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.

Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment
Alcohol dependence and depression are known to affect the functional connectivity of the brain, but when the two co-occur, connectivity between certain regions is significantly worse, new MRI study shows.
Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients
On imaging some former COVID patients show significant alterations in several parts of the brain related to emotional regulation.
Blood test could help cut back on head CTs in patients with blunt trauma
Given the subjective nature of diagnosing concussions, it can be difficult to make the call on whether a patient needs imaging, but many doctors err on the side of caution.
CT angiograms help providers 'cut to the chase' when triaging severe headaches in the ED
In the past, when initial CT scans didn’t uncover anything suspicious, patients were often referred for a lumbar puncture to check for blood in their spinal fluid. But those recommendations have started to change.
Experts spot structural differences on brain imaging of individuals with autism
New research could offer further insight into exactly what causes individuals on the spectrum to process information differently.

UK researchers publish large Alzheimer’s dataset

A study investigating the differences between healthy brains and those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has produced a map of more than 24,000 AD-related datapoints, according to authors of the research published Feb. 4 in Communications Biology. They claim it is one of the largest datasets of its kind.

February 5, 2019

NFL hands out $35M in grants for brain injury research

The NFL, on Thursday, Nov. 15, awarded more than $35 million in grants for research focused on the diagnosis and treatment of concussion-related brain injuries, according to the league. The grants are part of its 2016 commitment to enhance player safety.

November 16, 2018

Non-human primate neuroimaging data may improve understanding of human brain disorders

International researchers from the Child Mind Institute in New York have released non-human primate brain imaging data sets aimed to develop wiring diagrams and improve the understanding of brain disorders in humans.

October 2, 2018

Brain MR-PET reveals widespread inflammation in fibromyalgia patients

Using MR/PET imaging, researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston and the Karolinska Institute in Sweden have revealed that widespread neuroinflammation correlates with fatigue levels in patients with fibromyalgia, and may enhance the development of treatment, according to research published online Sept. 14 in Brain, Behavior and Immunity.

September 28, 2018

AI predicts psychosis, depression patient outcomes with 76% accuracy

AI trained with neuroimaging data may be used to successfully predict outcomes for people at risk of psychosis and depression, according to research published online Sept. 26 in JAMA Psychiatry.

September 26, 2018

MRI reveals sex differences in brain development of preemies

Using MRI, researchers found that brains of infant boys born prematurely are affected differently and more severely than premature infant girls, according to a study published online in the September issue of Nature Pediatric Research.

September 19, 2018

Brain fMRI finds people with schizophrenia less reactive to positive social experiences

UCLA researchers have found that the brains of people with schizophrenia are less reactive to social rewards such as positive interactions with others and smiling, according to research published Sept. 5 in Schizophrenia Bulletin.

September 11, 2018

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'See-through' EEG allows simultaneous neuroimaging and brain activity monitoring

A “see-through” electroencephalogram (EEG) developed by researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital and Northeastern University in Boston may provide future insight into neurological conditions, according to research published online Sept. 5 in Science Advances.

September 6, 2018

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AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

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.

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AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

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

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Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

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

Neuroimaging

Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment

Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients

Blood test could help cut back on head CTs in patients with blunt trauma

CT angiograms help providers 'cut to the chase' when triaging severe headaches in the ED

Experts spot structural differences on brain imaging of individuals with autism

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