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Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

Researchers have developed a deep learning model that uses a single chest X-ray to predict the 10-year risk of death from a heart attack or stroke, stemming from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease.

29 Nov 2022

One in five women likely to forgo additional testing after abnormal mammogram

One in five women is likely to forgo additional testing after an abnormal finding on a screening mammogram if there is a deductible, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.

29 Nov 2022

Corticosteroid injections associated with progression of knee osteoarthritis

Two studies comparing injections commonly used to relieve the pain of knee osteoarthritis found that corticosteroid injections were associated with the progression of the disease.

29 Nov 2022

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

In this interview, News-Medical talks to Allen Lee from American Portwell Technology, about their work for the company and how they have become a leading provider of medical equipment and medical imaging equipment in particular.

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Portwell launches first full-size PICMG 1.3 single board computer with 12th gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors (alder lake S platform)

American Portwell Technology, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Portwell, Inc., a world-leading innovator in the Industrial PC (IPC) market, a Titanium Partner of Intel Partner Alliance, and an Elite level of Solution Integration Partner in the NVIDIA Partner Network (NPN), has launched its first full-size PICMG 1.3 single-board computer powered by the latest 12th gen Intel Core desktop processors (formerly Alder Lake S platform).

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Portwell launches new medical-grade solutions to support efforts in response to the COVID-19

American Portwell Technology, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Portwell, Inc., a world-leading innovator in the Industrial PC market and a member of the Intel® IoT Solutions Alliance, has launched a portfolio of medical touch monitors and medical all-in-one touch computers to support efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

From American Portwell Technology, Inc 29 Nov 2022

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Regular postsurgical screening is critical for patients with lung cancer, the United States' second most prevalent type of cancer and leading cause of cancer deaths.

28 Nov 2022

Machine learning pinpoints the most accurate timelines for predicting Alzheimer's progression

A Cornell-led collaboration used machine learning to pinpoint the most accurate means, and timelines, for anticipating the advancement of Alzheimer's disease in people who are either cognitively normal or experiencing mild cognitive impairment.

28 Nov 2022

Lower frequency of dietary salt associated with reduced risk of heart disease

Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a new study published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

28 Nov 2022

UCSC engineers develop new method to automate the growth of cerebral organoids

A team of engineers at UC Santa Cruz has developed a new method for remote automation of the growth of cerebral organoids – miniature, three-dimensional models of brain tissue grown from stem cells.

28 Nov 2022

Imaging brain activity deep in the cortex of freely moving mouse

How does the brain produce behavior? Studying the brain during behavior is most informative when the animal is free to interact with its environment in any way it chooses.

28 Nov 2022

Study on the immunogenicity of monkeypox virus messenger ribonucleic acid-based vaccine candidates

In a new study, researchers developed two monkeypox (MPX) virus (MPXV) quadrivalent messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA) vaccines, mRNA-A-lipid nanoparticle (LNP) and mRNA-B-LNP.

28 Nov 2022

Cryo-electron tomography helps visualize platelet deformation due to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Researchers used cellular cryo-electron tomography (cryo-ET) to demonstrate the role of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) spike (S) protein in coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-triggered severe coagulopathies.

28 Nov 2022

Possibility of the first fluid biomarker that reflects brain pathology in primary tauopathies

Addressing this gap in research, a recent Nature Medicine study hypothesized that 4R isoform-specific MTBR-tau species accumulate in the patient’s brain of specific subtypes of 4R tauopathies.

28 Nov 2022

Using human iPSC-derived cells to revolutionize the field of neurodegenerative disease

In this interview, we speak to Axol Bioscience about their human iPSC-derived cells and how they have the potential to revolutionize the field of neurodegenerative disease.

From Axol Bioscience Ltd 28 Nov 2022

Higher weight and BMI in children are associated with poor brain health

Using MRI data from the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States, researchers have found that higher weight and body mass index (BMI) in pre-adolescence are associated with poor brain health.

28 Nov 2022

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

A new study evaluated the efficacy of the volume sweep imaging ultrasound scans and artificial intelligence in providing fully automated and inexpensive breast ultrasound scans and interpretation without the need for experienced radiologists or sonographers.

28 Nov 2022

The distinct pathophysiology of ‘SuperAger’ brains

Superagers are adults over the age of 80 who have a superior memory capacity that resembles that of middle-aged adults.

27 Nov 2022

What is the effect of pregnancy on resting state brain activity?

According to a recent study, pregnant women undergo changes in the grey matter structure of the human brain.

25 Nov 2022

Imaging News and Research

Deep learning model uses a single chest X-ray to predict heart disease risk

One in five women likely to forgo additional testing after abnormal mammogram

Corticosteroid injections associated with progression of knee osteoarthritis

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

Pioneering new medical imaging solutions

Portwell launches first full-size PICMG 1.3 single board computer with 12th gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors (alder lake S platform)

Portwell launches new medical-grade solutions to support efforts in response to the COVID-19

Frequent surveillance imaging not linked to better outcomes following lung cancer surgery

Machine learning pinpoints the most accurate timelines for predicting Alzheimer's progression

Lower frequency of dietary salt associated with reduced risk of heart disease

UCSC engineers develop new method to automate the growth of cerebral organoids

Imaging brain activity deep in the cortex of freely moving mouse

Study on the immunogenicity of monkeypox virus messenger ribonucleic acid-based vaccine candidates

Cryo-electron tomography helps visualize platelet deformation due to SARS-CoV-2 spike protein

Possibility of the first fluid biomarker that reflects brain pathology in primary tauopathies

Using human iPSC-derived cells to revolutionize the field of neurodegenerative disease

Higher weight and BMI in children are associated with poor brain health

The potential for automatic diagnosis of palpable breast lumps without a radiologist or sonographer

The distinct pathophysiology of ‘SuperAger’ brains

What is the effect of pregnancy on resting state brain activity?

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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