All articles tagged: Radiology & Imaging
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28 June at 09.38 AM
A new reference material sets standard for MRI and CT diagnosis of fatty liverThe Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS) has developed the world's first reference material to improve the accuracy of body fat measurements conducted through MRI and CT scans. The study is published in the journal Metrologia. |
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28 June at 08.52 AM
Feature-domain Fourier ptychographic microscopy promotes pathological screening and analysisPathological analysis has been the gold standard of disease detection, especially in tumor diagnosis. Traditional digital pathology relies on high-precision movement of a high numerical aperture (NA) objective to obtain the entire field of view (FOV) for a tissue slide, whose high cost severely hinders its widespread applications. |
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13 June at 10.19 AM
Artificial intelligence tool may enhance usability of medical imagesBiomedical engineer Abhinav Jha, assistant professor in the McKelvey School of Engineering and of radiology at Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology in the School of Medicine, both at Washington University in St. Louis, has long advocated that AI tools used in medical applications for image processing need to be evaluated based on clinical tasks, not visual appeal. |
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11 June at 04.44 PM
New chelating agent reduces toxicity in prostate-specific membrane antigen radiopharmaceutical therapyA newly developed chelator can significantly reduce off-target toxicity in prostate-specific membrane antigen (PSMA) radiopharmaceutical therapy, according to research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting. By improving the bond between the radioactive metal ion and the PSMA-targeting antibody, the chelator can make PSMA therapy safer and more effec |
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11 June at 11.07 AM
Study shows ultra-low dose PET protocol eliminates need for CT, uses dose 50 times lower than current standardA new ultra-low dose imaging method used with long axial field-of-view PET scanners can obtain images with a historically low radiopharmaceutical dose—more than 50 times lower than the standard effective dose. Furthermore, the technique can generate quantitative PET images without the need for accompanying CT scans, greatly reducing the amount of radiation exposure to patients. This research was p |
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10 June at 02.38 PM
Study finds cognitive training less effective in healthy older adults with beta-amyloid depositsThe presence of beta-amyloid deposits in the brain significantly limits the effectiveness of cognitive training in healthy older adults, according to new research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting. Assessed by PET imaging, adults with amyloid deposits were less likely to retain skills and information learned during cognitive training. This intri |
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10 June at 02.36 PM
Hearing aids help to slow the brain aging process in adults with mild cognitive impairmentThe use of hearing aids can help to slow the metabolic decline that takes place in the brains of adults with mild cognitive impairment, according to research presented at the 2024 Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Annual Meeting. Those who used hearing aids experienced less decline in brain metabolism than those with untreated hearing loss, especially in frontal regions of their co |
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04 June at 11.16 AM
New microscopy method shows blood vessel growth in skull injuriesLiving bone is fascinating because of its unique ability to adapt to mechanical stress and regenerate without scarring. During fracture healing, blood vessels and bone cells work closely together to gradually replace the initial cartilaginous wound tissue with ingrowing blood vessels and new bone tissue. |
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31 May at 02.40 PM
This self-powered sensor could make MRIs more efficientMRI scans are commonly used to diagnose a variety of conditions, anything from liver disease to brain tumors. But, as anyone who has been through one knows, patients must remain completely still to avoid blurring the images and requiring a new scan. A prototype device described in ACS Sensors could change that. The self-powered sensor detects movement and shuts down an MRI scan in real time, impro |
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29 May at 04.31 PM
Ultrasound localization microscopy: Bubbles reveal tiny vesselsTo the trained eyes of a doctor, the gray-white shapes and textures of an ultrasound image reveal more than to the layperson. But the tiniest vascular structures have remained elusive—until now. The team from the Department of Medical Engineering at Ruhr University Bochum headed by Professor Georg Schmitz is perfecting ultrasound localization microscopy (ULM). |
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21 May at 10.00 AM
Age, race impact AI performance on digital mammograms, study findsIn a study of nearly 5,000 screening mammograms interpreted by an FDA-approved AI algorithm, patient characteristics such as race and age influenced false positive results. The study's results were published in Radiology. |
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20 May at 04.52 PM
New AI model uses federated learning for multi-organ segmentation based on medical image dataResearchers have successfully developed the technology that can accurately segment different body organs by effectively learning medical image data used for different purposes in different hospitals, which is expected to greatly contribute to the development of large-scale medical AI models in the future. |
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17 May at 02.00 PM
New imaging software improves lung diagnosis for 30% of patients who can't tolerate contrast dyeFor up to 30% of patients who are allergic to medical contrast dye or have a dye restriction because of other health conditions, they might find that it takes longer to get a diagnosis when it comes to life-threatening lung issues such as pulmonary embolism. That's because imaging methods that detect lung problems but don't use contrast dye aren't as accurate and can be more time-consuming to admi |
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16 May at 10.10 AM
