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Characterizing body fat with MRI helps predict Alzheimer's risk

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CHICAGO -- Characterizing an individual's type of body fat using body MRI can help predict Alzheimer's disease risk up to 20 years before symptoms manifest, according to research results presented December 2 at the RSNA meeting.

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FES-PET shows promise staging patients with low-grade breast cancer

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Between December 2018 and January 2021, the group enrolled 41 female participants (median age, 56 years) who underwent both PET scans. F-18 FES-PET scan shows a second primary tumor (grade 1, lobular) in the left breast and malignant lymph nodes (T2N1M0) that are not visible on the F-18 FDG-PET scan.

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PET/MRI reveals separate Alzheimer’s biomarkers in single scan

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A PET radiotracer for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease may also be used to measure vascular brain changes in patients during PET/MRI scans, according to a study published December 7 in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine. The researchers enrolled 20 participants. Image courtesy of the Journal of Nuclear Medicine.

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How Diagnostic Imaging is Revolutionizing Early Disease Detection

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MRI: Uses magnets and radio waves to create detailed images of tissues and organs. CT Scans: Provides cross-sectional images of the body for a more detailed view. PET Scans : Help detect diseases at a cellular level, often used for cancer detection and brain disorders.

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PET/MRI rules out tau protein in late-life depression

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A PET/MRI study has provided insights into the neurobiology of late-life depression, with researchers reporting that tau protein – a key protein involved in Alzheimer’s disease – does not appear to be involved in the condition. However, further studies are needed to determine if tau PET scans could help play a role, they noted.

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Biogen discontinues Alzheimer’s drug Aduhelm, once expected to spur surge in imaging use

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Screening for the drug necessitated a PET scan, and individuals also required a baseline MRI within one year before treatment, with more to follow.

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CMS proposal covers PET scans for Alzheimer’s disease

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Read more on AuntMinnie.com Related Reading: FDA grants full approval to Alzheimer's disease drug Leqembi CMS rethinks limit on PET scans for Alzheimer’s disease patients FDA doubles MRI scans needed for Aduhelm patients CMS to limit coverage of new drugs for Alzheimer's disease CMS scrubs rule restricting PET tracer coverage

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