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Saliency heat maps may not be yet ready for prime time, study shows

Artificial intelligence models that interpret medical images hold the promise to enhance clinicians' ability to make accurate and timely diagnoses, while also lessening workload by allowing busy physicians to focus on critical cases and delegate rote tasks to AI.

10 Oct 2022

Key biophysical attributes of a self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine developed for SARS-CoV-2

Researchers used various analytical characterization techniques to determine the biophysical attributes of the Imperial College London self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine (IMP-1) developed for SARS-CoV-2.

5 Oct 2022

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus H1 dual phosphatase as a pan-poxvirus target

In a new study, researchers determined the 1.8-Å resolution crystal structure of the H1 dual specific phosphatase (DSP) of monkeypox virus (MPXV) that is crucial for viral replication, making it an attractive antiviral target.

5 Oct 2022

Antibody escape mutations of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.75

A new study discusses how immune escape mutations allow a recent SARS-CoV-2 variant to evade neutralizing antibodies and cause breakthrough infections.

4 Oct 2022

Research sheds light on how the cell selects suitable protein fragments for robust T-cell response

As task forces of the adaptive immune system, T lymphocytes are responsible for attacking and killing infected or cancerous cells.

30 Sep 2022

How are diet and exercise in bodybuilders associated with the gut microbiota and metabolites?

A recent study explored the diet-exercise-gut microbiome dynamics in male bodybuilders.

30 Sep 2022

Exploring remdesivir resistance in COVID-19-infected transplant recipients

In a new study, researchers assessed the remdesivir resistance developed in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-infected transplant recipients.

29 Sep 2022

Third-trimester fetuses with in utero opioid exposure exhibit smaller brain size on MRI

According to an open-access Editor's Choice article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), third-trimester fetuses with in utero opioid exposure exhibited multiple smaller 2D biometric measurements of the brain, as well as altered fetal physiology, on investigational MRI.

28 Sep 2022

New compound triggers the same anti-depressant action as rapidly acting psychedelic drugs

While illegal for recreational use, psychedelic drugs are showing great promise as treatments for severe depression and anxiety, as well as alcohol addiction and other conditions.

28 Sep 2022

Lab experiments add further evidence to the bradykinin storm theory of COVID-19’s viral pathogenesis

A new paper published in Nature Communications adds further evidence to the bradykinin storm theory of COVID-19's viral pathogenesis - a theory that was posited two years ago by a team of researchers at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

16 Sep 2022

Scientists unravel the molecular origin of rare genetic disease cystinosis

The rare genetic disease cystinosis is caused by mutations in the gene for a protein called cystinosin. A team of scientists has now solved the structure of cystinosin and determined how mutations interfere with its normal function, providing insights into the underlying mechanisms and suggesting a way to develop new treatments for the disease.

15 Sep 2022

Contrast-enhanced in-phase Dixon shows higher sensitivity for detecting breast biopsy clips on MRI

According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), the contrast-enhanced in-phase Dixon sequence could reduce the need for correlation among other imaging modalities to better identify areas of prior biopsy during breast MRI interpretation.

14 Sep 2022

AI system can quickly and automatically evaluate chest X-rays for TB

An artificial intelligence system detects tuberculosis (TB) in chest X-rays at a level comparable to radiologists, according to a study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

13 Sep 2022

Discovery of antibodies that may eliminate the need for COVID vaccines

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11 Sep 2022

Ultrasound color Doppler twinkling may aid the detection of breast biopsy markers

According to ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), ultrasound color Doppler twinkling may aid the detection of certain biopsy markers in metastatic axillary nodes that resume normal morphology after neoadjuvant systemic therapy.

8 Sep 2022

Discovery of bacteria-killing toxin could pave the way for new generation of antibiotics

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a previously unknown bacteria-killing toxin that could pave the way for a new generation of antibiotics.

6 Sep 2022

New CT technology paired with deep learning denoising enables better detection of multiple myeloma bone disease

New CT technology paired with artificial intelligence (AI)-based noise reduction offers superior detection of bone disease associated with multiple myeloma at lower radiation doses than conventional CT, according to a new study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America.

6 Sep 2022

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Saliency heat maps may not be yet ready for prime time, study shows

Key biophysical attributes of a self-amplifying viral RNA vaccine developed for SARS-CoV-2

Structural analysis of monkeypox virus H1 dual phosphatase as a pan-poxvirus target

Antibody escape mutations of SARS-CoV-2 BA.2.75

Research sheds light on how the cell selects suitable protein fragments for robust T-cell response

How are diet and exercise in bodybuilders associated with the gut microbiota and metabolites?

Exploring remdesivir resistance in COVID-19-infected transplant recipients

Third-trimester fetuses with in utero opioid exposure exhibit smaller brain size on MRI

New compound triggers the same anti-depressant action as rapidly acting psychedelic drugs

Lab experiments add further evidence to the bradykinin storm theory of COVID-19’s viral pathogenesis

Scientists unravel the molecular origin of rare genetic disease cystinosis

Contrast-enhanced in-phase Dixon shows higher sensitivity for detecting breast biopsy clips on MRI

AI system can quickly and automatically evaluate chest X-rays for TB

Discovery of antibodies that may eliminate the need for COVID vaccines

Ultrasound color Doppler twinkling may aid the detection of breast biopsy markers

Discovery of bacteria-killing toxin could pave the way for new generation of antibiotics

New CT technology paired with deep learning denoising enables better detection of multiple myeloma bone disease

Monkeypox infection causing acute myocarditis - case report

'Rippled beta sheet' protein structure created and characterized using x-ray crystallography

COVID-19 may provoke IgA-associated vasculitis

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