapula whereby the first component may be first affixed to at least two of the glenoid, acromion and coracoid processes of the scapula in use by the fixing means and the second component may be cemented in place within the first component allowing initial adjustability in the poise of the second component relative to the first component.