Neuroradiology: Page 104

AI predicts dementia years before symptoms occur

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can recognize the signatures of dementia on amyloid PET scans two years before the onset of symptoms, according to research published online recently in Neurobiology of Aging.

August 21, 2017

Retinal imaging may spot Alzheimer's disease early

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Researchers from optical imaging technology firm NeuroVision Imaging and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center said their optical imaging system can identify retinal beta-amyloid protein deposits that mirror those in the brain, potentially enabling the early detection and monitoring of Alzheimer's disease.

August 21, 2017

Alzeca raises $11M in private financing

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Contrast agent developer Alzeca Biosciences has raised $11 million in a placement of series A funds with private investors.

August 17, 2017

Can AI diagnose Alzheimer's disease early?

By Erik L. Ridley

Machine-learning technology that considers clinical, imaging, proteomic, and genomic parameters shows potential for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease -- before symptoms begin to affect daily living, according to research published online August 15 in Scientific Reports.

August 15, 2017

MRI helps save baby who accidentally ingested ketamine

By Wayne Forrest

If there is any doubt that MRI can be a fast and effective lifesaving modality, a report published online August 15 in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Pediatrics offers the case of a 10-month-old baby girl who is alive today after accidentally ingesting the drug ketamine.

August 14, 2017

PET links low serotonin levels to dementia

By Wayne Forrest

PET brain scans of people with mild cognitive problems show evidence of lower serotonin transporter levels, which can be an early indication of Alzheimer's disease or other dementias, according to a study published in the September issue of Neurobiology of Disease.

August 14, 2017

Stimwave gets FDA nod for StimQ neuromodulation device

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Medical device company Stimwave Technologies has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for StimQ, a wireless MR-conditional neuromodulation stimulator device for treating chronic peripheral nerve pain.

August 8, 2017

Carestream debuts MR visualization modules

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Carestream Health has released MR brain perfusion and MR brain diffusion software modules for its Vue PACS diagnostic viewer application.

August 8, 2017

CAD software aids monitoring of multiple sclerosis

By Erik L. Ridley

Computer-aided detection (CAD) software can help monitor multiple sclerosis progression on MRI, bridging the skill gap between neuroradiologists and nonspecialized, untrained imaging readers, according to recent research published online in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.

August 8, 2017

ISMRM offers guidelines for gadolinium MRI contrast

By Brian Casey

Taking what's described as a "wait and see approach," the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) has published guidelines on the use of gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents in both clinical and research settings in an article published in the July issue of Lancet Neurology.

August 8, 2017

MRI reveals key brain differences in people with genetic autism

By Wayne Forrest

With the aid of MRI and machine learning, researchers have identified structural brain abnormalities that correspond with cognitive and behavioral deficiencies in people with common genetic causes of autism spectrum disorder, according to a new study published online August 8 in Radiology.

August 7, 2017

Canadian head CT rule reduces unnecessary exams

By Kate Madden Yee

Using the Canadian CT Head Rule to assess the need for imaging after trauma in community emergency departments reduces unnecessary exams by more than 5%, according to a study published online July 21 in the Annals of Emergency Medicine.

July 25, 2017

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