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April 25, 2024

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Physical Activity Reduces Stress-Related Brain Activity to Lower Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Apr. 15, 2024 — Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in ...

Successful 'First in Human' Clinical Trial of Pioneering Guidance for Heart Bypass Surgery

Apr. 8, 2024 — Trial findings suggest that the less invasive approach to heart bypass surgery offers comparable safety and efficacy to established methods and that safety issues inherent to invasive catheterisation ...

New Ultrasound Technology May Revolutionize Respiratory Disease Diagnoses

Mar. 19, 2024 — By evaluating sound vibrations produced by the airflow induced within the lungs and bronchial tree during normal breathing as well as those produced by the larynx during vocalizations, doctors can identify potential disease-related abnormalities ...

How Neurochemicals Affect fMRI Readings

Mar. 19, 2024 — A new study shows how neurochemicals can influence blood vessels. The findings may change how researchers interpret results from functional magnetic resonance imaging ...

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Study Identifies New Metric for Diagnosing Autism

Apr. 17, 2024 — Autism spectrum disorder has yet to be linked to a single cause, due to the wide range of its symptoms and severity. However, a recent study suggests a promising new approach to finding answers, one ...

AI Makes Retinal Imaging 100 Times Faster, Compared to Manual Method

Apr. 10, 2024 — Researchers applied artificial intelligence (AI) to a technique that produces high-resolution images of cells in the eye. They report that with AI, imaging is 100 times faster and improves image ...

A New Screening Protocol Can Detect Aggressive Prostate Cancers More Selectively

Apr. 10, 2024 — A large randomized trial shows that a new three-step prostate cancer screening method can find a considerable number of aggressive cancers. ...

New Consensus Statement Aims to Improve Endometriosis Evaluation

Apr. 9, 2024 — A new expert consensus statement aims to improve endometriosis evaluation. Endometriosis is a common condition with substantial diagnostic delay, leading patients to experience pain, infertility, ...

Artificial Intelligence Detects Heart Defects in Newborns

Mar. 13, 2024 — Researchers have developed an algorithm that provides an automatic and reliable method of detecting a certain heart defect in ...

Would the Highly Sensitive Transparent Ultrasound Transducer Revolutionize Biomedical Imaging Technology?

Mar. 11, 2024 — A team develops an ultrasensitive broadband transparent ultrasound ...

Wearable Tech Captures Real-Time Hemodynamics on the Go

Mar. 11, 2024 — Researchers have developed a photoacoustic imaging watch for high-resolution imaging of blood vessels in the skin. The wearable device could offer a non-invasive way to monitor hemodynamic indicators ...

Shape-Shifting Ultrasound Stickers Detect Post-Surgical Complications

Mar. 7, 2024 — Gastrointestinal surgeries carry risk of fluid leaks, a potentially life-threatening complication. But no existing methods can reliably and non-invasively detect these leaks. To address this unmet ...

Doctors Can Now Watch Spinal Cord Activity During Surgery

Mar. 7, 2024 — Scientists can make high resolution images of the human spinal cord during surgery. The advancement could help bring real relief to millions suffering chronic back ...

Amyloid Blood Levels Associated With Brain Changes in Alzheimer's Study

Mar. 6, 2024 — A link between abnormal blood levels of amyloid -- a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease -- and subtle changes in brain microstructures on a type of MRI could lead to a new way to detect ...

New Study Validates Prediction Rules for Pediatric Intra-Abdominal and Traumatic Brain Injuries

Apr. 11, 2024 — Delivering high-quality emergency care for kids may mean fewer CT scans, according to a new study. The research validates intra-abdominal injury (IAI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) prediction ...

Novel CT Exam Reduces Need for Invasive Artery Treatment

Apr. 11, 2024 — A new study showed that a non-invasive imaging test can help identify patients with coronary artery blockage or narrowing who need a revascularization ...

Researchers Develop Deep Learning Model to Predict Breast Cancer

Mar. 19, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new, interpretable artificial intelligence (AI) model to predict 5-year breast cancer risk from mammograms, according to a new ...

