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MRI-based measurement helps predict vascular disease in the brain

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 ...

Medical research created May 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Digital mammography cancer detection rates may vary significantly

Digital direct radiography (DR) is significantly more effective than computed radiography (CR) at detecting breast cancer, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Cancer created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Atrophy in key region of brain associated with multiple sclerosis

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 new study published online in the journal Radiology. According to the ...

Neuroscience created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

MRI shows brain abnormalities in migraine patients

A new study suggests that migraines are related to brain abnormalities present at birth and others that develop over time. The research is published online in the journal Radiology.

Neuroscience created Mar 26, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Single concussion may cause lasting brain damage

A single concussion may cause lasting structural damage to the brain, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Mar 12, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

CT angiography helps predict heart attack risk

Coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) is an effective tool for determining the risk of heart attacks and other adverse cardiac events in patients with suspected coronary artery disease but no treatable risk factors, ...

Cardiology created Feb 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Benefits of CT outweigh cancer risks in young adults

The underlying medical conditions facing young adults who undergo computed tomography (CT) exams represent a significantly greater health risk than that of radiation-induced cancer from CT, according to a new study published ...

Cancer created Feb 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Second-generation CT scanner substantially reduces radiation exposure

Researchers using a newly approved advanced computed tomography (CT) system were able to significantly reduce radiation exposure in patients undergoing coronary CT angiography (CCTA), according to a new study published online ...

Cancer created Jan 31, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Immediate health risk must be weighed against radiation-induced cancer risk

The lifetime risks of cancer from medical radiation may be overemphasized relative to more immediate health risks, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Cancer created Dec 18, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Brain angioplasty and stents found safe and effective for stroke patients

Some stroke patients may benefit from cerebral angioplasty and stent placement, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Cardiology created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Combination of imaging exams improves Alzheimer's diagnosis

Employing a combination of imaging and biomarker tests improves the ability of doctors to predict Alzheimer's in patients with mild cognitive impairment, according to researchers at Duke Medicine.

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Dec 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

High altitude climbers at risk for brain bleeds

New magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) research shows that mountain climbers who experience a certain type of high altitude sickness have traces of bleeding in the brain years after the initial incident, according to a study ...

Neuroscience created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Men with belly fat at risk for osteoporosis

Visceral, or deep belly, obesity is a risk factor for bone loss and decreased bone strength in men, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most patients in the dark about what radiologists do

The role of radiologists in healthcare has long been poorly understood among the general public, but new research presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) shows that even patients ...

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CT depicts racial differences in coronary artery disease

While obesity is considered a cardiovascular risk factor, a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) showed that African-American patients with coronary artery disease ...

Cardiology created Nov 28, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0