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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Brain enlargement may be linked to symptom severity in kids with autism spectrum disorder

Social and communication symptoms appear to be more severe in children who display brain overgrowth on MRI scans.

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Loss of smell during COVID linked to structural, functional brain alterations

According to data shared by the CDC last year, around 34% of patients who contracted COVID between 2020 and 2023 reported losing their sense of smell. 

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Up to 25% of physically unresponsive patients are still conscious, imaging shows

The phenomenon, known as cognitive motor dissociation, might occur more often than previously believed.

Advanced imaging prompts treatment changes for nearly half of high-grade glioma patients

New research calls for greater utilization of advanced imaging in post-treatment protocols for patients with high-grade glioma.

Study calls for MRI follow-up in concussion patients

Follow-up MRI in patients with mild traumatic brain injuries could help predict if they will experience lingering symptoms months later, even if their initial imaging was normal.

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Alcohol use doubles risk of intracranial hemorrhage after falls in older adults, CT data show

And the more often those among this group drink, the greater their odds are of sustaining a brain bleed, new research suggests.

'One-stop-shop' CT stroke protocol reduces scan time, contrast dose and radiation exposure

The protocol integrates CT angiography of the head and neck with the tomography perfusion acquisition, eliminating the need for two separate scans.

Regularly eating avocados is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.

MRI scans show effect of MIND diet on brain health

The MIND diet is a combination of the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Mediterranean diets.

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