High-Aptitude Minds: The Neurological Roots of Genius Sep 2, 2008
Many modern studies have linked a larger brain, as measured by magnetic resonance imaging, to higher intellect, with total brain volume accounting for about 16 percent of the variance in IQ. But, as Einstein s brain illustrates, the size of some brain areas may matter for intelligence much more than that of others does. In 2004 psychologist Richard J. Haier of the University of California, Irvine, and his colleagues reported evidence to support the notion that discrete brain regions mediate... (Scientific American)
Playing, and even watching, sports improves brain function Sep 2, 2008
While the subjects listened to the sentences, their brains were scanned using functioning Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), which allows one to infer the areas of the brain most active during language listening. After hearing the sentences in the fMRI scanner, subjects performed a battery of tests designed to gauge their comprehension of those sentences. (EurekAlert!)
Elbit Imaging Ltd. Announces Second Quarter Results for 2008 Sep 1, 2008
About Elbit Imaging Ltd. Elbit Imaging Ltd. ("EI") is a subsidiary of Europe Israel (M.M.S.) Ltd. EI's activities are divided into the following principal fields: (i) Initiation, construction, operation, management and sale of shopping and entertainment centers in Israel, Central and Eastern Europe and India; (ii) Hotels ownership, primarily in major European cities, as well as operation, management and sale of same through its subsidiary, Elscint Ltd.; (iii) Investments in the research and... (PR Newswire)
Few participate in medical cost survey Sep 1, 2008
The Rockledge-based health care provider said it hopes to provide comparative hospital pricing locally on its Web site for everything from the cost of emergency-room visits and gall bladder procedures to the price of imaging technologies, such as magnetic resonance imaging or computerized tomography scans. Wuesthoff began the program on Aug. 1, with officials calling it a "transparency" initiative to provide consumers with a way to comparison-shop for health care. (Florida Today)
Memory Trick Shows Brain Organization Sep 1, 2008
Ranganath, along with graduate student Andrew Logan Haskins, Andrew Yonelinas, a UC Davis psychology professor and associate director of the Center for Mind and Brain, and Joel Quamme, a former UC Davis graduate student now at Princeton University, used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to see which parts of the brain were active when volunteers memorized pairs of words such as "motor/bear" or "liver/tree." In this experiment, the volunteers either learned the pairs as separate words... (Science Daily)
Brain imaging links chronic insomnia to reversible cognitive deficits without changes in behavior Sep 1, 2008
Results of functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scanning during verbal fluency tasks show that people with insomnia have less activation than controls in the left medial prefrontal cortex and the left interior frontal gyrus, two fluency-specific brain regions. However, participants with insomnia generated more words than controls on both the category fluency task (46. (EurekAlert!)
Laser to destroy cancerous cells Aug 31, 2008
The device was gently guided towards the tumour area with the help of a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. Every three seconds, a computer workstation calculated the temperature at the area being burned by the laser to ensure that there was no dangerous overheating and to confirm that only tumorous cells were being destroyed. (India Times, India)
Michener unveils mural for 50th Anniversary Aug 30, 2008
Since 1958, Michener has educated applied health professionals who serve a vital role in the country's health care sector in such fields as medical laboratory science, medical radiation sciences, respiratory therapy, chiropody, diagnostic cytology, genetics technology, ultrasound and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). In 2008 the Michener Institute is commemorating its 50th anniversary by celebrating educational excellence and inspiring health care transformation. (Canada Newswire)
New Approach To Detect Early Progression Of Brain Tumors Identified Aug 30, 2008
26, 2008) Researchers have shown that Magnetic Resonance Imaging technology has the potential to non-invasively characterize tumors and determine which of them may be responsive to specific forms of. (June 4, 2007) A unique examination of one treatment center's use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in new breast cancer patients has found MRI to be superior to mammography in finding additional tumors in a ... 29, 2006) By pinpointing the motor and language areas of the brain with functional... (Science Daily)
Risk Of Repeat Attacks In Heart Patients Causes Concern For Doctors Aug 30, 2008
2, 1998) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the heart after a heart attack may help determine which patients do well and which ones will later suffer complications such as recurrent heart attack, congestive. (May 27, 2002) University of Melbourne researchers, along with doctors and scientists from eight Melbourne hospitals, have located three genes that make heart attack more likely. (Science Daily)
