Diagnostic imaging Research update Matrix approach removes distortions in ultrasound images Researchers in France have developed a novel approach to minimize blurring in medical ultrasound images Read article: Matrix approach removes distortions in ultrasound images
Diagnostic imaging Research update ‘Multifaceted radiomics’ predicts cancer metastasis risk A machine-learning-based approach effectively combines images from different modalities to classify patients with head-and-neck cancer Read article: ‘Multifaceted radiomics’ predicts cancer metastasis risk
Diagnostic imaging Research update HOT technique produces clear 3D images of biological structures Harmonic optical tomography, a new type of nonlinear microscopy, can rapidly produce 3D images of biological samples Read article: HOT technique produces clear 3D images of biological structures
Diagnostic imaging Research update Label-free fluorescence microscopy offers early cancer detection Two-photon fluorescence microscopy could identify cancers of the cervix and other epithelial tissues before they develop Read article: Label-free fluorescence microscopy offers early cancer detection
Diagnostic imaging Research update Pandemic leads to surge of interest in informatics The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a sudden increase in data sharing, multicentre image data collection, online data annotation, deep learning and the building of large repositories Read article: Pandemic leads to surge of interest in informatics
Diagnostic imaging Research update 3D ultrafast ultrasound quantifies coronary blood flow Three-dimensional ultrafast Doppler coronary angiography enables quantitative imaging of coronary blood flow in a single heartbeat Read article: 3D ultrafast ultrasound quantifies coronary blood flow
Diagnostic imaging Research update Super-resolution microscopy reveals nanoscale details of amyloid protein structures A new microscopy technique measures the location and orientation of single molecules to provide insight into Alzheimer's and Parkinson's disease Read article: Super-resolution microscopy reveals nanoscale details of amyloid protein structures
Diagnostic imaging Research update Contrast-enhanced MRI shines light on liver cancer survival Uptake of a hepatobiliary MR contrast agent helps predict tumour aggressiveness and recurrence-free survival in patients with liver cancer Read article: Contrast-enhanced MRI shines light on liver cancer survival
Diagnostic imaging Research update AI-reconstructed medical images can’t be trusted Medical image reconstruction algorithms based on artificial intelligence and deep learning may lead to false positives and false negatives Read article: AI-reconstructed medical images can’t be trusted
Diagnostic imaging Research update Dual-layer spectral CT proves feasible for routine practice Researchers from Heidelberg University Hospital add support to the clinical use of reduced-dose dual-layer spectral CT Read article: Dual-layer spectral CT proves feasible for routine practice
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