Medical Imaging News
May 14, 2024
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May 14, 2024 The protein galectin-1 (Gal-1) has been identified as a new PET imaging biomarker for immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) therapy, allowing physicians to predict the tumor responses before beginning ...
May 9, 2024 Researchers present Tripath: new, deep learning models that can use 3D pathology datasets to make clinical outcome predictions. The research team imaged curated prostate cancer specimens, using two 3D high-resolution imaging techniques. The models ...
May 2, 2024 Blood vessels in the lungs aren't like the others in the body. This difference becomes clear in pulmonary hypertension, in which only the lungs' blood vessels stiffen progressively, leading to chronic lung disease, heart failure and death. The ...
May 2, 2024 A new prototype sensor is capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor can thereby do what is impossible for current electrical sensors -- and hopefully pave the way for MRI scans that are better, cheaper and ...
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May 7, 2024 Researchers have harnessed the technology behind foundation models, which power tools like ChatGPT, to discover new cancer imaging biomarkers that could transform how patterns are identified from ...
May 1, 2024 A simple blood test could allow doctors to determine whether a person may be at higher risk for stroke or cognitive decline during their lifetime, ...
Apr. 29, 2024 Hyperspectral imaging (HSI) is a state-of-the-art imaging technique useful for determining the composition of a variety of objects. Specifically, over-thousand-nanometer (OTN) HSI is particularly ...
Apr. 26, 2024 Researchers outline how they used a chemical probe to light up interlocking peptides. Their technique will help scientists differentiate synthetic peptides from toxic types found in Alzheimer's ...
Apr. 25, 2024 An unexpected discovery surprised a scientist: nanometer-sized diamond particles, which were intended for a completely different purpose, shone brightly in a magnetic resonance imaging experiment -- ...
Apr. 25, 2024 Uveitis is a rare inflammatory eye disease. Posterior and panuveitis in particular are associated with a poor prognosis and a protracted course of the disease. Diagnosis and monitoring can be ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one ...
Apr. 15, 2024 Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the ...
Apr. 10, 2024 Researchers applied artificial intelligence (AI) to a technique that produces high-resolution images of cells in the eye. They report that with AI, imaging is 100 times faster and improves image ...
Apr. 10, 2024 A large randomized trial shows that a new three-step prostate cancer screening method can find a considerable number of aggressive cancers. ...
Earlier Headlines
Apr. 11, 2024 Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study. The research validates intra-abdominal injury (IAI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) prediction ...
Apr. 11, 2024 A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization ...
Apr. 9, 2024 A new expert consensus statement aims to improve endometriosis evaluation. Endometriosis is a common condition with substantial diagnostic delay, leading patients to experience pain, infertility, ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Trial findings suggest that the less invasive approach to heart bypass surgery offers comparable safety and efficacy to established methods and that safety issues inherent to invasive catheterisation ...
Mar. 25, 2024 By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the airflow induced within the lungs and bronchial tree during normal breathing as well as those produced by the larynx during vocalizations, doctors can ...
Mar. 19, 2024 Researchers have developed a new, interpretable artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, according to a new ...
Mar. 19, 2024 A new study shows how neurochemicals can influence blood vessels. The findings may change how researchers interpret results from functional magnetic resonance imaging ...
Mar. 13, 2024 Researchers have developed an algorithm that provides an automatic and reliable method of detecting a certain heart defect in ...
Mar. 11, 2024 Researchers have developed a photoacoustic imaging watch for high-resolution imaging of blood vessels in the skin. The wearable device could offer a non-invasive way to monitor hemodynamic indicators ...
Mar. 11, 2024 A team develops an ultrasensitive broadband transparent ultrasound ...
Mar. 7, 2024 Gastrointestinal surgeries carry risk of fluid leaks, a potentially life-threatening complication. But no existing methods can reliably and non-invasively detect these leaks. To address this unmet ...
Mar. 7, 2024 Scientists can make high resolution images of the human spinal cord during surgery. The advancement could help bring real relief to millions suffering chronic back ...
Mar. 6, 2024 A link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid -- a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease -- and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI could lead to a new way to detect ...
Mar. 5, 2024 Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the ...
Feb. 28, 2024 New research provides new insights into the brain processes underlying cocaine addiction. The findings are crucial for developing new therapeutics and identifying an imaging marker for cocaine use ...
Feb. 28, 2024 A reusable vest that can map the electric impulses of the heart in fine detail could detect abnormalities from a potentially fatal heart disease much earlier than is currently possible, a new study ...
