Neurology MRI

Given the increasing prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and a staggering number of people with dementia who are undiagnosed, this author discusses five essential keys for radiologists and their colleagues to facilitate earlier detection, precision care treatment and monitoring to help ensure timely care and intervention.

For patients with small cell lung cancer (SCLC), there was a 40 percent improvement in cognitive failure-free survival (CFFS) with brain MRI alone in comparison to the combination of brain MRI and prophylactic cranial irradiation (PCI), according to research presented at the ASTRO conference.

In a study involving over 700 participants who had chest CT and brain MRI, those with diabetes and lower vertebral bone mineral density (vBMD) had a nearly five percent faster total accumulation of white matter hyperintensity (WMH) in comparison to those without diabetes.

Catch up on a variety of FDA news in radiology from the past week.

In a study involving over 2,800 people who had brain MRI scans, researchers found that people in the most disadvantaged neighborhoods had 37 percent higher white matter hyperintensity volume (WMHV) on average in comparison to people in the least disadvantaged areas.

The presence of vascular hyperintensity on T2 FLAIR MRI was associated with nearly double the odds of cerebral edema, according to newly published research involving 855 patients with acute ischemic stroke.

New research demonstrates significantly higher specificity and inter-reader agreement with MRI-guided reconstruction in comparison to standard ordered-subset expectation-maximization (OSEM) reconstruction of PET imaging for amyloid assessment.

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Catch up on the top AI-related news and research in radiology over the past month.

For patients who had successful reperfusion after acute ischemic stroke, new research demonstrated an 80 percent AUC for predicting infarct with the combination of apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC) mapping and relative oxygen ejection fraction (rOEF).

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Noting the rising imaging volume and dearth of MRI scanner availability, the authors of a new literature review explore the utility and impact of workflow redesign, staff training, scheduling improvements and AI advances for enhancing MRI workflows.

In a recent interview, Kay Jann, PhD, discussed challenges with urinary continence in stroke survivors and a forthcoming NIH-funded study examining the use of brain MRI to help identify those who may benefit from transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation (TSCS).

Catch up on the most well-viewed video interviews from Diagnostic Imaging in July 2026.

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In a recent interview, Vivek Singh, MD, discussed the practical realities of integrating AI into neuroradiology workflows, addressing challenges and concerns with implementation and potential automation bias, and emphasizing the importance of appropriate governance with AI tools and measurable outcomes in stroke imaging.

Researchers found that former NFL players had a 3.8-fold higher mortality rate for all-cause dementia and a nearly 3.9-fold higher mortality rate for Parkinson’s disease, according to a study involving over 19,800 former NFL players.

Catch up on the most well-viewed video interviews from Diagnostic Imaging in June 2026.

Catch up on a variety of FDA news in radiology from the past week.

Researchers found that non-contrast head CT exams, head and neck CT exams and spine CT imaging increased by 33 percent, 76.9 percent and 52.9 percent, respectively, per 1,000 emergency department encounters over the last decade.

The Oncology Virtual Expert AI software reportedly provides semi-automated segmentation maps of brain tumors based on standard brain MRI scans.

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In recent interviews, Emanuel Kanal, MD, and Tobias Gilk, MRSO, MRSE, noted a lack of point-of-care safety requirements for MRI, a lack of state oversight, and a prevailing lack of minimum standards overall for MRI safety.

Catch up on a variety of new FDA clearances in radiology from the past week.