New MRI Algorithm Cuts Scan Time by Two-Thirds A far quicker MRI scan is on the horizon. A new algorithm developed by MIT’s Research Laboratory of Electronics cuts the imaging time by two-thirds, though they’re still working on the back end processing time. Authors of the research, which is scheduled for publication in the journal Magnetic Resonance in Medicine, say that a 45-minute scan can be done in 15 minutes without compromising much of the quality.
MRI Technique Promises Easier Way to Diagnose Alzheimer’s Disease Researchers just found what they said is a cheaper and safer way to diagnose and track Alzheimer’s disease, using arterial spin labeling (ASL), a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique. University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine researchers published twice on the technique this month, in Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology’s journal, and Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: the Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association.
MRI Not Quite There for Lymph Node Diagnosis in Breast Cancer Magnetic resonance imaging’s accuracy in detecting cancer in the lymph nodes of newly diagnosed breast cancer patients is nothing to sniff at – 80 percent with diffusion-weighted MRI and 85 percent with axial T1-weighted MRI, Canadian researchers have reported. But it’s not quite high enough to skip a lymph node dissection, according to a study published online Dec. 5 in the journal Radiology.
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Recent advances in neuroimaging have provided a new window into the hemorrhagic and ischemic features of sporadic cerebral amyloid angiopathy, a common age-related disease that is an important... More »
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High cognitive engagement may prevent or slow deposition of beta-amyloid, potentially influencing the onset and progression of Alzheimer disease, researchers found. More »
MSU is attracted to Malawi, thanks to a partnership between MSU, GE and the country of Malawi in southern Africa that landed an MRI machine that will help doctors save the lives of malaria patients.
The more advanced and more complicated the disease process, the more likely the patient will end up with surgery and/or amputation, increasing the cost of initial care and the additional intervention.
If those of us who are in positions to evaluate and review hiring policies do not take a significant role in ensuring a level playing field then we are truly to blame.
Tax Schemes Every Physician Should Avoid Ike Devji, JD, January 31, 2012 The next 60 days marks the final push to sell physicians across the United States tax plans of both good and questionable value.
Prevent Physician Distraction When Using mHealth Technology Aubrey Westgate, January 25, 2012 As more and more physicians use handheld mobile technology in their day-to-day work, some critics are raising concerns about “distracted doctoring.”
Can That Applicant Do the Job at Your Medical Practice? Karen Zupko, January 25, 2012 If like many communities, yours has significant numbers of non-English speaking people with whom neither you nor your staff are able to converse, your practice is at a serious disadvantage.
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