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.

Iron load on imaging could signal impending cognitive decline in asymptomatic patients
Using an advanced MRI technique, experts were able to measure tissue susceptibility and detect subtle variances in iron levels throughout different regions of the brain associated with memory.
Radiologist to lead new research on blast injuries in service members
The study, which will be funded by a $2.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, will harness the power of advanced MRI technology to visualize the brain in a way that has not previously been possible.
AI software triples number of stroke patients who achieve functional independence
This week, health officials in the United Kingdom shared how an artificial intelligence-enabled platform has drastically improved stroke outcomes in the region.
NIH grants to fund study of molecular imaging in stroke care
NIH is hopeful the research will enable doctors to detect signs of stroke damage earlier, opening the door for them to initiate treatments in a timelier manner.
FDA changes imaging recommendations for patients taking popular Alzheimer's drug
Leqembi (lecanemab) was approved by the FDA in 2023. It is an infusion drug that has been shown to reduce Alzheimer’s-related cognitive decline by up to 27%.

MRI findings associated with poor thrombectomy outcomes after stroke

For patients who have suffered an acute ischemic stroke, white matter hyperintensity visualized on MRI before thrombectomy might be indicative of poor post-procedure clinical outcomes.

PET scans spot brain abnormalities in long COVID patients

For 47% of patients with long COVID symptoms, brain PET scans identified mild to moderate or severe hypometabolic patterns.

MRI scans link atypical growth of key brain structure during infancy with autism

Experts noted that this overgrowth occurs before the onset of behavioral symptoms associated with autism and can be identified in babies between 6 and 12 months of age.

Antithrombotic therapy does not cause intracranial hemorrhage after falls, CT scans show

Experts reviewed images from more than 1,600 individuals to evaluate how such medications impacted brain bleeds, sharing their work Wednesday in AJR.

Research links echocardiographic measures to dementia risk

For the first time, associations between left atrial function and dementia were uncovered via electrocardiograms, experts shared in JAMA.

Size matters when it comes to neuroimaging studies

New research published in Nature indicates that the results of many neuroimaging studies lack reliability due to their inadequate sample sizes.

MRI scans show COVID's 'significant' impact on the brain

Even individuals who had recovered from what would be considered a mild case of COVID displayed signs of tissue damage and reductions in gray matter and overall brain size, experts reported in Nature.

MRI features uncover differences between the brains of autistic girls and boys

Scientists believe their findings could inform the development of gender-specific diagnosis and treatment strategies for the disorder, according to research published the British Journal of Psychiatry.

Neuroimaging

Iron load on imaging could signal impending cognitive decline in asymptomatic patients

Radiologist to lead new research on blast injuries in service members

AI software triples number of stroke patients who achieve functional independence

NIH grants to fund study of molecular imaging in stroke care

FDA changes imaging recommendations for patients taking popular Alzheimer's drug