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New imaging software improves lung diagnosis for 30% of patients who can't tolerate contrast dye
For up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or have a dye restriction because of other health conditions, they might find that it takes longer to get a diagnosis when it comes to life-threatening lung ...
May 17, 2024
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Miniaturized optical coherence tomography imaging probe takes pictures inside cerebral arteries
A large international team of micro-engineers, medical technologists, and neurosurgeons, has designed, built and tested a new type of probe that can be used to take pictures from inside arteries in the brain.
May 16, 2024
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Machine learning method for predicting glioma mutations shows promise for personalized treatment
Machine learning (ML) methods can quickly and accurately diagnose mutations in gliomas—primary brain tumors. This is shown by a recent study by Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL Krems).
May 16, 2024
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AI algorithms and optical imaging technology: A promising approach to intraoperative cancer diagnosis
Rapid and accurate intraoperative diagnosis is critical for tumor surgery and can provide precise guidance for surgical decisions. However, traditional intraoperative assessments based on H&E histology, such as frozen sections, ...
May 15, 2024
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New cardiac research could save women's lives by improving detection of heart failure
A new study has advanced how heart failure is detected in women—meaning more female patients can be diagnosed and at an earlier stage.
May 15, 2024
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Fat-enlarged axillary nodes on mammogram may indicate higher CVD risk
Fat-enlarged axillary nodes on screening mammograms can predict the risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD), according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American Roentgen Ray Society, held May 5–9 in Boston.
May 15, 2024
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Novel technique helps predict risk of a meniscus tear in the knee
New research indicates that various features assessed through imaging tests can reveal an individual's risk of developing meniscus tears, which is one of the most common knee injuries.
May 15, 2024
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Newly identified PET biomarker predicts success of immune checkpoint blockade therapy
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 treatment.
May 14, 2024
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Ultrasound can help patients with a type of rheumatic disease lead longer and healthier lives
A dissertation at Umeå University shows that ultrasound can help patients with a type of rheumatic disease to live longer and healthier lives. These patients have so far had an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, which ...
May 14, 2024
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Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?
How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job?
May 14, 2024
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Study introduces hyperspectral dark-field microscopy for rapid and accurate identification of cancerous tissues
Breast-conserving surgery (BCS), also called lumpectomy, involves the removal of a cancerous lump and some surrounding tissue. BCS is suitable for women with early-stage breast cancer or small lumps, as it preserves more ...
May 9, 2024
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Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality results
A magnetic resonance imaging device built with off-the-shelf parts and paired with AI matched the performance of high-end MRI machines, according to a study published Thursday that could pave the way for greater access to ...
May 9, 2024
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Study: Deep learning-based whole-body PSMA PET/CT attenuation correction utilizing Pix-2-Pix GAN
A new research paper was published in Oncotarget, titled "Deep learning-based whole-body PSMA PET/CT attenuation correction utilizing Pix-2-Pix GAN."
May 9, 2024
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Lung cancer is the deadliest of all cancers, and screening could save many lives—if more people could access it
Many medical organizations have been recommending lung cancer screening for decades for those at high risk of developing the disease.
May 8, 2024
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New PET agent provides same-day imaging for clear cell renal cell carcinoma patients
A novel investigational PET imaging agent can rapidly and accurately visualize lesions in clear cell renal cell cancer (ccRCC) patients according to new research published in the May issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
May 7, 2024
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Doppler ultrasound feasible for first-line diagnosis of giant cell arteritis
For patients with high clinical suspicion of giant cell arteritis (GCA), color Doppler ultrasound of the temporal artery as a first-line diagnostic tool can avoid the need for other diagnostic tests, according to a study ...
May 7, 2024
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Microscopic heart vessels imaged in super-resolution for the first time
Researchers from Imperial College London's Department of Bioengineering and Faculty of Medicine worked alongside academics from UCL to produce sub-millimeter resolution images of cardiac micro-vessels. The non-invasive new ...
May 6, 2024
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New study reveals age-related brain changes influence recovery after stroke
A new study by a global team of researchers, led by Sook-Lei Liew, Ph.D., of USC's Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI), has revealed that areas of age-related damage in the brain relate ...
May 6, 2024
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Text message outreach can help increase mammogram completion rates
Text messaging women after initial outreach for breast cancer screening increases mammogram completion rates, according to a study published online May 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
May 6, 2024
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Real-time MRI reveals the movement dynamics of stuttering
Researchers at the University Medical Center Göttingen (UMG) and the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences (MPI-NAT) have succeeded in visualizing the movement patterns of the internal speech muscles of a stuttering ...
May 3, 2024
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