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.

Automated CT scoring system accurately predicts prognosis in stroke patients

The study used non-contrast CT and CT perfusion imaging to analyze agreement between an automated reader and human radiologists with differing experience levels.

February 18, 2022

New advanced PET imaging reveals root of cognitive decline in patients with Alzheimer's

The scans unearthed a significant association between synaptic density and decreased cognitive performance, Yale researchers revealed recently.

February 17, 2022
A new study offers insight into the prenatal development of children who are eventually diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by using ultrasound to identify early anatomical anomalies. 

Findings potentially linked to autism spotted on routine prenatal ultrasound, research shows

Ultrasounds of fetuses who later developed ASD displayed three times more anatomical anomalies than the general population control group, according to research in Brain.

February 9, 2022
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'Highly significant' MRI findings link hyperthyroidism to structural brain abnormalities

“For decades, the patients in our group have testified that they don’t feel they’ve recovered, and we hope our study will provide further clues about what happens in the brain,” experts involved in the study said.

February 8, 2022
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AI system to help neuroradiologists detect brain aneurysms has ‘major’ potential for clinical practice

Cerebral Doc's ability to automatically measure aneurysm diameter can clearly help reduce workloads for busy radiology departments, researchers said in a new study.

January 28, 2022
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Radiologists must change their approach to stroke care in the AI era

“Radiologists have an opportunity to situate themselves at the center of patient care, but it will require transforming the operational framework and rebranding ourselves," experts suggested in a new editorial.

January 24, 2022

6 tips for making MRI exams more autism-friendly

Clinicians should focus on ensuring exams are more compatible with autism patients rather than making such individuals more MR-compatible.

January 17, 2022

'Worrisome trends': Burnout causing 36.9% of neuroradiologists to contemplate early retirement

More than half of the respondents reported committing reading errors due to rushed interpretations while 85% suffered at least one burnout symptom, according to new survey data.

January 7, 2022

Around the web

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday. 

SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound. 

The newly approved AI models are designed to improve the detection of pulmonary embolisms and strokes in patients who undergo CT scans.

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