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Pioneering MRI method spots pre-malignant pancreatic lesions for the first time
Precursor lesions of pancreatic cancer are very difficult to characterize with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). But now, in a new study, researchers led by Noam Shemesh and Carlos Bilreiro—respectively, head of the Preclinical ...
Dec 13, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Mobile mammography boosts screening in underserved communities
A study by the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute demonstrates that mobile mammography is generally used by women otherwise unlikely to be screened, and thus is complementary to facility-based mammography rather than ...
Dec 13, 2024
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New type of medical scanner shows promise for stroke patients
A new type of medical scanner developed by a University of Aberdeen team has shown that it can identify brain damage in stroke patients at lower magnetic fields than ever before.
Dec 12, 2024
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AI enhances mammography for better breast cancer risk prediction
The future of breast cancer screening and risk-reducing strategies is being shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), according to a review article published on December 12 in the journal Trends in Cancer.
Dec 12, 2024
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AI thought knee X-rays show if you drink beer—they don't
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to health care professionals and researchers when it comes to interpreting diagnostic images. Where a radiologist can identify fractures and other abnormalities from an X-ray, ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Generative AI model can reconstruct 3D medical imaging with much lower X-ray dose
Although 3D CT scans offer detailed images of internal structures, the 1,000 to 2,000 X-rays captured at various angles during scanning can increase cancer risk for vulnerable patients. Sparse-view CT scans, which capture ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Intraarterial radionuclide therapy found safe and effective for advanced meningioma patients
Radionuclide therapy delivered directly to an artery is safe and feasible for patients with advanced meningioma, according to new research published in the December issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. In the first long-term ...
Dec 11, 2024
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Portable MRI shows promise for expanding brain imaging for Alzheimer's disease
Globally, approximately 139 million people are expected to have Alzheimer's disease (AD) by 2050. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is an important tool for identifying changes in brain structure that precede cognitive decline ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Study reveals increase in late-stage breast cancer diagnoses in US
The number of women with late-stage, invasive breast cancer at the time of diagnosis increased significantly among U.S. women across all ages and ethnicities between 2004 and 2021, according to a study published today in ...
Dec 10, 2024
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Opportunistic assessment of aortic calcium predicts major adverse cardiovascular events
A fully automated algorithm to quantify aortic artery calcification (AAC) on computed tomography (CT) scans performed for other clinical purposes (opportunistic CT) can predict the risk for subsequent major adverse cardiovascular ...
Dec 10, 2024
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MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with celiac disease
Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with celiac disease, which could be the first step towards finding new ways of treating the condition.
Dec 6, 2024
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Radiation-free screening can identify interstitial lung involvement in rheumatoid arthritis
For asymptomatic rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients, a new radiation-free screening protocol can identify suspected interstitial lung involvement (ILI), according to a study published online Nov. 23 in BMC Pulmonary Medicine.
Dec 6, 2024
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Scientists create model to make MRI more accurate and reliable
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is one of the most effective technologies to assess the innermost structures of the human brain. The technology, which uses a magnetic field and radio waves to produce images of soft tissue, ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Study reveals how key brain regions regulate inhibitory actions, paving way for impulse control disorder treatment
A pioneering study from Japan meticulously maps the brain's intricate neural pathways, shedding light on how specific regions work together to control impulsive actions. By employing advanced neuroimaging and noninvasive ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Algorithm analyzes multiple mammograms to improve breast cancer risk prediction
A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis describes an innovative method of analyzing mammograms that significantly improves the accuracy of predicting the risk of breast cancer development over ...
Dec 5, 2024
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Women pay for AI to boost mammogram findings
More than a third of women across 10 health care practices chose to enroll in a self-pay, artificial intelligence (AI)-enhanced breast cancer screening program, and the women who enrolled were 21% more likely to have cancer ...
Dec 5, 2024
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AI-enabled analysis of images meant to catch one disease can reveal others
With the help of an AI tool, computed tomography (CT) scans taken originally to look for tumors or bleeding or infections, also revealed calcium buildup in arteries, a sign of worsening cardiovascular disease.
Dec 4, 2024
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Transgender women face more injuries than cisgender peers
A new study found that injury rates among transgender women are significantly higher than injuries among cisgender women, based on radiological imaging. The findings were presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological ...
Dec 4, 2024
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10-minute brain scan can predict effectiveness of spinal cord surgery
For patients with chronic pain that cannot be cured in any other way, a surgical procedure called "spinal cord stimulation" is seen as a method of last resort. The treatment works by implanting leads into the spine of patients ...
Dec 3, 2024
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Rates of breast reconstruction after mastectomy have stabilized
The percentage of patients opting for breast reconstruction after mastectomy has leveled off in recent years, reports a study in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Dec 3, 2024
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Detecting osteoarthritis before patients need joint replacement
An imaging technique currently available only at synchrotrons like the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) could one day enable doctors to detect osteoarthritis while patients can still be treated ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Study reveals radiology services' carbon footprint equivalent to 1,100 cars
A seminal cradle-to-grave analysis of hospital-based radiology services by the Department of Radiology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Royal Philips found the energy consumption from imaging equipment accounted ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Countertop workers exposed to serious lung disease
Durable and attractive, engineered stone countertops are a popular feature in modern American kitchens, but the workers who build them are risking their health. A growing number of these countertop workers are developing ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Lung cancer screening with computed tomography finds coronary artery disease in 83% of cases
Lung cancer screening with low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) may detect more than just lung cancer. As research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal shows, these CTs can identify coronary artery calcium, a strong ...
Dec 2, 2024
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Algorithms based on deep learning can improve medical image analysis
Artificial intelligence has the potential to improve the analysis of medical image data. For example, algorithms based on deep learning can determine the location and size of tumors. This is the result of AutoPET, an international ...
Nov 29, 2024
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