Mini stroke vs regular stroke: Know risk factors, signs and symptoms
It has been observed that the risk of stroke in the first three months after a mini-stroke or TIA is 2-17 percent. About 33 percent of those with a history of TIA have a major stroke within a year without any treatment.
Nov 22, 2021, 16:51 PM IST
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib in Delhi to start MRI scan at just Rs 50, 'cheapest' diagnostic facility to kick off in December
People from lower-income groups will be able to get an X-Ray and ultrasound done for just Rs 150.
Oct 06, 2020, 01:40 AM IST
Man left unattended inside MRI machine in Haryana; probe on
"Initially, 10-15 minutes passed by but no staff was there and after half an hour, I started to struggle in order to get out. After some time, the belt broke and I managed to make my way out of the machine," Mehar stated. "Had I stayed inside for more than 25 seconds, I would have died," he added.
Sep 24, 2019, 14:09 PM IST
Arjun Rampal suffers ligament tear
Ahead of the release of his film "Paltan", actor Arjun Rampal has injured his ligament in an accident.
Sep 01, 2018, 20:18 PM IST
Is there a link between hypertension and dementia? Scientists say yes
The research indicates that patients with high blood pressure are at a higher risk of developing dementia
Jun 13, 2018, 11:56 AM IST
Mumbai man sucked into MRI machine, dies in 2 minutes
Rajesh Maru had entered the MRI room with an oxygen cylinder to help an elderly patient. Metals are not allowed inside the MRI room.
Jan 28, 2018, 13:33 PM IST
Bi-annual MRI effective in detecting breast cancer: Study
The results suggest that for this population, intensive efforts to "downstage" aggressive breast cancer by finding small early lesions in women with high-risk mutations are crucial to improving outcomes.
Dec 09, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
Delhiites can avail free MRI, CT scan tests now
Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Saturday said that Delhi residents can avail the facility of MRI, PET and CT scan tests for free at 21 private laboratories after showing referral letter from the selected 30 government hospitals.
Feb 19, 2017, 01:06 AM IST
Breast lumps: What are they? Is it cancer?
Breast lumps can be caused by infections, injuries, cancer, breast cysts, etc.
Jan 13, 2017, 12:47 PM IST
MRI during first trimester of pregnancy does not affect foetus
A new study says that Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during early stages of woman's pregnancy does not increase the risk of baby's stillbirth, or death soon after the birth, or the baby being born with defects,
Sep 08, 2016, 07:37 AM IST
MRI in early stages of pregnancy may not affect foetus
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) during the first trimester of woman's pregnancy does not increase the risk of baby's stillbirth, or death soon after the birth, or the baby being born with defects, says a study.
Sep 07, 2016, 20:24 PM IST
Watch: New molecular tags that allow MRI to track diseases in real time!
The new class of molecular tags can enhance MRI signals by 10,000-fold and generate detectable signals that last over an hour.
Mar 29, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
MRI more accurate than ultrasound to predict preterm birth: Study
For mothers-to-be, going for an MRI of the cervix area can give more accurate results than ultrasound to predict if some women will give a preterm birth, say researchers.
Mar 21, 2016, 15:46 PM IST
Schizophrenia symptoms may vary as per brain features
Researchers employed a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technique called "diffusion tensor imaging" on 36 healthy participants and 47 schizophrenic participants.
Feb 01, 2016, 16:08 PM IST
Lack of parental care affects brain development
Children who are left without direct parental care for extended periods of time show larger gray matter volumes in the brain and may also show delay in brain development, according to a new study.
Nov 30, 2015, 18:53 PM IST
3D MRI can spot stroke risk in diabetic patients
People with diabetes may be harbouring advanced vascular disease that could increase their risk of stroke, researchers warn.
Nov 24, 2015, 15:30 PM IST
Non-invasive 'brain palpation' may detect Alzheimer's
The brain cannot be palpated without using a highly invasive procedure, but researchers have now developed a noninvasive brain imaging method using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) that provides the same information as physical palpation.
Oct 08, 2015, 23:14 PM IST
