American Society of Neuroimaging

Dr. Aarti Sarwal and ASN President Dr. Ryan Hakimi participated virtually in providing 20 hours of Transcranial Doppler (TCD) CME at the 2026 Emirates Critical Care Conference in Dubai. The program was led locally by Ahmed Bayrlee, MD, RPNI, of Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi.

Dr. Ryan Hakimi will be live on Fox Carolina News today at 4:05 p.m. EST to discuss the ongoing internet blackout in Iran and how it’s contributing to critical shortages of food, medicine, and other essentials. Watch the livestream at 4 p.m.: foxcarolina.com/livestream/

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New research suggests yawning may help clear waste from the brain — not just boredom. Real‑time MRI scans show that during a true yawn, cerebrospinal fluid and venous blood flow support brain cleaning and temperature regulation. unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/…

Wonderful to see Dr. Ryan Hakimi, ASN President, representing at the American Academy of Neurology and working with a student from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas. Inspiring leadership and future talent in one frame.

A new review shows that no single brain atlas is enough for TMD studies. The authors propose a combined approach—HCP‑MMP1.0, SUIT, and specialized brainstem atlases—to capture the full pain‑modulation network. nature.com/articles/s4140…

What's happening this year at the American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting (AAN)? Check it out! Many of our ASN members have been participating in this year's conference. You can follow along at this link: neurologylive.com/conferences/aan

📢 Call for Submissions! Clinical Neuroimaging is seeking clinical studies and case reports that advance patient care through high‑quality imaging science. Fully open access, globally visible, and designed for real‑world clinical impact. Submit your work: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/283732…

“Science update: Meditation may literally change how your brain ages. Researchers tracked brainwaves during sleep and found long-term meditators had more youthful patterns — the kind linked to better cognition and lower dementia risk. psypost.org/advanced-medit…

Stroke imaging is one of the most important tools in emergency medicine — and new advancements are changing how quickly, accurately clinicians can diagnose patients. Join Dr. Peter Mechtler for a live webinar Friday, April 17 at 12 p.m. EST. us06web.zoom.us/j/83913369018?…

Nearly half of bvFTD cases are misdiagnosed. Yale researchers may have found a way to change that. Their study shows that SV2A PET imaging can detect synaptic loss in the brain regions most affected by bvFTD. medicine.yale.edu/news-article/d…

New CDC‑backed research shows adults under 50 who sleep <6 hours a night may have brains that look 8.6 years older on MRI scans. Sleep isn’t a lifestyle choice anymore — it’s neurological infrastructure. 🧠altitudesmagazine.com/cdc-backed-res…

ASN Endorses the 20th Annual Transcranial Doppler Course We’re proud to support this comprehensive TCD training program, offering online lectures and in‑person, hands‑on instruction. April 11–12, 2026, Seattle, WA 15+ CME hours available.

A new University of Miami neuroimaging study is capturing how the brain reacts during real high‑stakes moments—like receiving exam grades—to better understand anxiety and depression. Read more: newswise.com/articles/new-n…

Mark your calendars. The 2026 AAN Annual Meeting will be held April 18–22 in Chicago. This is a great opportunity for ASN members to connect, learn, and contribute to the latest advances in neurology. Explore programming and event resources here: aan.com/events/annual-…

Clinicians: Level up your TCD expertise this April in Seattle. Hybrid format, hands‑on labs, and CME included.

Researchers found that more depressive episodes = greater gray‑matter increases in a specific cerebellar region. A reminder that bipolar disorder affects the brain structurally, not just emotionally. psypost.org/brain-volume-i…

Speed‑cubers show highly synchronized brain waves across memory, planning, visuospatial, and motor regions—explaining how they think and move at lightning speed. 🔄🧩psypost.org/what-brain-wav…

A neuroimaging study suggests that the same brain patterns tied to mind‑wandering may actually boost scientific idea generation. Creativity ≠ disorder. 🔬💡 🧠🚀medpagetoday.com/neurology/gene…

A new neuroimaging study just mapped the brain networks behind scientific creativity—showing how memory, evaluation, and mental flexibility work together to spark breakthroughs. 🧠✨ msn.com/en-us/health/o…