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.

New algorithm is twice as accurate at predicting stroke timing compared to the standard of care
Determining stroke onset is critical for management, as there is a small window of time for initiating treatment that can inhibit damage.
How gaming addiction affects brain activity, according to new MRI data
Over time, the brain's reward system may become less responsive to standard rewards in individuals with gaming addiction.
How opioid use disorder affects brain size and function
The CDC estimates that over 6 million people in the U.S. struggle with OUD, and prior research has indicated that only 20% receive treatment for the disorder.
Radiomics model links brain MRI features with neuropsychological changes in Crohn's disease
Researchers hope their findings can help pave the way for more targeted therapies for individuals with Crohn's disease.
Some soccer players are at risk of brain damage similar to CTE
American football isn’t the only contact sport that has medical experts concerned with the brain health of athletes. New evidence suggests certain soccer players may be at heightened risk of long-term brain abnormalities, too.

USC's 7 Tesla MRI scanner first to identify Cushing's disease in US patient

A noninvasive 7 Tesla MRI scanner at University of Southern California is the first 7T scanner to be used on a patient with Cushing's disease in the U.S., according to a USC news release.

March 23, 2018

MRI study could help train the brain to smell again

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are trying to develop a treatment for those who have lost their ability to smell by studying how the brain changes when that sense is lost.

March 22, 2018

Transgender individuals' brains may be structured differently

Scientists from the University of São Paulo Medical School in Brazil have found that individuals who identify as transgender have volumetric difference in their brains and subsequently may interpret body image in various ways.

March 19, 2018

How ADHD drugs may increase positive emotions

Brown University researchers have found that healthy people who take ADHD drugs may experience consistent changes in positive emotion, according to an online university news release.

March 16, 2018

Imaging Addiction: Could PET & MR End Cocaine Abuse?

Cocaine addiction can ruin a person physically and financially, and with an estimated 1.4 million cocaine users in the U.S., thousands will become trapped by their habit. While previous research on the drug and its addictive potential were observational and subjective, imaging is reshaping how we see addiction—and how it will be treated.

November 5, 2013

Neuroimaging

New algorithm is twice as accurate at predicting stroke timing compared to the standard of care

How gaming addiction affects brain activity, according to new MRI data

How opioid use disorder affects brain size and function

Radiomics model links brain MRI features with neuropsychological changes in Crohn's disease

Some soccer players are at risk of brain damage similar to CTE