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Researchers are developing a compact and economical FLASH radiotherapy machine suitable for hospital treatment rooms
A new experimental platform combines functional MRI with calcium-sensitive photometry to study large-scale brain networks in rats
High-precision X-ray crystallography measurements examine how a photopharmacological drug binds to and releases from protein molecules
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Imaging cerebral oxygenation during radiotherapy with functional near-infrared spectroscopy provides a step toward personalized cancer treatments
MRI-guided brachytherapy optimizes dose distributions in treatments of locally advanced cervical cancer
A novel hydrogel combined with transplanted neural stem cells could provide therapeutic brain tissue reconstruction
A 3D model of pancreatic cancer sheds light on how the static magnetic field influences tumour response in MR-guided radiotherapy
Mathematical model improves the accuracy of surgical training platforms used to simulate biopsy and brachytherapy procedures
Oxygen-trapping materials can be injected directly into cancerous tissue to improve response to radiation and chemotherapies
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Photon-counting detector CT reduces the amount of contrast needed for CT angiography, making scans safer while maintaining image quality
Researchers are studying new ways to deliver adaptive radiotherapy by adjusting prescription doses on the day of treatment, an approach called adaptive fractionation
The virtual epileptic patient uses MR images and brain activity recordings to map seizure-inducing zones in the brain
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A wearable imaging system that can even function during a workout could make long-term cardiac scanning accessible to a large population
Virtual trials based on three clinical CT systems reveal the potential benefits of incorporating low-cost perovskite detectors
Ionizing radiation acoustic imaging can monitor dose deposition during radiotherapy, helping to guide treatments in real time
A new cancer treatment called proton minibeam radiation therapy shows promise for destroying tumours while minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissue
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A novel ultrasound technique uses helical waves to eliminate dangerous blood clots in the brain much faster than current treatments
High-resolution imaging of the cerebellum could shed light on its role in neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis