Search Tag: Brain
New-way-to-image-brain-waste-removal-process
2013 05 Mar
A novel way to image the entire brain’s glymphatic pathway, a dynamic process that clears waste and solutes from the brain that otherwise might build up and contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, may provide the basis for a new strategy to evaluate disease susceptibility, according to a research paper published online in The Journal...Read more
Mri-shows-brain-abnormalities-in-migraine-patients
2013 26 Mar
A new study published online in the journal Radiology suggests that migraines are related to brain abnormalities present at birth and others that develop over time. Migraines are intense, throbbing headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light. Some patients experience auras, a change in visual or sensory function...Read more
Brain-imaging-after-mild-head-injury-concussion-can-show-lesions
2013 21 Mar
Brain imaging soon after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) or mild concussion can detect tiny lesions that may eventually provide a target for treating people with mTBI, according to a study presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 65th Annual Meeting in San Diego, March 16 to 23, 2013. Studies of brain tissue once a person has died have...Read more
New-mri-method-fingerprints-tissues-and-diseases
2013 21 Mar
A new method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could routinely spot specific cancers, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and other conditions early, when they're most treatable, suggest researchers at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals (UH) Case Medical Center in the journal Nature. Each body tissue and disease has a unique...Read more
Single-concussion-may-cause-lasting-brain-damage
2013 11 Apr
A single concussion may cause lasting structural damage to the brain, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. "This is the first study that shows brain areas undergo measureable volume loss after concussion," said Yvonne W. Lui, M.D. [pictured below], Neuroradiology section chief and assistant professor of radiology...Read more
Brain-imaging-tool-plus-stroke-risk-test-help-identify-cognitive-decline-early
2013 17 Apr
Researchers in the U.S. have used a brain-imaging tool and stroke risk assessment to identify signs of cognitive decline early on in individuals who don't yet show symptoms of dementia. The connection between stroke risk and cognitive decline is well established. Individuals with higher stroke risk, as measured by factors like high blood pressure,...Read more
New-mri-guided-laser-treatment-for-brain-tumour
2013 19 Apr
The first human study of the NeuroBlate™ Thermal Therapy System has found that it appears to provide a new, safe and minimally invasive procedure for treating recurrent glioblastoma (GBM), a malignant type of brain tumour. The study is published in the Journal of Neurosurgery online. NeuroBlate™ is a device that 'cooks' brain tumours in a controlled...Read more
Mri-interventions-clearpoint-system-used-in-laser-ablation-procedures-for-brain-tumour-and-epilepsy
2013 20 Apr
MRI Interventions, Inc.'s ClearPoint® Neuro Intervention System is now being used in connection with laser ablation therapy. The ClearPoint system provides guidance for the placement and operation of instruments or devices during the planning and operation of neurological procedures in the MRI environment, making it an ideal delivery platform to place...Read more
Brain-atrophy-associated-with-multiple-sclerosis
2013 02 May
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) measurements of atrophy in an important area of the brain are an accurate predictor of multiple sclerosis (MS), according to a study published online in the journal Radiology. According to the researchers, these atrophy measurements offer an improvement over current methods for evaluating patients at risk for MS....Read more
150-million-for-brain-research-launches-eu-month-of-the-brain
2013 02 May
At the start of its 'European Month of the Brain' initiative, the European Commission has earmarked some €150 million of funding for 20 new international brain research projects. It will bring the total EU investment in brain research since 2007 to over €1.9 billion. The 'European Month of the Brain' (#brainmonth) will highlight European research and...Read more
Brain-rewires-itself-after-damage-or-injury-life-scientists-discover
2013 16 May
When the brain's primary "learning center" is damaged, complex new neural circuits arise to compensate for the lost function, say life scientists from University of California (UCLA) and Australia who have pinpointed the regions of the brain involved in creating those alternate pathways — often far from the damaged site. The research, conducted by...Read more
Novel-brain-training-device-reconnects-the-brain-and-paralyzed-limb-after-stroke
2013 16 May
The world's first Brain Training Device has given a ray of new hope to the recovery of survivors after stroke. Developed by researchers of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU)'s Interdisciplinary Division of Biomedical Engineering (BME), this novel device which can detect brainwave, and thereby control the movement of paralyzed limbs, or...Read more
Mri-based-measurement-helps-predict-vascular-disease-in-the-brain
2013 24 May
Aortic arch pulse wave velocity, a measure of arterial stiffness, is a strong independent predictor of disease of the vessels that supply blood to the brain, according to a new study published in the June issue the journal Radiology. “Pulse wave velocity from the aortic arch provides functional information about vessel compliance that may help...Read more
Football-headers-could-lead-to-brain-injury
2013 11 Jun
Football players who 'head' the ball with high frequency demonstrate poorer performance on memory tests and have brain abnormalities similar to those found in traumatic brain injury patients, according to a study published online in the journal Radiology . "We chose to study soccer players, because soccer is the most popular sport worldwide,"...Read more
Fibre-optic-pen-sees-inside-brains-of-children-with-learning-disabilities
2013 26 Jun
For less than $100, University of Washington researchers have designed a computer-interfaced drawing pad that helps scientists see inside the brains of children with learning disabilities while they read and write. A paper describing the tool, developed by the UW’s Center on Human Development and Disability, was published this spring in Sensors,...Read more
