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Whole-body ultrasound captures full cross-sections in 10 seconds, early tests show
Ultrasounds are a critical part of modern health care, helping to image soft tissue and organs, measure blood flow, and monitor fetal development. But the technique has constraints, including a limited field of view and the ...
Apr 24, 2026
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This routine heart scan sees the danger coming long before symptoms strike
A routine heart scan might soon do more than just check for clogged arteries; it could act as a crystal ball for your cardiac health. Researchers at Kumamoto University have revealed that by combining two specific markers ...
Apr 22, 2026
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PET biomarker outperforms established risk score in predicting survival for large B-cell lymphoma patients
Metabolic tumor volume—a biomarker derived from PET imaging—can more accurately predict progression-free survival for large B-cell lymphoma patients than the widely used International Prognostic Index. By identifying patients ...
Apr 22, 2026
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How glioblastoma spreads its impact across the brain and why that could change prognosis
Glioblastoma, the most aggressive malignant brain tumor in adults, is not an isolated lesion, but a disease that destabilizes the brain's communication network. A new study published in the journal Cancers shows that survival ...
Apr 21, 2026
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Novel 3D brain marker predicts surgical success in dementia-causing hydrocephalus
Researchers at the University of Eastern Finland have identified a new geometric marker of the brain ventricles that could help predict which patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) will benefit from ...
Apr 20, 2026
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First international consensus on how to design, test and evaluate robotic systems for stroke treatment
Mechanical thrombectomy is a life-saving procedure used to remove blood clots from the brain. The complex procedure is needed within hours to achieve the best outcomes, but as it requires specialist expertise, access remains ...
Apr 18, 2026
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Real-world MRI data confirm shared brain signatures of mental health disorders
Over 1 billion people worldwide are living with one or more mental health disorders that affect their mood, thinking processes and behavior, impacting their daily functioning to varying degrees. Identifying variations in ...
Why discarded brain 'noise' matters: Overlooked networks may reshape mental health treatment
Scientists who use imaging to understand the brain's complexity often focus on the strongest signals and ignore the rest. But this strategy, researchers warn, may reveal only the tip of the iceberg. A study published in Nature ...
Apr 17, 2026
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Diagnosing dementia: Neuroimaging technique could speed detection
Yale School of Medicine (YSM) researchers have tested a new and potentially more sensitive neuroimaging tool for diagnosing behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD). They reported their findings on April 9 in the ...
Apr 16, 2026
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Ultraprocessed food linked to thigh muscle fat in those at risk for knee OA
For individuals at risk for knee osteoarthritis, high ultraprocessed food (UPF) consumption is associated with higher muscle fat content, according to a study published online April 14 in Radiology.
Apr 15, 2026
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Blast exposure linked to brain aneurysms in U.S. Special Operations Forces
In a large sample of United States (U.S.) Special Operations Forces personnel, researchers found that a higher prevalence of intracranial aneurysms was independently associated with greater repeated blast exposure. Results ...
Apr 14, 2026
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Simple procedure relieves painful complications after deep vein thrombosis
A major multi-site clinical trial co-led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has shown that post-thrombotic syndrome—a common and often painful complication suffered by many people who ...
Apr 13, 2026
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New study shows linens, not equipment emissions, dominate ultrasound's carbon footprint
A new research study published in the Journal of the American College of Radiology (JACR) has found that unlike other modalities, linens and disposable supplies account for the vast majority of ultrasound's annual carbon ...
Apr 12, 2026
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Advanced CT scan analysis may help identify different forms of sarcoidosis
Researchers have identified a new method for analyzing chest CT scans that may help physicians better understand the different forms of sarcoidosis, a complex inflammatory lung disease that affects more than 150,000 people ...
Apr 10, 2026
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MRI technique enables long-term tracking of transplanted stem cell-derived heart cells
Researchers at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Toronto have demonstrated a new way to monitor transplanted stem-cell-derived heart cells using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). The method allows ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Two-step PET scan may pave the way for improved Alzheimer's diagnostics
A research group at Uppsala University has demonstrated that a new method for PET imaging of Alzheimer's disease is effective. The study was conducted in collaboration between the Department of Public Health and Caring Sciences, ...
Apr 8, 2026
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Smart MRI molecules developed to detect and treat cancer
Researchers at NYU Abu Dhabi have developed smart molecules that can both detect and treat cancer, offering a safer and more precise approach to care. The research, published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, ...
Apr 7, 2026
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A new AI model could help doctors detect lung cancer earlier
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for nearly one in five cancer deaths—around 1.8 million lives lost each year. One of the main reasons is late diagnosis: in its early stages, ...
Apr 7, 2026
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Need to X-ray soft tissue? New contrast agent offers a way to see cartilage
A doctor orders an X-ray for a patient with a knee ache. The bones look fine, and the most likely prognosis is arthritis, which occurs when the soft tissue between joints breaks down. But X-rays are much better with hard ...
Apr 7, 2026
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About 80% of breast cancer biopsies turn out benign. New imaging tool promises clearer diagnoses and fewer biopsies
Ultrasound is widely used in breast cancer diagnosis. While it can effectively show that a lump is filled with fluid—indicating it is unlikely to be cancer—it cannot reliably determine whether a solid mass is benign or cancerous. ...
Apr 6, 2026
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Getting a scan? Time to results has doubled since 2014
A look at millions of medical imaging orders finds Americans are waiting twice as long now for their results as they did in 2014, with the biggest surge in wait times occurring recently.
Apr 6, 2026
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A new biomarker helps assess the aggressiveness of glioblastoma
Researchers from the Biomedical Data Science Laboratory (BDSLab) at the ITACA Institute of the Universitat Politècnica de València have developed a new method based on magnetic resonance imaging that enables objective quantification ...
Apr 2, 2026
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First-in-class radio-theranostic utilizes novel antibody to target B7-H3 proteins in cancer cells
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have developed a first-in-class antibody that targets a protein overexpressed in many cancer types, allowing for the creation of a new radio-theranostic treatment ...
Apr 1, 2026
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Sleep cleans the brain: Researchers develop fast, non-invasive way to measure the process
Sleep helps the brain to cleanse itself—and now this process can be measured in humans entirely noninvasively. Researchers at the University of Oulu have developed a method that allows the increased movement of brain fluids ...
Mar 31, 2026
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Unexpected findings on lung cancer CT scans may point to other non-lung cancers
When doctors review diagnostic medical scans for lung cancer, they sometimes spot abnormalities unrelated to the lungs. New research shows that some of those abnormalities could be signs of other undiagnosed cancers. The ...
Mar 31, 2026
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