Ever thought about using hospital equipment to cook dinner? That's exactly what some clever minds are exploring. The holiday season brings unique challenges for hospital staff, particularly those working night shifts. Balancing work duties with creating a festive Christmas meal can be tough. But wha
Imagine diving into the human brain with an ultra-powerful microscope. That’s essentially what 7-Tesla (7T) magnetic resonance imaging does. With its ability to capture detailed images of the brain’s structure and activity, 7T diffusion imaging is revolutionizing neuroscience research. One of the b
Imagine getting targeted radiation therapy for prostate cancer, guided by a powerful magnet. That's exactly what researchers are exploring with magnetic resonance-guided radiotherapy (MRgRT) for men who've had their prostate removed. This study dived into the feasibility, safety, and early results o
Scientists have long been studying MRI images to distinguish between different types of breast cancer based on human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2) levels. These levels can be zero, low, or positive, and understanding them is crucial for treatment. Recent work has shown that deep learning
Picture this: scientists are finding clever ways to follow medicines as they journey through cells. The secret? A tiny, glowing label made from the element fluorine. Fluorine glows beautifully under specific conditions, making it ideal for tagging medicines. With a tool called NMR, scientists can sp
European countries are taking action against antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by creating National Action Plans (NAPs). These plans aim to boost understanding and awareness of AMR. However, translating these targets into practical advice for general practitioners is where things get tricky. General pr
There are three common ways doctors check for breast cancer when it's still early. Meet the mammogram, ultrasound, and MRI. They were all tested on 33 women who either had breast cancer or were suspected to. Let's see what each method is like. Mammograms are the oldies but goodies in the detection
Spotting brain tumors in MRI scans can be tricky. Doctors rely on manual checks and sometimes help from computers, but these methods have their drawbacks. They might not work well on all scans due to the tumors' complex shapes and the need for precise analysis. Also, these systems can be slow and ma
Advanced MRI techniques like MP2RAGE-FLAWS are shaking things up in the medical world. Originally, doctors relied on T2-w fat-saturated (FS) TSE imaging to spot optic nerve (ON) demyelination in multiple sclerosis patients. But guess what? MP2RAGE-FLAWS can detect brain and spine demyelinating issue
Imagine this: a man in Brazil received his third Pfizer COVID-19 shot and soon after, his intestinal lymph nodes started to inflame. This isn't the typical reaction to the vaccine. Usually, lymph nodes near the injection site swell up a bit. But in this case, it was the mesenteric lymph nodes, locat
