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.

MRI-themed escape room University of Oxford

University creates MRI-themed escape room

The unique and immersive experience begins with visitors being met with an urgent warning that an AI "evil brain” has begun to operate independently and with hostility, threatening to put the laboratory into lockdown.

April 12, 2023

In rare cases, maternal COVID infections can lead to serious brain injuries in neonates

Children included in the assessment displayed several concerning neurological MRI findings shortly after their birth, including acquired microcephaly, severe parenchymal atrophy and cystic encephalomalacia. 

April 10, 2023
Obesity

Experts identify sex-specific MRI brain signatures associated with obesity

Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles combined multimodal brain MRIs with clinical and personal data from 183 men and women to identify sex-specific brain signatures that could be indicative of what causes a person to develop obesity.

April 7, 2023
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MRI scans suggest anti-amyloid drugs can cause accelerated brain volume loss

In some cases, certain classes of anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) drugs resulted in individuals’ brain volume decreasing more rapidly while using the drug than they would have if they had not received treatment at all. 

April 4, 2023
Skiing

Radiologist testifies in 'hit and run' case against Gwyneth Paltrow

The radiologist's testimony is in regard to how the plaintiff, 76-year-old retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, sustained his injuries, which included broken ribs and head trauma resulting in a serious concussion.

March 24, 2023
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COVID long haulers have enlarged brain stems

In comparison to a cohort of individuals who were unaffected by either condition, the differences in brain stem volume were found to be significant, according to a paper published recently in Frontiers in Neuroscience

March 20, 2023
diagnosing MS in children

Current multiple sclerosis diagnostic criteria are leaving children behind, new data show

A recent analysis published in Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders found that these criteria often exclude children who display suspicious findings on imaging.

March 16, 2023

New neural-redundancy metric accurately detects mild cognitive impairment

Redundant brain pathways can serve as pre-symptomatic indicators of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in aging individuals, allowing care teams to design first-line neuropsychological exercises for slowing the possible approach of Alzheimer’s disease.

March 10, 2023

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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