NordicNeuroLab

Making fMRI results robust, reliable and repeatable

Integrated hardware and software solutions

NordicNeuroLab provides a turnkey solution for clinical fMRI. It is a complete and user-friendly system for simplifying and standardising implementation of functional MRI in clinical environments. It has been specifically designed to fit within the workflow of your hospital’s daily routine, making the process of pre-surgical mapping simple, efficient and reproducible.

Hardware

VisualSystem HD:

High-end Visual Stimulation for fMRI for 1,5T and 3T

NordicNeuroLab VisualSystem HD is a sophisticated and flexible solution for presenting visual stimuli inside the MR scanner. By displaying sharp images and brilliant colors, high quality graphics or text is presented to the patient.

Highlights:

Real 3D for maze tasks
80% increased field of view
Adjustable to all sizes
HD Resolution

InroomViewing Device

An LCD Screen for 7T, 3T and 1,5T MRI environments to present stimulus and video during an MRI scan

With its slim design, high definition 40” display and superior picture quality, the InroomViewingDevice is the optimal choice for an easy-to-use alternative to conventional projectors or goggle-based image delivery systems.

Highlights:

4K resolution
Easy to install
Integrated forward facing camera
height adjustable
Mobile footstand

Software

Nordic Aktiva: Clinical stimulus presentation and workflow software

Highlights:

STANDARDIZATION OF fMRI: Our ready-to-use paradigms follow recommendations from the ASFNR (American Society for Functional Neuroradiology).
EFFICIENCY & EASE OF USE: Automatic synchronization of MRI acquisition with paradigm presentation to enable a single technician to acquire reliable fMRI data.
INTEGRATED WITH fMRI HARDWARE: nordicAktiva runs seamlessly with the NNL fMRI hardware, displaying the paradigm to the patient during the MR imaging exam.
MULTI-LINGUAL SUPPORT: nordicAktiva provides detailed patient and operator instructions and paradigms in multiple languages.
INTEGRATION WITH SIEMENS: nordicAktiva can be integrated with the Siemens Numaris platform (version 4) via the MR console. This allows direct control of the stimulus presentation from the operating console.
FLEXIBILITY: Paradigms can be modified based on user preferences and grouped into a user- or application-specific library of paradigms. nordicAktiva also supports a variety of audio and video file formats.
Paradigms for Motor and Language Mapping: We provide a comprehensive library of paradigms for mapping of motor, language, visual and auditor.
Design File: nordicAktiva creates a design file of the paradigm that can be exported to nordicBrainEx for automatic analysis of the BOLD signal.
Synchronized and Simulate mode: It is possible to run nordicAktiva in simulate mode, without the need for an external trigger. This is particularly useful for training the patient before the fMRI exam.
Preview of Patient Display: The MRI tech can preview the patient display from within nordicAktiva without the need to mirror the display.

NordicBrainEx: Clinical Neuroimaging Software for Functional MRI

Highlights:

ASSISTS NEURORADIOLOGISTS IN DIAGNOSIS: Advanced perfusion analysis can be used for
- Differential diagnosis
- Suggestions of glioma grade & histological sub-type.
- Outcome and survival predictions
TO GUIDE SURGEONS DURING NEURONAVIGATION: BOLD activation maps and DTI fiber groups can be exported to the neuronavigation systems to guide surgeons in their approach during surgery.
ASSISTS NEURORADIOLOGISTS WITH TREATMENT FOLLOW-UP: Advanced perfusion analysis allows treatment response assessment particularly:
- Distinguish true from pseudoprogression
- Distinguish true from pseudoresponse.
Module-based Post-processing and Analysis: BOLD fMRI, DTI, Perfusion (DSC), DCE Modules which can be used either independently or in combination.
Flexible Visualization and Analysis Options: Unlimited combination of overlays and underlays – combine BOLD fMRI, DTI, DSC perfusion and DCE overlays in same view.
Vendor Neutral: DICOM compatible and capable of analyzing data from all major MRI vendors.
Flexible Output Formats: Saving of parametric maps, 3D snapshots or animations to various file formats or directly to PACS.

The VisualSystem HD

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Beyond Practice & Patient Expectations with NordicNeuroLab

Imagine a 4 year old doing a MRI exam without the need for anesthesia, impossible right? Watch this interview featuring radiographer and MR technician Bac Nguyen's experiences at Rikshospitalet (Oslo, Norway) applying the nordicComfortSolution to encourage streamlined workflow practices while providing MR patient entertainment.

06 Jul, 2021

Introducing NordicImagingLab

NordicImagingLab (NIL), which will focus exclusively on providing MR analysis and visualization solutions for neuroradiologists and neurosurgeons. Tina is the Chief Technology Officer at NIL and will explain how the establishment of NIL will benefit NNL’s customers and what the future relationship between NIL and NNL will be like.