Miniaturized optical coherence tomography imaging probe takes pictures inside cerebral arteriesA large international team of micro-engineers, medical technologists, and neurosurgeons, has designed, built and tested a new type of probe that can be used to take pictures from inside arteries in the brain. |
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15 May at 03.10 AM
Novel technique helps predict risk of a meniscus tear in the kneeNew research indicates that various features assessed through imaging tests can reveal an individual's risk of developing meniscus tears, which is one of the most common knee injuries. |
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14 May at 09.38 AM
Will AI replace doctors who read X-rays, or just make them better than ever?How good would an algorithm have to be to take over your job? |
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09 May at 03.15 PM
Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality resultsA magnetic resonance imaging device built with off-the-shelf parts and paired with AI matched the performance of high-end MRI machines, according to a study published Thursday that could pave the way for greater access to the life-saving tools. |
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06 May at 02.00 PM
Text message outreach can help increase mammogram completion ratesText messaging women after initial outreach for breast cancer screening increases mammogram completion rates, according to a study published online May 6 in JAMA Internal Medicine. |
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02 May at 09.34 AM
Four state-of-the-art AI search engines for histopathology images may not be ready for clinical useFour proposed state-of-the art image search engines for automating search and retrieval of digital histopathology slides were found to be of inadequate performance for routine clinical care, new research suggests. |
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30 April at 10.00 AM
GPT-4, Google Gemini fall short in breast imaging classification, study findsUse of publicly available large language models (LLMs) resulted in changes in breast imaging reports classification that could have a negative effect on patient management, according to a new international study published in the journal Radiology. The study findings underscore the need to regulate these LLMs in scenarios that require high-level medical reasoning, researchers said. |
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26 April at 01.22 PM
Fully-automated one-click on-site CT-FFR: A tool for evaluating patients with coronary artery diseaseIn a 3-stage study, three cohorts were used for diagnostic performance, and prognostic performance evaluation for this fully automated, one-click, on-site CT-FFR technique. The study was led by Professors Long Jiang Zhang and Guang Ming Lu (Department of Radiology, Jinling Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University). The work is published in the journal Science Bulletin. |
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22 April at 02.38 PM
Advancing high-resolution ultrasound imaging with deep learningResearchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have developed a new technique to make ultrasound localization microscopy, an emerging diagnostic tool used for high-resolution microvascular imaging, more practical for clinical settings. Their method uses deep learning to advance in the post-processing pipeline of ULM. |
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19 April at 01.12 PM
Study: ChatGPT extracts data for ischemic stroke almost perfectly, is useful for thrombectomy data transferIn an ischemic stroke, an artery in the brain is blocked by blood clots and the brain cells can no longer be supplied with blood as a result. Doctors must therefore act quickly and unblock the artery with the help of catheters. During the so-called mechanical thrombectomy, a lot of data has to be recorded and then transferred to various registers. |
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16 April at 10.00 AM
GPT-4 matches radiologists in detecting errors in radiology reportsLarge language model GPT-4 matched the performance of radiologists in detecting errors in radiology reports, according to research published in Radiology. |
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11 April at 02.04 PM
New AI method captures uncertainty in medical imagesIn biomedicine, segmentation involves annotating pixels from an important structure in a medical image, like an organ or cell. Artificial intelligence models can help clinicians by highlighting pixels that may show signs of a certain disease or anomaly. |
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08 April at 05.05 PM
Shorter scan to diagnose prostate cancer could increase availability and reduce costRemoving one step from a three-part MRI scan, which could make them quicker, cheaper, and more accessible, had no negative impact on diagnostic accuracy, according to clinical trial results led by UCL and UCLH. |
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03 April at 04.57 PM
Magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound in intracranial diseasesMagnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is a non-invasive technique for neuroregulation. It offers several advantages, including being non-invasive, eliminating the need for general anesthesia requirements, and enabling real-time target localization and real-time temperature monitoring. |
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02 April at 08.45 AM
World's most powerful MRI scans first images of human brainThe world's most powerful MRI scanner has delivered its first images of human brains, reaching a new level of precision that is hoped will shed more light on our mysterious minds—and the illnesses that haunt them. |
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01 April at 02.54 PM
Study reports Cures Act tied to quicker release, access of imaging reportsFollowing Cures Act implementation, the time for patients to access imaging results decreased, while the proportion of patients who accessed their reports before the ordering provider increased, according to a study published online March 27 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. |
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28 March at 04.48 PM
Exploring ferumoxytol: A new frontier in MRI contrast agentsMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is a cornerstone in the landscape of medical diagnostics, celebrated for its non-ionizing and non-invasive nature. With nearly 40% of MRI procedures requiring contrast agents for optimal sensitivity, the quest for safer and more effective alternatives to gadolinium-based agents (GBCAs) has intensified. |
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21 March at 04.36 PM
