Imaging News and Research

RSS

Adding veliparib to chemotherapy can extend progression-free survival in patients with “BRCA-like” breast cancer

Results from the SWOG S1416 clinical trial show that adding veliparib to chemotherapy can significantly extend progression-free survival (PFS) times in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) that has a "BRCA-like" phenotype.

31 Jan 2023

Focused-ultrasound-mediated liquid biopsy improves detection of neurodegeneration biomarkers

Several progressive neurodegenerative disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, are defined by having tau proteins in the brain.

31 Jan 2023

Ants show the potential to become a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and non-invasive tool for the detection of human tumors

Researchers demonstrated the use of ants as olfactory bio-detectors of human tumors.

31 Jan 2023

Data-driven algorithm predicts deep brain stimulation parameters for Parkinson’s treatment

Researchers assesses the effects of stimulation parameters suggested by a recently published data-driven algorithm (StimFit) based on neuroimaging data.

31 Jan 2023

Study opens new avenue to make ECGi a routine clinical application tool for detecting cardiac arrhythmia

For almost a hundred years, the primary way to diagnose a patient with cardiac arrhythmia has been using a standard electrocardiogram (ECG).

30 Jan 2023

Structure and function of the first FDA-approved treatment for Ebola virus discovered

Scientists at La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) have uncovered the structure and function of the first FDA-approved treatment for Zaire ebolavirus (Ebola virus).

30 Jan 2023

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women in the U.S., and a type of heart attack called myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA), which predominantly affects women, is garnering increased attention.

30 Jan 2023

Cancer treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term cardiac damage

While cancer treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation are critical to treating cancers, research shows that some of these treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term heart damage.

30 Jan 2023

Direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy combined with different labeling approaches for the visualization and quantification of ACE2 on different cells

Researchers performed dSTORM (direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy) with several labeling techniques for visualizing and quantifying ACE2 receptor expression on various cells.

30 Jan 2023

A wearable ultrasound sensor provides real-time cardiac imaging

In a recent article published in the journal Nature, a team of researchers described a wearable ultrasonic device that allows cardiac function to be assessed directly in real-time, with improved coupling between human skin and the device, making the examination of the left ventricle during motion possible from different views.

29 Jan 2023

Top urologists share their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach"

Desai Sethi Urology Institute brings renowned thought leaders to Miami Beach. From urologic cancers to female urology to male infertility to kidney stones and sexual health, top urologists from throughout the nation shared their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach," a conference hosted January 13-15 by the Desai Sethi Urology Institute at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

27 Jan 2023

Disruption of the blood-brain barrier due to long COVID

Researchers explored the destruction of the blood-brain barrier (BBB) due to cognitive impairment associated with long coronavirus disease (COVID).

27 Jan 2023

Novel research studies move closer to predicting two important heart conditions

Two novel research studies from Cedars-Sinai move the needle on predicting two important heart conditions-; sudden cardiac arrest, which is often fatal, and increased coronary artery calcium, a marker of coronary artery disease that can lead to a heart attack.

26 Jan 2023

Imaging News and Research

Adding veliparib to chemotherapy can extend progression-free survival in patients with “BRCA-like” breast cancer

Focused-ultrasound-mediated liquid biopsy improves detection of neurodegeneration biomarkers

Ants show the potential to become a fast, efficient, inexpensive, and non-invasive tool for the detection of human tumors

Data-driven algorithm predicts deep brain stimulation parameters for Parkinson’s treatment

Study opens new avenue to make ECGi a routine clinical application tool for detecting cardiac arrhythmia

Structure and function of the first FDA-approved treatment for Ebola virus discovered

MINOCA: Insights into a type of heart attack that predominantly affects women

Cancer treatments may impair heart function or cause long-term cardiac damage

Direct stochastic optical reconstruction microscopy combined with different labeling approaches for the visualization and quantification of ACE2 on different cells

A wearable ultrasound sensor provides real-time cardiac imaging

Top urologists share their insights and practical tips at "Urology on the Beach"

Disruption of the blood-brain barrier due to long COVID

Novel research studies move closer to predicting two important heart conditions

New collection of month-specific infant brain atlas captures fine details of the early developing brain

Prenatal MRI helps visualize SARS-CoV-2 infection-induced abnormalities in the placenta and fetuses

Cyclical breast pain: Common causes and when to get a mammogram

New interactive tool helps to calculate risk of developing advanced breast cancer

Researchers receive $3.3 million NIH grant to study spectroscopic MRI for glioblastoma detection

Study shows cutaneous touch neuronal cells to be critical for sexual receptiveness

Cryo-electron microscopy reveals detailed blueprint of viral genome replication machinery

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

Latest News