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

Sugar offers noninvasive way to precisely image tumors through new imaging technology

A natural form of sugar could offer a new, noninvasive way to precisely image tumors and potentially see whether cancer medication is effective, by means of a new imaging technology developed at UC San Francisco in collaboration with GE Healthcare.

16 Aug 2013

Neuroimaging specialists use tanners to identify whether UV light triggers brain's pleasure sensors

Neuroimaging specialists at UT Southwestern Medical Center are launching the first clinical trial involving frequent and infrequent tanners designed to identify whether UV light triggers the brain's pleasure sensors.

13 Aug 2013

Non-responsive patients can use selective auditory attention to communicate

A case study using functional magnetic resonance imaging suggests that behaviorally nonresponsive patients can use selective auditory attention to convey their ability to follow commands and communicate, according to a small study by Lorina Naci, Ph.D., and Adrian M. Owen, Ph.D., of Western University, London, Ontario, Canada.

13 Aug 2013

BioVentrix uses Revivent system for LIVE procedure in Germany

BioVentrix, a pioneer of technologies and procedures for the less-invasive treatment of heart failure (HF), today announced the successful first-use of its Revivent™ Myocardial Anchoring System, via Less Invasive Ventricular Enhancement™ or the LIVE™ procedure in Germany.

13 Aug 2013

Scientist develop mathematical model that predicts how individuals respond to cancer treatment

Vittorio Cristini, PhD, uses the example of an airplane to explain what he does in cancer research. "Before calculus," he says, "people couldn't really design a plane that would fly. You can do it by trial and error, but it would probably take centuries." Dr. Cristini has a faster way to try to understand cancer treatment. Like airplane designers today, he uses a mathematical model.

13 Aug 2013

Autism affects men and women differently

Autism affects different parts of the brain in females with autism than males with autism, a new study reveals. The research is published today in the journal Brain as an open-access article.

9 Aug 2013

Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center neurosurgeons implant MRI-safe spinal cord stimulator for pain

Neurosurgeons at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center are among the first in the United States to successfully implant an MRI-safe spinal cord stimulator to help patients suffering from chronic back or limb pain.

From Medtronic 7 Aug 2013

UC Berkeley study sheds new light on connection between poor sleep and obesity

A sleepless night makes us more likely to reach for doughnuts or pizza than for whole grains and leafy green vegetables, suggests a new study from UC Berkeley that examines the brain regions that control food choices. The findings shed new light on the link between poor sleep and obesity.

7 Aug 2013

Study looks at correlation between reading ability and brain structure

A combination of brain scans and reading tests has revealed that several regions in the brain are responsible for allowing humans to read.

6 Aug 2013

Chinese meditation can reduce smoking

By using a type of meditation developed in China, smokers can reduce their tobacco use even when they don't intend to do so, according to new research done by Texas Tech University and the University of Oregon.

6 Aug 2013

Researchers identify precise method for determining bone marrow involvement in DLBCL patients

A more precise method for determining bone marrow involvement in patients with diffuse large B-cell lymphoma-a key factor in tailoring patient management plans-has been identified by researchers in a study published in the August issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

2 Aug 2013

Understanding how brain networks function

A boost in the speed of brain scans is unveiling new insights into how brain regions work with each other in cooperative groups called networks.

2 Aug 2013

Scientists use fMRI and EEG to unlock one of the human brain's mysteries

Physicists and neuroscientists from The University of Nottingham and University of Birmingham have unlocked one of the mysteries of the human brain, thanks to new research using functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) and electroencephalography (EEG).

2 Aug 2013

Study: Breathing oxygen during radiation therapy can delay tumor growth

A multidisciplinary team at UT Southwestern Medical Center has found that measuring the oxygenation of tumors can be a valuable tool in guiding radiation therapy, opening the door for personalized therapies that keep tumors in check with oxygen enhancement.

24 Jul 2013

Scientists develop method to predict success of surgical procedure for temporal lobe epilepsy

Scientists at Bonn University Hospital and at the Max Planck Institute for neurological research in Cologne have developed a method with which the chances of success of a surgical procedure for temporal lobe epilepsy can be accurately predicted. The rate of accurate predictions is more than 90%. The results are now being presented in the scientific journal "NeuroImage:Clinical."

17 Jul 2013

Magnets could be used for directing stem cells, may help treat heart and vascular diseases

Magnets could be a tool for directing stem cells' healing powers to treat conditions such as heart disease or vascular disease.

17 Jul 2013

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

A natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage and improve symptoms in patients who have cartilage damage in their knee, according to a study by researchers from Hospital for Special Surgery.

15 Jul 2013

New noninvasive technique for tracking stem cells after transplantation

A new, noninvasive technique for tracking stem cells after transplantation - developed by a cross-disciplinary team of radiologists, chemists, statisticians and materials scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine - could help surgeons determine whether a procedure to repair injured or worn-out knees is successful.

12 Jul 2013

YES workshop for adolescents to manage stress and control impulsive behavior

In May 2013, the Los Angeles school board voted to ban suspensions of students for "willful defiance" and directed school officials to use alternative disciplinary practices. The decision was controversial, and the question remains: How do you discipline rowdy students and keep them in the classroom while still being fair to other kids who want to learn?

11 Jul 2013

Children diagnosed with autism have excessive cerebrospinal fluid and enlarged brains in infancy

Children who were later diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder had excessive cerebrospinal fluid and enlarged brains in infancy, a study by a multidisciplinary team of researchers with the UC Davis MIND Institute has found, raising the possibility that those brain anomalies may serve as potential biomarkers for the early identification of the neurodevelopmental disorder.

11 Jul 2013

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Sugar offers noninvasive way to precisely image tumors through new imaging technology

Neuroimaging specialists use tanners to identify whether UV light triggers brain's pleasure sensors

Non-responsive patients can use selective auditory attention to communicate

BioVentrix uses Revivent system for LIVE procedure in Germany

Scientist develop mathematical model that predicts how individuals respond to cancer treatment

Autism affects men and women differently

Ohio State's Wexner Medical Center neurosurgeons implant MRI-safe spinal cord stimulator for pain

UC Berkeley study sheds new light on connection between poor sleep and obesity

Study looks at correlation between reading ability and brain structure

Chinese meditation can reduce smoking

Researchers identify precise method for determining bone marrow involvement in DLBCL patients

Understanding how brain networks function

Scientists use fMRI and EEG to unlock one of the human brain's mysteries

Study: Breathing oxygen during radiation therapy can delay tumor growth

Scientists develop method to predict success of surgical procedure for temporal lobe epilepsy

Magnets could be used for directing stem cells, may help treat heart and vascular diseases

Natural tissue graft can spur regeneration of cartilage; improves symptoms in knee cartilage damaged patients

New noninvasive technique for tracking stem cells after transplantation

YES workshop for adolescents to manage stress and control impulsive behavior

Children diagnosed with autism have excessive cerebrospinal fluid and enlarged brains in infancy

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Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

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