Neuroradiology: Page 139

Ultrasound may help treat Parkinson's, Alzheimer's
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A focused ultrasound technique can let specific molecules penetrate the blood-brain barrier, potentially paving the way for treatment of central nervous system diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's, according to researchers from Columbia University.
August 17, 2014
MRI tracks early brain development in newborns
By Wayne Forrest
For the first time, researchers are using MRI to calculate the volume of multiple brain regions in newborns to investigate how those areas develop based on gender, gestational period, and other factors in the first 90 days of life.
August 11, 2014
2014 08 11 16 18 45 343 Brain 200
AHRA: For patient satisfaction, focus on right-brain skills
By Kate Madden Yee
As the delivery of healthcare shifts to value-based service, radiologists and their practices can't neglect patient satisfaction. To achieve service excellence, it's wise to highlight right-brain skills, according to a talk at the AHRA annual meeting in Washington, DC.
August 10, 2014
2013 06 17 13 24 57 113 Washington Dc 200
Medtronic buys Visualase
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Interventional device developer Medtronic has completed the acquisition of Visualase, a company that develops and markets MRI-guided technology for minimally invasive neurosurgeries.
August 3, 2014
Study adds evidence linking Alzheimer's to sleep disorders
By Wayne Forrest
PET images with the radiopharmaceuticals FDG and Pittsburgh Compound B have shown a connection between sleep disorders such as sleep apnea and preclinical Alzheimer's among the cognitively normal elderly, according to researchers in New York City.
July 31, 2014
2014 07 31 16 36 12 853 Normal Abnromal Ad Pet Left 400 20140731234719
NCAA reaches $70M concussion settlement
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has settled litigation that calls for the group to provide $70 million for concussion testing of current and former NCAA student-athletes.
July 30, 2014
DTI-MRI shows brain wiring in neurodevelopmental disorders
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Using diffusion-tensor MRI (DTI-MRI), researchers have found differences in brain wiring between children with sensory processing disorders and those with autism, according to a study published online July 30 in PLOS One.
July 29, 2014
MRI-guided device aids stroke treatment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Researchers have unveiled a new MRI-guided catheter that could help physicians assess brain tissue in real-time in stroke patients.
July 29, 2014
MRI links antipsychotic drugs to brain loss
By Wayne Forrest
MR images of patients with schizophrenia have confirmed that antipsychotic drugs can lead to a decrease in brain volume, but the drugs do not appear to cause adverse cognitive issues. The study also found that the rate of brain loss was greater when the dose of medication was higher.
July 20, 2014
2014 07 18 14 26 51 127 Brain General 200
Eli Lilly promotes Amyvid study at AAIC
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Eli Lilly is touting a study in which florbetapir-PET scans changed the diagnosis and management of patients with Alzheimer's disease.
July 17, 2014
GE promotes AAIC study results
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is promoting two studies being presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC) in Copenhagen that show how its Vizamyl (flutemetamol F-18) radiopharmaceutical aids dementia diagnosis.
July 16, 2014
PET agents differentiate Alzheimer's, cardiovascular disease
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers have found that using PET brain imaging with florbetapir and FDG can differentiate cardiovascular disease from symptoms of mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease. The combination can also detect amyloid plaques in patients with cardiovascular disease.
July 16, 2014
Previous Page
Page 139 of 239
Next Page