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World’s most powerful MRI machine captures first stunning brain scans

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An image of a human brain captured with the new Iseult MRI machine at a power of 11.7 Teslas, showing the level of detail possible

The world’s most powerful MRI machine has started proving its worth, by scanning living human brains. The resulting images give an ultra high resolution glimpse into the brain, which will help us better understand the nature of consciousness and treat neurodegenerative diseases.

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MRI ‘signature’ may reveal dementia 5-to-10 years before symptoms appear

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Comparing the brain MRIs of people with and without dementia, researchers have identified an accurate ‘signature’ that may signal a person’s risk of developing the disease five to 10 years before symptoms appear. The novel biomarker could provide an ea… Continue reading MRI ‘signature’ may reveal dementia 5-to-10 years before symptoms appear→

‘ECG vest’ provides high-res heart images that may predict future risk

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Researchers have developed a non-invasive, reusable ‘ECG vest’ that takes high-resolution images of the heart’s electrical activity in five minutes. Combining its data with cardiac MRI scans can better identify people at risk of future heart problems a… Continue reading ‘ECG vest’ provides high-res heart images that may predict future risk→

MRI scans reveal OCD alters the brain’s decision-making mechanisms

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Researchers have scanned the brains of adolescents with obsessive-compulsive disorder, OCD, while they performed decision-making tasks and identified the specific areas affected by the condition. The study sheds light on the biological basis of OCD and… Continue reading MRI scans reveal OCD alters the brain’s decision-making mechanisms→

New subtype of depression named, could change diagnosis and treatment

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For the first time, scientists have identified a new subtype of depression that involves more pronounced cognitive dysregulation, with current treatment missing the mark on helping relieve these symptoms.Continue ReadingCategory: Medical, ScienceTags: … Continue reading New subtype of depression named, could change diagnosis and treatment→

Blood biomarkers reveal impact of tumor-removal surgery on brain cells

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Surgery to remove brain tumors comes with risks, one being that it may cause damage to the surrounding brain tissues. Researchers have found that biomarkers found in the blood are a useful new tool for tracking damage on a cellular level, providing mor… Continue reading Blood biomarkers reveal impact of tumor-removal surgery on brain cells→