More breast cancers detected in first evaluation of breast screening AIAn artificial intelligence (AI) breast screening solution called Mia helped doctors find an additional 12% more cancers than in routine practice, as announced today in collaboration with Kheiron Medical Technologies, NHS Grampian, the University of Aberdeen and Microsoft. |
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20 March at 04.14 PM
AI can now detect COVID-19 in lung ultrasound imagesArtificial intelligence can spot COVID-19 in lung ultrasound images, much like facial recognition software can spot a face in a crowd, new research shows. |
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19 March at 11.00 AM
New ultrasound technology may enable better respiratory disease diagnosesThe thorax, the part of the body between the neck and abdomen, provides medical professionals with a valuable window into a patient's respiratory health. By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the airflow induced within the lungs and bronchial tree during normal breathing as well as those produced by the larynx during vocalizations, doctors can identify potential disease-related abnormalities |
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19 March at 06.00 AM
Does AI help or hurt human radiologists' performance? It depends on the doctorOne of the most touted promises of medical artificial intelligence tools is their ability to augment human clinicians' performance by helping them interpret images such as X-rays and CT scans with greater precision to make more accurate diagnoses. |
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11 March at 11.10 AM
Researchers develop an ultrasensitive broadband transparent ultrasound transducerThe 'ultrasound-photoacoustic dual-modal imaging system' combines molecular imaging contrast with ultrasound imaging, and it can visualize molecular and structural information inside the body in real time without any ionizing radiation. This advantage gives it the potential to enhance medical diagnosis by providing diverse physiological and histological information, ensuring greater accuracy and s |
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06 March at 02.23 PM
Small version of a CERN detector could deliver more precise radiotherapy of head tumorsParticle detectors like the ones used by physicists at CERN can have wide applications beyond fundamental research. Scientists from the German National Center for Tumor Diseases (NCT), the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), and the Heidelberg Ion Beam Therapy Center (HIT) at Heidelberg University Hospital are now testing a new imaging device supplied by the Czech company ADVACAM on its first pa |
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05 March at 03.25 PM
Cannabis and weight loss drugs found to impact nuclear medicine gastrointestinal scansThe use of marijuana and new weight loss pharmaceuticals can have an impact on gastric emptying scans commonly used to evaluate patients with gastrointestinal complaints. With the increased usage of these drugs, physicians need to be more attuned to their side effects to perform gastric emptying scans most effectively, according to research published in the Journal of Nuclear Medicine Technology. |
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04 March at 04.43 PM
New AI model draws maps to diagnose diseaseMedical diagnostics expert, doctor's assistant, and cartographer are all fair titles for an artificial intelligence model developed by researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology. |
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04 March at 11.51 AM
Customized hearing implants: How synchrotron imaging is changing the gameA Western University team has harnessed the bright light of the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) to obtain highly detailed images of the structures in the inner ear responsible for transmitting sound signals to the brain. With these images, they've helped pioneer customized programming strategies for hearing implants. |
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27 February at 01.07 PM
Team studies medical validity of deep learning models in diagnosing drowningA research team from Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine undertook a detailed examination of the medical validity of deep learning models using post-mortem imaging for diagnosing drowning. The results reveal an inconsistency between the deep learning models' results and the medical professionals' observations. |
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27 February at 10.00 AM
Researchers look at environmental impacts of AI tools in radiologyAs artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it's essential to consider the environmental impact of AI tools, according to a focus article published in Radiology. |
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26 February at 11.06 AM
Virtual staining of unlabeled autopsy tissue using AIAutopsy has a central role in shedding light on diseases, helping to uncover the cause of death. Tissue samples from various organs are sampled, stained, and examined under a light microscope to evaluate their histological characteristics. However, chemical staining of autopsy samples often suffers from fixation-related artifacts due to unavoidable delays in tissue preservation. |
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21 February at 04.08 PM
New diagnostic tool for femoral osteoporosis improves the efficacy and viability of current methodsOsteoporosis can be detected and prevented more effectively thanks to a new diagnostic tool created by a team made up of researchers from the UPF BCN MedTech unit, the companies 3D-Shaper Medical and CETIR Medical Group, and Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. |
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21 February at 03.37 PM
Team develops accurate and inexpensive approach for optical biopsyDetecting cancer during its early stages, that is, before it spreads to other parts of the body, almost always leads to better treatment outcomes and lower mortality rates. However, for people without good access to health care, such as those with low resources or who live in rural areas, timely diagnosis is rare. This is in great part due to the lack of simple, quick, and cost-effective diagnosti |
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20 February at 02.21 PM
Scientists develop a novel radiotracer for earlier detection of diseaseThe vast majority of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging systems map out how the body uses a radioactive form of glucose for energy. Since many cancers use glucose as a metabolic fuel, they light up on glucose PET scans. However, not all cancers use glucose as fuel, and some normal organs, like the brain and heart, use high amounts of glucose, too, making it difficult to identify some disea |
