Clinical Research

Premature menopause linked to substantial long-term heart risks
Starting menopause before the age of 40 could increase a woman's lifetime risk of coronary heart disease by up to 40%.
Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat
While heat consistently gets more attention in terms of public health messaging, new data show just how dangerous the cold can be.
MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries
New evidence suggests the BBB can remain compromised following a head injury, even years after it first occurred.
Single injection could help heal heart attack damage
Amplifying the body’s natural release of a specific hormone may reduce stress on the heart and limit long‑term damage after myocardial infarctions.
Researchers develop program that can spot falsified radiology reports written by AI
“With generative AI becoming more capable of producing remarkably convincing radiology reports, there’s a greater risk of fabricated reports being used to falsify medical histories and support fraudulent claims,” the team cautioned.

Researchers develop new method for early detection of Alzheimer’s

Higher levels of amyloid protein in the blood correlate with MRI images of the brain that are consistent with dementia.

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University developing AI-enhanced imaging system to aid domestic violence victims

George Mason University received an anonymous $4.85M donation to advance the project.

Cannabis use may cause false positives on nuclear imaging scans

Edibles can reduce gut motility and complicate gastric emptying, a new Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology study finds.

MRI anxiety worse for girls from minority backgrounds, study finds

Latina girls ages 8-13 were placed in an MRI and given an emotional processing test to measure fear response.

Ultra-processed foods linked to 32 adverse health outcomes, including CVD-related death and diabetes

Data from nearly 9.9 million participants were included in the team’s final analysis. The group emphasized the important role governments can play in trying to reverse the world's reliance on these products.

FDA approves cardiac ultrasound enhancement drug for pediatric patients

The safety and efficacy for using Definity was backed by three successful clinical studies.

AI shows potential to diagnose wrist fractures as well as radiologists

Manual reviews of X-rays remains important, because the true effectiveness of AI is still hard to quantify.

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MRI scans on rat brains could lead to new cocaine addiction therapies

A study on rat models reveals how prolonged cocaine use disrupts neural networks responsible for regulating emotions and problem solving.

Clinical Research

Premature menopause linked to substantial long-term heart risks

Cold weather responsible for many more stroke and heart attack deaths than heat

MRI findings detail how a 'leaky' barrier can damage the brain years after head injuries

Single injection could help heal heart attack damage

Researchers develop program that can spot falsified radiology reports written by AI