O's starter Cabrera's suspension upheld Aug 30, 2008
Baltimore's coaching staff had no idea that something was bothering him until he made his comments to the press, and they pushed him through a magnetic resonance imaging test that showed no structural damage in his pitching arm. The veteran said he's had some pain in his forearm and his back, but he also said he feels healthy enough to pitch. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Treadmill Workouts Help Stroke Survivors Aug 30, 2008
And magnetic resonance imaging showed an increase of blood flow carrying more oxygen to the brainstem and cerebellum for those who worked on the treadmill. "The most important clinical aspect of the study is that it is saying recovery can occur long after a stroke and can occur even after all the routine therapies have been tried," said Dr. Daniel Hanley, professor of neurology at Johns Hopkins. (MEDLINEplus)
Stroke victims aided by walk Aug 29, 2008
To assess possible brain changes, the researchers performed functional magnetic resonance imaging exams before and after the six months of the study on 32 of the people, selected equally from the two groups. In the treadmill walkers, the scans detected increased activation in brain areas associated with controlling gait and walking, including the cerebellum and midbrain, researchers said. (Boston Globe)
Treadmill Retrains Body and Brain of Stroke Victims Aug 29, 2008
Thirty-two patients drawn equally from both groups underwent functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to assess brain activity linked to moving their legs in a walking motion. One group then participated in an exercise program that principally involved walking on a treadmill three times a week for up to 40 minutes, assisted by a supporting sling and tether if needed. (Newsmax)
How The Brain Compensates For Vision Loss Shows Much More Versatility Than Previously Recognized Aug 28, 2008
The study participants also underwent serial brain scans (known as fMRI or functional magnetic resonance imaging) at both the beginning and end of the five-day study period ... 19, 2007) Researchers have demonstrated using functional magnetic resonance imaging, that brain activity was increased in stroke and traumatic brain injury survivors who underwent Vision Restoration Therapy, a. (Science Daily)
Subliminal Learning Demonstrated In Human Brain Aug 28, 2008
The researchers collected scans of the brain, using functional magnetic resonance imaging, to investigate the specific brain circuitry that is linked to subliminal instrumental conditioning. "The ventral striatum responded to subliminal cues and to visible outcomes in a manner that closely approximates our computational algorithm, expressing reward expected values and prediction errors," says Dr. Pessiglione. (Science Daily)
The tell-tale signs Aug 28, 2008
I had MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) done but the doctors found nothing wrong with my heart. There was a time when I thought I was dying as I was so weak that I lost control of my bladder and bowel movements, and I developed a great fear of death, says Jane. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
BSD Medical to Collaborate With General Electric On New MRI-Monitored Cancer Treatment System Aug 28, 2008
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 28, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BSD Medical Corporation (NasdaqGM: - ) today announced that the company has agreed to collaborate with GE Medical Systems in the integration of BSD Medical's premier cancer treatment system with a GE magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system ... The BSD-2000/3D/MR is a hybrid integration of a BSD-2000/3D cancer treatment system with a magnetic resonance imaging system (MRI) used to visually monitor deep thermal therapy cancer treatments in progress... (Primezone Releases)
More of this story Aug 27, 2008
The hospital report also noted that the new Siemens magnetic resonance imaging system should have been operational this past week. The device replaces an undated unit and will provide the hospital with the latest in MRI technology, including breast imaging. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Good night's sleep boosts long-term memory Aug 27, 2008
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which can take repeated snapshots of activity in the brain, they witnessed people's memories of how to navigate being transferred from a region of the brain that deals with remembering directions, the hippocampus, to a part that governs how we move, the striatum. One of the teams was then told to stay awake all night, playing video games. (Yahoo News -- Sleep and Sleep Disorders)
Scientists unmask brain's hidden potential Aug 27, 2008
The study participants also underwent serial brain scans (known as fMRI or functional magnetic resonance imaging) at both the beginning and end of the five-day study period. As predicted, the researchers found that the subjects who were blindfolded were superior at learning Braille than their non-blindfolded counterparts. (EurekAlert!)
