Neuroimaging

Neuroradiology is a branch of medical imaging focused on spotting abnormalities of the central and peripheral nervous system, spine, head and neck. These highly trained doctors use CT, MRI, X-ray and other techniques to diagnose strokes, tumors, aneurysms and other neurological conditions.

CT research: How exactly does the Zika virus affect the developing brain?

Brazilian researchers have teamed up with scientists from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicince to describe certain CT features of Zika-related microcephaly, according to a letter to the editor recently published online in the New England Journal of Medicine.

April 7, 2016

Your brain on food: fMRI shows obesity drug’s impact on brain function

Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center are using fMRI to show how the diabetes and weight loss drug liraglutide affects brain receptors to make the body react differently to enticing foods.

April 5, 2016

Study: fMRI reveals biomarker for schizophrenia-related memory loss

A distinctive brain biomarker imaged using fMRI could be a sign of memory problems in schizophrenia patients and may lead to a better understanding and more effective treatment of the disease, according to results of a study published in Biological Psychiatry.

April 5, 2016

Diffusion tensor imaging shows white matter abnormalities in insomniacs

Researchers in China have used diffusion MRI to show that the right brain’s white matter tracts are abnormal in patients with primary insomnia. 

April 4, 2016

Tiny mouse yields largest neural network ever mapped

A miniscule chunk of visual cortex belonging to a nameless tiny brown mouse is providing new insights into the secrets of the brain and its complex neural connections.

March 28, 2016

Using MRI to measure the impact of subjective cognitive decline on the brain

Patients suffering from subjective cognitive decline (SCD) have measurable increased activity in certain areas of the brain on resting-state MRI, a characteristic that may be used to predict the development of Alzheimer’s disease and other diseases associated with diminished cognitive capacities, according to results of a study published in the journal Radiology.

March 28, 2016

Report: NFL used flawed data in concussion research

A new report from the New York Times has revealed that the National Football League (NFL) may have knowingly presented flawed concussion data as evidence that head injuries do not affect players’ long-term health.

March 24, 2016

Going offline: Reduced computer activity could be early sign of dementia

Lower levels of computer use among older patients correlate with physical characteristics in the brain associated with dementia and related cognitive diseases, according to results of a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.

March 24, 2016

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Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

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