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Drug improves effectiveness of radiation for lung cancer that has spread to the brain
In new research, a team led by University of Cincinnati researchers has identified a potential new way to make radiation more effective and improve outcomes for patients with lung cancer that has spread to the brain. The ...
Oct 4, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
New imaging technique accurately detects aggressive kidney cancer
A new study led by investigators from the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center has demonstrated a new, non-invasive imaging technique can accurately detect clear-cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common form ...
Oct 3, 2024
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AI-guided imaging system improves radiology precision
Our imagination for artificial intelligence is expansive and ambitious. While there are plenty of dystopian tropes, pop culture is full of hopeful examples of what we believe artificial intelligence could bring to us, ranging ...
Oct 3, 2024
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New AI model efficiently reaches clinical-expert-level accuracy in complex medical scans
UCLA researchers have developed a deep-learning framework that teaches itself quickly to automatically analyze and diagnose MRIs and other 3D medical images—with accuracy matching that of medical specialists in a fraction ...
Oct 1, 2024
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ChatGPT shows human-level assessment of brain tumor MRI reports
As artificial intelligence advances, its uses and capabilities in real-world applications continue to reach new heights that may even surpass human expertise. In the field of radiology, where a correct diagnosis is crucial ...
Oct 1, 2024
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New hand-held scanner generates 3D images in seconds to facilitate early diagnosis
A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women
An ultrasound test that detected 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women should replace the current standard of care test in the UK according to a new study.
Sep 30, 2024
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Device offers first affordable, portable method for differentiating stroke risk based on physiological conditions
When physicians want to know more about a patient's risk of cardiovascular disease, they can order a cardiac stress test. But when it comes to risk of stroke, there is no equivalent scalable and cost-effective test of the ...
Sep 30, 2024
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MRI provides early warning system for glioblastoma growth
A new study shows the potential power of imaging paired with radiation to shape treatment for glioblastoma patients in real time.
Sep 30, 2024
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New technique improves imaging for lymphatic system
The lymphatic system, the body's second largest circulatory network, plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and immune function. Despite its importance, studying lymphatic vessel function has been challenging due ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Better MRI videos thanks to new machine learning method
Using smartly trained neural networks, researchers at TU Graz have succeeded in generating precise real-time images of the beating heart from just a few MRI measurement data. Other MRI applications can also be accelerated ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Study demonstrates progression of subclinical atherosclerosis predicts all-cause mortality risk
A study carried out at Mount Sinaí Fuster Heart Hospital in New York in collaboration with the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid provides important new information about atherosclerosis, ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Scientists have figured out how to see through mice—could humans be next?
Imagine being able to see right through your skin to watch your muscles or organs in action. It sounds like science fiction, but a group of scientists at Stanford University were recently able to make the skin of live mice ...
Sep 30, 2024
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Using mammograms to detect heart disease
In a new study published Sept. 27 in JACC: Advances, researchers with University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that mammograms could be used as a predictor of cardiovascular disease in women.
Sep 30, 2024
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EEG testing shows possible biomarker for suicidal ideation
Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings of suicidal ideation and identifying biomarkers could help doctors identify those at risk and researchers develop effective interventions.
Sep 28, 2024
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Exploring how melanin influences clinical oxygen measurements
Obtaining accurate clinical measurements is essential for diagnosing and treating a wide range of health conditions. Regrettably, the impact of skin type and pigmentation is not equally considered in the design and calibration ...
Sep 27, 2024
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A 'Google Earth' view of bone—with an eye toward disease prevention
Everyone knows that we can view the broad structures of our bones in the body by taking X-rays. Yet that's just scratching the surface. Science now has a host of new imaging and characterization techniques to go deeper, and ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Online tool supports decisions about breast reconstruction after mastectomy
For women with breast cancer undergoing mastectomy, an online decision aid can help in making informed decisions regarding immediate breast reconstruction (IBR), reports a randomized trial in the October issue of Plastic ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Team introduces a noninvasive method to monitor postprandial cardiovascular health
The dynamics of blood nutrient and lipid levels after consuming a high-fat meal are crucial indicators of both current and future cardiovascular health. Traditionally, measuring these circulating substances has involved invasive ...
Sep 25, 2024
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Cardiometabolic risk factors in apparently healthy individuals linked to altered coronary microcirculation
A study carried out at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid, Spain provides crucial information about the effect of cardiometabolic risk factors and subclinical atherosclerosis on the network ...
Sep 19, 2024
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Augmented reality navigation system could improve lumbar puncture accuracy
A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, is a common clinical procedure that uses a hollow needle to penetrate the spinal canal and access the cerebrospinal fluid that surrounds the brain and spinal cord. This procedure ...
Sep 18, 2024
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Radiologist explains what a diagnosis of dense breasts means
The Food and Drug Administration issued a rule in March of 2023 that requires health care professionals to notify people if they have dense breasts. Studies have shown that dense breast tissue can make it more difficult to ...
Sep 18, 2024
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10-year study shows tomosynthesis improves breast cancer detection
According to a new 10-year study, screening for breast cancer with digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) increases cancer detection rates and significantly reduces the rate of advanced cancers compared to conventional 2D digital ...
Sep 17, 2024
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Routine MRI scans detect cancers in asymptomatic patients with rare genetic condition
Findings from the SIGNIFIED study, which investigated the benefits of screening patients with Li-Fraumeni syndrome by using whole body MRI scans, were presented on Sunday 15 September at the European Society of Medical Oncology ...
Sep 17, 2024
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AI-based tissue staining can detect amyloid deposits without chemical stains or polarization microscopy
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have pioneered a groundbreaking approach in the imaging and detection of amyloid deposits in tissue samples. The innovative method leverages deep learning and ...
Sep 16, 2024
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