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.

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Findings potentially linked to autism spotted on routine prenatal ultrasound, research shows

Ultrasounds of fetuses who later developed ASD displayed three times more anatomical anomalies than the general population control group, according to research in Brain.

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'Highly significant' MRI findings link hyperthyroidism to structural brain abnormalities

“For decades, the patients in our group have testified that they don’t feel they’ve recovered, and we hope our study will provide further clues about what happens in the brain,” experts involved in the study said.

AI system to help neuroradiologists detect brain aneurysms has ‘major’ potential for clinical practice

Cerebral Doc's ability to automatically measure aneurysm diameter can clearly help reduce workloads for busy radiology departments, researchers said in a new study.

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Radiologists must change their approach to stroke care in the AI era

“Radiologists have an opportunity to situate themselves at the center of patient care, but it will require transforming the operational framework and rebranding ourselves," experts suggested in a new editorial.

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6 tips for making MRI exams more autism-friendly

Clinicians should focus on ensuring exams are more compatible with autism patients rather than making such individuals more MR-compatible.

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'Worrisome trends': Burnout causing 36.9% of neuroradiologists to contemplate early retirement

More than half of the respondents reported committing reading errors due to rushed interpretations while 85% suffered at least one burnout symptom, according to new survey data.

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New CT protocol uses scout images to expedite stroke patients' path to MRI

The new safety screening protocol should "markedly improve" current delays in screening patients, Mayo Clinic doctors explained.

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70% of 'ministroke' patients discharged from ED with incomplete imaging never receive follow-up

Early detection and treatment can prevent up to 80% of stroke cases after transient ischemic attacks, according to data shared at RSNA.

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Positron, a New York-based nuclear imaging company, will now provide Upbeat Cardiology Solutions with advanced PET/CT systems and services. 

The nuclear imaging isotope shortage of molybdenum-99 may be over now that the sidelined reactor is restarting. ASNC's president says PET and new SPECT technologies helped cardiac imaging labs better weather the storm.

CMS has more than doubled the CCTA payment rate from $175 to $357.13. The move, expected to have a significant impact on the utilization of cardiac CT, received immediate praise from imaging specialists.