29 Mar, 2021

Functional MRI Can Provide Clearer Picture of Unresponsive COVID-19 Patient’s Brain Function and Potential for Recovery

A new study has provided proof of principle that clinicians may be able to use advanced imaging techniques like functional MRI to get a clearer picture of the brain function of unresponsive COVID-19 patients and their potential for recovery. Investigators led by a team at Massachusetts General Hospital (Boston, MA, USA) have described a patient with severe COVID-19 who, despite prolonged unresponsiveness and structural brain abnormalities, demonstrated functionally intact brain connections and weeks later he recovered the ability to follow commands. The case suggests that unresponsive patients with COVID-19 may have a better chance of recovery than expected.

31 Jan, 2021

What fMRI equipment do I need to do an fMRI scan?

In this article, you will get an overview of what equipment you need to be able to perform an fMRI exam. To perform an fMRI exam four main components are required: 1. MR scanner with EPI pulse sequence, 2. Stimulus 3. Peripheral fMRI equipment 4. Post-processing and analysis software.

03 Jan, 2021

DCE Module – nordicBrainEx is now available at the NNL Academy

The DCE analysis uses two-compartment extended Tofts modeling to generate output maps such as volume transfer constant (Ktrans), rate constant (Kep), plasma volume (Vp), fractional volume (Ve), time to peak (TTP), and area under the curve (AUC). Output maps and results including volume-of-interest statistics, tissue response curves, and histograms can be saved and exported to PACS. In addition, the Ktrans map can be thresholded and exported to neuronavigation platforms.

20 Dec, 2020

Virtual Reality during an fMRI scan – is it possible?

Virtual Reality has become more popular for Neuroscientist Are you a neuroscientist interested in studying how memories are created and how we use memory to navigate in space, or a neurologist who would like to develop non-invasive methods for early detection of neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other forms of dementia?

20 Dec, 2020

Apple vs. Samsung: A Neuroscientific fMRI study

Neuroscientists Prof. Dr. Jürgen Gallinat and Dr. Simone Kühn conduct a fascinating fMRI study to analyse the subconscious emotions of Apple and Samsung users when viewing images related to their brands. Study was aired as part of the "Markencheck" series on German ARD channel in February 2013.

30 Nov, 2020

How playing an instrument benefits your brain.

In the last few decades, neuroscientist have made enormous breakthroughs in understanding how our brains work by monitoring them in real time. One of the techniques being used is functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI).

30 Nov, 2020

NordicNeuroLab Supports The Best Global Universities for Neuroscience and Behavior

Based on the latest ranking of the best global universities for Neuroscience and Behavior, we are proud to announce that nine of the top ten list are NordicNeuroLab customers. Our journey, as a company, started in Bergen, Norway in 2001. Since then we’ve had over 2000 installations in 70+ countries, and we are still growing.

30 Nov, 2020

Beyond Practice & Patient Expectations with NordicNeuroLab

06 Jul, 2021

Introducing NordicImagingLab

29 Mar, 2021

Functional MRI Can Provide Clearer Picture of Unresponsive COVID-19 Patient’s Brain Function and Potential for Recovery

31 Jan, 2021

DCE Module – nordicBrainEx is now available at the NNL Academy

20 Dec, 2020

Virtual Reality during an fMRI scan – is it possible?

20 Dec, 2020

Introducing NordicImagingLab

29 Mar, 2021

What fMRI equipment do I need to do an fMRI scan?

03 Jan, 2021

Functional MRI Can Provide Clearer Picture of Unresponsive COVID-19 Patient’s Brain Function and Potential for Recovery

31 Jan, 2021

NordicNeuroLab

Making fMRI results robust, reliable and repeatable

Integrated hardware and software solutions

VisualSystem HD:

InroomViewing Device

Nordic Aktiva: Clinical stimulus presentation and workflow software

NordicBrainEx: Clinical Neuroimaging Software for Functional MRI

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News

Product Updates

Publications

Beyond Practice & Patient Expectations with NordicNeuroLab

Introducing NordicImagingLab

Functional MRI Can Provide Clearer Picture of Unresponsive COVID-19 Patient’s Brain Function and Potential for Recovery

What fMRI equipment do I need to do an fMRI scan?

DCE Module – nordicBrainEx is now available at the NNL Academy

Virtual Reality during an fMRI scan – is it possible?

Apple vs. Samsung: A Neuroscientific fMRI study

How playing an instrument benefits your brain.

NordicNeuroLab Supports The Best Global Universities for Neuroscience and Behavior

Beyond Practice & Patient Expectations with NordicNeuroLab

Introducing NordicImagingLab

Functional MRI Can Provide Clearer Picture of Unresponsive COVID-19 Patient’s Brain Function and Potential for Recovery

DCE Module – nordicBrainEx is now available at the NNL Academy

Virtual Reality during an fMRI scan – is it possible?

Introducing NordicImagingLab

What fMRI equipment do I need to do an fMRI scan?

Functional MRI Can Provide Clearer Picture of Unresponsive COVID-19 Patient’s Brain Function and Potential for Recovery

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