Bombs to bombshell Aug 27, 2008
After multiple magnetic resonance imaging and X-ray tests, she said, "They found a few cysts that were causing inflammation.". Working with fitness trainer Scott Byrnes of the United States for the past two years has made her a sleek, buff athlete and a more glamorous woman. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Brain Study Could Lead To New Understanding Of Depression Aug 26, 2008
The study, carried out at the National Institutes of Neurological Disorders and Stroke in the US with Dr Jordan Grafman, chief of the Cognitive Neuroscience Section, and Dr Jorge Moll, now at the LABS-D'Or Center for Neuroscience in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, used functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) to scan the brains of 29 healthy individuals while they considered certain social behaviours. The findings published in the journal Cerebral Cortex for the first time chart the regions of the... (Science Daily)
Study Sheds Light On Impact Of Terrorism On Adolescent Depression Aug 26, 2008
Functional magnetic resonance imaging of men and women under stress showed neuroscientists how their brains differed in response to stressful. . (Science Daily)
Brain Damage Risk Linked to Migraine Frequency Aug 26, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Migraine patients who have frequent attacks or a long history of migraines have an increased risk of progressive brain damage according to findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), researchers form the Netherlands in the current issue of Headache. Previous research on brain imaging has shown that migraine patients are more likely to show "silent brain damage," or damage with no signs or symptoms, than are control subjects, the authors explain. (MEDLINEplus)
Women undergo more pain than men Aug 25, 2008
"Our preliminary data suggests there are long-term health consequences of not taking monthly period pain seriously. The images show increased activity in different brain regions which suggests untreated pain permanently changes the brain and central nervous system," said Irene Tracey of Oxford Centre for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Brain. More Health/Sci. (India Times, India)
Getting To The Root Of The Matter Aug 25, 2008
Imaging technologies such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) are more commonly used in medical and industrial applications, and their use in root research requires new measurement procedures and protocols. In the collected works, researchers were able to successfully obtain images of growing root systems and were able to observe water uptake patterns. (Science Daily)
Finding answers in MRIs Aug 25, 2008
Norianne Pimentel, 19, a 2006 Cibola graduate and now a pre-physiological sciences junior at the University of Arizona, is enjoying her summer investigating ways magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) could someday lead to answers about life-threatening disease. Supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Pimentel is an intern assistant of primary investigator Dr. Natarajan Raghunand in the Undergraduate Biology Research Program at the UA.. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Dense Tissue Promotes Aggressive Cancers Aug 24, 2008
2, 2007) Magnetic resonance imaging enables radiologists to accurately identify tumors missed by mammography and ultrasound, according to a multicenter study comparing the three screening methods in women at. (Oct. (Science Daily)
MRI Technology Developed That Non-invasively Locates, Quantifies Specific Cells In The Body Aug 23, 2008
22, 2008) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) isn't just for capturing detailed images of the body's anatomy ... 8, 2006) Researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center, Emory University and the Atlanta VA Hospital have used magnetic resonance imaging to produce images of the eye;s retinal layers ... 5, 2006) Researchers at Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix have developed a new method that allows technicians to obtain clearer Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans with less... (Science Daily)
Calderon sidelined as Spain goes for gold Aug 23, 2008
So after a magnetic resonance imaging scan on Thursday revealed a partial tear in the adductor muscle, the Spanish team shut him down before a 91-86 victory over Lithuania in a semi-final game on Friday. Spain will play the United States, which defeated Argentina 101-81 in the other semi-final, for the gold medal on Sunday. (Globe and Mail)
The ultimate face-recognition tool is in our heads, researchers say Aug 22, 2008
"Researchers say evolution may explain why humans and other primates developed a chunk of brain tissue dedicated to face recognition it helped them quickly spot friends and foes. Our ancestors who were better able to distinguish faces tended to survive and reproduce better than others."The ability to extract this information within a fraction of a second of viewing a face is important for normal social interaction, and has probably played a critical role in the survival of our primate... (Anchorage Daily News)
Removing Tumors Through The Nose: Neurosurgeon Uses Smaller Openings To Reach The Brain Aug 22, 2008
29, 2006) By pinpointing the motor and language areas of the brain with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), surgeons can target brain tumors more effectively while reducing the risk of damaging. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Tubbs Jones Likely Had No Warning of Aneurysm Aug 21, 2008
