SARS spurs China to act on AIDS Oct 27, 2009
MRI scans of sea lion brains have revealed how neurotoxins from algal red tides make them behave bizarrely. GRADUATE SPECIAL: 12:00 23 October 2009 1 comment. (Yahoo News -- SARS)
Boys With Urogenital Birth Defects Are 33 Percent More Common In Villages Sprayed With DDT Oct 24, 2009
23, 2009) Women who lived in villages sprayed with DDT to reduce malaria gave birth to 33 per cent more baby boys with urogenital birth defects (UGBD) between 2004 and 2006 than women in unsprayed villages, according to research published online by the UK-based urology journal BJUI.. And women who stayed at home in sprayed villages, rather than being a student or working, had 41 per cent more baby boys with UGBDs, such as missing testicles or problems with their urethra or penis. (Science Daily)
FIFA insists on age test for U-17 World Cup players Oct 23, 2009
Following allegations of the use of players far above the age for the championship, FIFA indicated after the South Korea 2007 edition won by Nigeria that MRI scans would be used to determine the ages of the players for Nigeria 2009. The body advised every association to ensure that all players of its representative team were born on or after January 1, 1992. (Xinhuanet, China)
Shark wants players stood down after concussion Oct 23, 2009
An MRI scan confirmed his fears; post-concussion syndrome, with brain bruising and clotting. I had to lie down in hospital and the headaches were that bad, I had to have the lights off and I couldn't watch TV,'' Williams said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Web Surf to Save Your Aging Brain Oct 21, 2009
After an initial MRI scan, the participants were instructed to do Internet searches for an hour on each of seven days in the next two weeks. They then returned to the clinic for more brain scans. (MEDLINEplus)
Thyroid surgery safe for older patients, study finds Oct 20, 2009
Laptop-sized ultrasounds are showing up in many physician offices and thyroid nodules also show up when patients have more sophisticated studies of the head and neck, such as an MRI scan, for other reasons. Patients or their doctors often just feel nodules in the neck although they can be oddly asymptomatic until they grow large enough to impact swallowing and/or breathing. (EurekAlert!)
Champion jump was against odds and textbooks Oct 19, 2009
He can have an injury and it shows up on an MRI scan but he acts like it is not there,'' he said. In Beijing the victory brought excitement and jubilation, in Berlin it was more raw and emotional for the man himself and more like disbelief from those who had seen it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
What a nerve! Placebo lives in the spine Oct 19, 2009
The scientists used functional MRI scans to track how the spinal cord responded to the painful stimuli. Sure enough, they detected less activity in the spinal cord when patients thought they were protected by the lidocaine. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
More Infants Surviving Pre-term Births Results In Higher Rates Of Eye Problems Oct 16, 2009
18, 2006) A Washington University pediatrician at St. Louis Children's Hospital has found that performing MRI scans on pre-term infants' brains assists dramatically in predicting the babies' future. (Sep. (Science Daily)
More MRI Machines May Mean More Back Surgeries Oct 16, 2009
WEDNESDAY, Oct. 14 (HealthDay News) -- Having easy access to MRI scans may be a bad thing for people with new-onset lower back pain, according to U.S. researchers ... The study authors also found that two-thirds of MRI scans that may have resulted from increased MRI availability took place within the first month of onset of back pain ... However, clinical guidelines recommend delaying an MRI scan until four weeks after onset, during which time most people with low back pain show improvement. (MEDLINEplus)
Colombian Guerrillas Help Scientists Locate Literacy In The Brain Oct 16, 2009
15, 2009) A unique study of former guerrillas in Colombia has helped scientists redefine their understanding of the key regions of the brain involved in literacy. The study, funded by the Wellcome Trust and the Spanish Ministry of Education and Science, has enabled the researchers to see how brain structure changed after learning to read. (Science Daily)
A New Scan For Lung Diseases Oct 15, 2009
The unit is based at the Queens Medical Centre and will allow doctors to virtually see inside the lungs of patients using a new, specifically-adapted MRI scanner ... Unlike air, this gas shows up clearly on an MRI scan, giving an exquisitely-detailed picture of the lungs, their damaged and healthy areas. (Science Daily)
How Much Sleep do We Need? Oct 15, 2009
In a research study done during verbal learning tests on subjects after they were fully rested, functional MRI scans of their temporal lobes (the part of the brain that is associated with processing of language) showed that this area of the cerebrum was very active. In subjects who had been deprived of sleep, however, similar MRI scans showed no such activity within the temporal lobes. (Suite101.com)
Art as science Oct 15, 2009
