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

Nanoparticles: Targeted cancer therapy

Another weapon in the arsenal against cancer: Nanoparticles that identify, target and kill specific cancer cells while leaving healthy cells alone.

9 Mar 2010

25th Alzheimer's Disease International conference: Focus on new treatment developments

"What's new" in Alzheimer's disease medical treatments and diagnosis is the focus of the first day's plenary sessions at the 25th International Conference of Alzheimer's Disease International (ADI), March 11, 2010 at the Grand Hotel Palace, Thessaloniki, Greece.

4 Mar 2010

Project ProSPECTus develops technology for next generation SPECT imaging to improve diagnosis of cancer

Time taken to detect brain tumours could soon be significantly reduced thanks to an ongoing pioneering project led by the University of Liverpool with the Nuclear Physics Group and Technology departments at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at Daresbury Laboratory.

4 Mar 2010

PINC trial to test anti-malarial drug in women with DCIS

Can a drug that has been used to treat malaria for years possibly be used to treat breast cancer before it becomes invasive? That's what researchers at George Mason University's Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM) and Inova Breast Care Institute (IBCI) are trying to prove.

3 Mar 2010

Robotic surgery does not compromise clinical outcomes for prostate cancer surgery

Robotic surgical technology with its three-dimensional, high-definition view gives surgeons the sensation of touch, even as they operate from a remote console. A new study describes the phenomenon, called intersensory integration, and reports that surgical outcomes for prostate cancer surgery using minimally invasive robotic technology compare favorably with traditional invasive surgery.

3 Mar 2010

$Visceral fat can increase fracture risk in obese teenage girls$

Visceral fat can increase fracture risk in obese teenage girls

According to a new study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM), obese teenage girls with a greater ratio of visceral fat (fat around internal organs) to subcutaneous fat (fat found just beneath the skin) are likely to have lower bone density than peers with a lower ratio of visceral to subcutaneous fat.

2 Mar 2010

Outpatient referrals from primary care physicians for CT, MRI studies inappropriate: Academic medical center

A large academic medical center has found that a significant percentage of outpatient referrals they receive from primary care physicians for computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies are inappropriate (based upon evidence-based appropriateness criteria developed by a radiology benefits management company), according to a study in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org).

1 Mar 2010

Growth rate among non-radiologists who own/lease PET equipment is on the rise: Study

Just as with computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), the growth rate among non-radiologists who own or lease positron emission tomography (PET) equipment is also on the rise, contributing significantly to the ongoing issues surrounding self-referral and unnecessary utilization of imaging in the United States, according to a study published in the March issue of the Journal of the American College of Radiology (www.jacr.org)

1 Mar 2010

Visage Imaging announces the signing of $2M agreement with Sydney-based Southern Radiology

Visage Imaging, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Pro Medicus Ltd., (ASX: PME) today announced the signing of a $2 million agreement to provide its entire suite of software and services – including its new Visage 7 thin client PACS – to Sydney-based independent imaging provider Southern Radiology.

27 Feb 2010

Neural differences in map of the brain when learning new nouns and verbs

Two Spanish psychologists and a German neurologist have recently shown that the brain that activates when a person learns a new noun is different from the part used when a verb is learnt. The scientists observed this using brain images taken using functional magnetic resonance, according to an article they have published this month in the journal Neuroimage.

26 Feb 2010

EVA trial: MRI is more accurate for early diagnosis of breast cancer than digital mammography

Do we need a revision of current recommendations for breast cancer screening? According to a recent prospective multicenter cohort study published in the "Journal of Clinical Oncology", this appears advisable at least for young women carrying an increased risk of breast cancer. The results of the EVA trial confirm once more that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is substantially more accurate for early diagnosis of breast cancer than digital mammography or breast ultrasound: MRI is three times more sensitive for breast cancer than digital mammography.

26 Feb 2010

New research using MRI shows that childhood stress can lead to structural brain changes

New research using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) shows that childhood stress such as abuse or emotional neglect, in particular when combined with genetic factors, can result in structural brain changes, rendering these people more vulnerable to developing depression. The study led by scientists at Trinity College Dublin has just been published in the international scientific journal, Neuropsychopharmacology.

