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CAMH study reveals novel insights into brain networks in people with autism

A CAMH study analyzing more than 1,000 brain scans reveals surprising new insights into brain networks in people with autism, after applying a new personalized approach to brain mapping.

14 May 2018

Researchers shed light on biological mechanism underlying link between height and cognition

Reports from several studies have identified a link between height and general cognitive ability, or intelligence, but the mechanisms underlying this association are not well known. Researchers from the University of Helsinki, University of California San Diego and Boston University found that this association is mediated by cortical surface area.

14 May 2018

Scientists discover a mechanism through which HIV determines the fate and function of cells

A stem cell is one with infinite possibilities. So, for decades, scientists have puzzled over how the cell chooses to keep being a stem cell and continue dividing, or specialize into a specific cell type, like a heart or brain cell.

11 May 2018

The American College of Radiology selects Geraldine McGinty for Thorwarth Award

The American College of Radiology selected Geraldine McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR, as the 2018 recipient of the William T. Thorwarth, Jr., MD, Award.

10 May 2018

Study finds neuroinflammation in spinal cord, nerve roots of patients with chronic sciatica

A study by Massachusetts General Hospital investigators has found, for the first time in humans, that patients with chronic sciatica - back pain that shoots down the leg - have evidence of inflammation in key areas of the nervous system.

10 May 2018

New technology detects the 'glow' to guide brain tumor resection

Research by Barrow Neurological Institute physicians and University of Washington scientists on novel imaging technology for malignant brain tumors was published in the April issue of World Neurosurgery.

10 May 2018

Poor communication between brain's visual networks may increase risk of mental illness

Individual regions of the brain have to team up to get things done. And like in any team, the key to working together is communication.

9 May 2018

Johns Hopkins researchers identify protein clumps in diseased hearts

Similar to how protein clumps build up in the brain in people with some neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, protein clumps appear to accumulate in the diseased hearts of mice and people with heart failure, according to a team led by Johns Hopkins University researchers.

9 May 2018

Complex medical imaging systems to be installing led in new NHS high energy proton beam therapy center

One of the most complex medical imaging systems ever developed which uses proton beams to create 3D images of the internal anatomy of cancer patients will be installed in one of the UK's only two new NHS high energy proton beam therapy centers, helping to provide better treatment planning and monitoring for difficult to treat cancers.

9 May 2018

Imricor to present results from MRI-guided cardiac ablation study at Heart Rhythm Society conference in Boston

Imricor Medical Systems announced today that the results from the clinical study to evaluate Imricor's Vision-MRTM Ablation Catheter for the treatment of atrial flutter under real-time MRI guidance will be presented this week at the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS) conference in Boston.

9 May 2018

ONC201 disrupts mitochondrial function and kills breast cancer cells, reveals study

TRAIL, a member of the TNF family of ligands, causes caspase-dependent apoptosis through activation of its receptors, death receptor 4 and DR5.

9 May 2018

New MRI glove prototype shows promise in future diagnosis of repetitive strain injuries

A new kind of MRI component in the shape of a glove delivers the first clear images of bones, tendons and ligaments moving together, a new study finds.

9 May 2018

New microfluidic device captures tumor-specific EVs to guide cancer diagnosis and treatment

Precision cancer treatment relies on obtaining molecular information about the tumor to guide effective treatment decisions.

8 May 2018

Scientists make breakthrough in visualizing human brain tissue at microscopic level

A team of scientists from the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine of The University of Hong Kong and Imperial College London has made a breakthrough in the visualization of human brain tissue at the microscopic level.

7 May 2018

New tool to track interactions among brain cells in action

It's a neuroscientist's dream: being able to track the millions of interactions among brain cells in animals that move about freely, behaving as they would under natural circumstances. New technology developed at The Rockefeller University represents a big step toward realizing that goal.

7 May 2018

Brain-imaging study adds new evidence that infants track other people's beliefs

A brain-imaging study offers new support for the idea that infants can accurately track other people's beliefs.

7 May 2018

New study launched to examine effects of rheumatologic agent on bone health

Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery have launched a pilot study to see how a drug that treats several related autoimmune disorders affects the skeleton.

7 May 2018

Diet may affect brain development in premature babies

The amount of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids consumed by vulnerable premature babies may significantly contribute to increased brain volume and white matter development.

7 May 2018

Researchers study link between early nutrition and brain development in low birthweight preemies

The volume of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and calories consumed by very vulnerable preemies significantly contributes to increased brain volume and white matter development, however additional research is needed to determine specific nutritional approaches that best support these infants' developing brains, according to research to be presented during the Pediatric Academic Societies 2018 annual meeting.

7 May 2018

New research illustrates how beneficial bacteria establish robust gut colonization

The mammalian gut is warm, moist, and incredibly nutrient-rich--an environment that is perfect for bacterial growth. The communities of "good bacteria" in the gut, commonly referred to as the microbiome, are vital partners for the body, helping to digest fiber, extract nutrients, and prevent various diseases.

4 May 2018

Imaging News and Research

CAMH study reveals novel insights into brain networks in people with autism

Researchers shed light on biological mechanism underlying link between height and cognition

Scientists discover a mechanism through which HIV determines the fate and function of cells

The American College of Radiology selects Geraldine McGinty for Thorwarth Award

Study finds neuroinflammation in spinal cord, nerve roots of patients with chronic sciatica

New technology detects the 'glow' to guide brain tumor resection

Poor communication between brain's visual networks may increase risk of mental illness

Johns Hopkins researchers identify protein clumps in diseased hearts

Complex medical imaging systems to be installing led in new NHS high energy proton beam therapy center

Imricor to present results from MRI-guided cardiac ablation study at Heart Rhythm Society conference in Boston

ONC201 disrupts mitochondrial function and kills breast cancer cells, reveals study

New MRI glove prototype shows promise in future diagnosis of repetitive strain injuries

New microfluidic device captures tumor-specific EVs to guide cancer diagnosis and treatment

Scientists make breakthrough in visualizing human brain tissue at microscopic level

New tool to track interactions among brain cells in action

Brain-imaging study adds new evidence that infants track other people's beliefs

New study launched to examine effects of rheumatologic agent on bone health

Diet may affect brain development in premature babies

Researchers study link between early nutrition and brain development in low birthweight preemies

New research illustrates how beneficial bacteria establish robust gut colonization

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