Science as art - a glass sculpture made from MRI scans. This causes electrons, negatively charged subatomic particles, to be emitted and the pattern forms an image giving much higher magnification power compared to a light microscope. (BBC News -- Health)
Football: Ronaldo faces month on sidelines Oct 12, 2009
"After a clinical examination and an MRI scan, it is confirmed the player has suffered a recurrence of his injury to his right ankle, a medial collateral sprain with inflammation in the bone," the club said. "The estimated recovery time is three to four weeks.". (CNN -- International)
Northern, eastern JeffCo faces hospital void Oct 11, 2009
Consumers are attracted to those clinics for procedures such as MRI scans or to treat non-life threatening injuries because of convenient locations and parking. That is a niche, in many cities, that is being filled by Wal-Mart and CVS, Smith said. (Birmingham Business Journal, AL)
Injury And Hazards In Home Health Care Nursing Are A Growing Concern Oct 9, 2009
8, 2009) Patients continue to enter home healthcare ''sicker and quicker," often with complex health problems that may require extensive nursing care. This increases the risk of needlestick injuries in home healthcare nurses. While very few studies have focused on the risks of home healthcare, it is the fastest growing healthcare sector in the U.S. In a recent study, led by researchers at Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the rate of needlestick-type injuries was 7.6 per 100... (Science Daily)
iPhone the body electric Oct 8, 2009
ImageVis3D Mobile lets iPhone users easily display, rotate and otherwise manipulate 3-D images of medical CT and MRI scans, and a wide range of scientific images, from insects to molecules to engines ... Johnson says doctors can use ImageVis3D Mobile the same way, but with images from patients' own CT or MRI scans. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Slater gets fullback nod, Hayne left to form lethal duo with Inglis Oct 8, 2009
Inglis had an MRI scan yesterday on a shoulder injury he suffered against Brisbane in the preliminary final. Prop Brett White, also chosen in the 24-man squad, similarly had scans yesterday and is likely to withdraw today, to be replaced by Cronulla's Luke Douglas. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Survivor teaches wellness on Web Oct 6, 2009
She undergoes yearly MRI scans. She said the disease is slow-moving but very stable. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Global Death Toll: One Million Premature Babies Every Year Oct 6, 2009
5, 2009) More than one million infants die each year because they are born too early, according to the just released White Paper, The Global and Regional Toll of Preterm Birth. The new White Paper shows that in 2005, an estimated 13 million babies worldwide were born preterm -- defined as birth at less than 37 full weeks of gestation. (Science Daily)
* Ma passes annual health check in perfect condition Oct 3, 2009
The medical check included a computerized tomography of Mas chest and an MRI scan on his stomach. The president asked to skip several other parts of the test as he has completed a separate health check at National Taiwan University Hospital earlier this year, Chan said. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Another Protea withdraws Oct 2, 2009
"Despite extensive physiotherapy combined with anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication, his symptoms persisted and an MRI scan was done. "He has severe left lumbar spasm and without medication was unable to move freely during the Champions Trophy tournament. "We have thus decided to withdraw AB from all cricketing activities for the next four to six weeks in order to allow for proper management of his condition and prevent further injury.". (iAfrica.com)
'A real shock' Sep 30, 2009
" There is evidence from research, particularly with twins, that autism can be inherited. On-going studies also indicate that hormones in the womb such as testosterone can influence development and MRI scans have revealed differences not only in brain structure, including increased numbers of nerve cells, but also in the way the brain works. There are so many factors involved in autism that diagnosis is often difficult and needs lengthy clinical assessments and observation. Chris only realised a... (BBC News -- Health)
Britain plans to invest $1.6 bln in cancer diagnosis, treatment Sep 30, 2009
Britain plans to invest $1. 6 bln in cancer diagnosis, treatment_English_Xinhua. (Xinhuanet, China)
Gore might miss 2 games Sep 30, 2009
Gore's status was determined early Monday night when an MRI scan taken at Stanford Hospital earlier in the day revealed a strain to the running back's right ankle and a sprain to the hind area of the same foot, near the heel. Both injuries are to the rear of his foot. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Learning curve Sep 26, 2009
Each year Emma, now aged 12, goes for an MRI scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) to check how much the lump has grown. She also needs regular ophthalmology appointment to check for tumours behind the eye. (BBC News -- UK)
Medfield loses local family doctor Sep 24, 2009
