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Easier bipolar diagnosis potential is seen with biomarkers and MRI imaging insights. A recent study has uncovered six biomarkers that could be effective in diagnosing bipolar disorder earlier. The findings come from the Mayo Clinic and if replicated could be used as an effective diagnostic tool in treating psychiatric disorders. First author Mark Frye said, ...click here to read more

In what is being seen as a significant development, clinicians can now predict chronic pain after whiplash injury with the help of MRI plates. Whiplash is a neck injury that is commonly caused by a sudden movement of the head forwards, backwards or sideways. It commonly happens after a sudden impact such as a road ...click here to read more

MRI studies have revealed that substantial weight loss can significantly lower degeneration of knee cartilage in individuals who are overweight or obese. Obesity is a risk factor for osteoarthritis, a condition where degeneration of joints occurs. The knees are commonly affected by osteoarthritis. Aging baby boomers are not only at a higher risk of being ...click here to read more

With the use of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data heart attack damage to the left ventricle can be better analyzed. By being able to pinpoint specific damage after a heart attack, better treatment can be prescribed to encourage proper healing. The development comes from researchers at the Singapore Agency for Science, Technology, and Research (A*STAR). ...click here to read more