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.

brain connections that cause epileptic seizures

Experts use MRI to identify brain pathways responsible for epileptic seizures

Patients who have these pathways disconnected record marked seizure-free periods of time in the long-term, according to new research.

April 17, 2023
Alzheimer's

Imaging required to monitor effects of new Alzheimer's drug could inhibit its uptake

Leqembi can cause amyloid-related imaging abnormalities (ARIA), which must be assessed on imaging.

April 13, 2023
MRI-themed escape room University of Oxford

University creates MRI-themed escape room

The unique and immersive experience begins with visitors being met with an urgent warning that an AI "evil brain” has begun to operate independently and with hostility, threatening to put the laboratory into lockdown.

April 12, 2023

In rare cases, maternal COVID infections can lead to serious brain injuries in neonates

Children included in the assessment displayed several concerning neurological MRI findings shortly after their birth, including acquired microcephaly, severe parenchymal atrophy and cystic encephalomalacia. 

April 10, 2023
Obesity

Experts identify sex-specific MRI brain signatures associated with obesity

Researchers at the University of California Los Angeles combined multimodal brain MRIs with clinical and personal data from 183 men and women to identify sex-specific brain signatures that could be indicative of what causes a person to develop obesity.

April 7, 2023
dementia alzheimer's brain

MRI scans suggest anti-amyloid drugs can cause accelerated brain volume loss

In some cases, certain classes of anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) drugs resulted in individuals’ brain volume decreasing more rapidly while using the drug than they would have if they had not received treatment at all. 

April 4, 2023
Skiing

Radiologist testifies in 'hit and run' case against Gwyneth Paltrow

The radiologist's testimony is in regard to how the plaintiff, 76-year-old retired optometrist Terry Sanderson, sustained his injuries, which included broken ribs and head trauma resulting in a serious concussion.

March 24, 2023
Brainomix stroke CT imaging

Explainable stroke AI cleared for US sales

The FDA has OK’d a new artificial intelligence platform for quickly diagnosing stroke on unenhanced CT scans.

March 21, 2023