Clinical News: Page 1784

MR tractography shows nerve fiber connections

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh are using MRI to develop a technique called high-definition fiber tractography to trace the course of nerve fiber connections within the brain.

August 21, 2012

MRI scans undercut stenosis theory for multiple sclerosis

By Wayne Forrest

MRI has shown that changes in brain blood flow associated with vein abnormalities are not specific for multiple sclerosis and do not contribute to the affliction's severity, according to a study published online August 21 in Radiology.

August 21, 2012

Study questions MRI for back injuries

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Having an MRI scan after a back injury may result in prolonged disability, rather than a speedy recovery, according to a study published in the August 15 issue of Spine.

August 20, 2012

NBCF debuts app for early breast cancer detection

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) has debuted an iPhone app designed to encourage women to be more proactive about their health, including scheduling mammograms.

August 20, 2012

Toshiba completes Ore. ultrasound installations

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Toshiba America Medical Systems said it has installed 15 ultrasound scanners for Asante Three Rivers Medical Center, Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center, and the Asante Imaging facility in Medford, OR.

August 20, 2012

Coronary calcium tops list of heart disease predictors

By Eric Barnes

Elevated coronary artery calcium as detected on CT scans is the most important among several predictors of cardiovascular events over time, according to a new analysis of more than 1,000 patients published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.

August 20, 2012