Feb. 27, 2024 A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of ...
Feb. 27, 2024 As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it's essential to consider the environmental impact of AI ...
Feb. 25, 2024 The human brain's adaptability to internal and external changes, known as neural plasticity, forms the foundation for understanding cognitive functions like memory and learning, as well as ...
Feb. 21, 2024 The new diagnostic methodology, which will enable anticipating and preventing a greater number of cases of femur fracture, is the result of research conducted under a public-private ...
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- New Study Validates Prediction Rules for Pediatric Intra-Abdominal and Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Novel CT Exam Reduces Need for Invasive Artery Treatment
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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- Researchers Develop Deep Learning Model to Predict Breast Cancer
- How Neurochemicals Affect fMRI Readings
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
- Wearable Tech Captures Real-Time Hemodynamics on the Go
- Would the Highly Sensitive Transparent Ultrasound Transducer Revolutionize Biomedical Imaging Technology?
Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Shape-Shifting Ultrasound Stickers Detect Post-Surgical Complications
- Doctors Can Now Watch Spinal Cord Activity During Surgery
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
- Continued Cocaine Use Disrupts Communication Between Major Brain Networks
- Vest Can Detect Earlier Signs of Heart Muscle Disease
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
- New Study Links Placental Oxygen Levels to Fetal Brain Development
- Researchers Look at Environmental Impacts of AI Tools
Sunday, February 25, 2024
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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
- Terahertz Biosensor Detects Skin Cancer With Remarkable Accuracy, Ushering in New Era of Early Detection
- Scientists Develop Novel Radiotracer for Earlier Detection of Disease
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Treating Liver Cancer With Microrobots Piloted by a Magnetic Field
- Nanoparticles That Can Light Up the Lymph Node Cancer Cells Otherwise Undetectable by MRI
Friday, February 9, 2024
Thursday, February 8, 2024
- New PET Tracer Detects Inflammatory Arthritis Before Symptoms Appear
- Spiral-Shaped Lens Provides Clear Vision at a Range of Distances and Lighting Conditions
- Visualising Multiple Sclerosis With a New MRI Procedure
- Patterns of Brain Connectivity Differ Between Pre-Term and Term Babies
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
- New Direct Links Discovered Between the Brain and Its Surrounding Environment
- Knee Pain Explained: The Size of Your Meniscus Matters
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Monday, February 5, 2024
- Scientist Shows Focused Ultrasound Can Reach Deep Into the Brain to Relieve Pain
- Lighting Up Alzheimer's-Related Proteins to Allow for Earlier Disease Detection
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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- Squishy, Metal-Free Magnets to Power Robots and Guide Medical Implants
- 'Feel Good' Hormone Could Explain Why Exercise Helps Boost Your Brain
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
- mRNA Technology Could Be Possible Treatment for Rare Diseases
- Noninvasive Technique Reveals How Cells' Gene Expression Changes Over Time
- A Beating Biorobotic Heart Aims to Better Simulate Valves
Monday, January 8, 2024
Friday, January 5, 2024
Wednesday, January 3, 2024
- Shining a Light on the Hidden Damage of Mild Brain Injuries
- Foundation Laid for Improved Diagnostic Imaging of Brain Tumors
Thursday, December 21, 2023
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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
- AI May Aid in Diagnosing Adolescents With ADHD
- Common Headaches Tied to Neck Inflammation
- Eye-Safe Laser Technology to Diagnose Traumatic Brain Injury
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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Thursday, November 9, 2023
- Brain Imaging Identifies Biomarkers of Mental Illness
- Multinational Study Confirms Association Between CT Scans in Young People and Increased Risk of Cancer
Wednesday, November 8, 2023
Friday, November 3, 2023
- Seeing the Unseen: How Butterflies Can Help Scientists Detect Cancer
- Collective Intelligence Can Help Reduce Medical Misdiagnoses
Monday, October 30, 2023
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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Monday, October 16, 2023
- A Powerful New Tool in the Fight Against One of the Deadliest Cancers
- Researchers Develop Innovative Technique for Distinguishing Tumor from Normal Tissue
Friday, October 13, 2023
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Tuesday, October 10, 2023
- How Plant-Derived Nutrients Can Affect the Gut and Brain
- Medical Imaging Fails Dark Skin: Researchers Fixed It
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Wednesday, August 9, 2023
- Microplastics Found in Human Heart Tissues, Both Before and After Surgical Procedures
- A New Ally in Fighting Brain Diseases: Our Very Own Skull
- Tau-PET : Future of Alzheimer's Patients