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Lymphatic fluid takes detour

When tumours metastasise, they can block lymphatic vessels, as researchers from ETH Zurich have discovered using a new method. The lymphatic fluid subsequently has to find a new path through the tissue. Such ...

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Digital mammography cancer detection rates may vary significantly

Digital direct radiography (DR) is significantly more effective than computed radiography (CR) at detecting breast cancer, according to a new study published online in the journal Radiology.

Cancer created May 14, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

How can advanced imaging studies enhance diabetes management?

New approaches to applying noninvasive imaging tests such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and positron emission tomography (PET) may play a bigger role in evaluating and managing patients ...

Diabetes created May 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

GPS-like technology helps diagnose prostate tumors

The lead investigator of a way to obtain images of prostate tumors and accurately diagnose them said Thursday that the new technology is the medical equivalent of a global positioning system for the prostate gland.

Cancer created May 03, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Australian scientists map mouse brains in greatest detail yet

(Medical Xpress)—Hopes for a cure for many brain diseases may rest on the humble mouse, now that scientists can map the rodents' brains more thoroughly than ever before.

Neuroscience created Apr 29, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Microwave imaging can see how well treatment is progressing

Microwave imaging can be used to monitor how well treatment for breast cancer is working, finds new research published in BioMed Central's open access journal Breast Cancer Research. Microwave tomography was ab ...

Cancer created Apr 23, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Two landmark studies report on success of using image-guided brachytherapy to treat cervical cancer

Geneva, Switzerland: Two large, landmark radiotherapy studies have shown that it is possible to treat cervical cancer effectively with high doses specifically adapted to each tumour, and with fewer serious side-effects to ...

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Tomosynthesis increases breast cancer detection rate

2D plus 3D breast imaging increases cancer detection rates by 11%, and could be particularly useful in detecting cancer in women with dense breasts, a new study suggests.

Cancer created Apr 19, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Laser optics plus ultrasound imaging holds promise as a noninvasive test for prostate cancer

Multispectral photoacoustic imaging, which combines laser optics and ultrasound imaging technologies, can reliably distinguish between benign and malignant prostate tissue, a new study indicates.

Cancer created Apr 18, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

CT and serum LDH shows promise as survival predictor for some metastatic melanoma patients

Combining CT imaging findings with baseline serum lactate dehydrogenase levels is showing promise as a way to predict survival in patients with metastatic melanoma being treated with anti-angiogenic therapy.

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How to create useful knowledge from pure data

Imagine a hospital where patient data from numerous sources is made accessible to ward physicians with the help of hyperlinks and intelligent indexing. Imagine a healthcare system that hands its patients ...

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Icy therapy spot treats cancer in the lung

Frozen balls of ice can safely kill cancerous tumors that have spread to the lungs, according to the first prospective multicenter trial of cryoablation. The results are being presented at the Society of Interventional Radiology's ...

Cancer created Apr 14, 2013 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Tomosynthesis improves detection of infiltrating ductal carcinoma in patients with increased risk

Tomosynthesis (3D mammography) is better able to show infiltrating ductal carcinoma than 2D mammography in women at increased risk of breast cancer, a new study shows.

Cancer created Apr 13, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

New breast imaging algorithm brings breast cancer diagnosis and treatment to underserved area of Uganda

Radiologists are a step closer to implementing a program in an underserved region of Uganda for diagnosing and treating women with palpable breast masses.

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New Mayo software identifies and stratifies risk posed by lung nodules

A multidisciplinary team of researchers at Mayo Clinic has developed a new software tool to noninvasively characterize pulmonary adenocarcinoma, a common type of cancerous nodule in the lungs. Results from a pilot study of ...

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