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.

Brain imaging for infants may help detect development of autism

New research from JAMA indicates that an MRI can detect signs of autism developing in infants during a "presymptomatic period.”

RSNA: Brain imaging helps predict recovery in cardiac arrest patients

According to a RSNA press release, a recent study published in Radiology on Oct. 18 may be able to help predict long-term recovery of those who have suffered from cardiac arrest by analyzing neurological connections from MRI results.  

MRI of unborn baby saves mom’s life

Superheroes come in all shapes and sizes. For a 34-year-old woman in Warwickshire, England, her savior happened to be her unborn son.

Changes in brain connectivity correlates with Parkinson’s symptoms

By using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to study the organization of the brain’s connectome, researchers have shown certain alterations in the brain’s connectivity correlate with symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease (PD), such as motor disturbances.

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MRI illuminates changes in brain microstructure after concussion

Considering the growing concern about concussions in youth sports, recent research examined how advanced MRI can be used to better understand how brain injuries can result in neurobiological changes that impact clinical recovery.

Scientist talks to vegetative patients—and MRIs light up

A brain researcher based in Toronto claims he can speak to patients who are in a vegetative state—and the evidence is in MRI.

Piramal Imaging Applauds Interim Results and Reiterates Support of IDEAS Trial in Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) and Atypical Dementia

LONDON, July 19, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Piramal Imaging joins its industry partners in applauding interim results from the ongoing "Imaging Dementia – Evidence for Amyloid Scanning" (IDEAS) clinical trial, in which pre-defined patients are undergoing positron emission tomography (PET) scanning of beta-amyloid deposits in their brains, a core feature of Alzheimer's disease (AD).

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Pennsylvania patient area's first to receive ultrasound treatment for essential tremor

John Lukens, 61, who suffered from bilateral essential tremor (ET) for about a decade, recently became the first patient in Pennsylvania to receive MR-guided Focused Ultrasound Treatment (MRgFUS) for ET.

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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.