Brain scan

World Brain Tumor Day 2023: Early Detection Is Key To Better Prognosis, Say Experts

Early detection of brain tumours is vital, as it can accelerate treatment and help lead to morbidity-free survival. Here is an expert guide to early and faster prognosis of brain tumors.

 

Jun 07, 2023, 00:19 AM IST

Soon, walk around freely while getting your brain scanned – Here's how

Researchers, by using quantum sensors in the helmet scanner, overcame many issues, since these sensors are lightweight,work at room temperature and can be placed directly onto scalp – increasing the amount of signal they are able to pick up.

Mar 22, 2018, 13:52 PM IST

Brain scan as 'lie detector' for pain inappropriate, say scientists

The task force hopes the recommendation will be used as a blueprint by healthcare systems, governments and legal policy makers.

Sep 09, 2017, 14:36 PM IST

Brain scans show how LSD mimics mind of a baby

Scientists have for the first time scanned the brains of people using LSD and found the psychedelic drug frees the brain to become less compartmentalised and more like the mind of a baby.

Apr 12, 2016, 01:42 AM IST

Marijuana users react differently to social exclusion

The brains of young adult marijuana users react differently to social exclusion than do those of non-users, finds a new study, adding that young adults who regularly use marijuana display altered brain activation patterns during social exclusion.

Mar 26, 2016, 16:04 PM IST