Synopsis

Low field MRI has the potential to aid in wider global utilization of MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis through cost reduction and easier installation and lower service costs. If optimized it also can help improve image quality for example, through reduced susceptibility. Patients with pacemakers may be able to undergo DWI more easily. MRI guided biopsy and intervention may also benefit from improved siting and less demands on hardware Further work in optimal hardware engineering and image pipeline optimization is needed.