Aneurysms are usually detected by an MRI scan coupled with a dye injected into a person s blood, but those tests are usually only run on people who have a history of aneurysms or who are complaining of headaches, he said. He s just an outstanding individual. (Medfield Press, MA)
Successful Dieters Show Unique Brain Patterns Sep 24, 2009
The MRI scans revealed that those who had successfully lost weight showed more activity in the parts of the brain that are associated with inhibition and in dealing with complex tasks, McCaffery said. Those of normal weight didn't show this pattern. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Mortimer confident he'll face Dogs Sep 21, 2009
INJURED Parramatta five-eighth Daniel Mortimer has received encouraging results of MRI scans taken on his hip, prompting him to yesterday declare, I m pretty confident I can get out there against the Bulldogs in the grand-final qualifier at ANZ Stadium on Friday night. And in further good news for the Eels, the scans taken on centre Jonathan Wright s injured ankle have revealed the problem to be much less serious than first thought. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Despite ongoing safety concerns, study finds adverse reactions from contrast agents rarely occur Sep 21, 2009
Iodinated and Gadolinium based contrast agents, frequently used during computed tomography (CT) and MRI scans to aid in the imaging process, are associated with a very low rate of adverse effects, according to a large cohort study published in the October issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR). The study, performed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN, included a total of 456,930 contrast doses administered. (EurekAlert!)
Cheap, Quick Bedside 'Eye Movement' Exam Outperforms MRI For Diagnosing Stroke In Patients Sep 21, 2009
Patients with eye tests suggesting stroke but without stroke on the first MRI scan underwent a repeat scan ... By contrast, initial MRI scans were falsely negative in eight of the 69 stroke patients, who were later correctly diagnosed with follow-up MRIs. (Science Daily)
Pet owners dogged by fees Sep 19, 2009
and was sent for an MRI scan of his heart. Nothing was wrong, of course - he was just excited. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Injury wait hangs over Mortimer Sep 19, 2009
Mortimer's prospects of playing against the Bulldogs at ANZ Stadium will rest with an MRI scan today on a hip cork and many ice baths and physiotherapy sessions. Mortimer lasted just 12 minutes of the Eels' 27-2 disposal of the Titans after being hit slightly late in a tackle by Gold Coast replacement forward Sam Tagataese. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Brain's Response To Seeing Food May Be Linked To Weight Loss Maintenance Sep 17, 2009
The MRI scan documented brain responses to each image. Those in the successful weight loss maintenance group responded differently to these pictures compared to the other groups. (Science Daily)
Public option is the best option: Sep 17, 2009
Obama's idea for digital records can also greatly reduce unnecessary repeated MRI scans and other inefficiencies and help reduce costs. The Chetek Alert 2009. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Comprehensive Cardiac CT Scan May Give Clearer Picture Of Significant Heart Disease Sep 16, 2009
More detailed angiographic images obtained via invasive cardiac catheterization give a better picture of how obstructive a plaque may be, and perfusion studies utilizing technologies such as MRI scans or the nuclear medicine technologies SPECT and PET reveal areas where limited blood flow has damaged the heart muscle, information that can determine whether a patient can be treated with drugs or requires surgical intervention. Earlier studies showed that CT can identify areas of restricted... (Science Daily)
Do Brains Shrink as We Age? Sep 16, 2009
They also underwent a brain MRI scan. From the test results, the researchers divided the participants into two groups: a "healthy" group of 35 people, who showed no loss of mental abilities, and another group of 30 people who showed substantial cognitive decline, but did not have dementia. (Fox News)
Toffees skipper Neville faces lengthy lay-off Sep 16, 2009
An MRI scan on Monday morning has confirmed our fears and it has revealed that Phil has damaged ligaments at the back of his knee, physiotherapist Mick Rathbone told the clubs website (). He will now rest it for 48 hours to allow the swelling to go down and he will then see a specialist in London before a decision is made on how best to manage the injury. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
With DiFelice out, Brewers add Butler Sep 16, 2009
An MRI scan on Monday in Milwaukee revealed only "wear and tear," DiFelice said later that day, but with less than three weeks remaining in the season, Brewers officials determined he would not have enough time to return. "Because of the amount of the season left, we can't be in that uncertain position," Brewers assistant general manager Gord Ash said. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Strategies To Counteract Side Effects Of New MS Therapies Sep 15, 2009
The study involved 21 people who had MRI scans of. (Sep. (Science Daily)
DiFelice's MRI reveals good news Sep 15, 2009
