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Scientists uncover two Crohn’s disease subtypes using lab-grown intestines, offering hope for personalized therapies

Researchers used stem-cell derived organoids from Crohn's disease patients to identify two molecular subtypes, paving the way for personalized treatments targeting specific disease characteristics.

2 Oct 2024

Scientists unveil a 3D photoacoustic scanner that speeds up vascular imaging for real-time clinical use

Researchers have developed a rapid 3D photoacoustic tomography (PAT) scanner for high-resolution vascular imaging, enabling fast and detailed visualization of the microvasculature.

1 Oct 2024

CheekAge can accurately predict the risk of mortality, study shows

We don't all age at the same rate. But while some supercentenarians may age exceptionally slowly due to winning the genetics jackpot, a plethora of behavioral and lifestyle factors are known to speed up aging, including stress, poor sleep, poor nutrition, smoking, and alcohol.

1 Oct 2024

FDA approves new PET imaging agent for coronary artery disease

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved flurpiridaz F-18 (Flyrcado; GE Healthcare), a first-of-its-kind positron emission tomography (PET) imaging agent, for use in adult patients with known or suspected coronary artery disease (CAD).

1 Oct 2024

Air pollution linked to brain changes in children

Outdoor air pollution from power plants, fires and cars continues to degrade human, animal and environmental health around the globe.

1 Oct 2024

ChatGPT can be useful for preoperative MRI diagnosis of brain tumors

As artificial intelligence advances, its uses and capabilities in real-world applications continue to reach new heights that may even surpass human expertise

1 Oct 2024

Atherosclerosis progression associated with increased risk of death in asymptomatic individuals

The progression of atherosclerosis in people who have no symptoms of it is independently associated with the risk of dying from any cause, according to a new study led by researchers from Mount Sinai Fuster Heart Hospital, published September 30 in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

1 Oct 2024

Iron retention in skin linked to psoriasis: Could hepcidin be the missing piece in treatment?

This study reveals hepcidin's significant role in psoriasis, linking iron retention to inflammation and keratinocyte growth, suggesting new therapeutic targets.

1 Oct 2024

AI outperforms radiologists in brain tumor diagnosis

As artificial intelligence advances, its uses and capabilities in real-world applications continue to reach new heights that may even surpass human expertise. In the field of radiology, where a correct diagnosis is crucial to ensure proper patient care, large language models, such as ChatGPT, could improve accuracy or at least offer a good second opinion.

1 Oct 2024

High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out food

Researchers discovered microplastics in both tumor and para-tumor prostate tissues, with higher concentrations found in tumor samples, raising concerns about their potential role in cancer development.

1 Oct 2024

New technique offers real-time glioblastoma monitoring

A new study shows the potential power of imaging paired with radiation to shape treatment for glioblastoma patients in real time.

1 Oct 2024

New laser device offers hope for non-invasive stroke risk monitoring

Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can be placed on the head to non-invasively monitor changes in brain blood flow and volume.

30 Sep 2024

SWIR fluorescence imaging enhances visualization of lymphatic vessels

The lymphatic system, the body's second largest circulatory network, plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and immune function.

30 Sep 2024

Atherosclerosis burden and progression predict all-cause mortality

A study carried out at Mount Sinaí Fuster Heart Hospital in New York in collaboration with the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) in Madrid provides important new information about atherosclerosis, a disease in which lipids (cholesterol) and other substances accumulate in plaques on the arterial wall, causing the vessels to harden and narrow, and increasing the risk of severe cardiovascular conditions.

30 Sep 2024

New center established to bridge AI technology and healthcare applications

To advance artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG) are pioneering a new centre to bridge the gap between innovative AI technologies and their practical applications in medicine.

30 Sep 2024

Lower attention ability in adolescence can predict substance use in young adulthood

Lower attention ability in adolescence can predict cigarette and cannabis use in young adulthood, according to new research from Trinity College Dublin.

30 Sep 2024

Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancer

People with low- and intermediate-risk prostate cancer treated with either of two types of contemporary radiation therapy - proton beam therapy or intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) - achieved equally high rates of tumor control with no differences in patient-reported quality of life, according to a first-of-its-kind phase III clinical trial comparing the two technologies. Findings of the PARTIQoL trial will be presented today at the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting.

30 Sep 2024

Imaging News and Research

Scientists uncover two Crohn’s disease subtypes using lab-grown intestines, offering hope for personalized therapies

Scientists unveil a 3D photoacoustic scanner that speeds up vascular imaging for real-time clinical use

CheekAge can accurately predict the risk of mortality, study shows

FDA approves new PET imaging agent for coronary artery disease

Air pollution linked to brain changes in children

ChatGPT can be useful for preoperative MRI diagnosis of brain tumors

Atherosclerosis progression associated with increased risk of death in asymptomatic individuals

Iron retention in skin linked to psoriasis: Could hepcidin be the missing piece in treatment?

AI outperforms radiologists in brain tumor diagnosis

High levels of microplastics found in prostate tumors, possibly linked to take-out food

New technique offers real-time glioblastoma monitoring

New laser device offers hope for non-invasive stroke risk monitoring

SWIR fluorescence imaging enhances visualization of lymphatic vessels

Atherosclerosis burden and progression predict all-cause mortality

New center established to bridge AI technology and healthcare applications

Lower attention ability in adolescence can predict substance use in young adulthood

Study shows equal effectiveness of proton beam therapy and IMRT for prostate cancer

Study explores whether certain brain proteins may play a role in Alzheimer's development

New noninvasive device promises early stroke risk detection

Innovative machine learning technique transforms MRI imaging efficiency

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