New Cardiovascular Imaging Approach Provides a Better View of Dangerous Plaques

Mar. 5, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new catheter-based device that combines two powerful optical techniques to image the dangerous plaques that can build up inside the arteries that supply blood to the ...

Continued Cocaine Use Disrupts Communication Between Major Brain Networks

Feb. 28, 2024 — New research provides new insights into the brain processes underlying cocaine addiction. The findings are crucial for developing new therapeutics and identifying an imaging marker for cocaine use ...

Vest Can Detect Earlier Signs of Heart Muscle Disease

Feb. 28, 2024 — A reusable vest that can map the electric impulses of the heart in fine detail could detect abnormalities from a potentially fatal heart disease much earlier than is currently possible, a new study ...

New Study Links Placental Oxygen Levels to Fetal Brain Development

Feb. 27, 2024 — A new study shows oxygenation levels in the placenta, formed during the last three months of fetal development, are an important predictor of cortical growth (development of the outermost layer of ...

Researchers Look at Environmental Impacts of AI Tools

Feb. 27, 2024 — As artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly used in radiology, researchers caution that it's essential to consider the environmental impact of AI ...

Revolutionary Brain Stimulation Technique Shows Promise for Treating Brain Disorders

Feb. 25, 2024 — The human brain's adaptability to internal and external changes, known as neural plasticity, forms the foundation for understanding cognitive functions like memory and learning, as well as ...

New Diagnostic Tool for Femoral Osteoporosis Improves the Efficacy and Viability of Current Methods

Feb. 21, 2024 — The new diagnostic methodology, which will enable anticipating and preventing a greater number of cases of femur fracture, is the result of research conducted under a public-private ...

Terahertz Biosensor Detects Skin Cancer With Remarkable Accuracy, Ushering in New Era of Early Detection

Feb. 20, 2024 — Researchers have developed a revolutionary biosensor using terahertz (THz) waves that can detect skin cancer with exceptional sensitivity, potentially paving the way for earlier and easier ...

Scientists Develop Novel Radiotracer for Earlier Detection of Disease

Feb. 20, 2024 — Scientists have developed a new radiotracer (called [18F]4-FDF) that can map how cells use fructose for ...

Treating Liver Cancer With Microrobots Piloted by a Magnetic Field

Feb. 14, 2024 — Researchers have developed a novel approach to treat liver tumors using magnet-guided microrobots in an MRI ...

Nanoparticles That Can Light Up the Lymph Node Cancer Cells Otherwise Undetectable by MRI

Feb. 14, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new nanoparticle that can 'hitch a ride' on immune cells, or monocytes. Because of its tiny size, the particle can tag along directly into lymph nodes and help ...

Novel Technique Has Potential to Transform Breast Cancer Detection

Feb. 9, 2024 — An innovative breast imaging technique provides high sensitivity for detecting cancer while significantly reducing the likelihood of false positive results. Researchers said the technique has the ...

New PET Tracer Detects Inflammatory Arthritis Before Symptoms Appear

Feb. 8, 2024 — A novel PET imaging technique can noninvasively detect active inflammation in the body before clinical symptoms arise, according to new research. Using a PET tracer that binds to proteins present on ...

Spiral-Shaped Lens Provides Clear Vision at a Range of Distances and Lighting Conditions

Feb. 8, 2024 — Researchers have developed a spiral-shaped lens that maintains clear focus at different distances in varying light conditions. The new lens works much like progressive lenses used for vision ...

Visualising Multiple Sclerosis With a New MRI Procedure

Feb. 8, 2024 — ETH Zurich researchers have developed a new method of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for the early detection and better monitoring of multiple sclerosis (MS). The method maps the myelin sheaths in ...

Patterns of Brain Connectivity Differ Between Pre-Term and Term Babies

Feb. 8, 2024 — A new scanning study of 390 babies has shown distinct patterns between term and pre-term babies in the moment-to-moment activity and connectivity of brain ...

New Direct Links Discovered Between the Brain and Its Surrounding Environment

Feb. 7, 2024 — In a recent study of the brain's waste drainage system, researchers discovered a direct connection between the brain and its tough protective covering, the dura mater. These links may allow ...