Dear MRI Insider,
Fabry's disease is a genetic disorder caused by the buildup of a particular type of fat in the cells of the body. At its worst, the disease may lead to life-threatening complications such as kidney damage, heart attack, and stroke. In the brain and the heart, MRI can track Fabry's disease patterns, giving physicians important information for therapy control. Click here to read more in our Insider Exclusive article.
On the topic of neuroimaging, Canadian researchers are using the modality to see if benign multiple sclerosis (MS) will eventually cause progressive disability. Meanwhile, a Dutch group assessed MS atrophy rates based on MR measurements.
Also, from the 2007 International Stroke Conference in San Francisco, learn how stroke specialists will rely on advanced MR techniques to unlock the mysteries of white matter and its relationship to cognitive function. In another presentation from the conference, Boston-based investigators discussed how diffusion-weighted MR imaging (DWI) can be closely correlated with CT perfusion for determining the acute infarct core.
For you sports fans, read about the major role MRI played in the 2007 National Football League (NFL) Scouting Combine. For five days, imaging experts at Indianapolis-based Clarian Health Partners perform and read studies on more than 200 aspiring pro football players. For the details, click here.
Finally, access the updated MRI safe practice guidelines as set out by the American College of Radiology's Blue Ribbon Panel on MR Safety by clicking here.
