There's a new tool in town that's shaking up how doctors look at X-ray images. It's called XVertNet, and it's all about making the bones in your spine stand out more clearly. Why does this matter? Well, sometimes, X-rays don't show the tiny details that doctors need to see. This can lead to missed diagnoses or delays in treatment. So, what makes XVertNet different? ...
Portable CT scanners are shaking up healthcare. They bring high-tech imaging right to the patient's side. This is a big deal in places like emergency rooms, operating rooms, and even ambulances. No more waiting or moving patients, which can be risky. These scanners are a lifesaver in critical situations. They help doctors spot serious issues like brain bleeds quickl...
Lung cancer screening has some new rules. The Lung-RADS system got an update in 2022. This update changed how doctors handle certain findings on lung scans. Before, they might label something as 4B, which could mean more tests. Now, they use 0 for some cases, which might mean less stress. The study looked at over 14, 000 people who had lung scans. Some had the old r...
Prostate cancer diagnosis has a problem. Different doctors often see the same MRI scans and come to different conclusions. This inconsistency can lead to wrong diagnoses. To tackle this, researchers looked into how artificial intelligence (AI) can help. Six radiologists from around the world took part in a study. They examined prostate MRI scans with and without AI ...
Doctors often treat liver and spleen injuries with care. These organs are soft and can be easily damaged in accidents. Sometimes, problems show up later. A recent study looked at whether checking these organs again with scans helps find issues that can be fixed. The study focused on moderate to severe injuries. These are the ones most likely to cause trouble later o...
Researchers wanted to make MRI scans better for looking at female pelvic organs. They used a special 3D technique called T2-weighted imaging with something called variable refocusing angle (VRFA). The goal was to find the best settings for clear and detailed images. First, they tested different settings on a fake model that mimicked the uterus. They measured how wel...
Diagnosing a condition called primary aldosteronism (PA) can be tricky. Right now, doctors use methods that are either not very accurate or involve invasive procedures. This is where a new idea comes in: creating special tracers for imaging that can target a specific protein, CYP11B2, which is more active in people with PA. The goal is to make diagnosing PA easier a...
Knee injuries are a common issue, and figuring out how bad they are is crucial for treatment. Two main ways to look inside the knee are MRI and a special type of CT scan called weight-bearing CT arthrography (WBCTa). This study wanted to see how well MRI does at spotting cartilage damage compared to WBCTa. WBCTa is often seen as the gold standard for checking knee c...
Breast imaging has come a long way, and new tech is making it even better. Traditional methods like dynamic contrast-enhanced (DCE) MRI have been the go-to for checking breast lesions, but they have some issues. They take a long time, cost a lot, and sometimes lead to unnecessary biopsies because they aren't always accurate. Now, there are new techniques like ultraf...
People often skip important medical scans because they worry about radiation. This fear might stop them from catching diseases early. But there's no good way to measure this fear. So, researchers made a new tool called the Fear of Medical Imaging Radiation Scale (FOMIRS). They wanted to see how well it works and what causes this fear. First, they asked people about ...