MEDICAL IMAGING

Jun 02 2025HEALTH

The Evolution of Digital Tomosynthesis: A Look Back and Forward

Digital tomosynthesis is a game-changer in the world of medical imaging. It is a technique that creates 3D images of the body. It has come a long way since its early days. This journey is marked by significant advancements and growing importance in medical fields. The story of digital tomosynthesis

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May 29 2025HEALTH

AI Helps Spot Cancer Spread Before Surgery

In the battle against prostate cancer, knowing if it has spread beyond the prostate is key. This spread, known as extracapsular extension, can make surgery more complicated and increase the risk of cancer coming back. A new AI tool, AutoRadAI, is stepping up to help doctors make this call. AutoRadA

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May 28 2025HEALTH

Can Computers Predict Cancer Spread?

In the world of medicine, there is a big push to use computers to predict how diseases will behave. One area where this is happening is with a type of cancer called nasopharyngeal carcinoma. This cancer starts in the upper part of the throat, behind the nose. Doctors often struggle to tell if it has

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May 25 2025HEALTH

Boosting Lung Scans with Smart Tech

Lung scans are crucial for spotting issues in the lungs. Doctors often use a method called CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) to get a clear view. This method involves radiation and contrast dye, which can have side effects. Two hospitals wanted to see if they could improve this process. They tested a

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May 20 2025HEALTH

Understanding Squamosal Synostosis: A Closer Look at the Condition

Squamosal synostosis is a condition that affects the skull's growth. It happens when the squamosal suture, a seam in the skull, fuses too early. This can lead to different issues depending on whether one or both sides of the skull are affected. The condition is not common, so there is a lot to learn

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May 14 2025HEALTH

Radiology's New Best Friend: AI

Artificial intelligence has been a hot topic in the medical field. Many people thought it would take over radiology jobs. However, at the Mayo Clinic, AI has become a helpful tool rather than a threat. It has made radiologists more efficient. It has not replaced them. The idea of AI taking

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May 11 2025HEALTH

New Tech vs Old: Finding Cancer Cells in Lymph Nodes

Breast cancer is a scary thing. But doctors have tools to fight it. One tool is called the Medical Imaging Projection System. It shows special pictures of lymph nodes during surgery. These nodes are important because cancer can spread to them. The system uses a dye called ICG to make the nodes light

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May 04 2025HEALTH

How Radiologists and AI Team Up to Read X-Rays

The Collab-CXR dataset is a big deal in the world of medical imaging. It's a collection of data that shows how radiologists work with AI to read chest X-rays. This isn't just any old data. It comes from 227 radiologists who looked at 324 old cases. They did this under different conditions. Sometimes

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Apr 30 2025HEALTH

Breast Lesions: The Race Against Time with Ultrafast MRI

Breast cancer is a serious issue. It is the most common cancer in women. Doctors have tools to spot it early. One tool is DCE-MRI. It is a type of scan that looks at breast tissue after a special dye is injected. This dye helps to show up any unusual areas. There is a new way to do this scan.

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Apr 21 2025HEALTH

Lung Cancer: The Silent Killer and How We Can Catch It Early

Lung cancer is a sneaky and deadly disease. It often goes unnoticed until it's too late. This is because symptoms usually only show up when the cancer has already spread. But there is a way to spot it early. Low-dose computed tomography (CT) scans can find lung cancer before it becomes a big problem

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