Latest Medical diagnostic technology News

A peek inside human brain shows a way it cleans out waste

Oct. 07, 2024 18:00 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — A unique peek inside the human brain may help explain how it clears away waste like the kind that can build up and lead to Alzheimer’s disease. Brain cells use a lot of nutrients which means they make a lot of waste. Scientists have long thought the brain has...

Francisco Lindor's MRI shows no structural damage and the shortstop hopes to play this week

Sep. 16, 2024 18:17 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Francisco Lindor said an MRI of his ailing back on Monday did not detect any structural damage and he hopes to return to the New York Mets lineup this week. “I’m great, I’m great,” the shortstop said before Monday’s series opener against Washington. “I...

Bears, Rome Odunze relieved after MRI shows no major damage for his knee injury

Sep. 11, 2024 16:37 PM EDT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — The Chicago Bears and receiver Rome Odunze were breathing a little easier after an MRI showed no major damage to the knee he sprained late in Chicago's season-opening victory over the Tennessee Titans. Odunze, the No. 9 overall pick, sprained an MCL...

Wife of California inmate wins $5.6 million in settlement for strip search

Sep. 09, 2024 19:36 PM EDT

The wife of a California inmate will receive $5.6 million after being sexually violated during a strip search when she tried to visit her husband in prison, her attorneys said Monday. After traveling four hours to see her husband at a correctional facility in Tehachapi, Calif. on...

RadNet: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Aug. 07, 2024 19:25 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — LOS ANGELES (AP) — RadNet Inc. (RDNT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $3 million in its second quarter. The Los Angeles-based company said it had a loss of 4 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 16 cents per share. ...

Powell Industries, Mastercard rise; Pinterest, Lantheus fall, Wednesday, 7/31/2024

Jul. 31, 2024 16:18 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes on Wednesday: Microsoft Corp., down $4.57 to $418.35. The software giant reported weaker fourth-quarter revenue at its cloud computing business than Wall Street expected. ...

Lantheus Holdings: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Jul. 31, 2024 07:29 AM EDT

BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — BEDFORD, Mass. (AP) — Lantheus Holdings Inc. (LNTH) on Wednesday reported second-quarter net income of $62.1 million. On a per-share basis, the Bedford, Massachusetts-based company said it had net income of 88 cents. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and...

Mike Trout gets good news after MRI on left knee, timeline for return remains to be determined

Jul. 26, 2024 22:12 PM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change. The Los Angeles Angels star said an MRI on his left knee came back clean and he is hoping to resume his rehab soon. “It is a huge relief for me. I just want make sure it feels good, and...

Mariners Julio Rodriguez has MRI on right ankle a day after crashing into outfield fence

Jul. 22, 2024 20:13 PM EDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Mariners center fielder Julio Rodríguez was out of the starting lineup on Monday after leaving Sunday’s game in the sixth inning with a sprained right ankle, and was still considered “day to day.” Rodríguez underwent an MRI on Monday afternoon, and...

Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?

Jul. 15, 2024 11:18 AM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — What if there was a way to peer into your body and spot early signs of cancer and other life-threatening ailments before they became serious? That’s the pitch from a new cluster of companies selling high-tech scans to healthy people interested in learning more...