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19 February at 04.16 PM
Researchers combine modern equipment for increased precision in body composition analysisLocating specific, localized distributions of fat and muscle in body composition is intuitively and imprecisely implied by body shape. Now, a team of researchers has discovered that the unique combination of modern deep learning models, specified equipment and three-dimensional body scans has given a quantitative validation on medical imaging that was previously only qualitative. |
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13 February at 02.50 PM
Advancing biomedical diagnostics: Compact photoacoustic sensing instrument for breast tissue characterizationIn the realm of biomedical sciences, the quest for accurate and efficient diagnostic tools is ever-evolving. One such promising innovation making waves is the photoacoustic (PA) technique. In the past decade, PA imaging has emerged as a viable imaging modality demonstrated in many clinical applications with promising outcomes. Unlike traditional methods, PA offers a noninvasive approach to probing |
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12 February at 03.36 PM
Study could pave the way to non-invasive techniques to detect skin cancerA study conducted by Aston University researchers has demonstrated that the appearance of aging skin looks noticeably different compared to younger skin, when examined under polarized laser light. |
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07 February at 04.49 PM
Creating filters for the medical images of the futureA suite of filters that can be applied to medical images to help health care professionals with analysis and diagnosis has been developed by an international team of researchers. |
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07 February at 11.50 AM
Proton beam therapy: A modern treatment for cancer, but not in Canada (yet)Radiation is a targeted form of cancer treatment used for up to half of all patients with cancer. Most radiation treatments are delivered using focused X-rays. Because X-rays travel through tissues, this can lead to extra exposure to radiation for healthy organs and tissue. |
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22 January at 03.27 PM
Advancing noninvasive diagnosis of NASH: Potential of sequential ultrasound molecular imaging in NAFLD/MAFLDNon-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), recently renamed metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), is spectrum of diseases that ranges from non-alcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) to non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). |
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18 January at 04.16 PM
New PET/CT technique accurately diagnoses adrenal gland disorder, informs personalized treatment plansA novel imaging approach, 68Ga-pentixafor PET/CT, has been shown to accurately identify sub-types of primary aldosteronism (an adrenal gland disorder), outperforming traditional methods for diagnosis. Reported in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine, this detailed imaging technique provides a clearer picture of the adrenal glands, helping doctors decide more confidently whether surgery is the right opt |
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17 January at 04.57 PM
Independent dispute resolution of No Surprises Act is financially unviable for radiology, says researchAccording to new research in theAmerican Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), the No Surprises Act (NSA)'s independent dispute resolution (IDR) process would be financially unfeasible for a large portion of out-of-network (OON) claims for hospital-based specialties—more so for radiologists than other specialists. |
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17 January at 04.20 PM
Ultrafast ultrasound: First successful contrast agent-free imaging of complex structure of kidneysA research team at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) has investigated kidney diseases using ultrafast ultrasound that captures 1,000 images in just one second. |
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17 January at 03.22 PM
On the move: Medical imaging goes mobile for better health careResearchers are developing portable ultrasound devices that promise improved treatments for millions of patients. |
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15 January at 10.20 AM
Mammography AI can cost patients extra: Is it worth it?As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It's not covered by insurance, she added. |
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11 January at 04.13 PM
Novel PET tracer enhances lesion detection in medullary thyroid cancer, offers potential for targeted therapyA newly developed PET imaging agent has been found to be effective in identifying medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) in preclinical and clinical studies, according to new research. The results of the studies indicate that the PET imaging agent may be a promising theranostic candidate for clinical use. |
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09 January at 04.59 PM
Study unveils machine learning-aided non-invasive imaging for rapid liver fat visualizationSteatotic liver disease (SLD), previously known as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which includes a range of conditions caused by fat build-up in the liver due to abnormal lipid metabolism, affects about 25% of the population worldwide, making it the most common liver disorder. Often referred to as "silent liver disease," SLD progresses without noticeable symptoms and can lead to more severe co |
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08 January at 01.47 PM
Machine learning can make medical images more reliableMagnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers great opportunities when it comes to diagnosing cancer. However, the scanning procedure is extremely sensitive. One of the many problems occurs if the patient moves ever so slightly during the scan, resulting in a blurry image. This makes it more difficult to accurately determine the size and position of the cancer tumor. However, precision treatment, for ex |
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08 January at 11.00 AM
