Neuroradiology: Page 231

Cuban radiologists rely on transcranial ultrasound
By Eric Barnes
CANCĂšN, MEXICO - With the aid of a powerful transducer that can penetrate the skull, radiologists in Cuba have a versatile new ultrasound tool at their disposal for examining the head and neck.
July 3, 2002
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Radiologists play important role in managing AIDS
By Eric Barnes
CANCĂšN, MEXICO - Radiologists from around the world, gathered here for the opening of the International Congress of Radiology, learned how imaging is addressing a global health crisis.
July 1, 2002
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PocketRadiologist Brain: Top 100 Diagnoses
Although the text of this book in the PocketRadiologist series is well organized, it is almost too concise and limited in its scope.
June 10, 2002
MRI trains an eye on orbital Lyme disease
By Shalmali Pal
Barbecues, bare feet, pool parties, and fabulous fireworks are just a few of the elements of summer that people know and love. But the next few months aren’t all about freewheeling days and beach blanket bingo. Summer is also the peak time for the dissemination of Lyme disease.
June 9, 2002
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PET, SPECT confirm: In Parkinson's, dopamine agonists work better than levodopa
By Edward Susman
Two long-term imaging studies are providing more evidence that dopamine agonists are superior to levodopa for the initial treatment of Parkinson's disease patients. One group of researchers looked at the motor function of these patients, while another other group investigated the drugs' effects in younger patients.
May 19, 2002
Good to the last drop: Caffeine enhances BOLD fMRI results
By Shalmali Pal
The caffeine kick that jumpstarts the day for so many people could also boost the results of BOLD fMRI studies. Researchers from Northwestern University and Medical School in Chicago tested small doses of caffeine as a way to improve blood oxygen level-dependent (BOLD) signal response on functional MRI.
May 13, 2002
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In fMRI study, brain ignores rewards to get the job done
By Edward Susman
French researchers used functional MRI to depict the connection between neural networks' functioning during mental tasks and their associated rewards -- but the relationship wasn't exactly what the scientists had expected.
May 7, 2002
CMS panel dashes hopes for PET Alzheimer’s payments
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
A panel of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has affirmed a lower panel’s rejection of PET coverage for the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer’s disease.
April 21, 2002
Ultrasound aids presurgical planning in carpal tunnel syndrome
By Edward Susman
DENVER - Using a high-resolution, 10-minute ultrasound exam to study the anatomic structures of the wrist may help surgeons improve the outcome of carpal tunnel procedures and avoid complications, according to a presentation at the American Academy of Neurology conference.
April 16, 2002
Gliomas well-defined with proton MR spectroscopy
By Edward Susman
DENVER - Proton MR spectroscopy may offer a clearer view of the size and borders of untreated gliomas than conventional imaging, researchers reported at the American Academy of Neurology meeting on Monday.
April 15, 2002
Brain SPECT in Psychiatric Disorders:
By Scott Williams
April 2, 2002
SPECT Brain Perfusion Scintigraphy:
By Scott Williams
April 2, 2002
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