How MRIs Can See Parkinson’s Coming Before Symptoms Appear
New research reveals that MRI-based mapping of the brain’s structural and functional organization can predict the progression of gray matter atrophy in patients with early-stage,…
Radiological Society of North America News
The Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) is a professional membership organization comprising radiologists, medical physicists, and other medical professionals dedicated to the advancement of radiology. Founded in 1915 and based in Oak Brook, Illinois, RSNA hosts one of the world’s largest annual medical meetings, which gathers thousands of professionals from across the globe to share the latest research, technology, and education in radiological science. The society also publishes several highly respected peer-reviewed journals, including “Radiology” and “RadioGraphics,” which feature pioneering research and reviews in medical imaging. RSNA’s mission is to promote excellence in patient care and healthcare delivery through education, research, and technologic innovation in radiology, making it a pivotal institution in the field of medical imaging.
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…
Fewer False Positives: AI Transforms Breast Cancer Screenings With Sharper Accuracy
In Denmark, AI has significantly improved breast cancer screening by increasing detection rates and reducing false positives, as found in a study published in the…
AI’s Breast Cancer Blind Spots Exposed by New Study
Research reveals AI in mammography may produce false positives influenced by patient’s age and race, underscoring the importance of diverse training data. A recent study,…
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…
New Research: Smoking Marijuana and Cigarettes Linked to Increased Lung Damage
According to findings recently presented at the Radiological Society of North America’s annual meeting, combining marijuana and cigarette smoking could result in greater harm to…
Baseball Players Beware – New Study Reveals That Young Players Are at High Risk of Elbow Injuries
Youth baseball players, particularly those who haven’t fully matured skeletally, are at a higher risk for elbow pain and injuries, a recent study reveals. This…
Soccer Players Beware – New Research Links Heading to Significant Decline in Brain Function
New findings recently presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) links soccer heading, a technique where players strike the ball…
Pioneering AI Technology Diagnoses Autism in Children Under Two With 98.5% Accuracy
A groundbreaking AI system now diagnoses autism in children under two years old with 98.5% accuracy using brain MRIs, paving the way for earlier, more…
The Scent of Hope: Innovative Treatment Restores Sense of Smell in Patients With Long COVID
Using an image-guided minimally invasive procedure, researchers may be able to restore the sense of smell in patients who have suffered with long-COVID, according to…
Midlife’s Hidden Belly Fat: A Surprising Link to Alzheimer’s Disease
Higher amounts of visceral abdominal fat in midlife are linked to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research being presented next week at the…
Radiologists vs. Robots: Outperforming AI in Identifying Lung Diseases on Chest X-Rays
Radiologists surpassed AI in accurately detecting three common lung diseases from chest X-rays, as per a study in the Radiology journal. AI tools, while sensitive,…
Young Adults Beware: Scientists Discover That Common Weight-Loss Surgery Weakens Bones
A study published in Radiology, the journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), has revealed that a common weight-loss surgery for overweight adolescents…
Weight-Loss Surgery’s Hidden Hazard: Weakened Bones in Teens and Young Adults
Research has found that a popular weight-loss surgery, sleeve gastrectomy, negatively impacts bone health in adolescents and young adults. Two years after surgery, although patients’…
AI Demonstrates Superior Performance in Predicting Breast Cancer
AI algorithms outperformed traditional clinical risk models in a large-scale study, predicting five-year breast cancer risk more accurately. These models use mammograms as the single…
Virtual AI Radiologist: ChatGPT Passes Radiology Board Exam
The most recent version of ChatGPT, an AI chatbot developed for language interpretation and response generation, has successfully passed a radiology board-style exam, demonstrating both…
Silent Killer: The Hidden Danger of Muscle Fat
Myosteatosis, or high muscle fat accumulation, in asymptomatic adults significantly increases the risk of major health issues and mortality, according to a study in Radiology….
Researchers in China Use Radiomics To Predict Heart Attacks
Researchers are using an approach called radiomics to predict future cardiac events like heart attacks, according to a study published today (February 14, 2023) in…