CHICAGO -- Brewers reliever Mark DiFelice appears to have dodged a major bullet on Monday, when he traveled back to Milwaukee for an MRI scan that revealed only wear and tear in his aching right shoulder. That qualified as good news for DiFelice, who underwent major surgery following the 2001 season to repair a SLAP tear to the labrum in his shoulder and needed 2 1/2 years to feel 100 percent healthy again. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Merillat workers in the dark on plant future (1608) Sep 14, 2009
When a doctor recently recommended Lloyd LaCroix's wife have an MRI scan, the couple hurried to schedule it for this week. That's because LaCroix and the about 150 other workers at the Merillat particle-board plant don't know what to expect as Friday, the anticipated date for the sale of the business, approaches. (Rapid City Journal, SD)
Virus Responsible For Deadly Brain Disease Found In MS Patients Treated With Natalizumab Sep 11, 2009
11, 2009) The virus responsible for PML (progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy), a rare brain disease that typically affects AIDS patients and other individuals with compromised immune systems, has been found to be reactivated in multiple-sclerosis patients being treated with natalizumab (Tysabri). The findings, led by scientists at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), appear in the September 10 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM). (Science Daily)
Healthy older brains not significantly smaller than younger brains, new imaging study shows Sep 8, 2009
According to the report in the September Neuropsychology, published by the American Psychological Association, participants were also given MRI scans at Year 3 to measure seven different parts of the brain, including the memory-laden hippocampus, the areas around it, and the frontal and cingulate areas of the cognitively critical cortex. After examining behavioral data collected from 1994 to 2005 (with scans taken between 1997 and 1999 depending on when people entered the study), the researchers... (EurekAlert!)
Notebook: Loss caps ugly week for No. 1 Safina Sep 7, 2009
The MRI scan came back clean for Germany's Sabine Lisicki, who had to be taken off the court on a wheelchair after spraining her ankle on the last point of her second-round loss to Anastasia Rodionova. Her agent, Olivier Van Lindonk, said Lisicki should be back on tour in about three weeks. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Kaiser is good, but we need health care reform Sep 6, 2009
I alone pay 540 per month; a co-pay of 25 per doctor; 10 each blood and lab work; 50 for CT, MRI Scan; 200 per day for hospital stay; and 10 for generic drug, or 35 for name brand. I do agree that Kaiser has everything under one roof, and any doctor can pull up your record on the computer for reference. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Brain Scans Often Unnecessary, Study Finds Sep 6, 2009
In this file photo, JJ Baumann, R.N., left, and Maarten Lansberg, M.D., review MRI scans of a patient who had been at the Stanford Stroke Center. About 3 percent of a growing number of unnecessary brain scans find things that just make people worry needlessly, a new study finds. (Fox News)
Bush's status uncertain due to soreness Sep 4, 2009
He worked six innings that night and then made three more starts before an MRI scan revealed microtearing of the triceps. Bush was on the disabled list for more than two months before returning to face the Reds on Aug. 27. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Experts Warn Over Health Check Brain Scans In UK Sep 4, 2009
The researchers found that almost three per cent of healthy people had an abnormality on a brain MRI scan and warn that even when an incidental abnormality such as a weakened blood vessel in the brain or a benign tumour is discovered, there is no clear medical evidence that treatment would do more good than harm. The experts say this lack of evidence can create anxiety, with many patients feeling that a tough choice has to be made between risky, potentially unnecessary surgery or leaving their... (Science Daily)
Is Tetris Good For The Brain? Sep 2, 2009
The girls completed both structural and functional MRI scans before and after the three-month practice period, as did girls in the control group who did not play Tetris. A structural MRI was used to assess cortical thickness, and a functional MRI was used to assess efficient activity. (Science Daily)
Planned Home Birth With Registered Midwife As Safe As Hospital Birth, Canadian Study Finds Sep 2, 2009
Designed by a team of doctors, nurses, and engineers, a specially designed incubator allows premature babies to receive MRI scans to assess their. . (Science Daily)
National guideline released for the treatment of hoarseness Sep 1, 2009
Imaging studies, such as a CT or MRI scans, should not be obtained for a primary complaint of hoarseness prior to visualizing the larynx; laryngoscopy is the primary diagnostic modality and should be done first. Anti-reflux medicines should not be prescribed for hoarseness unless there are (a) signs or symptoms of gastroesophageal reflex disease (GERD), such as heartburn or regurgitation, or (b) signs of inflammation of the larynx seen during laryngoscopy. (EurekAlert!)
