Search Tag: multiple sclerosis
2024 08 Sep
Accurately diagnosing and predicting disease progression in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) are critical to providing timely and effective treatment. Key to this process are MRI and biofluid biomarkers, which offer invaluable insights into disease activity, progression, and response to immunotherapy. Recent studies have focused on the evolving role...Read more
2019 17 Apr
MRI elastography: ground-breaking new way to see extremely fast neuronal activity in the brain It is magnificent how fast the human brain operates. In a fraction of a second our neurons are activated, creating thoughts and reactions to stimuli. The speed at which radiologists can non-invasively follow brain function using MRI , however, is...Read more
2018 25 Jul
Researchers have tested a new MRI technique, called quantitative susceptibility mapping (QSM), to track iron levels in the brains of multiple sclerosis patients. They found that brain iron levels can help identify those at a higher risk for developing physical disability, according to a new study published in the journal Radiology. Multiple...Read more
2017 17 Jan
Project will explore quantitative MRI metrics for more informed treatment decision making Siemens Healthineers and Biogen has announced that the companies plan to jointly develop magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications with the intent of quantifying key markers of multiple sclerosis (MS) disease activity and progression. Biogen...Read more
2014 26 Aug
According to new research published online in the journal Radiology, the Nintendo Wii Balance Board system can help people with multiple sclerosis (MS) reduce their risk of accidental falls. MRI scans reveal that the balance board system induces favourable changes in brain connections associated with balance and movement. MS is a disease of the central...Read more