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01/28/2026

"Multiple Sclerosis can be hard to spot in the beginning. The symptoms often come and go, and they don’t always follow the same pattern from one person to another. Fatigue, numbness, blurred vision, and dizziness might sound unrelated at first. That's what makes early and accurate imaging such a big deal. While traditional MRI has long been the go-to tool for diagnosing MS, upright MRI is starting to show real promise in offering better clarity and more comfort for patients."

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Learn how an Upright MRI can enhance Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosis by capturing clearer images of spinal lesions and brain changes in a natural, weight-bearing position.

01/26/2026

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This was a cross-sectional neuroimaging study using 3-Tesla MRI with three complementary modalities: T1w/T2w ratio mapping (a proxy sensitive to myelin-related signal), diffusion-weighted imaging (DTI) for tissue microstructure, and single-voxel MRS in the posterior cingulate cortex to assess neurochemicals. Participants were screened to exclude major neurological, autoimmune, psychiatric, and cardiovascular comorbidities. Analyses compared the three cohorts and were adjusted for age and s*x."

Learn more by reading more of this article on "Long COVID May Leave Lasting Brain Changes—MRI Reveals Distinct Neural Signatures."

Led by Kiran Thapaliya at Australia’s National Centre for Neuroimmunology and Emerging Diseases (NCNED), Griffith University, researchers published a multimodal MRI study in Brain, Behavior, & Immunity – Health examining whether long COVID and COVID-recovered individuals show persist...

01/23/2026

"W**d, otherwise referred to as cannabis or ma*****na, is one of the most popular recreational drugs across the world and is even legal in a number of countries and states across America, yet it can have a surprising effect on your body almost immediately after you give up the habit."

Continue reading this article on "Shocking changes that happen to your body and mind within just one week of quitting w**d."

Experts have revealed the shocking health changes that happen to your body and mind within just a single week after you quit smoking w**d

01/21/2026

"Astronauts returning to solid ground after space travel may be slightly less coordinated during their first few weeks back on Earth compared to when they first exited the ozone. "

Continue to read this article on "MRI findings reveal how spaceflight changes the brain."

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New data suggest that spending an extended period of time in a zero-gravity environment causes the brain to become somewhat displaced.

01/19/2026

"Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, often shortened to EDS, is one of those conditions that can be hard to pin down. It doesn’t always follow a clear path. Symptoms vary widely, from flexible joints and chronic pain to more serious issues like fragile blood vessels or neurological complications. For people going through a long and confusing diagnostic journey, imaging tools like MRI can be incredibly helpful in putting the pieces together."

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The World's Most Patient-Friendly MRI. A comfortable, stress-free, and completely reliable MRI scan. We offer patients an open, upright, standup MRI experience that helps those who are claustrophobic and stress being in a confined area. Upright MRI of Deerfield is recognized as the world leader in o...

01/16/2026

"Cardiac imaging has entered a new era, powered by rapid advancements in medical technology and artificial intelligence. From faster, clearer echocardiograms to highly detailed cardiac MRIs, today’s tools allow cardiologists to see inside the heart with precision once thought impossible. These innovations are revolutionizing the detection, monitoring, and treatment of heart disease. As the leading cause of death in the United States, cardiovascular disease demands diagnostic techniques that are not only accurate but also capable of identifying abnormalities early—before they progress into life-threatening conditions."

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Exploring New Advances in Modern Heart Imaging Tools

01/14/2026

"Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, often shortened to EDS, is one of those conditions that can be hard to pin down. It doesn’t always follow a clear path. Symptoms vary widely, from flexible joints and chronic pain to more serious issues like fragile blood vessels or neurological complications. For people going through a long and confusing diagnostic journey, imaging tools like MRI can be incredibly helpful in putting the pieces together."

Continue reading our blog on "What Are the Benefits of MRI in Detecting Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?"

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The World's Most Patient-Friendly MRI. A comfortable, stress-free, and completely reliable MRI scan. We offer patients an open, upright, standup MRI experience that helps those who are claustrophobic and stress being in a confined area. Upright MRI of Deerfield is recognized as the world leader in o...

01/12/2026

"Scientists have used AI to identify two novel subtypes of multiple sclerosis (MS), which could offer new, targeted treatments for patients."

Continue reading this article on "Groundbreaking Discovery Of Two MS Subtypes Could Lead To New Targeted Treatments"

Using MRI scans and blood tests, a new AI model may help patients receive personalized treatments for MS.

01/09/2026

"Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that the brain's waste removal system often becomes blocked in people who show early signs of Alzheimer's disease. These blockages interfere with the brain's ability to clear harmful substances and may appear well before clear dementia symptoms develop"

Check out more of this article on "A hidden brain problem may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s"

Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. In some cases, they may signal Alzheimer’s earlier tha...

01/07/2026

"Renal allograft dysfunction, characterised by either acute or gradual loss of function, remains a major clinical challenge in kidney transplantation. These conditions often develop asymptomatically and are most commonly detected by an otherwise unexplained rapid or slow increase in serum creatinine concentration, with or without associated proteinuria."

Continue to read this article on "Time-dependent diffusion MRI: clinical potential in renal transplantation"

01/05/2026

"New research suggests that simplifying how brain imaging data are analyzed could make functional MRI scans far better at predicting individual health outcomes, a counterargument to the “just in case” MRI."

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New research removes task-based information from resting-state MRI scans, leading to more individual diagnoses and better predictions.

12/31/2025

"Dec. 15, 2025 — For decades, when tests suggested that a man might have prostate cancer, the next step was usually a biopsy.

The procedure, where a doctor uses a thin needle to collect prostate tissues for testing under a microscope, is still the gold standard for diagnosis, but recent scientific advances have given certain patients the chance to learn more before undergoing one. "

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Pre-biopsy MRIs can help doctors diagnose and treat prostate cancer more accurately. Here’s when you should get one.