Neuroscience
Brain's vision secrets unraveled
A new study led by scientists at the Universities of York and Bradford has identified the two areas of the brain responsible for our perception of orientation and shape.
Feb 3, 2013
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News tagged with imaging equipment
Cardiology
Heart researchers develop a new, promising imaging technique for cardiac arrhythmias
Every five minutes in Germany alone, a person dies of sudden cardiac arrest or fibrillation, the most common cause of death worldwide. This is partly due to the fact that doctors still do not fully understand exactly what ...
Feb 22, 2018
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Gastroenterology
Soon you'll be able to examine your gut from home
We are up on the third floor of the electrical building at NTNU, not a place you usually associate with cancer research and medical equipment. But the little green pill that researcher Ali Khalegi is holding between his thumb ...
Jun 2, 2022
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Radiology & Imaging
New ultrasound scanner may eliminate need for invasive cranial surgical procedures
A new invention may be on the verge of replacing a costly cranial surgical procedure currently being performed on some traffic accident victims and other patient groups. The ultrasound-based technology has now been granted ...
Aug 25, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
Researchers are developing a mobile MRI that could fit in a van instead of a lorry
MRI imaging is one of the best ways of examining different body tissue and obtaining information about injuries and illnesses. However, MRI scanners are typically large, heavy, and very expensive devices that need to be operated ...
May 29, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Ultrasound and microbubbles flag malignant cancer in humans
A team led by researchers from the Stanford University School of Medicine has demonstrated a way to diagnose cancer without resorting to surgery, raising the possibility of far fewer biopsies.
Apr 4, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Tests to diagnose cancer underfunded and staff overstretched
NHS services for diagnosing cancer are underfunded, understaffed, and key waiting time targets are being missed, according to two new reports from Cancer Research UK.
Sep 7, 2015
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Cardiology
Computer simulations of blood flow through mechanical heart valves could pave the way for more individualized prosthetic
Every year, over 300,000 heart valve replacement operations are performed worldwide. Diseased valves are often replaced with mechanical heart valves (MHVs), which cannot yet be designed to suit each patient's specific needs. ...
Dec 19, 2012
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Diabetes
Can diabetes devices be damaged by airport security scanners?
Full-body or X-ray scanners used for airport security screening may affect the function of insulin pump or continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices. People with diabetes can present a travel letter obtained from their ...
Oct 24, 2012
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Medical research
New research uses 3D imaging to improve the lives of lung disease patients
Pioneering research in Southampton, using hi-tech 3D imaging, could improve the lives of those suffering from chronic lung disease.
Mar 23, 2012
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