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USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

A research team led by USC scientists has developed a new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors, a potentially life-saving breakthrough that could lead to better treatment for millions of women.

6 Sep 2018

Researchers develop fully-automated medical image analysis program to detect breast tumors

Researchers from the University of Adelaide's Australian Institute for Machine Learning are developing a fully-automated medical image analysis program to detect breast tumors. The program uses a unique style to focus on the affected area.

6 Sep 2018

MILabs completes installation of new X-ray CT system at University of Sydney

MILabs announces that has successfully completed the installation of its next-generation Adaptive U-CTXUHR at Sydney Imaging, a Core Research Facility of the University of Sydney.

6 Sep 2018

Chalmers University professor develops new theory for origin of 'phantom limb pain'

Dr Max Ortiz Catalan of Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, has developed a new theory for the origin of the mysterious condition, 'phantom limb pain'. Published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology, his hypothesis builds upon his previous work on a revolutionary treatment for the condition, that uses machine learning and augmented reality.

6 Sep 2018

New evidence-based guidelines help to detect, manage pediatric mild traumatic brain injury

New evidence-based guidelines, developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with input from the American College of Emergency Physicians and others put forward recommendations for a broad range of health care providers responsible for detection and management of pediatric mild traumatic brain injury, most of which are concussions.

6 Sep 2018

UNLV signs agreement with Desert Radiology to boost business and research opportunities

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, recently executed its first master research service agreement with local medical imaging organization Desert Radiology.

6 Sep 2018

New study finds clusters of abnormal connectivity in cerebellum of adults with HF-ASD

A new study using an unbiased, whole-brain data-driven approach to assess the resting-state functional connectome in young adults with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder found two clusters of abnormal connectivity in the cerebellum.

6 Sep 2018

Medical marijuana may alter brain connections to provide relief from chronic nerve pain

When medical marijuana is taken for chronic nerve pain, it may provide pain relief by reducing connections between the areas of the brain that process emotions and sensory signals, according to a study published in the September 5, 2018, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

6 Sep 2018

New nuclear medicine imaging method could help diagnose widespread tumors

A new nuclear medicine imaging method could help diagnose widespread tumors, such as breast, colon, pancreas, lung and head and neck cancer better than current methods, with less inconvenience to patients and with equal or improved accuracy.

6 Sep 2018

Marmosets can mimic both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

Small, New World monkeys called marmosets can mimic the sleep disturbances, changes in circadian rhythm, and cognitive impairment people with Parkinson's disease develop, according to a new study by scientists at Texas Biomedical Research Institute.

6 Sep 2018

New technology to deliver 3D images of embryo's neural tube as it closes

In those precious weeks before a woman even realizes she's pregnant, an embryo will have already developed a neural tube, a hollow structure made of cells which will eventually become the brain and spinal cord.

5 Sep 2018

NYIT researchers secure NSF funding to acquire micro-computed tomography machine

Researchers from New York Institute of Technology have secured $426,621 in funding from the National Science Foundation for the acquisition of a micro-computed tomography machine.

5 Sep 2018

Huntington's disease may take effect much earlier in life than previously believed, study suggests

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences suggests that Huntington's disease may take effect much earlier in life than was previously believed, and that a new drug may be key in controlling the disease.

5 Sep 2018

UVA physician helps develop new CDC treatment recommendations for children with concussions

A University of Virginia Health System emergency medicine physician helped develop new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention treatment recommendations for children with concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injury.

5 Sep 2018

Powerful antioxidant can lower the risk of second heart attack or stroke

Doctors have long known that in the months after a heart attack or stroke, patients are more likely to have another attack or stroke. Now, a paper in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology explains what happens inside blood vessels to increase risk - and suggests a new way to treat it.

5 Sep 2018

Imaging News and Research

USC scientists develop new way to identify molecular markers of breast cancer tumors

Researchers develop fully-automated medical image analysis program to detect breast tumors

MILabs completes installation of new X-ray CT system at University of Sydney

Chalmers University professor develops new theory for origin of 'phantom limb pain'

New evidence-based guidelines help to detect, manage pediatric mild traumatic brain injury

UNLV signs agreement with Desert Radiology to boost business and research opportunities

New study finds clusters of abnormal connectivity in cerebellum of adults with HF-ASD

Medical marijuana may alter brain connections to provide relief from chronic nerve pain

New nuclear medicine imaging method could help diagnose widespread tumors

Marmosets can mimic both motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease

New technology to deliver 3D images of embryo's neural tube as it closes

NYIT researchers secure NSF funding to acquire micro-computed tomography machine

Huntington's disease may take effect much earlier in life than previously believed, study suggests

UVA physician helps develop new CDC treatment recommendations for children with concussions

Powerful antioxidant can lower the risk of second heart attack or stroke

New project receives $3 million NIH grant to create 3D map of brain’s blood vessels

Clinical recommendations regarding mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) released

New strategy shows promise to tap earliest Alzheimer's changes in the brain

Improving neurosurgery for malignant brain tumors

Image Cytometry Technology and Tissue Analysis

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

How can microdialysis benefit drug development

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