MRI
Imaging Self-Referral Drives Unnecessary MRI Scanning for Patients
Patients undergoing knee MRI scanning are substantially more apt to receive a negative finding if referred by physicians who have a financial interest in the imaging equipment being used, according to new research. More...30 Sep 2013


MRI Just Before or After Surgery Does Not Benefit Women with Early Breast Cancer
New research has revealed that the use of MRI before or right after surgery in women with ductal carcinoma in situ breast cancer was not associated with reduced local recurrence or contralateral breast cancer rates. More...18 Sep 2013
fMRI Study Records Brain Activation During Concussion Recovery
Researchers for the first time have documented irregular brain activity within the first 24 hours of a concussive injury, as well as an increased level of brain activity weeks later—suggesting that the brain may compensate for the injury during the recovery time. More...12 Sep 2013
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Resting-State fMRI Reveals Decay in Brain Network associated in Early Alzheimer’s
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PET/MRI Imaging Technology Shows Promise
Images Can Be Reconstructed from Brain Activity
Growing Use of Preop MRI Scanning Found to Increase Rate of Invasive Breast Cancer Surgeries
Vessel Architectural Imaging Reveals Glioblastoma Response to Antiangiogenesis Therapy
First US Injection of MR Contrast Agent Gadoterate Meglumine Performed
First Neurostimulation Technology for Chronic Pain Designed for Full-Body MRI Safety
MRI Guidance Used in Brain Cancer Drug Injection Procedure
New Neuroimaging Research Could Change Treatment for Down Syndrome, Other Genetic Disorders
Brain Tumor Mechanisms Revealed with MR Spectroscopy
MRI-Ultrasound Fusion Software Helps with Prostate HIFU Therapy
Neuroimaging Shows Women Experience Higher Rates of Decline in Alzheimer’s Disease and Aging
DTI-MRI Reveals Sensory-Processing Disorders in Children
MRI May Reveal Infant Brain Anomaly Associated with Autism
Radiologic Assessment Recommended for Neurodegeneration in Memory Impaired Patients
MR Spectroscopy Shows Blood and Organ Fat May Increase Risk of Osteoporosis
Serial MR, CT Neuroimaging Scanning Helps Identify Timing of Abusive Head Trauma in Infants
3MP Diagnostic Displays with LED backlights Allows Radiologists to Visualize More Details
Wireless MRI-Conditional Pacemaker Approved in Japan
Atherosclerosis in Abdominal Aorta May Predict Adverse Cardiovascular Events
MRI Screening May Help Identify Spinal Infections from Contaminated Drug Injections
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