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Montana was recently recognized as among the states with the strongest innovation and high-tech “scenes” in the nation in a new report from the Chamber of Commerce. Montana was ranked fourth among the states best for entrepreneurship and innovation, following New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah. Texas was fifth.

The fastest growing in jobs, income and economy were Alaska, the Dakotas and Wyoming.

“The Atlantic” recognized that the top states tend to be “resource-rich and people-light” and as such most are in the Western US, including Arizona, Idaho, California and Washington which also filled out the top ten.

“The Eastern Time Zone entrants are Virginia and Maryland, the bread in the federal government sandwich, and the beneficiaries of government largesse in the form of science investment, IT consulting, and defense contracting,” wrote “The Atlantic.”

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Billings Clinic announces the installation of a Magnetrom Skyra 3T Open Bore MRI and a Magnetrom Aera 1.5T Open Bore MRI system from Siemens Healthcare. In the past MRI exams have not always been comfortable for or well tolerated by certain patient groups, including the elderly, obese (up to 550 pounds) individuals or those who experience claustrophobia, excessive pain or limited mobility. This is due to the relatively small doughnut-like opening where the patient lies, called the bore, and the long tube-like structure of the machine, which can feel confining. However, the Magnetorom Skyra’s large 70-cm open bore – along with its ultra-short length can reduce patients’ anxiety and help put them at ease.

The new equipment, the 3.0T Open Bore MRI, the 1.5T Open Bore MRI, and a new 64 slice PET/CT, offers a greater level of comfort for patients, increased capabilities, and the latest technology with the most powerful clinical magnets available.