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.

How patients' focus affects data derived from functional MRI scans

As a person’s concentration dwindles during resting state or task-based sequences, the resultant brain activity observed on imaging could be misleading.

MRI could be key to diagnosing and treating depression

Researchers involved in the work are hopeful their findings will help patients find relief sooner.

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Imaging research suggests Viagra could slow or prevent vascular dementia

A new study suggests sildenafil, known by its brand name Viagra, can improve cerebrovascular function and minimize the risk of cognitive impairment caused by small vessel disease. 

Hearing aids help slow brain aging in individuals with mild cognitive impairment

Hearing aids help stall brain aging, new imaging study shows

For people with auditory impairment, hearing aid use could slow metabolic decline in regions of the brain associated with cognitive function.

Older adults among the walking wounded with incident TBI

The demographic most at risk seems to be White women who are healthy, active and of high socioeconomic status.

light therapy improves brain connectivity after head trauma

Light therapy improves brain connectivity after head trauma, MRI study shows

In the study, patients who underwent light therapy showed improved connectivity between seven brain region pairs.

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Friends and family noticing differences in loved ones' memory could predict early changes in the brain

Experts recently uncovered strong associations between reports of memory loss from patients' peers/loved ones and the presence of tau tangles on imaging.

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Machine learning helps experts identify ADHD biomarkers on MRI scans

Experts have identified numerous white matter features, in addition to changes in white matter tracts that occur over time, which they believe are more common among people with ADHD.