Health
Cases of tick-borne illnesses are on the rise. Some experts believe climate change is the cause
In 2022, doctors recorded the first confirmed case of tick-borne encephalitis virus acquired in the United Kingdom.
Jul 25, 2023
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News tagged with mri
Medical research
New study investigates why some people succeed in maintaining weight loss
For many people trying to lose weight, shedding pounds is the easy part. Keeping the pounds off over time is usually the hard part, and most people regain weight.
Jul 20, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
New smaller, portable MRI systems could expand delivery of health care, capabilities of medicine
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines can clearly view non-bony parts of the body—soft tissue such as the brain, muscles and ligaments—as well as detect tumors, making it possible to diagnose many diseases and other ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer imaging: Scientists achieve significant progress in metabolic MRI
A team of scientists from the University Medical Center Freiburg, the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), and other locations has achieved a significant breakthrough in live observation of metabolic processes in the body using ...
Jul 17, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
What does a diagnosis of dense breasts mean?
A recent Food and Drug Administration rule requires healthcare providers to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to detect breast cancer early.
Jul 14, 2023
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Neuroscience
Razor-sharp memory function in older adults linked to faster movement and better mental health, study suggests
People in their eighties who can recall everyday events and life experiences as well as someone 20 to 30 years younger—known as superagers—are also more likely to have greater movement speed than typical older adults. ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Neuroscience
Research team develops tool that counts brain lesions in seconds
An artificial intelligence (AI) tool developed at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio accurately counts brain lesions on MRI scans within seconds. Once it is adapted to the clinic, the AI tool should ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
New kidney MRI dye promises more accurate, personalized mapping
In a world first, University of Ottawa scientists have introduced a metal-free MRI dye capable of mapping kidney function with unprecedented accuracy. This technique will modernize urology, allow for more personalized care ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Lessons from an experimental brain phantom
Researchers at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and colleagues have developed a novel, anatomically accurate reference model of the human brain, entirely made from soft organic materials, for use ...
Jul 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Routine brain scanning may improve clinical care for people with psychosis
Routine brain scanning in people experiencing psychosis could help to identify underlying physical conditions that are causing their symptoms, according to a new study.
Jul 13, 2023
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