New-non-invasive-method-for-brain-research
2013 26 Jun
Neuroscientists at the University of Tübingen have become the first to record neuromagnetic activity in the millisecond-by-millisecond range while the brain of a human subject was under stimulation by electric current. Electric brain stimulation has successfully been used in the treatment of neurological and psychiatric disorders for many decades....Read more
Growth-in-cerebral-aneurysms-increases-risk-of-rupture
2013 03 Jul
Cerebral aneurysms of all sizes, even those below seven millimetres, are 12 times more likely to rupture if they are growing in size, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology. According to The Brain Aneurysm Foundation, an estimated 6 million people in the United States have an unruptured brain aneurysm, or 1 in 50 people....Read more
Research-finds-amended-brain-connections-in-epilepsy-patients
2013 19 Nov
A new study, available online in the journal ‘Radiology’, published its findings on the latest research on epilepsy, since the most frequent type of this condition causes abnormal, widespread connections in patients’ brains which could provide indicators towards detection and treatment. Seizures emanating from the temporal lobes, situated right...Read more
Rsna-2013-brain-differences-in-preterm-infants-highlighted-via-mr-spectroscopy
2013 26 Nov
A study due to be presented at next week’s annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America finds that premature birth may trigger developmental processes in the white matter of the brain that could put children at higher risk of problems later in life. Preterm infants, generally considered as those born 23 to 36 weeks after conception...Read more
Gene-variant-affects-brain-atrophy-in-mild-cognitive-impairment
2014 14 Jan
According to a study published online in the journal Radiology, the presence of a gene variant in people with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is associated with accelerated rates of brain atrophy. Research was focused on the gene apolipoprotein E (APOE), known as the most important genetic factor in non-familial Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Jeffrey...Read more
Traumatic-brain-injury-associated-with-premature-death
2014 17 Jan
Findings from a psychiatric study conducted by Seena Fazel, M.D., of the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, and her team of colleagues, show that patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a higher risk of premature death, particularly from suicides, injuries and assaults. According to the study background, TBI is a substantial cause of disability....Read more
Study-7-t-mri-offers-supporting-radiologic-diagnosis-of-parkinson-s-disease
2014 05 Mar
Findings of new research published online in the journal Radiology indicate that ultra-high-field magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers detailed views of a brain area implicated in Parkinson’s disease, a discovery which could potentially lead to earlier detection of this condition affecting millions of people globally. A chronic, progressive...Read more
New-app-provides-brain-stimulation-to-neurological-disorders-sufferers
2014 11 Mar
To provide mobile support to those affected by neurological disorders, GE Healthcare has designed a free iPad app that provides brain stimulation for people with neurological conditions. It also provides helpful advice for caregivers. Created and endorsed by neurologists, the GE Healthcare MIND (Make an Impact on Neurological Disorders) App’s...Read more
Isicem-2014-the-root-of-better-care
2014 18 Mar
Root™ is an intuitive patient monitoring and connectivity platform designed to transform patient care from the operating theater to the general ward through a powerful combination of the following high-impact innovations: Radical-7® Instant interpretation of Masimo’s breakthrough rainbow® and SET® measurements via Root’s intuitive navigation...Read more
Study-diabetes-impacts-brain-structure
2014 29 Apr
According to the findings of a new study entitled “Effect of Diabetes on Brain Structure: The Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes MR Imaging Baseline Data” and published online in the journal Radiology, there appears to be a link between type 2 diabetes and brain degeneration. The researchers further discovered that diabetes...Read more
Mri-detects-late-preterm-infant-brain-abnormalities
2014 10 Jun
Research on preterm brain development has focused on infants born less than 32 weeks into gestation (very preterm). An Australian investigation, results of which have been published online in Radiology, focused on preterm infants born between 32 weeks up to 37 weeks into gestation. Researchers used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to show that moderate...Read more
Accenture-and-philips-announce-proof-of-concept-app
2014 08 Aug
Innovative technology shows how ALS patients could gain greater control of their lives through brain, voice and eye commands Software connects Emotiv Insight Brainware to wearable display that allows wearers to command Philips Hue lighting, SmartTV and Lifeline products Royal Philips and Accenture have announced that they have developed...Read more
Cyborg-technology-the-future
2014 12 Aug
The world's largest scientific society, the American Chemical Society (ACS) is holding its 248th National Meeting & Exposition, offering nearly 12,000 presentations on a wide range of science topics. One such presentation highlights the impressive developments in cyborg technology, which is producing tangible results in the domains of prosthetics,...Read more
Nobel-prize-in-medicine-2014-awarded-for-brain-s-inner-gps-discovery
2014 07 Oct
The Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has decided to award the 2014 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine with one half to John O´Keefe and the other half jointly to May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain. How do we know where we are? How can we find the way from one...Read more
International-day-of-radiology-2014-to-focus-on-the-brain
2014 15 Oct
Radiology will be in the spotlight on November 8, as radiologists celebrate the International Day of Radiology (IDoR) through a series of events and information campaigns to help the public better understand the role of medical imaging in healthcare. The theme of IDoR 2014 is brain imaging. 2014 marks the third IDoR, and for the first time, five African...Read more