Researchers Decipher Manic Gene

Flying high, or down in the dumps -- individuals suffering from bipolar dis­order alternate between depressive and manic episodes. Re­searchers from the University of Bonn and the Central Institute of Mental Health in Mannheim have now discovered, based on patient data and animal models, how the NCAN gene results in the manic symptoms of bipolar disorder.

MRI: Toshiba Medical Systems has received clearance for 16-Element MR Flexible Coil System

A new magnetic resonance (MR) coil system makes it easier for clinicians to complete high-quality exams and improve diagnostic effectiveness.

Nuclear Medicine: New Imaging Technology includes combining the PET and MRI

Particle physicists have created a novel imaging technology that includes combining the PET and MRI technologies in a way that involves much less radiation than current technology.

MRI: A New Model May Allow Recover After Spinal Cord Injury

For people suffering with spinal cord injuries (SCIs), the time following the injury are filled with uncertainty about their potential for recovery and future independence. A new model based on motor scores at admission and early imaging studies may allow clinicians to predict functional outcomes and guide decision-making for therapy and care-giving needs.

Neurology: In Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Low Oxygen Levels May Decrease Life-Saving Protein

Investigators at Nationwide Children's Hospital may have discovered a biological explanation for why low levels of oxygen advance spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) symptoms and why breathing treatments help SMA patients live longer. The findings appear in Human Molecular Genetics.

Radiography: Early detection of lung cancer

A pioneering, comprehensive lung cancer screening center offers more effective early detection services by reliance on computed tomography (CT) scan over chest X-rays for screening and by drawing on the world-class expertise of its multidisciplinary team.

Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Rheumatoid Arthritis

A recent study conducted at the University College of Medicine in Seoul, Korea, published online in the journal Archives of Medical Research,showed that rheumatoid arthritis patients taking omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS), such as found in Omega XL, for a minimum of three months reduced non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) consumption by 48 percent.