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HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

Stellenbosch University researchers have discovered that the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) directly impacts the brain in the early stages of the infection.

30 Nov 2017

New study analyzes generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of U.S. radiologist workforce

A new study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute analyzes the generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of the U.S. radiologist workforce in the Medicare population from 2012–2014. The study is published online in Radiology.

30 Nov 2017

Researchers release open-source dataset offering instructions to build smartphone microscope

Add one more thing to the list of tasks your smartphone can perform. University of Houston researchers have released an open-source dataset offering instructions to people interested in building their own smartphone microscope.

30 Nov 2017

Blood test could provide low-cost alternative to MRI for monitoring disease activity in MS

A blood test to monitor a nerve protein in the blood of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) may help predict whether disease activity is flaring up, according to a study published in the November 29, 2017, online issue of Neurology Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, an official journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

30 Nov 2017

Brain-imaging study receives $2.5 million NIH grant to examine cannabis use disorders

The National Institutes of Health recently awarded the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas $2.5 million to examine cannabis use disorders.

29 Nov 2017

Nerve cell findings provide unique insights into neuromuscular conditions

The findings relate to a type of cell connection that allows electrical and chemical messages to flow from nerve to muscle cells, enabling motion.

29 Nov 2017

New microscope optimized to perform studies using optogenetic techniques

A newly developed microscope is providing scientists with a greatly enhanced tool to study how neurological disorders such as epilepsy and Alzheimer's disease affect neuron communication.

29 Nov 2017

Losing weight via exercise alone may not protect your knees, study says

A new MRI study presented yesterday at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) stated that obese people who lose a significant amount of weight can slow down the degeneration of their knee cartilage, but only through exercise and diet or only by diet.

29 Nov 2017

Chemical imaging can provide comprehensive information about the skin

A new method of examining the skin can reduce the number of animal experiments while providing new opportunities to develop pharmaceuticals and cosmetics.

29 Nov 2017

Tufts professor receives early-career award from AFOSR for ultra-high-resolution bio-imaging

Xiaocheng Jiang, assistant professor of biomedical engineering in the School of Engineering at Tufts University, has been awarded an early-career award from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research for his work developing graphene-based microfluidics for ultra-high-resolution, dynamic bio-imaging.

28 Nov 2017

Researchers determine 'sweet spot' could enhance diagnosis of melanoma skin lesions

Too much, too little, just right. It might seem like a line from "Goldilocks and the Three Bears," but actually describes an important finding from researchers in Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science.

28 Nov 2017

Problems at birth linked to long-lasting chemical changes in the brain

New King's College London research, published today (28 November) in eLife, shows that adults born prematurely - who also suffered small brain injuries around the time of birth - have lower levels of dopamine in the brain.

28 Nov 2017

Birth complications associated with decreased dopamine levels in the brain, study reveals

A new study, published in eLife, shows that most people born prematurely, who also suffered small brain injuries during the time of birth, have lower levels of dopamine in the brain.

28 Nov 2017

Using AFM to characterize cancer cells

An interview with Dr. Jim Gimzewski, UCLA conducted by April Cashin-Garbutt, MA (Cantab).

From Bruker Nano Surfaces and Metrology 28 Nov 2017

Digital image of the retina provides enormous information about patients' general health

Personalized medicine or "precision medicine" is the most significant trend in 21st century medicine. "It's all about the right treatment for the right patient at the right time," says Ursula Schmidt-Erfurth, Head of MedUni Vienna's Department of Ophthalmology and Optometry.

28 Nov 2017

Invasive cells deploy a trick to squeeze through barriers

Invasive cells deploy a trick to break through tissues and spread to other parts of the body, researchers report.

28 Nov 2017

MS patients who adhere to medication schedules have better physical outcomes

Researchers examined the insurance claims and medical records of 681 patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) and found those who adhered to medication schedules had significantly better physical outcomes than patients who did not, although the total overall costs for their care were higher.

28 Nov 2017

Study shows potential of neurofeedback in tinnitus treatment

A study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) suggests that neurofeedback training has the potential to lessen the severity of tinnitus or even eliminate it.

27 Nov 2017

DAWN study increases window for treatment of stroke patients

Treating stroke has long been governed by the clock. If it has been less than three hours since the onset of symptoms, the clot-busting drug t-PA will likely work.

27 Nov 2017

Radiology images can reveal critical clues about injury patterns of intimate partner violence

Radiology images can reveal critical clues not only about a patient's current injuries, but also about patterns of violence a person may be experiencing. Investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital present data today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America from a study that reveals new ways that radiologists can be involved in the care of victims of intimate partner violence (IPV)

27 Nov 2017

Imaging News and Research

HIV directly impacts the brain in early stages of infection

New study analyzes generalist versus subspecialty characteristics of U.S. radiologist workforce

Researchers release open-source dataset offering instructions to build smartphone microscope

Blood test could provide low-cost alternative to MRI for monitoring disease activity in MS

Brain-imaging study receives $2.5 million NIH grant to examine cannabis use disorders

Nerve cell findings provide unique insights into neuromuscular conditions

New microscope optimized to perform studies using optogenetic techniques

Losing weight via exercise alone may not protect your knees, study says

Chemical imaging can provide comprehensive information about the skin

Tufts professor receives early-career award from AFOSR for ultra-high-resolution bio-imaging

Researchers determine 'sweet spot' could enhance diagnosis of melanoma skin lesions

Problems at birth linked to long-lasting chemical changes in the brain

Birth complications associated with decreased dopamine levels in the brain, study reveals

Using AFM to characterize cancer cells

Digital image of the retina provides enormous information about patients' general health

Invasive cells deploy a trick to squeeze through barriers

MS patients who adhere to medication schedules have better physical outcomes

Study shows potential of neurofeedback in tinnitus treatment

DAWN study increases window for treatment of stroke patients

Radiology images can reveal critical clues about injury patterns of intimate partner violence

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