Diagnostic imaging Research update Mouse brain imaging reaches record-breaking resolution Spectacular MR images of the entire mouse brain could improve our understanding of brain disorders Read article: Mouse brain imaging reaches record-breaking resolution
Diagnostic imaging Research update Machine-learning framework classifies pneumonia on chest X-rays A novel machine-learning model could help radiologists rapidly and reliably diagnose pneumonia Read article: Machine-learning framework classifies pneumonia on chest X-rays
Diagnostic imaging Analysis Multimodal optical imaging ready to shine in the early detection of colorectal cancer Europe’s PROSCOPE consortium exploits fibre-optic technologies in tandem with endoscopic delivery to diagnose colorectal cancer in its earliest stages. Joe McEntee reports Read article: Multimodal optical imaging ready to shine in the early detection of colorectal cancer
Diagnostic imaging Research update ‘Bionic finger’ creates 3D maps of human tissue A smart bionic finger can reconstruct three-dimensional subsurface profiles of complex human tissues and flexible electronics Read article: ‘Bionic finger’ creates 3D maps of human tissue
Diagnostic imaging Research update Novel imaging platform reveals the neuronal basis of a drifting mind A new experimental platform combines functional MRI with calcium-sensitive photometry to study large-scale brain networks in rats Read article: Novel imaging platform reveals the neuronal basis of a drifting mind
Diagnostic imaging Research update Photon-counting detectors lower contrast-related risks in CT angiography Photon-counting detector CT reduces the amount of contrast needed for CT angiography, making scans safer while maintaining image quality Read article: Photon-counting detectors lower contrast-related risks in CT angiography
Diagnostic imaging Research update Virtual brain helps improve the outcome of epilepsy surgery The virtual epileptic patient uses MR images and brain activity recordings to map seizure-inducing zones in the brain Read article: Virtual brain helps improve the outcome of epilepsy surgery
Diagnostic imaging Research update Wearable ultrasound sensor provides continuous cardiac imaging A wearable imaging system that can even function during a workout could make long-term cardiac scanning accessible to a large population Read article: Wearable ultrasound sensor provides continuous cardiac imaging
Diagnostic imaging Research update Could next-generation perovskite detectors improve clinical X-ray imaging? Virtual trials based on three clinical CT systems reveal the potential benefits of incorporating low-cost perovskite detectors Read article: Could next-generation perovskite detectors improve clinical X-ray imaging?
Diagnostic imaging Research update Ultrahigh-field MRI uncovers detailed structure of the brain’s cerebellum High-resolution imaging of the cerebellum could shed light on its role in neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis Read article: Ultrahigh-field MRI uncovers detailed structure of the brain’s cerebellum
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