25 Feb 2010

Recovery of consciousness in traumatic brain injury patients

The recovery of consciousness following traumatic brain injury and recent advances in neuroimaging and deep brain stimulation will be discussed at the 14th Annual Swartz Foundation Mind/Brain Lecture at Stony Brook University on Monday, March 15, 2010 at 4:30 p.m. in the Staller Center for the Arts.

25 Feb 2010

Asymptomatic pancreatic cyst treatment: UCLA-Veterans Affairs research team develops evaluation tool

As a result of improved imaging technology, pancreatic cysts are increasingly diagnosed in asymptomatic individuals who undergo scans for other reasons. And while most of these cysts follow a benign course, a small but significant number are either malignant at the time of diagnosis or have the potential to develop into pancreatic cancer during a patient's lifetime.

25 Feb 2010

Study: People can reduce their sensitivity to pain by thickening their brain

People can reduce their sensitivity to pain by thickening their brain, according to a new study published in a special issue of the American Psychological Association journal, Emotion. Researchers from the Universit- de Montr-al made their discovery by comparing the grey matter thickness of Zen meditators and non-meditators.

25 Feb 2010

Nearly 40% of TIA and minor ischemic stroke patients may experience mental impairment

Nearly four in 10 transient ischemic attack (TIA) and minor ischemic stroke patients may experience mental impairment, according to a study presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2010.

25 Feb 2010

Researchers develop evaluation tool to help guide asymptomatic pancreatic cyst treatment

25 Feb 2010

Woman's risk of heart disease intensifies during natural menopause: Study

When women hear the word menopause, they often think about hot flashes, hormone shifts and mood swings. But what about heart disease? Studies show a woman's risk of heart disease intensifies drastically around the time of natural menopause, which for most women is around the age of 50.

24 Feb 2010

Elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels of P-tau231 may be an early diagnostic biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

Researchers at NYU School of Medicine have found that elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels of phosphorylated tau231 (P-tau231), a damaged tau protein found in patients with Alzheimer's disease, may be an early diagnostic biomarker for Alzheimer's disease in healthy adults.

23 Feb 2010

Combination of MRI and mammography reduces mortality rate in high-risk women

Annual breast cancer screening with both mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is likely to be a cost-effective way to improve life expectancy in women with an increased risk of breast cancer, according to a new study published in the March issue of Radiology.

23 Feb 2010

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Nanoparticles: Targeted cancer therapy

25th Alzheimer's Disease International conference: Focus on new treatment developments

Project ProSPECTus develops technology for next generation SPECT imaging to improve diagnosis of cancer

PINC trial to test anti-malarial drug in women with DCIS

Robotic surgery does not compromise clinical outcomes for prostate cancer surgery

Visceral fat can increase fracture risk in obese teenage girls

Outpatient referrals from primary care physicians for CT, MRI studies inappropriate: Academic medical center

Growth rate among non-radiologists who own/lease PET equipment is on the rise: Study

Visage Imaging announces the signing of $2M agreement with Sydney-based Southern Radiology

Neural differences in map of the brain when learning new nouns and verbs

EVA trial: MRI is more accurate for early diagnosis of breast cancer than digital mammography

New research using MRI shows that childhood stress can lead to structural brain changes

Recovery of consciousness in traumatic brain injury patients

Asymptomatic pancreatic cyst treatment: UCLA-Veterans Affairs research team develops evaluation tool

Study: People can reduce their sensitivity to pain by thickening their brain

Nearly 40% of TIA and minor ischemic stroke patients may experience mental impairment

Researchers develop evaluation tool to help guide asymptomatic pancreatic cyst treatment

Woman's risk of heart disease intensifies during natural menopause: Study

Elevated cerebrospinal fluid levels of P-tau231 may be an early diagnostic biomarker for Alzheimer's disease

Combination of MRI and mammography reduces mortality rate in high-risk women

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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