Diagnostic imaging Research update Imaging detects signs of consciousness after brain damage Functional MRI detects brain signal patterns indicative of consciousness, in unconscious individuals Read article: Imaging detects signs of consciousness after brain damage
Diagnostic imaging Research update Dual detector combines nuclear and fluoroscopic imaging Hybrid anatomy--activity images can be acquired in real-time, allowing more efficient and effective interventions Read article: Dual detector combines nuclear and fluoroscopic imaging
Diagnostic imaging Research update AI can assist in triaging abnormal chest X-rays An artificial intelligence system can accurately identify chest X-rays that contain abnormal findings, with clinically acceptable performance Read article: AI can assist in triaging abnormal chest X-rays
Diagnostic imaging Research update AI-based algorithm learns to detect tumours in microscopy images Convolutional neural network correctly identifies 96% of tumours of different origins and types Read article: AI-based algorithm learns to detect tumours in microscopy images
Diagnostic imaging Research update MRI measures breast cancer hypoxia MRI tool enables non-invasive assessment of hypoxia and neovascularization in breast tumours Read article: MRI measures breast cancer hypoxia
Diagnostic imaging Research update Brillouin scattering reveals tumour dynamics Measurements of scattered light, which depend on mechanical properties, could be used to characterize a tumour's metastatic potential and therapy response Read article: Brillouin scattering reveals tumour dynamics
Diagnostic imaging Research update Gas vesicles provide new opportunities for MRI Bacteria-derived, self-adjusting contrast agents provide opportunities for more sensitive MRI diagnostics Read article: Gas vesicles provide new opportunities for MRI
Diagnostic imaging Research update Optical imaging checks tumour margins during breast cancer surgery Using optical coherence micro-elastography to visualize tumour margins in breast-conserving surgery could help reduce re-excision rates Read article: Optical imaging checks tumour margins during breast cancer surgery
Diagnostic imaging Research update Machine learning provides insight into the human brain Using machine learning to analyse fMRI data reveals new information about the cellular architecture of the human brain Read article: Machine learning provides insight into the human brain
Diagnostic imaging Research update Innovation: patent applications review A round-up of some recent international patent applications in medical imaging Read article: Innovation: patent applications review
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