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.

Canon introduces new combined CT-angiography interventional system
Jaimin Chung, director of Canon Medical’s interventional X-ray and vascular business unit, explains the technology behind a new combined CT angiography interventional system aimed at neurology, trauma, stroke and pediatrics that recently received 510(k) FDA clearance.
New data question short-term efficacy of anti-amyloid drug
Although the drug can slow the progression of cognitive decline, it may have little impact on damage already done by AD prior to treatment.
MRIs uncover the science behind sports fandom
Sports fans may actually be emotionally dependent on their team’s performance on a neural level, according to functional imaging data.
MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function
Consistently incorporating unsalted peanuts into a person’s diet enhances cerebral blood flow to multiple brain regions.
MRI findings could hint at early development of CTE
Currently, chronic traumatic encephalopathy can only be diagnosed post-mortem via brain tissue assessment during an autopsy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Radiologists-in-training saddled with 162% increase in neuroimaging work over recent years

The jump was much less severe for radiologists overall and may hint at a need for institutional changes, researchers wrote in Academic Radiology.

Neuroimaging in the ED increased by 72% in recent years, with CTA a top contributor

Computed tomography and CTA for head and neck indications shot up by nearly 50% in patients 65 and older, according to patient-level claims data spanning 2007-2017.

RSNA, other medical imaging groups launch brain tumor artificial intelligence challenge

Winners of the 10th annual Brain Tumor Segmentation challenge will be recognized at the AI Showcase Theater during RSNA 2021.

Neuroimaging

Canon introduces new combined CT-angiography interventional system

New data question short-term efficacy of anti-amyloid drug

MRIs uncover the science behind sports fandom

MRIs show how peanut consumption improves the brain's vascular function

MRI findings could hint at early development of CTE