Magnetic resonance imaging analysis of long-term neuropathology after exposure to the nerve agent soman: correlation with histopathology and neurological dysfunction - Reddy SD, Wu X, Kuruba R, Sridhar V, Reddy DS.
Nerve agents (NAs) produce acute and long-term brain injury and dysfunction, as evident from the Japan and Syria incidents. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a versatile technique to examine such chronic anatomical, functional, and neuronal damage in the... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 20, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
UCalgary research study finds MRI effective in predicting major cardiac events
(University of Calgary) An international study led by Dr. James White, a clinician and researcher at the University of Calgary finds magnetic resonance imaging can be used to predict major cardiac events for people diagnosed dilated cardiomyopathy. White's study confirms about 40 per cent of patients with DCM have scarring patterns on their heart muscle which can be seen with MRI. These patterns are associated with higher risk of future heart failure admissions, life-threatening heart rhythms and death. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 15, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Decreased interhemispheric resting-state functional connectivity in male adolescents with conduct disorder - Lu F, Wang M, Xu S, Chen H, Yuan Z, Luo L, Wang X, Zhang J, Dai J, Wang X, Chen H, Zhou J.
Conduct disorder (CD) is a common psychiatric disorder defined by a repetitive and persistent pattern of aggressive and antisocial behaviors. Although numerous task-based and resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rsfMRI) studies have emphasi... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - July 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Non-invasive diagnostic procedures for suspected CHD: search reveals informative evidence
(Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care) Non-invasive diagnostic procedures for suspected CHD: search reveals informative evidence Informative study results are available on diagnostic procedures using computed tomography angiography (CTA) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for suspected coronary heart disease (CHD). (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 8, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Early Screening May Curb Breast Cancer Deaths in Childhood Cancer Survivors Early Screening May Curb Breast Cancer Deaths in Childhood Cancer Survivors
In childhood cancer survivors, starting annual magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) screening at ages 25-30 may reduce breast cancer deaths by at least 50%, researchers suggest.Reuters Health Information (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines)
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - July 7, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Hematology-Oncology News Source Type: news
Early Breast Cancer Screening Benefits Childhood Cancer Survivors
TUESDAY, July 7, 2020 -- For childhood cancer survivors, early initiation of breast cancer screening with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) may reduce breast cancer mortality by more than half, according to a study published online July 7 in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - July 7, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Brain structural elements in psychiatric disorders
(Elsevier) While researchers have previously identified brain structural signatures associated with individual neurological diseases using techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), a team of scientists based in Germany, in a new study, has compared data from multiple studies to find brain structural abnormalities shared between four different neuropsychiatric conditions. The researchers also found brain signatures that were unique to individual conditions. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - July 7, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
New way to analyze fMRI data offers path to improving treatment for schizophrenia
(University of Maryland Baltimore County) Researchers at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) have developed tools to improve the analysis of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) data. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - June 26, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Systematic review of affective functional magnetic resonance imaging in pediatric major depressive disorder - Turpyn CC, Niehaus C, Gon çalves SF, Jenness JL.
Pediatric major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating disorder with long-term negative health risks. Understanding the affective neurobiological mechanisms of pediatric MDD may be crucial for refining assessment and identifying intervention targets. ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 22, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Adolescents Source Type: news
Prevalence of DFCIs Up for Young Competitive Alpine Skiers
WEDNESDAY, June 17, 2020 -- Young competitive alpine skiers have an increased prevalence of distal femoral cortical irregularities (DFCIs) on knee magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), according to a study published online June 16 in... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 17, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Identification of abusive head trauma in high-risk infants: a cost-effectiveness analysis - Noorbakhsh KA, Berger RP, Smith KJ.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of abusive head trauma detection strategies in emergency department (ED) settings with and without rapid magnetic resonance imaging (rMRI) availability.
STUDY DESIGN: A Markov decision model estimated outc... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - June 17, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Infants and Children Source Type: news
Therapeutic Hookworm Explored for Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis
TUESDAY, June 16, 2020 -- For patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS), treatment with hookworm appears to be safe, but it did not reduce the number of new/enlarging/enhancing lesions on brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) at month 9,... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 16, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
What Causes Free Peritoneal Fluid?
Discussion
Peritoneal fluid is normal. It decreases the friction of the peritoneum covering abdominal and pelvic organs and helps to protect them and allow their movement. A normal amount of peritoneal fluid is expected on radiological evaluation. Increased peritoneal fluid is a continuum and is concerning as a wide variety of pathological causes are associated with it such as abdominal trauma and appendicitis. At the far end of the scale is ascites that is the accumulation of free fluid more than 25 ml. It is usually associated with abdominal distension but fluid must accumulate before distension can occur and therefore i...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - June 8, 2020 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Pediatric Education Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
New double-contrast technique picks up small tumors on MRI
(University of California - Davis) Early detection of tumors is extremely important in treating cancer. A new technique developed by researchers at UC Davis offers a significant advance in using magnetic resonance imaging to pick out even very small tumors from normal tissue. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - May 25, 2020 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news
Does MRI have an environmental impact?
(Tokyo Metropolitan University) Researchers from Tokyo Metropolitan University have surveyed the amount of gadolinium found in river water in Tokyo. Gadolinium is contained in contrast agents given to patients undergoing medical magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, and it has been shown in labs to become toxic when exposed to ultraviolet rays. The researchers found significantly elevated levels, particularly near water treatment plants, highlighting the need for new public policy and removal technologies as MRI become even more commonplace. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)
Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science - May 23, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