Skin-disease Patients Show Brain Immunity To Faces Of Disgust Aug 28, 2009
27, 2009) People with psoriasis an often distressing dermatological condition that causes lesions and red scaly patches on the skin are less likely to react to looks of disgust by others than people without the condition, new research has found. University of Manchester scientists used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans to compare the brains of 26 men, half of whom had chronic psoriasis. (Science Daily)
Two-Thirds Get Radiation In Medical Tests Aug 28, 2009
In some cases, tests like MRI scans, which do not involve radiation, could be used instead. In the last three decades, CT scans have emerged as a popular way to get a 3-D peek inside the body. (KIRO TV, WA)
New Link Between Pre-eclampsia And Diet Aug 27, 2009
The team used a technique which is based on the same science as MRI scans but which operates on fluids taken from the body, to identify chemicals in the red blood cells of pregnant women. The amount of these chemicals was found to depend on whether the women were healthy or whether they were suffering from pre-eclampsia. (Science Daily)
Health scare gives Stetter perspective Aug 27, 2009
" Stetter's big league future was anything but certain back in 2003, when he was pitching for the Indiana State University Sycamores. His left knee already felt "funny" then, but it didn't bother him when he pitched, so he kept quiet about it. He was poised to pursue a teaching career had baseball not panned out, but the Brewers drafted him in the 16th round, No. 459 overall. The team's top Draft pick that year was Southern University batting champ Rickie Weeks, who signed a Major League... (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
Bush makes long-awaited return to hill Aug 27, 2009
An MRI scan later revealed microtearing of his triceps muscle. Bush hoped to return right after the All-Star break, but he exited a Minor League rehab start early because of the recurrence of fatigue and had to begin again from scratch. (MLB.com -- Milwaukee Brewers)
MRI Might Find Early Alzheimer's Aug 26, 2009
Rao said that functional MRI scans might eventually be used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease in the early stages, which could lead to improved treatment. "Studies have shown if we can delay the onset of Alzheimer's disease by five years, we will reduce the incidence by 50 percent," Rao said. (MEDLINEplus)
McManus eager for last-round comeback Aug 25, 2009
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. NSW representative James McManus has targeted Newcastle's final-round home game against Penrith on September 6 for his comeback from ankle surgery. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hooker nails 'ridiculous plan' Aug 24, 2009
The doctors did another MRI scan before the final ... He can have an injury and it shows up on an MRI scan but he acts like it is not there. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Bipartisan Support Only With Co-Op Aug 24, 2009
They have twice as many MRI scans and X-rays. Quality is high; life expectancy and recovery rates for major diseases are better than in the United States. (CBS News)
Fabulous resurrection of Morrissey Aug 23, 2009
After his surgery, Morrissey's twin sister and four brothers all had MRI scans. It was discovered his brother Chris, a doctor married to singer Marcia Hines, had an unruptured aneurism. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
For better or worse: happy Hooker to make leap of faith Aug 22, 2009
An MRI scan was being done yesterday to make certain that the muscle tear is healing well. I don't think it will be a performance inhibitor,'' Hollingsworth said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Click to read:Will Insurance Alone Cure What Ails Us? Aug 19, 2009
Or what other exams are sufficient instead of an MRI scanner ... by woeisme1 August 18, 2009 10:01 PM EDT In the VA hospital unless you come in with an injury which obviously requires an MRI scan, they do x-rays and other such tests first thus saving money ... I was an MRI supervisor for 8 years, nobody goes straght to an MRI scan, before xrays, ultrasound and catscan. (CBS News)
