When the heart stops, the brain can get hurt from lack of oxygen. Doctors use special brain scans to check for damage. Normally, a part of the brain called the precentral cortex looks darker on these scans. But in some cases, it doesn't look dark anymore. This change might mean the brain got hurt fr
Endometriosis is a tricky condition to diagnose. For a long time, doctors relied on a procedure called laparoscopy to spot endometriotic lesions directly. This involved surgery, which is invasive and not always necessary. Recently, guidelines have started to favor non-invasive imaging techniques, li
New research shows that eating more plants can help you stay healthy and live longer. This isn't just about eating salads. It's about a whole way of eating that focuses on plant-based foods. The study looked at over 105, 000 people. They were between 39 and 69 years old. Researchers tracked their d
A 40-year-old woman found herself in a tough spot. She had early-stage triple-negative breast cancer. But that wasn't all. During a routine eye check-up, doctors spotted a lesion in her right eye. It looked like it could be cancer that had spread from her breast. But she had no symptoms. No other si
Doctors often treat liver and spleen injuries with care. These organs are soft and can be easily damaged in accidents. Sometimes, problems show up later. A recent study looked at whether checking these organs again with scans helps find issues that can be fixed. The study focused on moderate to sev
Researchers wanted to make MRI scans better for looking at female pelvic organs. They used a special 3D technique called T2-weighted imaging with something called variable refocusing angle (VRFA). The goal was to find the best settings for clear and detailed images. First, they tested different set
Diagnosing a condition called primary aldosteronism (PA) can be tricky. Right now, doctors use methods that are either not very accurate or involve invasive procedures. This is where a new idea comes in: creating special tracers for imaging that can target a specific protein, CYP11B2, which is more
Knee injuries are a common issue, and figuring out how bad they are is crucial for treatment. Two main ways to look inside the knee are MRI and a special type of CT scan called weight-bearing CT arthrography (WBCTa). This study wanted to see how well MRI does at spotting cartilage damage compared to
Doctors often need help deciding when to order scans like X-rays or MRIs. A tool called a clinical decision support system (CDSS) is designed to assist with these choices. The MIDAS trial tested one such tool, ESR iGuide, in four big German hospitals. But using new tech in hospitals isn't easy. The
Ever wonder how older adults deal with feeling out of control? Two experiments looked into this. They found that when older adults feel like they have less control, they tend to crave more structure in their lives. This craving for structure can lead them to adopt negative stereotypes about aging.
