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.

Neurologist says hockey, not football, has highest rate of concussions per participant

Here’s something to think about as you sit down to watch playoff hockey this month: While most headlines about concussions in sports are related to football, but they are actually more common in hockey.

April 21, 2016

Neuroimaging biomarker tracks autism treatment effectiveness in boys

A new method using neuroimaging to track brain function in boys affected by autism could provide doctors with a biomarker for how patients are responding to behavioral or drug treatments, according to results of a study published online in JAMA Psychiatry.

April 20, 2016

Chocolate milk, Will Smith, and the concussion study nobody could read

When the movie “Concussion” starring Will Smith hit theaters, a chocolate milk company wanted to use the opportunity to promote its drink’s ability to help young athletes recover from concussions, according to a new report by the Associated Press. 

April 19, 2016

Resting-state brain imaging leads to growth chart creation for pediatric ADHD

Neuroimaging has revealed distinguishable maturation patterns in the brains of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), opening the possibility for the development of a pediatric neurological growth chart, according to results of a study published online April 13 in JAMA Psychiatry.

April 18, 2016

fMRI reveals functional differences in the brains of domestic violence offenders

Spanish researchers have discovered differences between the brain functions of domestic violence offenders and those of other criminals, according to results of a study published in the journal Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience.

April 15, 2016

PET biomarker for brain inflammation could be breakthrough in ALS research

A potential PET biomarker has been shown to successfully record inflammation in the brains of patients with ALS and could help improve early diagnosis and treatment of the disease, according to results of a study recently published in the journal NeuroImage: Clinical.

April 15, 2016

Imaging study: More than 40% of retired NFL players may have traumatic brain injuries

Nearly half of retired National Football League players may suffer from traumatic brain injuries, according to results of a diffusion tensor imaging study set to be presented next week at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology in Vancouver, Canada.

April 12, 2016

PET study takes 'nature versus nurture' debate inside the brain

Researchers from the Osaka University Graduate School of Medicine in Japan have used PET imaging to examine the respective impacts of genetics and environmental factors on the brain, according to study results published in the March issue of Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

April 11, 2016

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Cardiovascular Business

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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