Diagnostic imaging Research update Nonlinear metamaterials improve MR imaging Researchers harness the unusual properties of a bespoke metamaterial to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of MR images Read article: Nonlinear metamaterials improve MR imaging
Diagnostic imaging Research update MRI safety: an urgent issue for an increasing crowd Titti Owman from Lund University Hospital discusses the safety risks of MRI and how to minimize MRI accidents Read article: MRI safety: an urgent issue for an increasing crowd
Diagnostic imaging Research update AI dermatology tool needs more diverse skin types in its training datasets An artificial intelligence-powered algorithm trained to identify skin conditions doesn't work effectively on black skin Read article: AI dermatology tool needs more diverse skin types in its training datasets
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrafast 3D ultrasound wins journal citations prize A research paper describing a method for producing ultrafast ultrasound videos has won the 2019 PMB citations prize Read article: Ultrafast 3D ultrasound wins journal citations prize
Diagnostic imaging Research update Deep learning helps radiologists detect lung cancer on chest X-rays Introducing artificial intelligence into the clinical workflow helps radiologists detect lung cancer lesions on chest X-rays and dismiss false-positives Read article: Deep learning helps radiologists detect lung cancer on chest X-rays
Diagnostic imaging Research update Utrecht University Medical Center showcases flagship AI infrastructure An artificial intelligence infrastructure at the Utrecht UMC eases deployment of AI algorithms and enhanced workflow in daily clinical practice Read article: Utrecht University Medical Center showcases flagship AI infrastructure
Diagnostic imaging Research update Portable MR sensor diagnoses dehydration A portable, single-sided MR sensor uses non-invasive muscle tissue measurements to assess dehydration Read article: Portable MR sensor diagnoses dehydration
Diagnostic imaging Research update Deep learning algorithm helps diagnose neurological emergencies A deep learning algorithm detects brain haemorrhages on head CT scans with comparable performance to highly trained radiologists Read article: Deep learning algorithm helps diagnose neurological emergencies
Diagnostic imaging Research update Imaging tumour stiffness could help treat breast and pancreatic cancers MR elastography can visualize the stiffness of tumour tissues and monitor the effects of new tumour-weakening therapies Read article: Imaging tumour stiffness could help treat breast and pancreatic cancers
Diagnostic imaging Research update One image, one prediction: MRI may foretell cognitive decline after stroke New image processing tools could predict vascular cognitive decline and dementia after ischemic stroke Read article: One image, one prediction: MRI may foretell cognitive decline after stroke
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