Clinical Research

MRI study shows how magic mushrooms affect brain connectivity in a way that allows people to temporarily escape reality

MRIs pinpoint how magic mushrooms affect brain connectivity, paving way for effective mental health therapeutics

A new MRI analysis shows how psilocybin temporarily alters the signals of the brain’s default mode network.

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Self-cleaning TAVR valve offers potential of fewer clots, better outcomes

Inspired by nature and funded by the European Research Council, a group of scientists and engineers thinks its new research could represent a significant breakthrough in TAVR care.

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Could focused ultrasound help rewire the brain to be more present? Research suggests it's a possibility

Experts say new study results are "a really powerful thing for the whole field of neuroscience."

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Boston Scientific TAVR valve linked to positive outcomes after next-day discharge

The self-expanding valve is not yet approved by the FDA, but care teams in other markets are reporting positive outcomes when patients go home the day after treatment. 

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COVID remnants still show up on PET/CT scans years after infection

That’s according to new PET imaging that shows the presence of activated T cells in the brain, spinal cord, gut and lung tissues of individuals who have recovered from COVID.

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How does AI TI-RADS compare to other thyroid nodule risk stratification systems?

Experts are hopeful that the reporting and data system could simplify the risk stratification of thyroid nodules in the future. 

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MRI scans show age-specific changes in the brains of kids with ADHD

Between the ages of 8 and 12, MRI scans of children with ADHD show significantly lower cerebral blood flow in regions of the brain known to be related to attention, motor skills, executive function and impulsivity.

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New MRI study contradicts prior research linking dementia with benzodiazepine use

There has long been speculation suggesting that chronic benzo consumption could be a precursor to conditions that deteriorate neurological function.