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MRI shows signs of brain injury in moderate and late preterm babies

Babies born 32 to 36 weeks into gestation may have smaller brains and other brain abnormalities that could lead to long-term developmental problems, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

10 Jun 2014

Groundbreaking molecular imaging agent developed to trace advanced prostate cancer

Anti-androgen hormonal therapy, also called chemical castration, can be an important defense against further disease progression for patients with prostate cancer that has traveled and grown in other areas, or metastasized-but some cases simply do not respond to this treatment.

10 Jun 2014

Researchers reveal mysterious behavior of individual cells using radioluminescence microscopy

With a new molecular imaging system powerful enough to peer down to 20-micrometer resolution, researchers can now use radioluminescence to examine the characteristics of single, unconnected cells. The result is a fascinating picture of diversity among cells previously assumed to behave the same, revealed researchers at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2014 Annual Meeting.

10 Jun 2014

REM sleep disorder: A sign of impending neurodegenerative disease

How many millions of people suffer from sleep disturbance? One sleep disorder in particular, called REM behavior disorder, could be a sign of impending neurodegenerative disease, including Parkinson's and dementia, say scientists presenting their research at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2014 Annual Meeting.

10 Jun 2014

Children who undergo complex imaging tests may have increased risk of cancer

Children with heart disease are exposed to low levels of radiation during X-rays, which do not significantly raise their lifetime cancer risk.

10 Jun 2014

Combined chemo and radionuclide therapy stops neuroendocrine tumors

Advanced cancer of the neuroendocrine system can lead to dismal prognoses, but a novel therapy is packing a punch by uniting powerful radionuclide treatment and chemotherapy drugs, revealed researchers at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2014 Annual Meeting.

10 Jun 2014

Late-life depression could become major risk factor for developing Alzheimer's

Many people develop depression in the latest stages of life, but until now doctors had no idea that it could point to a build up of a naturally occurring protein in the brain called beta-amyloid, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease.

10 Jun 2014

Combination of novel molecular imaging techniques can help predict spread of cancer, patient survival

A simple noninvasive blood test matched with state-of-the-art molecular imaging of individual cells could help oncologists understand their patients' chances of survival, say researchers at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging's 2014 Annual Meeting.

10 Jun 2014

Antibody-based molecular imaging agent offers hope for novel breast cancer treatments

For years researchers have been developing molecular imaging techniques that visualize hormonally active breast cancer cells-specifically those testing positive for human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2).

10 Jun 2014

BP history affects late-life brain pathology

The relationship between late-life blood pressure and damage to the brain is modified by midlife hypertension history, research shows.

9 Jun 2014

International leaders redefine phenotypes of multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis manifests itself in many different ways and different courses. A recent effort to fine-tune descriptions - or phenotypes -- of MS was undertaken by an international team of leaders in MS research and clinical care.

9 Jun 2014

Researchers tap rhythm of memories as they occur in real time in human brain

University of Oregon researchers have tapped the rhythm of memories as they occur in near real time in the human brain.

9 Jun 2014

Scientific images of blood, brain, bacteria are on display at Washington Dulles International Airport

Stunning scientific images of blood, brain, bacteria, viruses and more, enlarged by as much as 50,000 times, are on display in an exhibit called "Life: Magnified," on view through November 2014 at Washington Dulles International Airport's Gateway Gallery.

9 Jun 2014

Toshiba provides new PET/CT system for radiation and oncology imaging needs

Oncology departments can now provide their patients with a better PET/CT imaging experience using Toshiba America Medical Systems, Inc.'s all-new Celesteion (pending 510(k) clearance).

9 Jun 2014

Actinium's Chairman to discuss role of alpha-particle radiopharmaceuticals at SNMMI Annual Meeting

Actinium Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Actinium" or "the Company"), a biopharmaceutical company developing innovative targeted payload immunotherapeutics for the treatment of advanced cancers, today announced that Actinium's Clinical Advisory Board Chairman Joseph Jurcic, MD will participate in an upcoming panel discussion highlighting the role of Actinium's alpha-particle radiopharmaceuticals in the treatment of leukemia patients.

9 Jun 2014

Kids at risk for mental disorders experience communication breakdown in brain networks

Attention deficits are central to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and are thought to precede the presentation of the illnesses.

9 Jun 2014

Scientists design nanoparticle to target tumor cells

Scientists at UC Santa Barbara have designed a nanoparticle that has a couple of unique - and important - properties.

9 Jun 2014

TSRI develops accurate structural map of complex molecular machines in cells

A team led by researchers at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) has used advanced electron microscopy techniques to determine the first accurate structural map of Mediator, one of the largest and most complex "molecular machines" in cells.

6 Jun 2014

Brain networks supporting attention do not communicate correctly in children at risk for bipolar disorder

Attention deficits are central to psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, and are thought to precede the presentation of the illnesses.

6 Jun 2014

GW SMHS establishes new graduate certificate in anatomical and translational sciences

The George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences is pleased to announce the establishment of a new graduate certificate in anatomical and translational sciences (GCATS). The first semester of the GCATS program will begin Aug. 25.

6 Jun 2014

Imaging News and Research

MRI shows signs of brain injury in moderate and late preterm babies

Groundbreaking molecular imaging agent developed to trace advanced prostate cancer

Researchers reveal mysterious behavior of individual cells using radioluminescence microscopy

REM sleep disorder: A sign of impending neurodegenerative disease

Children who undergo complex imaging tests may have increased risk of cancer

Combined chemo and radionuclide therapy stops neuroendocrine tumors

Late-life depression could become major risk factor for developing Alzheimer's

Combination of novel molecular imaging techniques can help predict spread of cancer, patient survival

Antibody-based molecular imaging agent offers hope for novel breast cancer treatments

BP history affects late-life brain pathology

International leaders redefine phenotypes of multiple sclerosis

Researchers tap rhythm of memories as they occur in real time in human brain

Scientific images of blood, brain, bacteria are on display at Washington Dulles International Airport

Toshiba provides new PET/CT system for radiation and oncology imaging needs

Actinium's Chairman to discuss role of alpha-particle radiopharmaceuticals at SNMMI Annual Meeting

Kids at risk for mental disorders experience communication breakdown in brain networks

Scientists design nanoparticle to target tumor cells

TSRI develops accurate structural map of complex molecular machines in cells

Brain networks supporting attention do not communicate correctly in children at risk for bipolar disorder

GW SMHS establishes new graduate certificate in anatomical and translational sciences

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