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New deep learning model enhances handheld 3D medical imaging
Ultrasound (US) imaging is a widely employed diagnostic tool used for real-time imaging of various organs and tissues using ultrasonic sound waves. The waves are sent into the body, and images are created based on how the ...
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Oncology & Cancer
Smarter targeted radiotherapy just as effective for low-risk breast cancer and reduces risk of side effects
Thousands of women who undergo radiotherapy for low-risk breast cancer could be spared some of the side effects of treatment after a study confirmed that more targeted treatments are just as effective at controlling the disease ...
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AI tool accurately detects tumor location on breast MRI
An AI model trained to detect abnormalities on breast MR images accurately depicted tumor locations and outperformed benchmark models when tested in three different groups, according to a study published in Radiology.
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Record-breaking human imaging project crosses the finish line: Volunteers provide most detailed look inside the body
In a remarkable achievement that is already impacting how we detect and diagnose disease, UK Biobank has completed the world's largest whole body imaging project, scanning the brains, hearts, abdomens, blood vessels, bones ...
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New immunology-driven radiation therapy techniques showcased at conference
University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center researcher Weisi Yan, M.D., Ph.D., recently shared his work on radiation therapy at a major international conference, showcasing how new techniques could better protect patients' ...
Jul 14, 2025
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Bronchoscopic lung-biopsy techniques can match percutaneous approaches for comprehensive biomarker testing
A multidisciplinary guideline panel convened by the American Association of Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP) and the Early Detection & Screening Committee of the International Association for the Study of ...
Jul 14, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 12, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 11, 2025
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New AI tool gives a helping hand to X-ray diagnosis
Can artificial intelligence (AI) potentially transform health care for the better?
Jul 10, 2025
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Study finds fewer complications after additional ultrasound in pregnant women who feel less fetal movement
It can be difficult to decide whether to expedite birth when a woman in the final stage of pregnancy perceives fewer fetal movements. An additional ultrasound measurement to assess resistance in fetal blood vessels can help ...
Jul 10, 2025
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Study: Quick, pain-free breast imaging system shows promise in early clinical tests
A breast scan for detecting cancer takes less than a minute using an experimental system that combines photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging, according to a study in IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging.
Jul 10, 2025
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New study shows promise for early diagnosis of poor blood circulation using ultrasound
An alternative diagnostic method could improve early detection and treatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD), according to a new study from the University of Surrey. PAD is a common condition affecting up to a quarter ...
Jul 10, 2025
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AI and open-source software promise faster, easier biomedical imaging
Two new open-source tools are set to make fluorescence lifetime imaging microscopy—or FLIM—faster, simpler and more accessible. Developed by Ph.D. student Sofia Kapsiani in Professor Gabi Kaminski Schierle's Molecular ...
Jul 9, 2025
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AI–based test detects early signs of osteoporosis from X-ray images
Investigators have developed an artificial intelligence-assisted diagnostic system that can estimate bone mineral density in both the lumbar spine and the femur of the upper leg, based on X-ray images. The advance is described ...
Jul 9, 2025
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LED-based imaging system could transform cancer detection in endoscopy
Gastrointestinal cancers remain among the most common forms of cancer. While endoscopy has become a cornerstone of cancer screening and diagnosis over the past two decades, the procedure still misses approximately 8% to 11% ...
Jul 8, 2025
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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 ...
Jul 8, 2025
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X-ray analytics in motion: Dynamic 3D diagnosis for unstable shoulders
After a shoulder injury has been treated, patients are often left with a feeling of insecurity—many of them report that their shoulder "doesn't hold" or "slips out easily." When diagnosing shoulder instabilities, doctors ...
Jul 8, 2025
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Retrieval-augmented AI can boost radiology consults while safeguarding patient privacy
In modern hospitals, timely and accurate decision-making is essential—especially in radiology, where contrast media consultations often require rapid answers rooted in complex clinical guidelines. Yet, physicians are frequently ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Surgical microscope uses 48 tiny cameras to offer precise 3D imaging
For over a century, surgeons performing delicate procedures have relied on stereoscopic microscopes to gain a sense of depth. These tools mimic human vision by presenting slightly different images to each eye, allowing the ...
Jul 7, 2025
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Lung cancer screening could save lives, but experts say consider possible harms
There is much to commend about Australia's lung cancer screening program, which started on July 1.
Jul 3, 2025
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New radiotracer could make breast cancer detection quicker, more accurate
A new radiotracer developed at the University of Alberta and soon to be tested in human clinical trials in Europe could make medical imaging of breast cancer tumors quicker and more accurate, and could one day lead to better ...
Jul 3, 2025
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The state of medical physics in diagnostic radiology and image-guided procedures in the Asia-Pacific region
A research paper that shares early results from an IAEA funded project evaluates the state of medical physics in diagnostic radiology and image-guided procedures in the Asia-Pacific region has been published in Physical and ...
Jul 3, 2025
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Wearable X-ray-detecting fabric offers a flexible alternative to current imaging tech
Since their discovery by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895, X-rays have become a staple of modern medical care, from imaging teeth and broken bones to screening for the early signs of breast cancer.
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 ...
Jul 2, 2025
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Perceived social status tied to cardiovascular risks in women but not in men
Women who see themselves as having lower social status are more likely than other people to show early signs of heart stress linked to future disease risk, according to a new study led by researchers at McGill and Concordia ...
Jul 2, 2025
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