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.

AI predicts psychosis, depression patient outcomes with 76% accuracy

AI trained with neuroimaging data may be used to successfully predict outcomes for people at risk of psychosis and depression, according to research published online Sept. 26 in JAMA Psychiatry.

MRI reveals sex differences in brain development of preemies

Using MRI, researchers found that brains of infant boys born prematurely are affected differently and more severely than premature infant girls, according to a study published online in the September issue of Nature Pediatric Research.

Brain fMRI finds people with schizophrenia less reactive to positive social experiences

UCLA researchers have found that the brains of people with schizophrenia are less reactive to social rewards such as positive interactions with others and smiling, according to research published Sept. 5 in Schizophrenia Bulletin.

'See-through' EEG allows simultaneous neuroimaging and brain activity monitoring

A “see-through” electroencephalogram (EEG) developed by researchers from Boston Children’s Hospital and Northeastern University in Boston may provide future insight into neurological conditions, according to research published online Sept. 5 in Science Advances.

Brain fMRI shows medical marijuana reduces chronic pain

Researchers using fMRI have found medical marijuana may significantly relieve chronic nerve pain, according to research published online Sept. 5 in Neurology.

fMRI reveals cannabis extract may help patients with psychosis

Patients with psychosis may benefit from therapeutic effects found to be derived from cannabidiol (CBD), a naturally occurring constituent of cannabis, according to research published Aug. 29 in JAMA Psychiatry.

MRI shows ibudilast drug may slow brain atrophy in MS patients

Brain MRIs have revealed that the anti-inflammatory drug ibudilast may slow down atrophy in patients with progressive multiple sclerosis (MS), according to research published Aug. 30 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Pittsburgh duo receives $3.8M grant to improve suicide prevention with fMRI

The National Institute for Mental Health (NIMH) has granted two Pittsburgh-based researchers a five-year, $3.8 million grant to better identify and treat individuals with suicidal thoughts using functional MRI (fMRI).

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