Targeted MRI detects chronic liver diseaseChronic liver diseases such as hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma are a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Fibrosis—the thickening and scarring of connective tissue—plays a major role in these liver diseases but detection of fibrosis is limited to biopsy, which suffers from limitations including the risk of complications, sampling only a tiny fraction of the li |
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08 January at 10.05 AM
New AI tool accurately detects COVID-19 from chest X-raysResearchers have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that can rapidly detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays with more than 98% accuracy. The study results have just been published in Scientific Reports. |
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07 January at 11.20 AM
Dlung: A novel method for lung image registrationResearch published in Journal of Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Science) has proposed a new method for lung image registration named Dlung. Dlung is an unsupervised few-shot learning-based diffeomorphic lung image registration, which can help construct respiratory motion models based on limited data with both high speed and high accuracy, offering a more efficient method for respiratory motion mod |
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03 January at 12.39 PM
Can artificial intelligence improve musculoskeletal imaging?While musculoskeletal imaging volumes are increasing, there is a relative shortage of subspecialized musculoskeletal radiologists to interpret the studies. Is AI the solution? |
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28 December at 03.00 PM
Magnets, mating and metallic objects—cautionary tales from the MRI scannerA 57-year-old woman from Wisconsin recently sustained a rather unfortunate injury to her buttock. She had attended the hospital for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan and had entered the machine with a concealed firearm. The machine's powerful magnet caused the gun to discharge. |
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22 December at 11.15 AM
AI tool aids in screening ultrasound videos for carpal tunnel syndromeResearchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), in collaboration with Aster-CMI Hospital, have developed an AI tool that can identify the median nerve in ultrasound videos and detect carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). The study was published in IEEE Transactions on Ultrasonics, Ferroelectrics, and Frequency Control. |
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19 December at 05.01 PM
Evaluating brain tumors with artificial intelligenceAn international team of researchers from TU Darmstadt, the University of Cambridge, the science and technology company Merck, and the Klinikum rechts der Isar of TU Munich, participated in an international and interdisciplinary collaboration that studied how software systems collect, process, and evaluate task-specific relevant information, thereby supporting the work of humans, in this case, rad |
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16 December at 01.00 PM
Changes in biochemical, hematological parameters seen before IBD diagnosisChanges in multiple biochemical and hematological parameters occur up to eight years before diagnosis of Crohn disease and up to three years before diagnosis of ulcerative colitis, according to a study published in the Nov. 21 issue of Cell Reports Medicine. |
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13 December at 04.20 PM
Breakthrough X-ray technology goes from concept to medical standardDetecting a deadly tumor as early as possible is vital to stopping its spread. However, creating the solution doesn't necessarily solve the problem—it needs to be widely adopted by medical professionals. That's why standards like the new IEC 62220-2-1: 2023 Medical electrical equipment—Characteristics of digital X-ray imaging devices are so important. |
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13 December at 01.01 PM
New AI algorithm identifies risk of falls and fracture for older womenA new automated machine-learning algorithm has been developed by researchers at Edith Cowan University (ECU). The algorithm accurately assesses abdominal aortic calcification (AAC) during routine bone density testing. AAC is a recognized measure of advanced vascular disease. |
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13 December at 06.34 AM
People who see climate change as a health threat show more interest in cancer screeningBrigham researchers' findings support developing public health interventions that incorporate components of environmental health literacy alongside cancer screening efforts. |
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12 December at 04.00 PM
Research proposes new MRI technology for non-invasive assessment of interstitial fluid flowInterstitial fluid flow is closely related to drug delivery and distribution, playing a crucial role in their therapeutic effects on tumors. However, few non-invasive measurement methods are available for measuring low-velocity biological fluid flow. |
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11 December at 05.29 PM
AI trained on X-rays can diagnose medical issues as accurately as doctors, finds studyA collaborative study among Warwick, King's College London and several NHS sites has demonstrated how AI can analyze X-rays and diagnose medical issues just as accurately or more accurately than doctors. |
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08 December at 10.05 AM
AI takes the reins in deep-tissue imagingArtificial intelligence is finding more and more applications every day. One of the newest is in the biomedical field, using AI to control and drive single-molecule microscopy in ways no human can. The result is a landmark capacity of nanoscale optical imaging deep into tissue—visualizing 3D ultrastructure of the brain circuitry and plaque-forming amyloid beta fibrils in healthy and diseased brain |
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08 December at 08.52 AM
Breast cancer survivors may not need so many mammograms after surgery, UK study suggestsAnnual mammograms are recommended indefinitely for breast cancer survivors in many countries, including the U.S., but a large British study finds that less frequent screening is just as good. |
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05 December at 01.00 AM
A wearable ultrasound monitor that aids rehabilitation from injuryMillions suffer from musculoskeletal injuries every year, and the recovery process can often be long and difficult. Patients typically undergo rehabilitation, slowly rebuilding muscle strength as their injuries heal. |
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04 December at 03.39 PM