One can be detected using imaging techniques such as an X-ray angiography, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) or CT scan (computed tomography). How is an aneurysm treated. (Fox News)
False Memories Affect Behavior Aug 21, 2008
25, 2005) Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, or fMRI, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania and Princeton University have provided evidence that the act of recalling a memory is a bit like. (June 27, 2008) Imagine you're about to step onto a rollercoaster at an amusement park. (Science Daily)
New Test to Diagnose Osteoarthritis Early Aug 21, 2008
The new method uses a modified form of magnetic resonance imaging to determine the concentration of a polymer known as glycosaminogycan (GAG) that holds lots of water and gives cartilage its tough, elastic properties. GAG also is a recognized biomarker for both osteoarthritis and degenerative disc disease a common cause of back pain. (Newsmax)
Calderon to undergo precautionary MRI scan Aug 21, 2008
BEIJING Jose Calderon says he is fine but will still undergo a precautionary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan later Thursday for his strained adductor muscle. Toronto Raptors president and general manager Bryan Colangelo said he spoke with Calderon, who plays for Spain in the Olympic men's basketball tournament, Wednesday night. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
SCI preparing for Phase 2 of superconductor project Aug 20, 2008
The final award amount will go toward a project aimed at improving magnets principally used in magnetic resonance imaging technology, said Scott Campbell, the company s chief financial officer. SCI makes superconductors for wire used in products for biomedical applications along with circuitry for computers and wireless applications. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Cancer ride gives day of some hope Aug 20, 2008
Since then, she has had magnetic resonance imaging, or MRIs, to track the outcome of the surgery. "She received a letter that she is stable,"Weigel said. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Orioles place closer Sherrill on DL Aug 20, 2008
Sherrill had told manager Dave Trembley that he was in pain Monday, and the team pushed him through a magnetic resonance imaging test to determine the extent of the injury. The tests didn't show any catastrophic damage, but the Orioles placed Sherrill on the disabled list for precautionary reasons. (MLB.com -- Baltimore Orioles)
Oscoda woman undergoes new CyberKnife treatment for tumor Aug 20, 2008
A tingling in her upper lip began in October 2004, prompting a sinus CAT scan and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the brain that did not show any abnormalities, according to physicians. She remembers experiencing mild headaches five days out of seven, that were treated by medication, and wondering if her constant looking at medical monitors at work contributed to the migraine manifestations. (Oscoda Press, MI)
BSD Medical's High-End Cancer Treatment System Performs With Excellence in Adverse Environments Aug 20, 2008
The BSD-2000/3D/MR is a hybrid integration of a BSD-2000/3D cancer treatment system with a magnetic resonance imaging system (MRI) used to visually monitor deep thermal therapy cancer treatments in progress with thermal imaging through MR-tomography. The images are in color, and temperature within the images is differentiated visually by use of color coding. (Primezone Releases)
Radiosurgery Clinicians Present Latest Advances in Brain and Spine Tumor Treatments Using Integra LifeSciences Radionics XKnife System Aug 20, 2008
Cancerous or other diseased tissue can be treated with focused radiation beams from a linear accelerator (linac) that are precisely guided using computer tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and positron emission tomography (PET) images. Surrounding normal tissue is spared and patients are typically able to leave the hospital immediately after their treatment. (Primezone Releases)
Applegate, other high-risk women act fast against cancer Aug 20, 2008
The rate began rising again after magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, became available in 2003. Percentage of patients who had mastectomies after they. (USA Today)
Trade or warfare: tribal ways rule Aug 19, 2008
Scientists at Emory University had 36 subjects play an exchange game while undergoing a functional magnetic resonance imaging brain scan. They found that the areas of the brains that lit up when co-operating were the same areas activated in response to such stimuli as desserts, money, cocaine, attractive faces and other basic pleasures. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
QB Jackson Has MCL Sprain Aug 19, 2008
After two solid preseason games, Vikings quarterback has been diagnosed with a mild sprain of his right medial collateral ligament, according to multiple reports, after getting a magnetic resonance imaging test on Sunday. Jackson is believed to have suffered the injury during a 9-yard scramble in the first quarter of Saturday nights preseason game. (VikingUpdate.com)
Switching it up: How memory deals with a change in plans Aug 19, 2008
Courtney and her team used mental math tasks (a good working example of "if-then" rules) and functional magnetic resonance imaging to investigate which areas of the brain are used for different functions. Before beginning the study, participants memorized the numbers 47 and 53 and the operations (rules) "add" and "subtract". (EurekAlert!)
