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Radiotherapy benefits last a decade, breast cancer study reveals
Providing radiotherapy after surgery could prevent breast cancer from returning in the same place for up to 10 years, a long-term study suggests.
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Neuroscience
Walking the walk, researchers develop motion compatible brain scanner
An upright neuroimaging device developed by West Virginia University neuroscientists, physicists and engineers that allows patients to move around while undergoing a brain scan could help set priorities for the evolution ...
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Shedding light on alcohol's impact on brain activity in social drinkers
Researchers at Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Science have conducted a study examining the impact of alcohol on the electrical conductivity of the brain, highlighting its sedative effects.
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Study suggests an MRI may help doctors predict more aggressive prostate cancer in patients
New Corewell Health research suggests an MRI scan can help predict whether patients with intermediate-risk prostate cancer (cancer confined to the entire prostate) may have more aggressive cancer in five years. Knowing this ...
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Study reveals next frontier in reproducible brain imaging for neuroscience discovery
The Child Mind Institute has released a paper detailing their pioneering study in the journal Nature Human Behaviour titled, "Moving Beyond Processing and Analysis-Related Variation in Resting State Functional Brain Imaging."
Aug 6, 2024
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AI model effective in detecting prostate cancer
A deep learning model performs at the level of an abdominal radiologist in the detection of clinically significant prostate cancer on MRI, according to a study published today in Radiology. The researchers hope the model ...
Aug 6, 2024
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CT health screening can identify diabetes risk
Analysis of CT scans in people who undergo imaging for health screening can identify individuals at risk of type 2 diabetes, according to a study published today in Radiology. Researchers said the findings underscore CT's ...
Aug 6, 2024
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Prostate cancer: Can AI help to avoid unnecessary biopsies?
When the PSA is elevated: for which men is a biopsy necessary to confirm or rule out suspected prostate cancer? In a retrospective study, scientists from the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) and the Department of Urology ...
Aug 6, 2024
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New PET/MRI probe promises early discovery of covert diseases
A research team from IOCB Prague, working in collaboration with the University of Tübingen, Germany, and the Faculty of Science, Charles University, has developed a new type of contrast agent that can be used in both magnetic ...
Aug 5, 2024
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Bilateral focused ultrasound shown to be safe, effective for patients with lingering or severe essential tremor
In a study published in JAMA Neurology co-authored by Vibhor Krishna, MD, associate professor of neurosurgery at the UNC School of Medicine, researchers found that a staged bilateral focused ultrasound treatment for essential ...
Jul 30, 2024
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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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Narrowing the radiology gender gap
The radiology gender gap is decreasing, but there remains work to be done, according to an editorial published in RadioGraphics.
Jul 25, 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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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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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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