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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AI can examine brain activity to ID the music in your ears

The sound of music can speak to one's soul in myriad ways. Musical genres can also affect the brain in varying ways.

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Type 1 diabetics are more likely to miss low blood sugar cues, MRI scans show

According to recent findings published in the January issue of the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Yale University researchers have found that people with type 1 diabetes miss low blood sugar cues from the body compared with healthy adults because of differences in neurological reactions and stimulation.  

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Why you and your friends are—literally—on the same wavelength

The science behind why birds of a feather flock together goes beyond just sharing mutual interests, according to a recent study published by Nature Communications.  

MRI suggests smoking marijuana may boost memory

Playing sudoku and taking omega-3 vitamins may not be the only organic ways to help boost memory. A recent study published in the journal NeuroImage has found that smoking marijuana may help improve memory, according to a recent article from Live Science.  

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Diffusion-weighted imaging may detect brain lesions after carbon monoxide poisoning

Can diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) detect acute brain lesions? Can it also assess the probability that carbon monoxide poisoning has initiated delayed neurological sequelae (DNS)? According to a study conducted by researchers from the Asan Medical Center at the University of Ulsan College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, the answer is yes.  

Johns Hopkins 'digital twin' technology predicts head trauma in athletes

While football, food and commercials will be on the minds of many this coming Sunday for the Super Bowl, biomechanics experts watching the game will be preoccupied with something a little different: head injuries.  

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Brain dysconnectivity, white matter patterns in children may show future of mental illness

A recent study published in the January issue of JAMA has shown that dimensional and heritable cognitive and psychopathology factors are associated with white matter patterns in the brain apparent in adolescents diagnosed with mental illness or who show symptoms.  

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fMRI brain study of hand transplant patient leads to $1.7M DOD grant

Highly active regions of brains in those receiving hand transplants may compensate for reorganizational changes responsible for moving and feeling, according to a release from the University of Missouri. Such innovative research grabbed the attention of the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD), which awarded the researchers a $1.7 million grant.

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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.