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Oncology & Cancer

Targeted radiation offers promise in patients with metastasized small cell lung cancer to the brain

A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham trialed stereotactic (targeted) brain-directed radiation in 100 patients with small cell lung cancer and brain metastases, finding they experienced positive outcomes ...

Cardiology

Temporal and noise-resilient techniques for refined cardiovascular diagnostic imaging

Cardiovascular diseases are a leading health concern in Hong Kong, prompting many to undergo regular heart check-ups for their early detection and management. Echocardiography, a key diagnostic imaging tool, plays a crucial ...

Radiology & Imaging

AI helps radiologists spot more lesions in mammograms

Artificial intelligence (AI) improves breast cancer detection accuracy for radiologists when reading screening mammograms, helping them devote more of their attention to suspicious areas, according to a study published in ...

Health

Survey finds some confusion over mammogram guidelines

Mammograms can find cancer early before symptoms appear. Regular screening decreases the risk of dying from breast cancer. But a recent survey question by the Annenberg Public Policy Center shows that some Americans appear ...

Radiology & Imaging

AI performs virtual tissue staining at super-resolution

Traditional histopathology, crucial for disease diagnosis, relies on chemically staining tissue samples to highlight cellular structures for microscopic examination by pathologists. This labor-intensive "histochemical staining" ...

Oncology & Cancer

Breast cancer incidence trends vary by age

Breast cancer incidence trends differ by age, even among older women, particularly by race and ethnicity and stage at diagnosis, according to a study published online June 24 in JAMA Network Open.

Oncology & Cancer

AI matches doctors in mapping lung tumors for radiation therapy

In radiation therapy, precision can save lives. Oncologists must carefully map the size and location of a tumor before delivering high-dose radiation to destroy cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue. But this process, ...

Radiology & Imaging

Vision-based ChatGPT shows deficits interpreting radiologic images

Researchers evaluating the performance of ChatGPT-4 Vision found that the model performed well on text-based radiology exam questions but struggled to answer image-related questions accurately. The study's results were published ...

Radiology & Imaging

A data-efficient foundation model for biomarker detection

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) systems shows promise in medicine, where they can be used to detect diseases earlier, improve treatments, and ease staff workloads. But their performance depends on how well the AI ...

Radiology & Imaging

Bridging the chasm between AI technology and clinicians

While the use of artificial intelligence for medical diagnosis is growing, new research by the University of Adelaide has found there are still major hurdles to cover when it is compared to a clinician.

Radiology & Imaging

Medical imaging breakthroughs aim to bring the invisible to light

Medical imaging technology—such as MRI, ultrasound and X-ray—is gaining in power and precision, especially in the wake of recent breakthroughs in artificial intelligence. Several EPFL research groups are contributing ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology

Expert panel endorses new ultrasound terminology for early pregnancy

For the first time, a multi-medical society panel has developed and endorsed a uniform lexicon for describing the observations seen on ultrasound during the first trimester of pregnancy. The lexicon, based on scientific evidence, ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

New imaging device improves ear disease diagnosis

In the realm of ear health, accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, especially when dealing with conditions that can lead to hearing loss. Traditionally, otolaryngologists have relied on the otoscope, a device ...

Radiology & Imaging

Novel AI algorithm assists in breast cancer screening

Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have developed a novel artificial intelligence-based algorithm, MV-DEFEAT, to improve mammogram density assessment. This development holds promise for transforming radiological ...

Radiology & Imaging

AI can help rule out abnormal pathology on chest X-rays

A commercial artificial intelligence (AI) tool used off-label was effective at excluding pathology and had equal or lower rates of critical misses on chest X-ray than radiologists, according to a study published today in ...

Oncology & Cancer

Lung nodules seen in a high percentage of non-smokers

A new study of more than 10,000 non-smoking adults found that solid lung nodules were present in a considerable portion of study participants. Non-smokers are traditionally thought to be at low risk for lung nodules and lung ...