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Novel PET imaging tool identifies early signs of inflammatory bowel disease and predicts response to treatment
A newly developed imaging method, granzyme B PET, can non-invasively detect inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and provide a real-time picture of active inflammation in the tissue, according to new research published in the ...
Jul 25, 2024
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Experts outline considerations to deploy AI in radiology
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools can play a key role in medical imaging if radiologists trust in their design, deploy them with adequate training and establish clear guidelines regarding clinical accountability, according ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Lower dose prostate cancer treatments found to retain efficacy while improving tolerability
Two reduced dose radiopharmaceutical therapy approaches for advanced stage metastatic castrate-resistant prostate cancer have been shown to be just as effective as the standard dose, according to new research published in ...
Jul 24, 2024
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New imaging technique reveals intracellular energy dynamics in kidney cells
The prevalence of kidney disease has been increasing in Japan, with it now affecting one in eight adults, but developing effective treatment remains a challenge. The kidneys are among the most energy-intensive organs in the ...
Jul 23, 2024
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Inclusivity needed in patient radiology information systems, review suggests
Outdated and inflexible medical information systems are harmful to transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people, according to a literature review published in the Journal of Medical Radiation Sciences (JMRS). It found patient ...
Jul 19, 2024
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Digital subtraction angiography-guided TDC performance superior to ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement
The performance of digital subtraction angiography (DSA)-guided tunneled dialysis catheters (TDC) is superior to that of ultrasound-guided TDC in renal replacement therapy, according to a study published online July 9 in ...
Jul 18, 2024
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'Google Earth for the human heart' set to accelerate cardiovascular medicine
Two whole adult human hearts, one healthy and one diseased, have been imaged in unprecedented detail by researchers from UCL and the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility (ESRF), providing an invaluable resource for better ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Using deep learning techniques to improve liver disease diagnosis and treatment
Hepatic, or liver, disease affects more than 100 million people in the U.S. About 4.5 million adults (1.8%) have been diagnosed with liver disease, but it is estimated that between 80 and 100 million adults in the U.S. have ...
Jul 17, 2024
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New template of the human brain enhances neuroimaging data analysis
The human brain is responsible for critical functions, including perception, memory, language, thinking, consciousness, and emotions.
Jul 16, 2024
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Study validates diagnostic tool for identifying amyloid beta plaques, the hallmark of Alzheimer's disease
Amyloid PET scans provide in-vivo evidence of Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology. However, due to their high cost and limited insurance coverage, they are not widely used in clinical settings outside of the VA Healthcare ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Research shows some women in their 40s prefer to delay breast cancer screening
A considerable proportion of women aged 39 to 49 years prefer to delay breast cancer screening, especially after a decision aid (DA) intervention, according to a study published online July 16 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Jul 16, 2024
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New imaging guidelines for head and neck cancers, a step toward practice change
Newly published research in The Lancet Oncology lays the foundation for many patients with head and neck cancers to be treated with tailored therapies that are less invasive and to avoid major, potentially debilitating surgeries.
Jul 16, 2024
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Ultrasonography of hepatocellular carcinoma: From diagnosis to prognosis
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a primary malignancy of the liver and one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Early detection and accurate diagnosis are crucial for effective management and improved ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Celebrities are getting $2,000 MRI scans to learn about their health. Should you?
What if there was a way to peer into your body and spot early signs of cancer and other life-threatening ailments before they became serious?
Jul 15, 2024
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AI speeds up heart scans, saves time, and could lead to better treatment for heart conditions
Researchers have developed a method for analyzing heart MRI scans with the help of artificial intelligence, which could save valuable NHS time and resources, as well as improve care for patients.
Jul 11, 2024
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Training AI's view on clinically relevant areas improves medical image analysis
Duke-NUS Quantitative Biology and Medicine Ph.D. candidate Yuan Han has developed a new method to improve the accuracy of AI when it is used to diagnose a collapsed lung, or pneumothorax, by limiting the area of a chest X-ray ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Q&A: Positive leadership communication can be an effective tool to reduce worker burnout, turnover
Amy Young says it's "time to humanize" the places where we work.
Jul 11, 2024
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New technology can detect kidney diseases earlier than standard methods
Using an advanced scanner, researchers from Aarhus University, among others, have developed a technology that can detect the earliest changes in the kidney when scar tissue begins to form. Their study is published in the ...
Jul 10, 2024
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Young people believe that AI is a valuable tool for health care, finds survey
Children and young people are generally positive about artificial intelligence (AI) and think it should be used in modern health care, finds the first-of-its-kind survey led by UCL and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH). ...
Jul 10, 2024
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