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MR Spectroscopy Shows Precancerous Breast Changes in Women With BRCA Gene
Mar. 3, 2015 — A magnetic resonance spectroscopy technique that monitors biochemical changes in tissue could improve the management of women at risk of breast cancer, according to a new ... full story -
Licorice Manufacturers Encouraged to State Daily Limit of Consumption
Mar. 2, 2015 — A recent case study details the account of a 10-year-old boy who suffered seizures after over-indulging in licorice sweets. The boy was admitted to hospital in Bologna, Italy after suffering a 2 ... full story -
Enhancing Studies on a Possible Blood Biomarker for Traumatic Brain Injury
Feb. 27, 2015 — New technology could help advance blood biomarker capabilities for improved diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of traumatic brain injury (TBI). An estimated 1.7 million Americans suffer a traumatic ... full story -
Ultrasound Lags Behind MRI for Supplemental Breast Cancer Screening
Feb. 26, 2015 — Although supplemental screening via ultrasound is unaffected by breast density, is not associated with ionizing radiation, and does not require IV contrast material, acceptance of this modality has ... full story -
Magnetic Nanoparticles Could Stop Blood Clot-Caused Strokes
Feb. 23, 2015 — By loading magnetic nanoparticles with drugs and dressing them in biochemical camouflage, researchers say they can destroy blood clots 100 to 1,000 times faster than a commonly used clot-busting ... full story -
Combination of Imaging Methods Improves Diagnostics
Feb. 19, 2015 — A breakthrough for the further development of contrast agents has been made by researchers, with the promise of improved diagnostics with imaging using MRI ... full story -
Scientists Use MRI to Visualize Pancreas Inflammation in Type 1 Diabetes
Feb. 18, 2015 — It is possible to use magnetic resonance imaging to 'see' the inflammation in the pancreas that leads to type 1 diabetes, a pilot study has revealed. Autoimmunity and inflammation directed ... full story -
Research Shows Value of Additional PET/CT Scans in Follow-Up of Lung Cancer Patients
Feb. 18, 2015 — New research reveals a high value of scans which could lead to future change of reimbursement policies for follow-up positron emission tomography/computed tomography studies in lung cancer. The study ... full story -
Gold Nanotubes Launch a Three-Pronged Attack on Cancer Cells
Feb. 12, 2015 — Scientists have shown that gold nanotubes have many applications in fighting cancer: internal nanoprobes for high-resolution imaging; drug delivery vehicles; and agents for destroying cancer ... full story -
Instructional DVD Reduces MRI Scan Patients' Anxiety and Improves Scan Quality
Feb. 12, 2015 — A DVD designed to help people prepare for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan, including guidance on how to relax, led to more successful scans. The patients receiving the DVD also felt less anxious ... full story -
Breakthrough in Stroke Treatment: Stent Thrombectomy
Feb. 11, 2015 — A randomized clinical research study looked at the effectiveness of a new treatment for stroke. The study involved adding a minimally invasive clot removal procedure called stent thrombectomy to ... full story -
First-in Human: Tumor Suctioned from Vein of Cancer Patient to Allow Minimally Invasive Kidney Surgery
Feb. 11, 2015 — Physicians have successfully suctioned a cancerous tumor from a major vein in a patient with metastatic kidney cancer, clearing the way for him to undergo a minimally-invasive kidney removal. This ... full story -
Nanovectors Combine Cancer Imaging and Therapy
Feb. 6, 2015 — Researchers have designed and developed hybrid gold-silica nanoparticles, which are turning out to be genuine therapeutic “Swiss Army knives”. Tested in mice and on cultured human cells, they ... full story -
Minimally Invasive Achilles Tendon Surgery Reduces Healing Complications and Leaves a Smaller Scar
Feb. 6, 2015 — A new minimally invasive surgery for repairing a ruptured Achilles tendon requires a smaller incision, minimizes wound healing complications and leaves less scar tissue, clinicians ... full story -
MRI Technique Developed for Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Children
Feb. 5, 2015 — Between 5 and 8 million children in the United States have nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), yet most cases go undiagnosed. Medical researchers have now developed a new magnetic resonance ... full story -
Biological Markers Associated With High-Risk Pancreatic Lesions
Feb. 2, 2015 — Pancreatic cancer affects approximately 46,000 people each year in the United States and ranks fourth among the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Only about 6 percent of individuals with ... full story -
Ultrasound Technology Made to Measure
