MRI
e-Incubator Technology Provides Real-Time Imaging of Bioengineered Tissues in a Controlled Unit
A new e-incubator, an innovative miniature incubator that is compatible with magnetic resonance imaging, enables scientists to grow tissue-engineered constructs under a controlled setting and to study their growth and development in real time without risk of contamination or damage. More...24 Nov 2014

MRI Shows Brain Anatomy Differences Between Autistic and Typically Developing Individuals to Be Mostly Indistinguishable
In the largest magnetic resonance imaging study of patients with autism to date, Israeli and American researchers have shown that the brain anatomy in MRI scans of autistic individuals older than age six is mostly indistinguishable from that of typically developing individuals, and therefore, of little clinical or scientific value. More...24 Nov 2014

Diffusion-Tensor MRI Shows Brain Abnormalities in Patients with Chronic Fatigue
Radiology researchers have discovered that the brains of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome have reduced white matter and white matter abnormalities in the right hemisphere of the brain. They used neuroimaging techniques to examine the brains of patients with chronic fatigue syndrome and healthy people, and found distinct differences between the two groups. More...12 Nov 2014

Ultrahigh-Field fMRI Reveals Language Hubs in the Brain in Great Detail
For the first time, new research has demonstrate that the areas of the brain that are important for understanding language can be targeted much more effectively using ultrahigh-field, 7 Tesla MRI technology than with standard clinical MRI scanners. This helps to protect these areas more effectively during brain surgery and avoid inadvertently damaging it. More...12 Nov 2014

fMRI Reveals Fetal Brain Development
A new investigational imaging approach using functional magnetic resonance imaging technology is offering clues into fetal brain development. These resulting in vivo images are revealing different stages of fetal brain development. German researchers have observed that regions of the brain that are later responsible for sight are already active at this stage. More...05 Nov 2014

Imaging Shows Vegetative State Patients Aware and Attentive
Scientists have found hidden signatures in the brains of individuals in a vegetative state, which point to networks that could support consciousness even when a patient appears to be unconscious and unresponsive. The new research could help physicians identify patients who are aware in spite of being unable to communicate. More...03 Nov 2014
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High Magnetic Field MRI Technology Provides Comprehensive Analysis of Strokes
Pacing Lead for Full-Body MRI Scans Approved for Use in Patients with a Slow Heartbeat
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Arterial Spin Labeling MRI Identifies Evidence of Cognitive Decline Before Symptoms Present
MR Spectroscopy Reveals Brain Chemical May Help in Managing Tourette Syndrome Tics
Gray Matter Volume in Brain Region Can Predict Risk Tolerance
Patient Access to MRI Scans Expanded with CE Marking Approval for Pacemaker Leads
fMRI Neuro Scans Reveal Gray Matter Disparities in Media Devices Multitaskers
MRI Technology Enables Noninvasive Monitoring of Emergent Cell Therapies
Phantom Developed for MRI Distortion Assessment in Stereotactic Radiosurgery Treatment Planning
MRI Measures Knee Geometry and Its Role in Severe Knee Injuries
MRI Technology Designed for Diagnosing Painful Back Disorder
fMRI Identifies Asymptomatic Individuals at Risk for Stroke
Neuroscientists Differentiate Patients in Ongoing Vegetative State
World’s First Wearable Prostate Coil Facilitates Simple and Accurate Positioning
Dedicated Diffusion Tensor Imaging Helps Predict Effects of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
MRI Helps to Identify and Quantify Fat in the Liver
fMRI Shows Neural Compensation Found in Individuals with Alzheimer’s-Related Protein
Macromolecular Proton Fraction Mapping and MRI Reveal That Loss of Myelin Denotes Severity of Multiple Sclerosis
MRI and PET Used with Solid Tumor Response Evaluation Criteria to Track Treatment in Bone Metastases
Dyslexic Patients Shown to Have Disordered Network Connections in the Brain
Brain Process Underlying Recognition of Hand Gestures Found to Develop Even When Blind
New Cardiology Imaging Tools Include MRI Myocardial Tissue Quantification to Help Fight Cardiovascular Disease
MedImaging's MRI channel in addition to reporting on MR hardware, informs about the many magnetic resonance applications possible with the technique notably MRI, fMRI, diffusion MRI, MR angiography, MR guided surgery, in addition to industry developments, and safety issues.