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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Study pinpoints region of the brain heavily affected by Parkinson's

Researchers have pinpointed regions in the brain that are affected by Parkinson’s disease, opening the door to a potential treatment.

Image-based predictor of dementia in patients with Down syndrome

Neural biomarkers could be used to predict the risk for dementia in individuals with Down Syndrome, according to a University of Kentucky study.

Brain protein could be preventive measure against Alzheimer’s, new study suggests

As effective treatments for Alzheimer’s continue to elude the medical community, new research from Iowa State University has shed light onto a particular protein and how it can predict the likelihood of someone developing Alzheimer’s.

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Obesity correlated with premature aging of the brain

Obesity may cause premature aging in the brain by mid-life, according to a study published in Neurobiology of Aging. Obesity is linked to a myriad of negative health outcomes, including diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but its possible neurodegenerative effects have been relatively unexplored.

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Young athletes pressured into hiding concussion symptoms

Youth leagues in a variety of sports have taken steps toward protecting young athletes from sports-related brain injuries, and early data suggests those efforts are working. According to a recent study in the Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine, however, young hockey players are often being pressured into hiding concussion symptoms. 

Alzheimer’s vaccine could be a reality in five years

Though Alzheimer’s has long not had a cure or a preventative solution, new research suggests that one may be closer to becoming a reality than ever before.

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Brown University researchers monitor brain neurons after TBI

New research has identified how much time it takes for brain neurons to die after a traumatic brain injury.

Hockey-related brain injuries down among children following bodychecking ban in Canada

Provinces in Canada have reported that fewer kids are being admitted to emergency rooms (ERs) due to hockey-related brain injuries since bodychecking was banned for children ages 11-12 three years ago. 

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Positron partners with Upbeat Cardiology Solutions to improve cardiac PET/CT access

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

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Global shortage of nuclear imaging isotopes may be over

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.

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‘A huge win’: CMS significantly increases Medicare payments for cardiac CT

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.