Breast Cancer :: Emerging research heralds new era of breast cancer management
Aggressive research currently underway brings hope of dramatic advances in breast cancer management, according to a new review.
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Infant :: Newborn brains grow vision and movement regions first
The regions of the brain that control vision and other sensory information grow dramatically in the first few months following birth, while the area that controls abstract thought experiences very little growth during the same period, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researchers have found.
MRI :: MRI contrast agent linked to complication in renal patients
A “mysterious” condition called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF)? which occurs only in patients with advanced kidney disease?is strongly related to use of gadolinium dyes for MRI scans, reports a study in the March Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology.
Imaging :: Using nano-magnets to enhance medical imaging
Nanoscale magnets in the form of iron-containing molecules might be used to improve the contrast between healthy and diseased tissue in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) according to a new report by NIST researchers.
Cancer :: MIT develops nanoparticles to battle cancer
On a quest to modernize cancer treatment and diagnosis, an MIT professor and her colleagues have created new nanoparticles that mimic blood platelets. The team wants to use these new multifunctional particles to carry out different medical missions inside the body, from imaging to drug delivery.
Angiography :: MR angiography highly accurate in detecting blocked arteries
A novel type of contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance angiography is highly accurate in identifying blockages in the arteries that carry blood to the brain, according to a study in the February issue of Radiology.
Pregnancy :: Vaginal birth increases risk of hemorrhage in newborns
The first researchers to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to study the brains of a large group of babies soon after birth found a small amount of bleeding in and around the brains of one in four babies who were delivered vaginally. The study appears in the February issue of Radiology.
Stroke :: MRI more sensitive than CT in diagnosing acute stroke
Results from the most comprehensive study to compare two imaging techniques for the emergency diagnosis of suspected acute stroke show that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide a more sensitive diagnosis than computed tomography (CT) for acute ischemic stroke.
MRI :: MRI contrast agent linked to rare disease
New research has shown a possible association between a popular magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) contrast agent and the incidence of a rare disease called nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with kidney disease, according to an editorial appearing in the March issue of Radiology.
Lymphoma :: New guidelines for assessing lymphoma treatment
An international team of cancer specialists and imaging experts has developed standardized guidelines for assessing lymphoma response to treatment.