Research finds a new way to improve the accuracy and speed of radiology reportingSome diseases and conditions hide inside our bodies: calcified arteries that could cause a heart attack, infections, slight fractures in a bone, or even cancerous tumors. Special imaging, like X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans, makes them visible. But what's revealed in those bluish-tinted black-and-white pictures takes a highly discerning eye to decode. |
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04 December at 12.00 AM
New rule for emergency departments to safely reduce use of CT scans after falls in older patientsHow do emergency department staff determine whether older adults who have fallen need imaging? A new decision rule will help emergency department physicians determine which older adults need imaging for head injuries, describes new research in the Canadian Medical Association Journal. |
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30 November at 04.01 PM
Structural racism shown to persist in radiotherapyEveryone should get quality care, no matter the color of their skin. However, implicit bias, micro-aggressions, and a lack of cultural understanding persist, leading to oppression and unequal treatment in health care. |
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30 November at 05.00 AM
Children who play baseball risk elbow injury, researchers sayYouth baseball players are prone to elbow pain and injuries, including repetitive overuse changes and fractures, based on the maturity of their bones, according to a new study being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). |
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30 November at 05.00 AM
Regular screening mammograms significantly reduce breast cancer deaths, finds studyBreast cancer mortality is significantly reduced when women regularly attend screening mammograms, according to research being presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). |
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28 November at 05.00 AM
Soccer heading linked to measurable decline in brain functionNew research being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) links soccer heading—where players hit the ball with their head—to a measurable decline in the microstructure and function of the brain over a two-year period. |
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20 November at 01.42 PM
Study identifies method for improving AI diagnoses of chest X-raysNew research from CSIRO, Australia's national science agency, has identified methods for improving artificial intelligence (AI) diagnosis of heart and lung conditions using X-ray. |
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16 November at 11.00 AM
New ultrasound patch can measure how full your bladder is, could be adapted for earlier diagnosis of cancersMIT researchers have designed a wearable ultrasound monitor, in the form of a patch, that can image organs within the body without the need for an ultrasound operator or application of gel. |
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10 November at 12.15 PM
High-precision superimposition of X-ray fluoroscopic images and 3D CT dataX-ray fluoroscopy is frequently used in orthopedic surgery. Despite its imaging capabilities, physicians heavily rely on their experience and knowledge to align the 3D shape of the target area using the 2D X-ray image. If X-ray images captured during surgery could be superimposed onto a pre-surgical 3D model (CT model) obtained from a CT scan, it would alleviate the cognitive load associated with |
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07 November at 01.10 PM
Increase expected in approved AI-based medical imaging productsThe number of U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-approved artificial intelligence (AI) products is expected to increase from 69 in 2022 to 350 in 2035, according to a study published online Oct. 16 in the Journal of the American College of Radiology. |
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06 November at 05.15 PM
Researchers develop AI technology for image recognition in the medical fieldA research team led by Professor Sang-hyun Park of the Department of Robotics and Mechanical Engineering/Artificial Intelligence, Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST), collaborated with a research team from Stanford University in the US to develop federated learning AI technology that enables large-scale model learning without sharing personal information or data. |
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03 November at 12.36 PM
New technology simplifies and enhances analysis and visualization of medical image dataMedical imaging generates a lot of data, for example during computer tomography. This data is important when it comes to personalized medicine. Artificial intelligence methods, such as machine learning, use this data to learn and help tailor diagnoses and therapies to individual needs in the future. However, such technology is still burdened with uncertainties. |
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02 November at 01.30 PM
Height scaling power of 1 for skeletal muscle index computation supportedFor computation of the skeletal muscle index (SMI), calculated as skeletal muscle area (SMA) at L3 divided by patient height squared, a height scaling power of 1 seems better than 2, according to a study published online Oct. 25 in the American Journal of Roentgenology. |
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25 October at 02.30 PM
Intestinal ultrasound monitoring cuts time to treatment change in inflammatory bowel diseaseFor patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), monitoring by intestinal ultrasound (IUS) results in reduced time to treatment change and to remission, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology, held from Oct. 20 to 25 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. |
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18 October at 03.21 PM
Point-of-care ultrasonography offers clear benefits, multiple applications in critical careRecent advances in ultrasonography technology have led to increased usage at the point-of-care, with handheld devices offering both diagnostic and therapeutic applications. |
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17 October at 10.06 AM
Machine learning techniques give scientists faster returns of high-quality organ imagesWhen an algorithm-driven microscopy technique developed in 2021 (and able to run on a fraction of the images earlier techniques required) isn't fast enough, what do you do? |
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16 October at 01.04 PM
