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Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an imaging technique which physicians use for the diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

DSMB reviews safety data from Phase I/IIa clinical trial of NTCELL for Parkinson’s disease

Living Cell Technologies Limited today announced that the independent data safety monitoring board has reviewed the safety data from the initial patient in the Phase I/IIa clinical trial of NTCELL and advised that implants for the additional three patients in the trial can proceed.

25 Nov 2013

Neurosurgeons use novel technique to visualize the brain's delicate anatomy prior to surgery

Neurosurgeons at UC San Diego Health System are using a new approach to visualize the brain's delicate anatomy prior to surgery. The novel technique allows neurosurgeons to see the brain's nerve connections thus preserving and protecting critical functions such as vision, speech and memory. No needles, dyes or chemicals are needed to create the radiology scan. The main imaging ingredient? Water.

22 Nov 2013

Hologic to highlight groundbreaking imaging products at RSNA 2013

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostic products, medical imaging systems and surgical products, with an emphasis on serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced the groundbreaking imaging products it will highlight at the 99th Scientific Assembly and Annual Meeting of the Radiological Society of North America at McCormick Place, Chicago from December 1st through 5th.

From Hologic, Inc. 21 Nov 2013

Connectivity, size of brain can predict degree of anxiety in young children

Prolonged stress and anxiety during childhood is a risk factor for developing anxiety disorders and depression later in life. Now, Stanford University School of Medicine researchers have shown that by measuring the size and connectivity of a part of the brain associated with processing emotion - the amygdala - they can predict the degree of anxiety a young child is experiencing in daily life.

20 Nov 2013

Study suggests role for brain imaging in potential treatment of chronic pain

A study in the December issue of Anesthesiology suggests a role for brain imaging in the assessment and potential treatment of chronic pain.

20 Nov 2013

Cerebral basis for positive psychosis symptoms pinpointed

Altered activation in the secondary somatosensory cortex during sensorimotor experiences may underlie the flawed judgments resulting in positive schizophrenia symptoms, research suggests.

19 Nov 2013

Brain signals in fibromyalgia patients: an interview with Dr. Marco Loggia from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston

Fibromyalgia patients suffer from a variety of symptoms, including widespread body pain and myofascial tenderness. They are ‘hyperalgesic’, which means that if you give them a stimulus that in healthy subjects is just mildly painful (or even completely innocuous), they may perceive it as excruciatingly painful.

19 Nov 2013

Medical device to reduce frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients gets FDA approval

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a device to help reduce the frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients who have not responded well to medications.

14 Nov 2013

Gray matter changes reflect psychosis burden

Changes in gray matter volume may be associated with psychosis burden rather than clinical diagnosis, research suggests.

14 Nov 2013

New research devises effective way to evaluate severity of pulmonary hypertension

An aim to improve the outlook for people suffering from pulmonary hypertension is the focus of research at Griffith University.

14 Nov 2013

New biomedical instrument anticipated to help breakthroughs in animal, human health

A Kansas State University team recently received a nearly $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation's Major Research Institute for a biomedical instrument that is anticipated to help with breakthroughs in animal and human health as well as cancer treatment.

13 Nov 2013

Study on MRIUS-guided prostate biopsy wins first prize for best poster at EAU13th CEM

Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Ultrasound (MRIUS)- guided prostate biopsy has high sensitivity to detect prostate abnormalities compared with transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS biopsy) of MRI positive findings.

13 Nov 2013

New research describes neural mechanism by which sleeping brain locks in learning visual task

As any indignant teacher would scold, students must be awake to learn. But what science is showing with increasing sophistication is how the brain uses sleep for learning as well.

10 Nov 2013

Disruption of brain signals contributes to increased pain sensitivity in fibromyalgia patients

New research indicates that a disruption of brain signals for reward and punishment contributes to increased pain sensitivity, known as hyperalgesia, in fibromyalgia patients. Results published in Arthritis & Rheumatism, a journal of the American College of Rheumatology, suggest that this altered brain processing might contribute to widespread pain and lack of response to opioid therapy in patients with fibromyalgia.

5 Nov 2013

Neuroimaging findings indicate presence of 'fatigue-network' in individuals with MS

A new study by Kessler Foundation scientists sheds light on the mechanisms underlying cognitive fatigue in individuals with multiple sclerosis. Cognitive fatigue is fatigue resulting from mental work rather than from physical labor.

4 Nov 2013

Solution for enzyme-based diagnostic testing in remote locations to be exhibited by Sherwood Scientific at MEDICA 2013

Sherwood Scientific Ltd will exhibit the CHROMA Model 260uv Programmable Colorimeter for the first time at MEDICA 2013 (20 - 23 November 2013, Düsseldorf Fairgrounds, Germany). The instrument allows users to conduct enzyme-based tests in challenging and remote locations without access to a laboratory. Also on display at MEDICA will be Sherwood Scientific’s magnetic susceptibility balance and the model 926S Chloride analyser, both valuable and established tools in clinical applications.

1 Nov 2013

Brain aging extends beyond schizophrenia

Accelerated brain aging may be a common feature of psychiatric disorders, say researchers.

30 Oct 2013

Video gaming increases spatial orientation, memory formation and motor skills

Video gaming causes increases in the brain regions responsible for spatial orientation, memory formation and strategic planning as well as fine motor skills.

30 Oct 2013

New research reveals iron deposits in brain play a role in pathology of MS

While it's been known for over a century that iron deposits in the brain play a role in the pathology of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), new imaging research from Western University (London, Canada) helps to answer the question of whether these accumulations are a cause or consequence of the disease.

29 Oct 2013

New unique nanostructure to target drug-delivery treatment of cancer cells

A unique nanostructure developed by a team of international researchers, including those at the University of Cincinnati, promises improved all-in-one detection, diagnoses and drug-delivery treatment of cancer cells.

29 Oct 2013

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DSMB reviews safety data from Phase I/IIa clinical trial of NTCELL for Parkinson’s disease

Neurosurgeons use novel technique to visualize the brain's delicate anatomy prior to surgery

Hologic to highlight groundbreaking imaging products at RSNA 2013

Connectivity, size of brain can predict degree of anxiety in young children

Study suggests role for brain imaging in potential treatment of chronic pain

Cerebral basis for positive psychosis symptoms pinpointed

Brain signals in fibromyalgia patients: an interview with Dr. Marco Loggia from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston

Medical device to reduce frequency of seizures in epilepsy patients gets FDA approval

Gray matter changes reflect psychosis burden

New research devises effective way to evaluate severity of pulmonary hypertension

New biomedical instrument anticipated to help breakthroughs in animal, human health

Study on MRIUS-guided prostate biopsy wins first prize for best poster at EAU13th CEM

New research describes neural mechanism by which sleeping brain locks in learning visual task

Disruption of brain signals contributes to increased pain sensitivity in fibromyalgia patients

Neuroimaging findings indicate presence of 'fatigue-network' in individuals with MS

Solution for enzyme-based diagnostic testing in remote locations to be exhibited by Sherwood Scientific at MEDICA 2013

Brain aging extends beyond schizophrenia

Video gaming increases spatial orientation, memory formation and motor skills

New research reveals iron deposits in brain play a role in pathology of MS

New unique nanostructure to target drug-delivery treatment of cancer cells

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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