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.

Deep convolutional neural networks may improve MRI segmentation

A new study published in the Journal of Digital Imaging described how deep convolutional neural networks may improve MRI brain tumor segmentation.  

March 1, 2018

MRI study to provide world's largest pediatric brain development database

The University of Maryland and 20 other U.S. academic institutions will conduct the largest pediatric brain development study of its kind to analyze how actions, such as playing video games and sleeping, affect a child's brain development, according to a recent article by The Baltimore Sun.  

February 26, 2018

UCSF children’s hospital receives new VR for pediatric neurosurgery

According to a recent University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) release, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland is the first hospital in the U.S. to receive the Precision Virtual Reality visualization platform for pediatric neurosurgery.  

February 21, 2018

Alternative brain imaging technique may prove successful for restless children

According to a study recently published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology, researchers from South Korea have found an alternative to conventional MRI in pediatric patients who can't restrict their movement during imaging. 

February 21, 2018

FDA approves 1st blood test that can detect brain injuries

The FDA recently approved the first blood test to help diagnose traumatic brain injuries, according to a report by AP News.  

February 15, 2018

fMRI may illuminate brain entropy, intelligence

New York University (NYU) researchers have developed a new technique using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) technology to measure the nerve circuits in patients' brains used to interpret and register their surroundings.

February 14, 2018

Physical activity with age may prevent loss of brain gray matter

Physical activity sustains gray matter volume in the brain of older adults, according to recent findings from Rush University Medical Center researchers in Chicago.  

February 14, 2018

UK video game calms hallucinations in schizophrenia patients

Researchers from King's College London's Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience and the University of Roehampton in London have found a way to suppress verbal hallucinations in individuals with schizophrenia through video games. 

February 12, 2018

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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.

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans. 

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

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