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Study finds gadolinium retention causes no neurologic harm
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - Gadolinium accumulation in the brain after an MRI scan does not degrade a person's overall neurologic or neurocognitive performance, nor does it significantly affect the natural progression of cognitive decline, according to a new study presented on Wednesday at RSNA 2017.
November 28, 2017
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Philips highlights MRI, CT, and augmented radiology at RSNA
By Brian Casey and Erik L. Ridley
CHICAGO - Philips Healthcare is demonstrating a new value-oriented MRI scanner for international markets, an upgrade to its spectral CT platform, and new gamma cameras in its booth at RSNA 2017. The vendor is also giving attendees a look at the future of augmented radiology, as well as new relationships in 3D printing.
November 28, 2017
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Taiwan clears InSightec's Exablate Neuro
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR-guided focused ultrasound developer InSightec has received clearance from Taiwan's Food and Drug Administration for its Exablate Neuro system for treating essential tremor in patients who do not respond to medication.
November 28, 2017
Tablet-controlled CT scanners lead Siemens products at RSNA
By Brian Casey and Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - An extension of its tablet-controlled Somatom go CT concept into new price points, a new flagship mammography system, and a new product launch for MRI scans of the knee are among the highlights in the RSNA 2017 booth of Siemens Healthineers.
November 28, 2017
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Study finds diet is crucial for protecting knees
By Erik L. Ridley
Knee cartilage degeneration from osteoarthritis can be slowed in obese people who lose a substantial amount of weight, but only if diet is a component of the weight-loss regimen, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting.
November 27, 2017
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MRI technique may help diagnose migraine headaches
By Erik L. Ridley
While painful and often debilitating for patients, migraines can also be difficult to diagnose and differentiate from other types of headaches. An MRI technique may help alleviate that diagnostic challenge, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago.
November 27, 2017
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Fat distribution linked to heart attack risk
By Kate Madden Yee
Where a person's body fat is stored may increase their risk of having a heart attack, a stroke, and diabetes -- and the level of risk may also be influenced by the person's sex, according to research presented on November 28 at the RSNA 2017 meeting in Chicago.
November 27, 2017
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Median inks deal with NY cancer center
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Imaging software developer Median Technologies has signed a collaboration agreement with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
November 27, 2017
GBCA-related allergic reactions rare in cardiac MRI
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - With the ongoing debate over the safety of gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs), German researchers are offering evidence that GBCAs are safe to use in cardiac MRI applications, according to a study presented on Tuesday at RSNA 2017.
November 27, 2017
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Video from RSNA 2017: Gadolinium retention debate takes center stage
CHICAGO - When action movie star Chuck Norris earlier this month filed suit against firms involved in the distribution of gadolinium-based contrast agents, he put a human face on the gadolinium retention issue. MRI safety expert Dr. Emanuel Kanal of the University of Pittsburgh discusses the latest findings in what's known about gadolinium safety in this video.
November 27, 2017
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MRI shows brain changes after 1 season of youth football
By Wayne Forrest
MRI brain scans taken before and after the start of football season have uncovered abnormalities in young players' default mode network after just one season, according to two studies presented on Monday at RSNA 2017 in Chicago.
November 26, 2017
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fMRI helps guide therapy designed to reduce tinnitus
By Brian Casey
Researchers from Ohio used functional MRI (fMRI) scans to measure the effectiveness of a neurofeedback therapy that could be used to help individuals with tinnitus, or a prolonged sound or ringing in the ears. Results of the study were presented on November 27 at the RSNA 2017 meeting.
November 26, 2017
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