Neuroscience
Researchers uncover how the brain processes faces
Each time you see a person that you know, your brain rapidly and seemingly effortlessly recognizes that person by his or her face.
May 31, 2011
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Radiology & Imaging
New technology can detect kidney diseases earlier than standard methods
Using an advanced scanner, researchers from Aarhus University, among others, have developed a technology that can detect the earliest changes in the kidney when scar tissue begins to form. Their study is published in the ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why schizophrenia and apathy go hand in hand
Schizophrenia, which affects up to 1% of the population, is a neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by multiple symptoms. One of the most common, and for which there is no treatment, is apathy and lack of motivation.
Jul 2, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Study shows ultra-low dose PET protocol eliminates need for CT, uses dose 50 times lower than current standard
A new ultra-low dose imaging method used with long axial field-of-view PET scanners can obtain images with a historically low radiopharmaceutical dose—more than 50 times lower than the standard effective dose. Furthermore, ...
Jun 11, 2024
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Neuroscience
Study indicates the rapid identification of stroke type is key to improving outcomes
Early identification of stroke type could be key to harnessing the benefits of very early in-ambulance blood pressure lowering treatment in patients with suspected acute stroke, according to new research.
May 16, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality results
A magnetic resonance imaging device built with off-the-shelf parts and paired with AI matched the performance of high-end MRI machines, according to a study published Thursday that could pave the way for greater access to ...
May 9, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Minoritized groups face high anxiety when taking part in research experiments
When participating in research studies, moderately anxious or highly anxious children from minoritized groups are likely to be hypervigilant to threat, further compounding the effects of their general state of anxiety, a ...
Mar 2, 2024
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Radiology & Imaging
Magnets, mating and metallic objects—cautionary tales from the MRI scanner
A 57-year-old woman from Wisconsin recently sustained a rather unfortunate injury to her buttock. She had attended the hospital for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan and had entered the machine with a concealed firearm. ...
Dec 28, 2023
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Radiology & Imaging
Researchers develop magnetic resonance compatible brain PET scanner with high performance
Positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging (PET/MRI) represents a potent instrument for brain imaging. However, the current spatial resolution of PET scanners utilized for brain imaging leaves room for enhancement.
Oct 25, 2023
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Neuroscience
Major advance for detecting brain conditions in babies
Research by experts at King's and Evelina London Children's Hospital has found major advances for detecting brain conditions in babies using portable MRI scanners.
Oct 11, 2023
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