Special probes improve ultrasound imaging in obese patientsUltrasound is used to diagnose many diseases in the abdominal cavity. A new study conducted at the University of Leipzig Medical Center and supported by the Helmholtz Institute for Metabolism, Obesity and Vascular Research (HI-MAG) shows that obesity affects the quality of ultrasound scans of the liver and kidneys. It also shows that the use of high-performance ultrasound probes can improve the an |
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Medical xPress
13 October at 04.22 PM
Real-time MRI captures wrists in motionIn a proof-of-concept study published in The British Journal of Radiology, UC Davis clinicians and researchers have shown that a new, low-field 0.55T MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) system can create clear videos of moving wrists. This emerging technology could provide important insights to improve diagnoses and better understand wrist anatomy. |
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Medical xPress
13 October at 01.51 PM
Novel data acquisition method for high-resolution cone-beam computed tomography imagingFor the three- and four-dimensional cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging, flat-panel detector (FPD) is critical among applications such as oral imaging, image-guided radiation therapy and interventional therapy. |
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Medical xPress
10 October at 04.47 PM
Medical imaging fails dark skin, but researchers have found a way to fix itTraditional medical imaging works well for people with light skin, but has trouble getting clear pictures from patients with darker skin. A Johns Hopkins University–led team found a way to deliver clear pictures of anyone's internal anatomy, no matter their skin tone. |
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Medical xPress
10 October at 01.50 PM
AI tool similar to radiologists for interpreting chest radiographsAn artificial intelligence (AI) tool for interpreting chest radiographs produces reports that are not significantly different from those of radiologists, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in JAMA Network Open. |
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Medical xPress
10 October at 10.00 AM
Radiology researchers test large language model that preserves patient privacyLocally run large language models (LLMs) may be a feasible option for extracting data from text-based radiology reports while preserving patient privacy, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (NIH CC) published in Radiology. LLMs are deep-learning models trained to understand and generate text in a human-like way. |
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Medical xPress
05 October at 12.39 PM
Advanced assistive technology for predicting organ deformation during radiotherapy using image informationRadiation therapy, employed for treating cancer and other ailments, is distinctive for its minimally invasive nature, facilitating outpatient treatment and a fast return to society. However, a notable challenge arises due to the potential impact of radiation on the adjacent healthy organs, especially while applying high radiation doses to diseased tissues that are in motion. Regular movements such |
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Medical xPress
03 October at 10.00 AM
AI combines chest X-rays with patient data to improve diagnosisA new artificial intelligence (AI) model combines imaging information with clinical patient data to improve diagnostic performance on chest X-rays, according to a study published in Radiology. |
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Medical xPress
02 October at 11.38 AM
DeepMB: A deep learning framework for high-quality optoacoustic imaging in real-timeIn order to understand and detect diseases scientists and medical staff often rely on imaging methods such as ultrasound or X-ray. However, depending on the tissue the resolution and depth of the resulting image is limited or insufficient. |
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Medical xPress
27 September at 10.29 AM
Enhancing PET image quality with deep learningThe axial field of view (AFOV) plays a pivotal role in determining image quality in positron emission tomography (PET). While total-body PET scanners like the uEXPLORER offer superior sensitivity, they come at a higher cost and limited accessibility. |
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Medical xPress
27 September at 10.00 AM
AI chest X-ray model analysis reveals race and sex biasAn AI chest X-ray foundation model for disease detection demonstrated racial and sex-related bias leading to uneven performance across patient subgroups and may be unsafe for clinical applications, according to a study published in Radiology: Artificial Intelligence. The study aims to highlight the potential risks for using foundation models in the development of medical imaging artificial intelli |
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Medical xPress
26 September at 10.00 AM
Radiologists outperformed AI in identifying lung diseases on chest X-rayIn a study of more than 2,000 chest X-rays, radiologists outperformed AI in accurately identifying the presence and absence of three common lung diseases, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). |
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Medical xPress
20 September at 02.44 PM
Potential test for early concussion-related injuryLa Trobe University researchers have used a technique to look for early markers of neurological decline in both young and older retired contact sport athletes. |
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Medical xPress
18 September at 04.45 PM
Examining how the initial provider impacts neck pain tests, imaging and careNeck pain is quite common, but care and treatments can vary widely. According to a UC Davis Health study, the specialist you see first for your neck pain makes a big difference in how it is diagnosed and treated. |
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Medical xPress
15 September at 09.48 AM
MRI observation of human embryos at a one-hundredth-of-millimeter resolutionMagnetic resonance (MR) microscope has previously been used to observe chemically fixed specimens of human embryos during their early developmental stages. This tool has been instrumental in advanced studies of human embryology. |
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Medical xPress
14 September at 02.56 PM
AI confirms tracheal tube position on chest radiographyAccording to an accepted manuscript published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, an artificial intelligence (AI) system developed by Lunit (Seoul, Korea) identified improperly positioned endotracheal tube (ETTs) on chest radiographs obtained after ETT insertion, as well as on chest radiographs obtained from patients in the ICU at two institutions. |
