General/Advanced Imaging
New Quantitative Imaging Markers Could Improve Cancer Detection, Diagnosis and Treatment
Medical imaging is an essential tool to help doctors and scientists assess the size and scope of a tumor that will be effectively removed by surgery, as well as the rate at which tumors shrink in response to medical interventions such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy. Researchers are now investigating multiple avenues, including the development of quantitative imaging markers, to help improve medical imaging use in cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. More...24 Mar 2022
AI Tool Accurately and Consistently Classifies Breast Density on Mammograms
Breast density reflects the amount of fibroglandular tissue in the breast commonly seen on mammograms. High breast density is an independent breast cancer risk factor, and its masking effect of underlying lesions. Now, an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accurately and consistently classify breast density on mammograms. More...18 Mar 2022
AI-Based Analysis of Expiratory Chest CT Images of Post-COVID Patients Shows Evidence of Small Airways Disease
Early reports indicate that more than 50% of adult survivors of SARS-CoV-2 infection experience post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), more commonly known as “long COVID.” Respiratory symptoms, including cough and dyspnea, are reported by nearly 30% of patients with long COVID, including those who experienced mild infection. Now, a new study has found air trapping, indicative of small airways disease, in patients with lingering respiratory symptoms after COVID-19 infection. More...18 Mar 2022
Novel Micro-Computed Tomography (Micro-CT) Imaging Method Could Significantly Reduce Scan Times
Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) is an imaging method based on X-ray images which are reconstructed to form a three-dimensional image of the internal structure of samples with small dimensions. Researchers in biomedical physics and biology have significantly improved micro-CT, more specifically imaging with phase contrast and high brilliance X-ray radiation. More...17 Mar 2022
Mobile CT Scanner with Photon Counting Detector Expands Diagnostic Possibilities at Patient’s Bedside
NeuroLogica Corp. (Danvers, MA, USA), the U.S. healthcare subsidiary of Samsung (Suwon-si, South Korea), has received 510(k) clearance for the addition of Photon Counting Detector (PCD) technology to its state-of-the-art OmniTom Elite CT scanner. With this, NeuroLogica delivers the first FDA 510(k) cleared, single-source photon counting CT scanner with single detector on a mobile system. OmniTom Elite with PCD can generate spectral CT images at multiple energy levels. More...11 Mar 2022
New Hybrid PET/MRI System Aims to Improve Breast Cancer Diagnosis
The HYPMED project, coordinated by the European Institute for Biomedical imaging (EIBIR, Vienna, Austria), aims to develop a radiofrequency coil that can be connected to any regular clinical MR scanner and transform the device into a high-resolution PET/MRI hybrid system, which can be used to identify even the smallest breast cancer tumors and better characterize the cancer, as well as its response to therapy. More...10 Mar 2022
Artificial Intelligence Predicts Treatment Success for Melanoma Patients from Early CT Scans
Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to revolutionize the field of radiology as a tool to improve disease detection, diagnosis, and clinical care. The technology has the potential to assist clinicians by uncovering hidden information within imaging scans invisible to even the well-trained eye. Now, researchers have demonstrated that applying AI to standard-of-care imaging can help predict how well immunotherapy will work for patients with melanoma. More...08 Mar 2022
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CT as Accurate as Angiography in Detecting Coronary Artery Disease Non-Invasively
New Imaging Approach Combines MRI, CT and Optical Microscopy Images to Create Stunning 3D Visualizations of Blood Vessels
New Neutron-Based Imaging Method to Visualize Structural Changes in the Brain Could Help Diagnose Neurological Diseases
Same-Day Procedure to Diagnose and Treat Lung Cancer Combines CT Scan and Robotic Video-Assisted Thoracic Surgery
New Radio-Labeled Molecule Enables Non-Invasive, Real Time Monitoring of Inflammation by PET Imaging
PSMA PET Imaging Set to Become New Standard of Care for Detecting Prostate Cancer Metastases
New Method for Detection of Breast Arterial Calcifications via Mammograms Indicates Likelihood of Heart Disease
AI-Powered Software Aims to Achieve 6x Reduction in Radiation Dose of Fluoroscopy Exams
First-Ever Clinical CT Scanner Combines Two X-Ray Technologies to Produce 3D Dark-Field X-Ray Images
CT Imaging Study Confirms COVID-19 Less Severe in Fully Vaccinated Patients
New Mapping System Improves Heart Rhythm Management
First-Ever Breast Cancer AI for Mammography Scans Shows How It Comes To Conclusions
New AI Model Helps Spot Normal Breast Screening Exams and Reduces DBT Workloads for Radiologists
AI-Based Risk Model Leverages Mammograms for Personalized Breast Cancer Screening
PET/CT Scans Showing Unusual Patterns Could Indicate Omicron, Warn Imaging Experts
Machine Learning Combined with PET/CT Can Predict Heart Attack Risk
Novel Nuclear Imaging Probe Rapidly Assesses Treatment Response in Gastric Cancer
Stand-Alone AI Technology Reduces Radiologists’ Screening Mammography Workloads by 90%
Game-Changing AI Software That Helps Diagnose Breast and Thyroid Cancers Receives US FDA Clearance
Study Reveals New Imaging Findings in Patients with Breakthrough COVID-19 Infections
New AI Model Based on 3D CT Scans Improves Accuracy of Machine Learning in COVID-19 Diagnosis
New Study Highlights Value of Full Body CT Scans for Diagnosing Sepsis in ICU Patients
Endoscope Visualization System Eases Colonoscopy Procedures
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