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Brain Wiring May Explain Unhealthy Obsession With Looks

Abnormal brain wiring may explain why some people become so fixated on their appearance that their obsession makes it hard for them to function, a new study suggests.
Brain Differences Seen in Kids With Conduct Problems

The brains of children with conduct problems don't react in a normal way when they see images of other people in pain, a new study finds.
Longer Wait for Mammogram After Benign Breast Biopsy May Be Warranted

Women who have a breast biopsy that turns out to be benign are typically told to undergo another imaging test, such as a mammogram, in six to 12 months. Now, a new study suggests that the longer interval might be better.
Shrinkage of Brain Region May Signal Onset of Multiple Sclerosis

Atrophy of a key brain area may become a new biomarker to predict the onset of multiple sclerosis, researchers say. If so, that would add to established criteria such as the presence of brain lesions to diagnose the progressive, incurable disorder.
Are Pricey Computer-Aided Mammograms Worth It?

Adding computer-aided detection to mammograms finds more early, noninvasive cancers and helps detect invasive cancers at earlier stages, according to a large new study. But the jury's still out as to how worthwhile the extra technology is overall.
Adding Patient Photos to X-Rays May Cut Identification Errors

Including photos of patients' faces with their X-ray images led to a fivefold decrease in patient-identification errors, according to a new study.
Freezing Treatment May Help Destroy Lung Tumors: Study

A method designed to target, freeze and destroy a tumor's cellular function seems effective in combating lung tumors, a small ongoing study finds.
For First Time, Pain 'Signature' Spotted on Brain MRIs

For the first time, scientists say they've found evidence that physical pain may leave a distinct "signature" in the brain that can be picked up with specialized MRI scans.
Could Scientists Peek Into Your Dreams?

Talk about mind reading. Researchers have discovered a potential way to decode your dreams, predicting the content of the visual imagery you've experienced on the basis of neural activity recorded during sleep.
Spine MRIs Often Show Harmless 'Defects,' Study Finds

Even though expensive MRIs produce very detailed images for assessing back pain, they may not be very good at evaluating results after treatment, research suggests.

 

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