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Medical xPress
12 September at 04.38 PM
Making mammography inclusive for patients with disabilitiesLene Andersen, MSW, has been living with rheumatoid arthritis and disability since childhood. Her personal experience with limited mobility and the challenges faced in accessing mammography screening in Toronto, Ontario, has fueled her determination to advocate for change. Her story is featured in an upcoming themed issue of the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences on the topic of spe |
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Medical xPress
05 September at 04.24 PM
Visualizing nerves with photoacoustic imagingInvasive medical procedures, such as surgery requiring local anesthesia, often involve the risk of nerve injury. During operation, surgeons may accidentally cut, stretch, or compress nerves, especially when mistaking them for some other tissue. This can lead to long-lasting symptoms in the patient, including sensory and motor problems. Similarly, patients receiving nerve blockades or other types o |
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Medical xPress
05 September at 10.00 AM
AI performs comparably to human readers of mammograms: StudyUsing a standardized assessment, researchers in the UK compared the performance of a commercially available artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm with human readers of screening mammograms. Results of their findings were published in Radiology. |
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Medical xPress
01 September at 01.50 PM
Empowering personalized care: Cancer treatment to benefit from AI-driven imaging platformSFU engineering science professor Mirza Faisal Beg is spearheading research that could help to redefine cancer treatment. Using artificial intelligence (AI) his breakthrough research enables imaging of the human body and organ measurements much faster than traditional methods, signaling a leap forward in harnessing AI for individually personalized health care solutions. |
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Medical xPress
31 August at 10.48 AM
Researchers develop ultra-sensitive photoacoustic microscopy for wide biomedical application potentialOptical-resolution photoacoustic microscopy is an up-and-coming biomedical imaging technique for studying a broad range of diseases, such as cancer, diabetes and stroke. But its insufficient sensitivity has been a longstanding obstacle for its wider application. |
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Medical xPress
29 August at 09.52 AM
How X/Twitter trained an AI tool for pathologistsThe most impressive uses of artificial intelligence rely on good data—and lots of it. Chatbots, for example, learn to converse from millions of web pages full of text. Autonomous vehicles learn to drive from sensor data recorded on millions of road trips. |
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Medical xPress
30 June at 07.40 AM
Decision to offer sedation for often-painful IUD insertion is 'groundbreaking,' health experts sayIntrauterine devices (IUDs) are a highly effective and long-lasting form of birth control placed in the uterus. Research shows that many people who get IUDs experience moderate to intense pain during the insertion. But it wasn't until recently that providers began to acknowledge this and do something about it. |
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HealthDay
27 June at 03.19 PM
Immunoglobulin Replacement Therapy Beneficial for Blood CancersImmunoglobulin replacement therapy (IgRT) is associated with reductions in hypogammaglobulinemia, infections, severe infections, and associated antimicrobial use among real-world patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) or non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL), according to a study published online June 21 in Blood Advances.Jacob D. Soum |
Medpage Today
26 June at 04.59 PM
When Was the Last Time You Really Talked With Your Patient?My 10 o'clock patient's name is Maria*. Her chart has three "health maintenance" flags that are bright red, indicating that she is more than 3 years overdue for a mammogram, more than 6 years overdue for a Pap smear, and has... |
Medpage Today
23 June at 09.21 PM
Novel Triple-Hormone Agonist Boosts Beta-Cell Function in T2DORLANDO -- An investigational triple-hormone receptor agonist improved metabolic profiles of people with obesity with or without type 2 diabetes, an exploratory biomarker analysis of a phase II trial found. After 36 weeks... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Fenofibrate Slows Diabetic Retinopathy ProgressionORLANDO -- The cholesterol drug fenofibrate reduced progression of early eye disease among diabetes patients, the LENS trial showed. The fibrate reduced progression of early diabetic retinopathy or maculopathy by a relative... |
Medpage Today
22 June at 06.00 PM
Preventing Surgical-Site Infections; Drugs Go Head to Head for Ischemic StrokeTTHealthWatch is a weekly podcast from Texas Tech. In it, Elizabeth Tracey, director of electronic media for Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, and Rick Lange, MD, president of the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center... |
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Medical xPress
22 June at 05.20 PM
Lawsuit could challenge trust in Ozempic and other popular weight loss drugsThe manufacturers of the most popular weight loss drugs are being challenged in court. |
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HealthDay
21 June at 03.38 PM
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is LowThe overall prevalence of up-to-date (UTD) lung cancer screening (LCS) was low in 2022, with prevalence increasing with age and number of comorbidities, according to a study published online June 10 in JAMA Internal Medicine.Priti Bandi, Ph.D., from the American Cancer Society in Atlanta, and colleagues estimated the contemporary preval |
Medpage Today
13 June at 06.56 PM
Upping Immunotherapy Activity; A Win for Lung Screening; Looming Drug Price Break?Finding a way to dissociate the activity of effector T cells from regulatory T cells could make immune checkpoint inhibitors more effective in the 60% of melanoma patients who do not benefit or develop resistance to the drugs... |
Medpage Today
08 June at 04.00 PM
Here Are the Top Supreme Court Health Cases to WatchBy early July, the Supreme Court will release its most controversial rulings for the 2023-2024 term. The Court's 6-3 conservative supermajority has already overturned Roe v. Wade, sharply limited affirmative action, expanded... |