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Gene therapy delivered into the brain may be safe, effective in treating rare neurological disorder

A new study published in Nature Communications suggests that gene therapy delivered into the brain may be safe and effective in treating aromatic L-amino acid decarboxylase (AADC) deficiency.

16 Jul 2021

New online educational program on shared decision making in lung cancer screening

The American College of Chest Physicians and Thomas Jefferson University are launching a free online educational program titled "Shared Decision Making in Lung Cancer Screening" to assist healthcare workers with identifying eligible patients for lung cancer screening and helping patients make a well-informed decision about whether to be screened.

14 Jul 2021

Eggs and embryos go through a more dynamic and complex journey than previously thought

The journey of the egg and the embryo through the fallopian tube or oviduct toward the uterus is not well understood, mainly because it is inaccessible for direct imaging.

14 Jul 2021

Researchers receive NIH grant to explore how imaging can help predict atrial fibrillation recurrence

A team led by researchers from Cleveland Clinic and Case Western Reserve University have received a $2.95 million grant over four years from the National Institutes of Health to explore how imaging can be used to predict the risk of atrial fibrillation recurrence.

12 Jul 2021

Doctors weigh pros and cons of prescribing hot-button Alzheimer’s drug

As physicians and health policy experts debate the merits of Aduhelm, the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease approved in 18 years, patients want to know: "Will this medication help me — and how much?"

9 Jul 2021

Detailed performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner

A performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner showed that it exhibits ultra-high sensitivity that supports excellent spatial resolution and image quality.

8 Jul 2021

Artificial intelligence program analyzes CT scans for tell-tale signs of prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most diagnosed cancer and a leading cause of death by cancer in Australian men.

7 Jul 2021

Long-term exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of dysmenorrhea in women

Dysmenorrhea, that is, frequent severe and painful cramps during menstruation from abnormal contractions of the uterus, is the most common of all gynecological disorders. It affects between 16-91% of girls and women of reproductive age, of whom 2%-29% have symptoms severe enough to restrict their daily activity.

6 Jul 2021

New PET imaging method tracks immunotherapeutic efficacy in mouse models

Several cancer tumors grow through immunosuppression; that is, they manipulate biological systems in their microenvironments and signal to a specific set of immune cells--those that clear out aberrant cells--to stop acting. It is no wonder that immunotherapy designed to re-establish anti-tumor immunity is rapidly becoming the treatment of choice for these cancers.

2 Jul 2021

Advanced X-ray technology provides a viable pipeline for multiscale whole brain imaging

Researchers at the University of Chicago and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory have leveraged existing advanced X-ray microscopy techniques to bridge the gap between MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and electron microscopy imaging, providing a viable pipeline for multiscale whole brain imaging within the same brain.

29 Jun 2021

Fundamental insights on key protein can help strengthen plants against environmental stress

An international study led by Helmholtz Zentrum München has revealed the structure of a membrane-remodeling protein that builds and maintains photosynthetic membranes. These fundamental insights lay the groundwork for bioengineering efforts to strengthen plants against environmental stress, helping to sustaining human food supply and fight against climate change.

25 Jun 2021

Lung cancer detected by LDCT screening linked to lower brain metastases risk

Patients with primary lung cancer detected using low-dose computed tomography screening are at reduced risk of developing brain metastases after diagnosis, according to a study published in the Journal of Thoracic Oncology.

24 Jun 2021

Study focuses on retinal roughness in Alzheimer’s disease

Over recent years, the retina has established its position as one of the most promising biomarkers for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer's.

23 Jun 2021

New guidance provides valuable direction in the clinical use of HR-pQCT imaging

In recent years, significant progress has been made towards the use of high-resolution peripheral computed tomography (HR-pQCT) imaging in research, and new potential for applications in the clinic have emerged, particularly with the advent of second generation devices.

18 Jun 2021

APOE ɛ4 carriers with midlife depressive symptoms may be at higher risk of tau accumulation

Middle-aged people with depressive symptoms who carry a genetic variation called apolipoprotein (APOE) ε4 may be more at risk to develop tau protein accumulations in the brain's emotion- and memory-controlling regions, a new study by researchers from The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and collaborating institutions suggests.

17 Jun 2021

Positron emission tomography can accurately measure effects of COVID-19 on the brain

The effects of COVID-19 on the brain can be accurately measured with positron emission tomography (PET), according to research presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) 2021 Annual Meeting.

17 Jun 2021

Using PET-CT scans to track the elimination of radiolabeled plastic particles in mice

Postdoctoral Researcher Outi Keinänen from the University of Helsinki developed a method to radiolabel plastic particles in order to observe their biodistribution on the basis of radioactivity with the help of positron emission tomography (PET).

17 Jun 2021

Researchers develop new imaging technique for studying nanoscale coronavirus-host interactions

Lei S. Qi of Stanford University, California, and colleagues published research showing a potential framework to better characterize coronaviruses' biology. While most high-resolution imaging techniques show the life cycle of coronaviruses, identifying viral or host proteins and genomes remains poorly understood. Their results use multi-color super-resolution imaging allows them to study nanoscopic parts of the coronavirus, including RNA.

14 Jun 2021

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

The gold standard in functional brain imaging for over two decades, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) has transformed the landscape of research and clinical care. Yet, because of its cost and functional limitations, scientists have continued to look for new ways to see into the human brain.

14 Jun 2021

Super-resolution imaging technique could enable early detection of neurological disorders

A new imaging technique has the potential to detect neurological disorders--such as Alzheimer's disease--at their earliest stages, enabling physicians to diagnose and treat patients more quickly.

13 Jun 2021

Tomography News and Research

Gene therapy delivered into the brain may be safe, effective in treating rare neurological disorder

New online educational program on shared decision making in lung cancer screening

Eggs and embryos go through a more dynamic and complex journey than previously thought

Researchers receive NIH grant to explore how imaging can help predict atrial fibrillation recurrence

Doctors weigh pros and cons of prescribing hot-button Alzheimer’s drug

Detailed performance evaluation of the uEXPLORER total-body PET/CT scanner

Artificial intelligence program analyzes CT scans for tell-tale signs of prostate cancer

Long-term exposure to air pollutants increases the risk of dysmenorrhea in women

New PET imaging method tracks immunotherapeutic efficacy in mouse models

Advanced X-ray technology provides a viable pipeline for multiscale whole brain imaging

Fundamental insights on key protein can help strengthen plants against environmental stress

Lung cancer detected by LDCT screening linked to lower brain metastases risk

Study focuses on retinal roughness in Alzheimer’s disease

New guidance provides valuable direction in the clinical use of HR-pQCT imaging

APOE ɛ4 carriers with midlife depressive symptoms may be at higher risk of tau accumulation

Positron emission tomography can accurately measure effects of COVID-19 on the brain

Using PET-CT scans to track the elimination of radiolabeled plastic particles in mice

Researchers develop new imaging technique for studying nanoscale coronavirus-host interactions

Researchers demonstrate an alternative way to produce highly detailed images of the brain

Super-resolution imaging technique could enable early detection of neurological disorders

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