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

New study examines effects of gene variant on resting-state brain function in patients with MDD

A new study assessed the effects of a SLC6A15 gene variant on resting-state brain function in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), comparing the results with those in healthy individuals.

5 Dec 2017

Study finds altered blood flow in brains of preterm newborns

According to a new prospective and observational study published today in The Journal of Pediatrics, very premature infants suffer from an altered cerebral blood flow (CBF) of key regions of the brain which may help to warn of complications in brain maturation, far sooner than conventional imaging could visually reveal.

4 Dec 2017

New discovery about brain activity could improve control over prosthetic limbs

High-tech prosthetics allow amputees to engage more fully in everyday life, even to compete in sporting events.

1 Dec 2017

Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center now offers MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy

Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center is proud to announce that it has expanded services to include targeted MRI ultrasound for prostate biopsy.

30 Nov 2017

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Stellenbosch University researchers have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

30 Nov 2017

Blood test could provide low-cost alternative to MRI for monitoring disease activity in MS

A blood test to monitor a nerve protein in the blood of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may help predict whether disease activity is flaring up, according to a study published in the November 29, 2017, online issue of Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

30 Nov 2017

Problems at birth linked to long-lasting chemical changes in the brain

New King's College London research, published today (28 November) in eLife, shows that adults born prematurely - who also suffered small brain injuries around the time of birth - have lower levels of dopamine in the brain.

28 Nov 2017

Birth complications associated with decreased dopamine levels in the brain, study reveals

A new study, published in eLife, shows that most people born prematurely, who also suffered small brain injuries during the time of birth, have lower levels of dopamine in the brain.

28 Nov 2017

Tiny robots could pave way for treating illness in hard-to-reach areas of the body

Tiny remotely operated robots could be designed to diagnose and treat illness in hard-to-reach areas of the human body, research suggests.

23 Nov 2017

Study: Alectinib 600 mg more effective than standard therapy in Asian ALK positive NSCLC patients

A subanalysis of the phase III ALEX study has shown that alectinib 600 mg twice daily is more effective than standard of care crizotinib in Asian patients with anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC), researchers report at the ESMO Asia 2017 Congress.

20 Nov 2017

NUS engineers develop new flexible, ultra-thin microfiber sensor for real-time monitoring of vital signs

A research team from National University of Singapore has developed a soft, flexible and stretchable microfibre sensor for real-time healthcare monitoring and diagnosis.

16 Nov 2017

Asymmetry in human brains may hold key to how we developed language skills

The pattern of asymmetry in human brains could be a unique feature of our species and may hold the key to explaining how we first developed language ability, experts say.

16 Nov 2017

MGH researchers develop potential alternative to gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents

A team of Massachusetts General Hospital researchers has developed a potential alternative to gadolinium-based contrast agents (GBCAs) for magnetic resonance imaging.

15 Nov 2017

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center have found distinct molecular signatures in two brain disorders long thought to be psychological in origin -- chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and Gulf War Illness (GWI).

10 Nov 2017

Research suggests link between heart function and brain region critical for memory processing

Research by a team of Vanderbilt University Medical Center scientists suggests that older people whose hearts pump less blood have blood flow reductions in the temporal lobe regions of the brain, where Alzheimer's pathology first begins.

9 Nov 2017

German scientists develop new nuclear medicine test to identify kidney transplant infection

German scientists have developed a novel nuclear medicine test that can determine whether a kidney transplant patient has developed infection in the transplanted tissue.

8 Nov 2017

Study finds that ADHD diagnosis encompasses ‘constellation’ of different disorders

Researchers have found that patients with different types of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have impairments in unique brain systems, indicating that there may not be a one-size-fits-all explanation for the cause of the disorder.

7 Nov 2017

MRI scans of healthy military recruits reveal sacroiliac joint damage that mimics axial spondyloarthritis

The magnetic resonance imaging scans of healthy military recruits showed sacroiliac joint damage similar to that found in axial spondyloarthritis after just six weeks of intensive physical training, reinforcing the importance of exercising caution when interpreting MRI results, according to new research findings presented this week at the 2017 ACR/ARHP Annual Meeting in San Diego.

6 Nov 2017

DZHK studies to investigate non-invasive diagnosis of diastolic heart failure with the help of CMR

Two new studies on diastolic heart failure are starting at the German Centre for Cardiovascular Research. They will investigate whether this form of heart failure can be better diagnosed and its causes clarified with the help of cardiovascular magnetic resonance imaging.

3 Nov 2017

Scientists identify new brain process that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts

Scientists have identified a key chemical within the 'memory' region of the brain that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts, helping explain why people who suffer from disorders such as anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and schizophrenia often experience persistent intrusive thoughts when these circuits go awry.

3 Nov 2017

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New study examines effects of gene variant on resting-state brain function in patients with MDD

Study finds altered blood flow in brains of preterm newborns

New discovery about brain activity could improve control over prosthetic limbs

Hackensack Meridian Health Bayshore Medical Center now offers MRI/ultrasound fusion biopsy

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Blood test could provide low-cost alternative to MRI for monitoring disease activity in MS

Problems at birth linked to long-lasting chemical changes in the brain

Birth complications associated with decreased dopamine levels in the brain, study reveals

Tiny robots could pave way for treating illness in hard-to-reach areas of the body

Study: Alectinib 600 mg more effective than standard therapy in Asian ALK positive NSCLC patients

NUS engineers develop new flexible, ultra-thin microfiber sensor for real-time monitoring of vital signs

Asymmetry in human brains may hold key to how we developed language skills

MGH researchers develop potential alternative to gadolinium-based MRI contrast agents

Researchers find distinct molecular signatures in chronic fatigue syndrome and Gulf War Illness

Research suggests link between heart function and brain region critical for memory processing

German scientists develop new nuclear medicine test to identify kidney transplant infection

Study finds that ADHD diagnosis encompasses ‘constellation’ of different disorders

MRI scans of healthy military recruits reveal sacroiliac joint damage that mimics axial spondyloarthritis

DZHK studies to investigate non-invasive diagnosis of diastolic heart failure with the help of CMR

Scientists identify new brain process that allows us to suppress unwanted thoughts

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