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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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Oncology & Cancer
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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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" ...
Jul 1, 2025
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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.
Jul 1, 2025
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Exposure to air pollution may cause heart damage, cardiac MRI study finds
Researchers using cardiac MRI have found that long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with early signs of heart damage, according to a study that was published in Radiology. The research indicates that fine particulate ...
Jul 1, 2025
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AI model spots gastric cancer on routine CT scans with high accuracy, outperforming radiologists
A collaboration of leading Chinese research institutions has developed an artificial intelligence-based method called GRAPE, demonstrating high accuracy in detecting gastric cancer from routine noncontrast CT scans.
AI-assisted technique offers effective and painless breast imaging alternative
A Caltech-led team has developed a safe, effective, and painless breast imaging technique that incorporates machine learning to help differentiate between suspicious and healthy tissue. The method has now been tested on patients ...
Jun 30, 2025
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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, ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Dual wavefront correction enhances quality of deep-tissue imaging
Wavefront shaping is a promising approach to deep tissue imaging. Until now, it was possible only via an invasive approach: fluorescent points were manually inserted into the sample, and the tissue was indirectly mapped by ...
Jun 30, 2025
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Lung cancer screening is about to start. What you need to know if you smoke or have quit
From July, eligible Australians will be screened for lung cancer as part of the nation's first new cancer screening program for almost 20 years.
Jun 29, 2025
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Brain imaging benchmark could better classify Alzheimer's disease-related changes
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC's Mark and Mary Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute (Stevens INI) has identified a new brain imaging benchmark that may improve how researchers classify ...
Jun 27, 2025
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Removing out-of-pocket fee improves access to 3D mammography
A new study by UCLA researchers shows that removing a modest $45 out-of-pocket fee significantly improved access to digital breast tomosynthesis (3D mammography), an advanced breast cancer screening technology. Researchers ...
Jun 27, 2025
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New large language model helps patients understand their radiology reports
Imagine getting an MRI of your knees and being told you have "mild intrasubstance degeneration of the posterior horn of the medial meniscus."
Jun 27, 2025
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New instrument for enhanced imaging of nerve fibers in the brain
In order to understand the structure and functioning of the brain, neuroscientists need to study the complex, three-dimensional pathways and connections of nerve fibers. The intersection of multiple nerve fibers poses a particular ...
Jun 26, 2025
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AI-assisted model enhances low-quality MRI heart scans
An AI-assisted model developed by researchers from the University of Missouri School of Medicine and the School of Engineering can take low-quality MRI heart scans and turn them into high-quality images, while reducing the ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Researchers develop high-performance, open-source AI for breast cancer detection
In a major breakthrough, a team of researchers from The City College of New York and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) has developed a new AI model that can detect breast cancer in MRI images and pinpoint the ...
Jun 25, 2025
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Novel bacteria-specific PET imaging approach detects hard-to-diagnose lung infections
A new PET imaging technique can accurately detect and monitor Mycobacteroides abscessus lung infections—one of the most difficult-to-diagnose conditions in patients with lung diseases.
Jun 25, 2025
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Botox mitigates debilitating dry mouth in prostate cancer patients receiving radiopharmaceutical therapy
Salivary gland toxicity from radiopharmaceutical therapy—particularly from alpha-emitting therapies like 225Ac-PSMA—is a critical dose-limiting side effect, often leading to debilitating dry mouth. Prior attempts to alleviate ...
Jun 25, 2025
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New MRI approach maps brain metabolism, revealing disease signatures
A new technology that uses clinical MRI machines to image metabolic activity in the brain could give researchers and clinicians unique insight into brain function and disease, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ...
Jun 24, 2025
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PET tracer identifies diverse invasive mold infections behind life-threatening illnesses in cancer, transplant patients
A novel PET radiotracer can accurately detect a wide range of mold species that are linked to dangerous infections, according to new research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2025 Annual ...
Jun 24, 2025
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ImmunoPET tracer enhances early detection of liver cancer
A novel molecular imaging agent targeting glypican-3 (GPC3) has demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity in detecting hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), including tumors smaller than one centimeter, according to results ...
Jun 24, 2025
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