Neuroimaging

Neuroradiology is a branch of medical imaging focused on spotting abnormalities of the central and peripheral nervous system, spine, head and neck. These highly trained doctors use CT, MRI, X-ray and other techniques to diagnose strokes, tumors, aneurysms and other neurological conditions.

Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment
Alcohol dependence and depression are known to affect the functional connectivity of the brain, but when the two co-occur, connectivity between certain regions is significantly worse, new MRI study shows.
Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients
On imaging some former COVID patients show significant alterations in several parts of the brain related to emotional regulation.
Blood test could help cut back on head CTs in patients with blunt trauma
Given the subjective nature of diagnosing concussions, it can be difficult to make the call on whether a patient needs imaging, but many doctors err on the side of caution.
CT angiograms help providers 'cut to the chase' when triaging severe headaches in the ED
In the past, when initial CT scans didn’t uncover anything suspicious, patients were often referred for a lumbar puncture to check for blood in their spinal fluid. But those recommendations have started to change.
Experts spot structural differences on brain imaging of individuals with autism
New research could offer further insight into exactly what causes individuals on the spectrum to process information differently.

'Worrisome trends': Burnout causing 36.9% of neuroradiologists to contemplate early retirement

More than half of the respondents reported committing reading errors due to rushed interpretations while 85% suffered at least one burnout symptom, according to new survey data.

January 7, 2022

Hyperfine doling out thousands of free brain MRIs, RSNA21’s final tallies, plus more vendor news

Also, Royal Philips expands through acquisition, U.K. antitrust regulators investigating Microsoft's acquisition of Nuance, and Fujifilm installs an MRI scanner in an NFL stadium.

December 20, 2021

New CT protocol uses scout images to expedite stroke patients' path to MRI

The new safety screening protocol should "markedly improve" current delays in screening patients, Mayo Clinic doctors explained.

December 2, 2021

70% of 'ministroke' patients discharged from ED with incomplete imaging never receive follow-up

Early detection and treatment can prevent up to 80% of stroke cases after transient ischemic attacks, according to data shared at RSNA.

November 30, 2021

Prenatal MRI reveals ‘major’ brain differences among unborn babies exposed to alcohol

About 9.8% of women confess to drinking alcohol during their pregnancy, a number that's likely much higher, experts said Wednesday.

November 30, 2021

RSNA announces winners of its brain tumor AI challenge

More than 2,700 participants were tasked with developing AI models capable of completing two different tasks.

November 23, 2021

FDA clears ‘groundbreaking’ neuroimaging platform for analyzing brain MRI scans

The all-in-one brain software is currently being utilized in Europe at multiple clinical organizations, Advantis Medical Imaging said.

November 19, 2021

FDA issues serious recall for neurosurgery device often used alongside medical imaging

Three complaints of a software error in the ROSA One 3.1 Brain Application led to the recall, with deadly consequences possible.

November 2, 2021

Neuroimaging

Combined, alcohol dependence and depression cause 'severe and extensive' brain connectivity impairment

Even two years after recovery, damage to multiple regions of the brain persists in COVID patients

Blood test could help cut back on head CTs in patients with blunt trauma

CT angiograms help providers 'cut to the chase' when triaging severe headaches in the ED

Experts spot structural differences on brain imaging of individuals with autism