Neuroradiology: Page 232

Imaging agent plus PET visualizes Alzheimer’s marker

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

A multinational research team has successfully imaged amyloid plaques in 14 Alzheimer’s patients using PET and a compound developed at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Amyloid plaques are one of the pathological hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease.

July 22, 2002

Silent rabies comes across loud and clear on MRI

By Shalmali Pal

The occurrence of rabies in humans varies wildly: In 2000 in the U.S., five cases were logged with the World Health Organization. By comparison, in 1998, India reported 31,300 instances of rabies in humans. Faced with so many cases, doctors in India have found a role for MRI in diagnosing radiculomyelitic rabies.

July 21, 2002

Cuban radiologists rely on transcranial ultrasound

By Eric Barnes

CANCÚN, 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

Radiologists play important role in managing AIDS

By Eric Barnes

CANCÚN, 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

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

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

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

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