Posts Tagged ‘radiology’
For better mammogram readings, direct the gaze
WASHINGTON U.-ST. LOUIS (US) — A new technique called “subtle gaze direction” could lower the learning curve for reading mammograms, researchers say. Continue…
Friday, February 3, 2012 16:00 - 0 Comments
Top Stories - Aug 3, 2011 11:48 - 2 Comments
Why popular mammogram tool fails
UC DAVIS (US) — A commonly used mammogram diagnostic tool known as CAD does a poor job of identifying breast tumors, a large study finds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 27, 2011 10:49 - 0 Comments
Tinted lenses clear migraine pain
MICHIGAN STATE (US) — By normalizing activity in the brain’s visual cortex, precision-tinted lenses are able to ease the often debilitating pain experienced by migraine sufferers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Apr 29, 2010 22:16 - 0 Comments
Chromosome caps no match for UV
YALE (US)—The molecular caps at the ends of chromosomes that protect humans against cancer and premature cellular aging show a surprising inability to protect themselves against ultraviolet radiation, according to a new study. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Feb 18, 2010 13:30 - 1 Comment
‘Cat’ scan without anesthesia
U. ILLINOIS (US)—New technology is allowing clinicians to perform CT, or CAT scans, on animals without anesthesia in a matter of seconds. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 16, 2009 12:38 - 2 Comments
Doctors take 3-D tour before surgery
IOWA STATE (US)—James Oliver picked up an Xbox game controller, looked up to a video screen, and zipped through a patient’s chest cavity for an up-close look at the bottom of the heart. Oliver was using new software that allows doctors to take an accurate, 3-D tour of a patient’s anatomy in advance of surgery. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 11, 2009 17:26 - 3 Comments
Surgery-free diagnosis with optical biopsy
U. FLORIDA (US)—Most biopsies following mammograms reveal benign abnormalities, not cancer, but women still have to endure medical costs, stress, and potential complications that accompany invasive procedures. A new tool could make it possible for women to have biopsies without surgical intervention. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 19, 2009 12:44 - 0 Comments
Nanotags spot cancer early in mice
STANFORD (US)—A new biosensor chip has detected cancer tumors in mice earlier than any detection technology currently in use. The nanosensor is up to 1,000 times more sensitive and can be used to detect markers of diseases other than cancer. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 24, 2009 13:58 - 1 Comment
Tooling MRIs to pinpoint prostate cancer
RUTGERS (US)—Computerized tools may soon improve the accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to help doctors identify prostate cancer. The technique potentially could be adapted for imaging breast cancer and other forms of cancer. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 29, 2009 11:46 - 0 Comments
Cold case artists solve mummy mystery
Chicago artist Joshua Harker used traditional forensic methods and multiple CT scans to create an image of the face of a mummy at the University of Chicago.
Health & Medicine - Jun 23, 2009 16:23 - 0 Comments
Wall-sized images reveal human body in 3-D
UC Irvine professor Joerg Meyer has developed software that renders medical data in 3-D on HIPerWall, a tiled display of 50 computer screens. (Credit: Daniel A. Anderson/UC Irvine)
Health & Medicine - Jun 2, 2009 15:46 - 0 Comments
Ditching one-size-fits-all prenatal approach
At UC Irvine Medical Center, Jennifer Bates undergoes an ultrasound 26 weeks into her pregnancy. Such exams will play a key role in UCI’s effort to establish new national standards for fetal growth. (Credit: Daniel A. Anderson)
