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Functional MRI shows early signs of Alzheimer's disease
By Wayne Forrest
People with a known high risk for Alzheimer's disease develop abnormal brain function even before the appearance of amyloid plaques that are characteristic of the disease, according to a new study published online December 15 in the Journal of Neuroscience.
December 16, 2010
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C-11 PiB PET shows first progression of Alzheimer's disease
By Wayne Forrest
For the first time, Swedish researchers have observed the progression of Alzheimer's disease with the use of PET and carbon-11-labeled Pittsburgh Compound B (C-11 PiB), according to a study published online December 13 in the neurology journal Brain.
December 15, 2010
Proton MR spectroscopy may be useful in diagnosing delirium
By Wayne Forrest
Researchers at the University of Iowa are using proton MR spectroscopy to assess brain abnormalities, shedding light on the development of delirium in bone marrow transplant patients, according to a study presented at this month's RSNA meeting.
December 15, 2010
GE partners with Janssen
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
GE Healthcare is collaborating with Janssen Pharmaceutica to identify a biosignature related to Alzheimer's disease.
December 5, 2010
Brain MRI recommended for children with hydrocephalus
By Cynthia E. Keen
CHICAGO - Though CT is commonly used to monitor children with shunted hydrocephalus, it comes at a high radiation-dose price. MRI using rapid brain protocols can produce diagnostically acceptable results and eliminate the repeated exposure to CT radiation dose, researchers have found.
December 2, 2010
MRS helps diagnose traumatic brain disorder in athletes
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR spectroscopy (MRS) may help in the early detection of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), according to a study presented Wednesday at the RSNA 2010 meeting in Chicago.
December 1, 2010
Total resection, surgery with RT best for brain tumors in kids
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Children with low-grade brain tumors have an increased survival rate when treated with either aggressive surgery that completely removes the tumor or less than total resection coupled with radiation therapy (RT), according to a Mayo Clinic study presented at the recent NeuroOncology meeting in Montreal.
November 30, 2010
Invivo, CorTechs Labs ink distributor deal
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MR technology provider Invivo announced an agreement with CorTechs Labs to become the key U.S. distributor for NeuroQuant.
November 29, 2010
Walking reduces Alzheimer's progression, 1.5-tesla MRI shows
By Wayne Forrest
CHICAGO - With the help of 1.5-tesla MRI, researchers at the University of Pittsburgh have found that walking 5 miles per week helps reduce the progression of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease in adults already afflicted with the condition, according to a study presented today at the RSNA annual meeting.
November 28, 2010
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Imaging Biometrics upgrades IB Neuro
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Advanced visualization software developer Imaging Biometrics will highlight a new version of its IB Neuro MR perfusion software at next week's RSNA meeting in Chicago.
November 24, 2010
fMRI gauges concussions in high school football players
By Wayne Forrest
With the help of 3-tesla functional MRI (fMRI), researchers at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, have found that some high school football players suffer undiagnosed changes in brain function as a result of repeated hits to the head during games and practices.
November 21, 2010
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CTA parameters quantify arterial narrowing in aSAH patients
By Eric Barnes
Monday, November 29 | 3:20 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | SSE17-03 | Room N229In patients presenting with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH), whole-brain CT perfusion (CTP) and CT angiography (CTA) provide baseline perfusion parameters for future comparison when CTA is performed for evaluating a suspected ruptured aneurysm, researchers will report in this Monday session.
November 18, 2010
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