Neuroradiology: Page 238

PET imaging shows brain areas activated in Tourette syndrome

By Shalmali Pal

While tics are the defining symptom of Tourette Syndrome (TS), the neurological mechanics behind them are poorly understood. Some of those mysteries are now being unlocked by PET, which showed extensive activation of behavior-associated brain areas in TS patients, according to a study published in the August Archives of General Psychiatry.

August 29, 2000

Dynamic CT perfusion data may help widen window for stroke treatment

By Shalmali Pal

Hoping to expand the period during which a stroke patient can undergo treatment successfully, German researchers used CT perfusion imaging (CTP) for assessment of acute stroke of the middle cerebral artery.

August 27, 2000

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia to begin pediatric MR study

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

July 11, 2000

GE releases CT Perfusion package

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

June 22, 2000

Philips highlights 3-tesla MRI system, brain imaging features at HBM

By Erik L. Ridley

Philips Medical Systems arrived at this week's Human Brain Mapping conference in San Antonio with an impressive display of MRI works-in-progress, including very-high-field and ultrafast MRI scanners.

June 14, 2000

Low serotonin level may precede suicide attempt, according to SNM study

By Shalmali Pal

ST. LOUIS - A paper presented at this week's Society of Nuclear Medicine meeting indicates that SPECT imaging could be useful in detecting low serotonin levels, which some researchers believe may play a role in suicidal behavior.

June 7, 2000