Barton Branam Aug 19, 2008
The Kenwood office will feature a new GE full-body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, according to the release. The practice said it has also added a new physician, orthopedic surgeon Dr. Barton Branam. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Picturing our thoughts Aug 18, 2008
This ability to peer inside the mind was made possible by a new technology known as fMRI, or functional magnetic resonance imaging. The technology quickly became one of the most popular tools of neuroscience. (Boston Globe)
'Your Money and Your Brain,' a study of our neurological makeup Aug 18, 2008
He writes about climbing into magnetic resonance imaging scanners, allowing scientists to trace his brain activity while he plays investing video games. The games were designed by researchers to help them trace the emotional and neurological responses to winning and losing money. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Ellis uses faith in cancer fight Aug 17, 2008
He learned of the cancer when he went to have a magnetic resonance imaging test for what he thought was a shoulder and neck injury in January. Test results showed otherwise. (Lenoir News Topic, NC)
ESCONDIDO: PPH accuses imaging services group of interfering in bid process Aug 16, 2008
Valley Radiology has provided ultrasound, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, neuroradiology and other imaging services to the district's patients for more than 30 years. Together, the district and the radiology company operate three imaging centers: Parkway Radiology Center in Escondido and Gateway Radiology Center and Pomerado Imaging in Poway. (North County Times)
New study shows children are hard-wired for empathy Aug 15, 2008
Children between the ages of 7 and 12 appear to be naturally inclined to feel empathy for others in pain, according to researchers who used functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans to study responses in children. Their responses were similar to those found in studies of adults. (Univeristy of Chicago Chronicle, IL)
Zumaya placed on disabled list again Aug 15, 2008
Zumaya, who had a magnetic resonance imaging test Aug. 4, failed to pick up the save for the fourth time in five opportunities Tuesday. "I'm trying to be a hero and heard a lot of boos," Zumaya said. (Kalamazoo Gazette, MI)
Minding Mistakes: How the Brain Monitors Errors and Learns from Goofs Aug 14, 2008
Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, among other imaging methods, researchers have repeatedly found that error recognition takes place in the medial frontal cortex, a region on the surface of the brain in the middle of the frontal lobe, including the anterior cingulate. Such studies implicate this brain region as a monitor of negative feedback, action errors and decision uncertainty and thus as an overall supervisor of human performance. (Scientific American)
Can fMRI Really Tell If You're Lying? Aug 14, 2008
Functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) purports to detect mendacity by seeing inside the brain instead of tracking peripheral measures of anxiety such as changes in pulse, blood pressure or respiration-- measured by a polygraph. Besides drawing hundreds of thousands of viewers, fMRI has pulled in entrepreneurs. (Scientific American)
Violent Video Games and Teens Aug 14, 2008
After, functional magnetic resonance imaging was used to scan the kids brains while they performed certain tasks. The results. (Suite101.com)
SLCH to open new MRI center Aug 14, 2008
Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital received its first permanent MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) machine on the morning of Aug. 5 ... Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital and Corvallis Radiology will open a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) center on the hospital campus in Lebanon in late October. (Lebanon Express, OR)
Medrad device wins FDA approval Aug 13, 2008
According to the medical device maker, based in Warrendale, north of Pittsburgh, the wireless infusion system allows clinicians to control a patient s medication infusion during an MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging scan, used to examine a patient internally, from both inside and outside the scan room. The original Continuum system was introduced in 2002 and allows patients to remain connected to their intravenous medications while undergoing scans, instead of waiting until they were stable... (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Big bad steroids in the city (and kampong) Aug 13, 2008
My heart ached when I read this list; so many of these things are suffered by my poor Mamih, as we call her, and last year, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) testing led doctors to realize the severity of her osteoporosis, which now extends to her spine and pelvis. Yes, menopausal women are susceptible to osteoporosis, and my mother's lifestyle -- bad diet, lack of exercise, stress -- hasn't been conducive to strong and healthy bones, but these were not the main cause of her dire condition. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Brain imaging may allow Alzheimer's diagnosis Aug 12, 2008
Canadian researchers said last month they used magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, scans to locate Alzheimer's-like plaques in rabbits. An estimated 26 million people have Alzheimer's globally and experts predict this number will grow to 106 million by 2050. (Reuters)
Fit and Fat: Study Shows it's Possible Aug 12, 2008
Dr. Norbert Stefan and colleagues at the University of Tubingen in Germany closely examined 314 people, using magnetic resonance imaging to look at precisely how much body fat they had and where it was. They also found that obese men and women could have healthy hearts and arteries and suggested that having fat on the liver may be what makes the difference. (Newsmax)
For the Darners, life goes on, 'one hour at a time' Aug 12, 2008
Then in December, concerned that she wasn't growing, Madyson's pediatrician suggested she start taking growth hormones, which required that she first get a magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI.. That's when doctors found excessive fluid on her brain, and a tumor that was growing on both sides of it, intertwined among normal brain cells. (Florida Times-Union)
Anglers needed for cancer benefit Aug 10, 2008
Stafford said she had the stent implanted in March after she started bleeding and an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) discovered her colon wasn t functioning properly. The stent, which doctors had hoped would keep her colon open, has dropped from where it was implanted, has become imbedded in her colon and is causing painful cramping. (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Measuring Cancer Therapy Success With Oxygen Aug 8, 2008
In their study of 88 women with cervical cancer, Dr. Wang and his colleagues measured the level of hemoglobin, the oxygen-carrying molecule in blood, and measured blood supply to the tumor through magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Blood tests were conducted weekly beginning prior to treatment, and MRI scans were performed before radiation treatment, during radiation at 2-2. (Science Daily)
