Neuroradiology: Page 85

Flortaucipir-PET targets tau for Alzheimer's diagnoses

By Wayne Forrest

By binding to the tau protein associated with Alzheimer's, PET imaging with the tracer flortaucipir can distinguish between the disease and other neurodegenerative conditions with similar symptoms, according to an international study published in the September 18 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

September 20, 2018

7T fMRI, AI illustrate how memories help with daily activities

By Wayne Forrest

Could it simply be déjà vu all over again? In a study published online September 19 in Neuron, European researchers used 7-tesla functional MRI (fMRI) scans and artificial intelligence (AI) to determine how the brain connects with a person's memory and past experiences to solve daily problems.

September 20, 2018

AI algorithm produces synthetic brain MR images

By Erik L. Ridley

An artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm can produce synthetic brain MR images, solving a number of challenges in training AI algorithms, according to research presented on September 16 at the International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention in Granada, Spain.

September 16, 2018

Qmenta wins contract for Alzheimer's trial

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Advanced visualization and image analytics software developer Qmenta has won a contract to provide imaging data management, analysis, and visualization services for an upcoming Alzheimer's clinical trial of the AMX0035 drug candidate from Amylyx Pharmaceuticals.

September 12, 2018

3 CTA signs show which stroke patients can skip surgery

By Abraham Kim

There are three key characteristics evident on CT angiography (CTA) scans that show clot-busting drugs are working to restore blood flow in stroke patients, according to a September 11 article in the Journal of the American Medical Association. These patients can thus avoid referral for surgical clot removal.

September 12, 2018

Research road map drives inquiry into gadolinium's effects

By Wayne Forrest

What's causing gadolinium retention after the use of gadolinium-based contrast agents for MRI scans? Even the most knowledgeable experts don't know for sure, but they hope to clear up some of the confusion with a new research road map unveiled September 11 in a special report published in Radiology.

September 11, 2018

MRI shows concussions can loosen brain's myelin

By Wayne Forrest

MR images of hockey players with concussions showed a loosening of protective myelin in the brain two weeks after the injury, even though the skaters felt fine and were declared ready to return to play, according to a study published online August 6 in Frontiers in Neurology.

September 5, 2018

High rate of pediatric head CT persists despite efforts

By Abraham Kim

U.S. emergency departments continue to rely on CT to routinely evaluate children presenting with head trauma, despite long-standing efforts -- such as the Image Gently initiative -- to reduce overuse of the exam, according to an article published online September 4 in Pediatrics.

September 4, 2018

CDC posts diagnostic guideline for brain injury in kids

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released a guideline for the diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of mild traumatic brain injury in children -- including recommendations regarding head imaging -- in a September 4 publication in JAMA Pediatrics.

September 4, 2018

NIMH awards $3.8M for fMRI study on suicidal thinking

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh have received a five-year, $3.8 million grant from the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) to study suicidal thinking using functional MRI (fMRI).

August 29, 2018

MRI reveals antipsychotic benefits of cannabis

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

With the help of MRI, researchers from King's College London found that one dose of the cannabis extract cannabidiol may help reduce abnormal brain function in people with psychosis, according to a study published online on August 29 in JAMA Psychiatry.

August 29, 2018

MRI shows drug slows brain atrophy in MS patients

By Wayne Forrest

MR images from more than 200 patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) show that a promising anti-inflammatory drug can decrease the progression of brain atrophy by 48% compared with a placebo, according to a study in the August 30 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine.

August 29, 2018

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