MRI
MR and Interstitial Fluid Pressure Levels Offer Potential Biomarker for Tumor Aggressiveness
Researchers have validated a noninvasive imaging modality that provides valuable data about interstitial fluid pressure of solid tumors, and may aid in the identification of aggressive tumors. More...10 Oct 2012
Supposed Benign Condition Shown to Alter Brain Function in the Elderly
A common condition called leukoaraiosis, comprised of tiny areas in the brain that have been deprived of oxygen and appear as bright white dots on MRI scans, is not a harmless part of the aging process, but a disease that changes brain function in the elderly. More...04 Oct 2012
Intervention Makes it Easier for Children to Complete MRI Scanning Without Sedation
A US children’s research hospital reported success using a targeted educational strategy to teach young patients to remain motionless during MRI scans, making the process safer and less scary for the child. More...12 Sep 2012
MRI Identifies High Prevalence of Abnormalities in Osteoarthritis Patients
A new study’s findings revealed that MRI detected a high incidence of abnormalities associated with knee osteoarthritis in middle-aged and elderly patients that had no evidence of knee osteoarthritis in X-ray images. More...11 Sep 2012
MRI Reveals Brain Blood Flow Alterations in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
New MRI research revealed that alterations in brain blood flow tied to vein abnormalities are not specific for multiple sclerosis and do not add to its severity, in spite of what some researchers have hypothesized. More...04 Sep 2012
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16-Element MR Flexible Coil System Expands Exam Capabilities
MR Imaging, Motor Score Modeling Predicts Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury
Mass Spectroscopy, MRI Reveal New View of Body’s Response to Infection
Pacemaker with New Image-Ready Technology Receives CE Marking for MR Scanning
Brain Abnormalities Seen in Children with Severe Form of Diabetes
MRI Reveals MS-Related Disability Linked to Accumulation of Sodium in the Brain
3T MRI System Receives FDA Clearance
MR Technique Reveals Signs of Rejections in Pediatric Heart Transplant Patients
Evaluating Heart Treatments by Injecting MRI-Tracked Magnetic Particles into the Bloodstream
Imaging May Aid Communication with People in Vegetative States
Molecular Breast Imaging May Provide Better Detection Than MRI for Women with Dense Breasts
MRI-Guided Radiotherapy System Under Evaluation for Cancer Treatment
Faster Testing for Targeted Chemotherapy Effect Against Liver Cancer
Collaboration Established for MRI-Guided, Neurointerventional Delivery of Brain Cancer Drug
Neuroimaging Technique Shows How Concussions Affect People Differently
Development Collaboration of Intraoperative MRI Technology to Streamline Neurosurgery Procedures
Web Application Allows Physicians to Analyze Vasculature
Contrast-Enhanced Breast MRI May Predict Chemotherapy’s Effectiveness
MRI IV Pump System Features Integrated SET SpO2 and Dose Error Reduction System
MRI Breast Imaging and Reporting Data Systems Used to Predict Cancer
MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System Offers Integrated Imaging and Radiation Therapy
Pre-Op MRI Identifies Additional Breast Tumors
Necessity of Six-Month Follow-Up of Patients with Benign MRI-Guided Breast Biopsies Examined
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