October 3, 2007 — Researchers say their work is adding weight to the argument that magnetic resonance spectroscopy should be added to routine breast magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) exams. "This ...

With the addition of MR spectroscopy to the breast MR imaging (MRI) ... "Breast tumors have elevated levels of choline compounds, which are a marker of an active tumor," Dr. Bartella said.

“By performing MR spectroscopy of the suspicious lesion after an MRI scan, we can noninvasively see which tumors show elevated choline levels and are likely malignant,” Dr. Bartella said.

Combining proton MRI with spectroscopy allows the scientists to differentiate intracellular components of the cell and signals emitted by certain biochemicals, such as choline.

With MR spectroscopy, which adds only 10 minutes to a standard MRI exam, the radiologist is able to see the chemical make-up of a tumor. In most cases, the results indicate whether or not the ...

Magnetic resonance spectroscopy imaging improves the accuracy of cancer detection when added to conventional MRI. It is more sensitive in the detection of cancers located in the prostate apex ...

Proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy used with MRI can be very effective at diagnosing suspicious breast lesions, finds a new study. Diagnostic technique detected cancer 100 per cent of the time ...

Young adults with major depressive disorder show distinct metabolic signals in two brain regions, and the pattern differs ...

A new technology that uses clinical MRI machines to image metabolic activity in the brain could give researchers and ...

Developing rational targeted cancer drugs requires the implementation of pharmacodynamic (PD), preferably non-invasive, biomarkers to aid response assessment and patient follow-up. Magnetic ...

"By performing MR spectroscopy of the suspicious lesion after an MRI scan, we can noninvasively see which tumors show elevated choline levels and are likely malignant," Dr. Bartella said.