Jan. 29, 2015 — The range of uses for ultrasound is gigantic; the applied technologies are just as diverse. Researchers are now covering a wide range of applications with a new modular system: From sonar systems to ... full story -
California Breast Density Law Slow to Have an Impact
Jan. 28, 2015 — Ten months after California legislators enacted a controversial law mandating that radiologists notify women if they have dense breast tissue, researchers have found that half of primary care ... full story -
Targeted MRI/ultrasound Beats Standard Biopsy to Detect High-Risk Prostate Cancer
Jan. 27, 2015 — Targeted biopsy using new fusion technology that combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with ultrasound is more effective than standard biopsy in detecting high-risk prostate cancer, according to ... full story -
Novel Radioguided Brain Surgery Technique Could Help Pinpoint Cancerous Tissue
Jan. 27, 2015 — A novel radioguided surgery technique could quickly and effectively identify residual cancer cells during brain tumor surgery, with low radiation exposure for both patients and surgeons. The study ... full story
- Scientists use MRI to visualize pancreas inflammation in type 1 diabetes
- Research shows value of additional PET/CT scans in follow-up of lung cancer patients
- Gold nanotubes launch a three-pronged attack on cancer cells
- Instructional DVD reduces MRI scan patients' anxiety and improves scan quality
- Breakthrough in stroke treatment: Stent thrombectomy
- First-in human: Tumor suctioned from vein of cancer patient to allow minimally invasive kidney surgery
- Nanovectors combine cancer imaging and therapy
- Minimally invasive achilles tendon surgery reduces healing complications and leaves a smaller scar
- Targeted MRI/ultrasound beats standard biopsy to detect high-risk prostate cancer
- Novel radioguided brain surgery technique could help pinpoint cancerous tissue
- Study of former NFL players reveals specifics of concussive brain damage
- Initial diagnostic test in ED for chest pain did not affect low rate of heart attack
- Majority of primary care physicians find that medical imaging improves patient care
- Scientists invent system to improve effectiveness of cancer surgery
- One nanoparticle, six types of medical imaging
- New laser could upgrade the images in tomorrow's technology
- Live coverage of the immune system at work
- This Endoscope Zaps Tumors
- New non-invasive method can detect Alzheimer's disease early
- Radiologist recommendations for chest CT have high clinical yield
- Lens-free microscope can detect cancer at cellular level
- Imaging scan records brain activity during epileptic a
- First real-time mri-guided brain surgery for Parkinson's in southern California
- Diagnostic screening: Microwave imaging of the breast may be better and safer
- Early results indicate potential for focused ultrasound to treat OCD
- Emergency department resource use by supervised residents vs. attending physicians alone
- Robotic surgery technique to treat previously inoperable head and neck cancer tumors
- Green light from FDA for CT lung-imaging software
- 3-D mammography improves cancer detection in dense breasts
- Two sensors in one: Nanoparticles that enable both MRI and fluorescent imaging could monitor cancer, other diseases
- US radiology departments prepare for Ebola
- MRIs help fight against heart disease
- Novel molecular imaging drug offers better detection of prostate cancer
- Tumor-analysis technology enables speedier treatment decisions for bowel cancer patients
- Piglet brain atlas new tool in understanding human infant brain development
- Powerful imaging for optical point-of-care diagnostics
- Simple but extremely sensitive magnetometer developed
- New computer imaging approaches used to accurately measure breast tumors, chronic wounds
- Possible cause of common dementia found, opening avenues for treatment
- New molecular imaging technology could improve bladder-cancer detection
- Blood test developed to diagnose early onset Alzheimer's disease
- New technology shows promise for delivery of therapeutics to the brain
- Tomosynthesis improves cancer detection in women with dense breast tissue
- Preventative action prior to brain surgery: Ultra-high-field MRI reveals language centers in brain in much more detail
- Detecting cancer earlier is goal of new medical imaging technology
- Exploring x-ray phase tomography with synchrotron radiation
- New investigational cardiac pacemaker as small as a vitamin
- Tumor segmentation software receives 510k clearance from FDA
- New 'lab-on-a-chip' could revolutionize early diagnosis of cancer
- MRI technique detects evidence of cognitive decline before symptoms appear
- FDG-PET/CT shows promise for breast cancer patients younger than 40
- Knowledge empowers: Regular mammograms reduce breast cancer deaths
- Radiation risks should be considered, discussed before heart imaging
- Safer approach for diagnostic medical imaging
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