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Imaging study shows how junk DNA activates genes

Researchers at Princeton University have used video imaging to capture the process by which junk DNA activates genes.

23 Jul 2018

Study reports data on dementia prevalence in sexual minority older adults

The first dementia prevalence data from a large population of lesbian, gay and bisexual older adults was reported today at the 2018 Alzheimer's Association International Conference in Chicago.

23 Jul 2018

Doctors' ‘gut feelings’ play key role in medical decision making, finds study

Many technology companies are working on artificial intelligence systems that can analyze medical data to help diagnose or treat health problems. Such systems raise the question of whether this kind of technology can perform as well as a human doctor.

23 Jul 2018

Researchers develop new way to uncover hidden breast cancer tumors

Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer among women, accounting for 25 % of all cancer cases worldwide.

20 Jul 2018

Dr Maddy Parsons receives Royal Microscopical Society Life Science Medal

Dr Maddy Parsons, a Group Leader in the Randall Division of Cell & Molecular Biophysics, has been awarded the Royal Microscopical Society Life Science Medal for her outstanding scientific contribution to applying microscopy in the field of cell biology.

20 Jul 2018

Sleep disturbances associated with higher dementia risk

Researchers at Karolinska Institutet in Sweden report that sleep disturbances in midlife or in late life are associated with a higher risk for developing dementia in old age. The results are published in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association.

20 Jul 2018

MRI and blood test combination results in improved prostate cancer diagnosis

New research from Karolinska Institutet shows that the blood test Stockholm3 together with magnetic resonance imaging and targeted prostate biopsies may lead to a significant decrease in the number of biopsy procedures and diagnoses of harmless disease.

20 Jul 2018

FDA clears shape memory polymer foam for treating vascular complications

Shape Memory Medical recently announced FDA clearance for U.S. marketing of their IMPEDE Embolization Plug, a technology funded by NIBIB and created to block irregular blood vessels.

19 Jul 2018

Study: Binge drinking impairs working memory in adolescent brain

A new study from researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center found that binge drinking impairs working memory in the adolescent brain. The study, in mice, explains why teenagers who binge drink are 15 times more likely to become alcoholics during adulthood.

19 Jul 2018

Study gives insight into why some people may be more prone to overeating than others

The reason why some people find it so hard to resist finishing an entire bag of chips or bowl of candy may lie with how their brain responds to food rewards, leaving them more vulnerable to overeating.

19 Jul 2018

New machine-learning model shows promise in predicting undiagnosed dementia

Improving dementia care through increased and timely diagnosis in the UK is a priority for the National Health Service, yet around half of those living with dementia live with the condition unaware.

19 Jul 2018

New findings support more conservative use of ED neuroimaging for non-index seizures

Patients who go to the emergency department with seizures often undergo neuroimaging, usually CT scans.Such imaging in adults presenting with new onset seizures leads to a change in care for 9-17% of patients, but it's unclear if such changes are made following imaging in the ED for seizures in adults with known seizure disorders.

18 Jul 2018

BioTek awarded patent for autofocus feature on advanced microplate reader

BioTek Instruments were recently issued a patent for their User-Trained Autofocus feature in the Gen5™ Microplate Reader.

18 Jul 2018

Pediatric NEXUS Head CT DI guides selective imaging decisions in blunt trauma patients

The Pediatric NEXUS Head Computed Tomography Decision Instrument reliably identifies blunt trauma patients who require head CT imaging and could significantly reduce the use of CT imaging.

18 Jul 2018

Study assesses increased growth of secondary imaging interpretations

A new Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute study assesses the increased growth of secondary interpretations of diagnostic imaging examinations in the Medicare population.

18 Jul 2018

CT scans may raise brain tumor risk

A new study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute suggests that CT scans, commonly used in medical imaging, may increase the risk of brain tumors.

18 Jul 2018

Advanced MRI technique predicts risk of disease progression in MS

An advanced MRI technique could help to identify patients with MS who are at an increased risk of developing a physical disability.

17 Jul 2018

RaySearch introduces a new version of groundbreaking oncology information system

RaySearch has released RayCare 2A, the latest version of its groundbreaking oncology information system. RayCare is designed to support the workflow in a modern oncology center, connecting the different oncology disciplines, boosting efficiency and ensuring optimal use of resources.

From RaySearch Laboratories AB 17 Jul 2018

Bioengineers, diabetes researchers convene to discuss future concepts for precision medicine

New technologies enable deeper insights into the causes of major diseases such as diabetes, obesity or cancer and open the way to a new generation of diagnostics and therapies.

17 Jul 2018

New ZEISS ZEN Intellesis machine allows segmentation of correlative microscopy

ZEISS recently announced ZEISS ZEN Intellesis, a new machine learning capability that enables researchers to perform advanced analysis of their imaging samples across multiple microscopy methods.

From Carl Zeiss AG 17 Jul 2018