DIANA Debunked by MIT: The MRI That Couldn’t Read Minds
A recent study at MIT has debunked the effectiveness of a new MRI method called DIANA, which was initially thought to directly detect neural activity….
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a non-invasive diagnostic technology that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to generate detailed images of the organs and tissues within the body. Unlike X-rays and CT scans, which use ionizing radiation, MRI employs strong magnetic fields to align the magnetization of hydrogen atoms in the body. When these atoms are subjected to radiofrequency pulses, they produce signals that are used to construct images of the internal structures. MRI is particularly valuable for imaging soft tissues, including the brain, muscles, heart, and cancers, due to its high-resolution images that can distinguish between different types of tissues. It is widely used in medical diagnostics to evaluate conditions in neurology, orthopedics, cardiovascular health, and oncology, among others. MRI machines typically involve a large tube-shaped magnet in which patients lie during the scanning process, and the procedure is known for being loud but generally painless.
New Study: Light Therapy Enhances Brain Connectivity After Injury
Low-level light therapy may enhance brain connectivity in patients with moderate traumatic brain injuries. According to a study published on May 28 in Radiology, a…
The Power to Save Lives: Advanced MRI Uncovers Hidden Heart Failures in Women
Researchers improved MRI accuracy for diagnosing heart failure in women, enabling earlier detection and treatment, which could significantly impact patient outcomes. An important new research…
MIT’s New MRI Technique Reveals Hidden Light Deep in the Brain
A novel MRI technique developed at MIT allows for detailed imaging of bioluminescence deep within the brain, offering new insights into how brain cells develop…
Early Dementia Warning – Thinning of Brain Region May Signal Risk up to 10 Years Before Symptoms
Researchers aim to incorporate an MRI biomarker into dementia risk stratification for patient care and clinical trials. Cortical gray matter, a type of brain tissue,…
Neck Inflammation: The Hidden Culprit Behind Common Headaches
Researchers presenting at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) have discovered objective evidence showing the involvement of neck muscles in…
Unveiling COVID-19’s Impact on the Brain: Advanced MRI Reveals Key Changes
Researchers at Linköping University, Sweden, have examined the brains of 16 patients previously hospitalized for COVID-19 with persisting symptoms. They have found differences in brain…
Brain Imaging Redefined: NexGen 7T MRI Achieves 10x Better Resolution
Higher resolution will allow neuroscientists to more precisely localize and trace brain networks. An intense international effort to improve the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging…
Entrepreneurial Brains Are Wired Differently: Scientists Reveal Neural Secrets Behind Business Success
New pioneering research involving both serial entrepreneurs and managers revealed enhanced neural connections in the brains of entrepreneurs, potentially leading to distinct cognitive attributes. A…
Can This Medication Reverse Multiple Sclerosis? Brain Biomarker Shows It Can
Research led by UCSF has pinpointed a hallmark of disease repair that could be utilized in the development of future therapies. Ten years following the…
New AI Tool May Help Spot “Invisible” Brain Damage in College Athletes
A new study involving student-athletes reveals that an artificial intelligence computer program, adept at processing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), can successfully detect structural changes in…
Turning Your Smartphone into a Quantum Sensor: The Power of OLEDs
UNSW Sydney researchers have developed a chip-scale method using OLEDs to image magnetic fields, potentially transforming smartphones into portable quantum sensors. The technique is more…
Thought To Be Impossible – New Method Could Diagnose Early-Stage Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease may be detected in its early stages through the use of special brain scans. Parkinson’s disease is a debilitating brain condition that worsens…
MIT’s New MRI Probe Can Reveal More of the Brain’s Inner Workings
Tracing connections between neuron populations could help researchers map brain circuits that underlie behavior and perception. Using a novel probe for functional magnetic resonance imaging…
Modern Simulations Could Improve MRIs to More Efficiently Find Disease
Rice engineers find more efficient models to analyze contrast agents that find disease. Gadolinium-based contrast agents, the gold standard in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to determine the health…
New Blood Test Improves Prostate Cancer Screening – Can Reduce the Number of MRIs Performed
Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden recently reported that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could reduce overdiagnoses and thereby improve prostate cancer screening. Now, the same…
Artificial Intelligence Classifies Brain Tumors With Single MRI Scan
A team of researchers at Washington University School of Medicine have developed a deep learning model that is capable of classifying a brain tumor as…
Eye Tracking Virtual Reality Technology To Make MRI a New Experience
Researchers from King’s College London have created a novel interactive VR system to be used by patients when undertaking an MRI. In a new paper published in Scientific…