Neuroradiology: Page 76

Florbetapir-PET links lack of financial acumen to dementia
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Older adults who have trouble managing their finances also had elevated beta-amyloid levels on florbetapir-PET scans, according to a study from Duke University published online in the Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease.
May 28, 2019
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In utero MRI on par with ultrasound for fetal brain evaluation
By Wayne Forrest
In utero MRI does not need to replace ultrasound as the modality of choice to evaluate fetal brain development, despite MRI's ability to catch a few more potential abnormalities, according to a study set for publication in the July issue of Clinical Radiology.
May 28, 2019
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Deep-learning model detects cerebral microbleeds on MRI
By Erik L. Ridley
A deep-learning algorithm can accurately detect cerebral microbleeds -- with few false-positive results -- by analyzing brain MR images, according to research published online May 20 in NeuroImage.
May 27, 2019
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CAD software helps avoid contrast use in MS patients
By Erik L. Ridley
Using computer-aided detection (CAD) software, 3D laboratory radiologic technologists can determine if patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) need a contrast agent for their brain MRI exam while they're still in the scanner, according to research posted online May 16 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
May 22, 2019
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fMRI may speed up diagnosis of autism
By Wayne Forrest
Using functional MRI (fMRI) to gauge a child's neurological responses to different visual stimuli, researchers believe they have developed a faster way to diagnose autism, according to a study in the current online edition of Biological Psychology.
May 21, 2019
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MRI shows brain changes from cannabis use
By Louise Gagnon
The use of even small amounts of cannabis can cause changes in the brains of adolescents, according to recent studies using MRI. The findings indicate that researchers should pay close attention to increasing cannabis use, especially in vulnerable populations, according to a presentation last week at the Society for Magnetic Resonance Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) meeting.
May 19, 2019
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SMRT: Simple solution improves 7T field homogeneity
By Louise Gagnon
MONTREAL - While 7-tesla MRI offers high resolution and strong contrast, its shortcoming is the lack of field homogeneity. This can be addressed with the use of dielectric pads, according to poster research presented at the Society for MR Radiographers & Technologists (SMRT) annual meeting.
May 16, 2019
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ISMRM: MRI contradicts cancer treatment's effect on myelin
By Wayne Forrest
MONTREAL - Results from two MR imaging techniques have Canadian researchers challenging the thinking that treatment for pediatric brain tumors damages myelin, according to a study presented Wednesday at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) annual meeting.
May 15, 2019
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MRI Interventions gets $4M investment
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
MRI Interventions has received a $4 million equity investment from PTC Therapeutics, a developer of gene therapy-based products for rare diseases.
May 9, 2019
Deep learning finds, segments brain metastases on MRI
By Erik L. Ridley
A deep-learning algorithm automatically detected and segmented brain metastases on multisequence MRI, showing potential to help radiologists and radiation oncologists with these tedious and time-consuming tasks, according to research published online May 2 in the Journal of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
May 9, 2019
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ARRS: Radiologists foresee bright future for 3D printing
By Abraham Kim
HONOLULU - What are the predominant applications of 3D printing in healthcare, and what lies ahead for the technology? Radiologists from the U.S., Canada, and South Korea envisioned a bright future for medical 3D printing in a Sunday featured course at the American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) 2019 meeting.
May 6, 2019
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Zap Surgical to defend against Elekta suit
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Zap Surgical Systems said it would defend itself against a lawsuit filed by radiation oncology vendor Elekta on April 26.
May 1, 2019
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