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New laser imaging 'bowl' could reduce stages involved in spotting breast cancer

In a bid to make the world's first while-you-wait test for breast cancer, European scientists are developing a comfortable hemispherical bowl lined with laser sources and ultrasound detectors with the potential to reduce the stages in spotting the disease into a single appointment.

20 Jun 2017

Francis Crick Institute selects Livecyte cell analysis system from Phasefocus

Phasefocus provides a range of products and services based on its proprietary Ptychographic Quantitative Phase Imaging (QPI) technology to provide a wide range of analytical applications including label-free cell imaging and quantitative electron phase microscopy. Here, they report on the Light Microscopy Science Technology Platform at the Francis Crick Institute’s selection of the Livecyte® label-free cell analysis system.

From Phase Focus Limited 19 Jun 2017

New guidelines for ultrasound-based risk stratification system to identify thyroid nodules that warrant biopsy

Nodules -- a type of abnormality detected by ultrasound -- are extremely common in the thyroid gland. Up to two-thirds of adults have nodules in this gland, and most are benign or only cause a slow-growing cancer that is no threat to life.

19 Jun 2017

Study finds direct link between birth outcomes and placental oxygen transport

When a baby is born small, it's often attributed to genetic factors or maternal risk factors like poor nutrition or smoking.

16 Jun 2017

Unitive Design & Analysis celebrate the award of a grant from Innovate UK

Three years ago Unitive Design & Analysis Ltd was just an idea, now it’s a thriving young company based in Canary Wharf, celebrating the award of a grant from the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK.

16 Jun 2017

Near-atomic resolution 3D snapshots show how key biological machine unfolds problematic proteins

Hand over hand. That's how new, near-atomic resolution, 3-D snapshots show that a key biological machine unfolds a ribbon of protein through its central channel.

16 Jun 2017

FDA approves MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI scanner that features new BioMatrix technology

The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the MAGNETOM Vida 3 Tesla (3T) magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner from Siemens Healthineers, which features new BioMatrix technology that addresses inherent anatomical and physiological differences among patients, as well as user variability.

16 Jun 2017

Researchers shed light on underlying reasons for eye-avoidance by individuals with ASD

Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often find it difficult to look others in the eyes. This avoidance has typically been interpreted as a sign of social and personal indifference, but reports from people with autism suggests otherwise.

16 Jun 2017

Researchers develop computational method to guide surgeons during brain surgery

Researchers from the University of Luxembourg, in cooperation with the University of Strasbourg, have developed a computational method that could be used to guide surgeons during brain surgery

15 Jun 2017

Hidden immune cells play key role in driving primary graft dysfunction

Northwestern Medicine scientists have discovered that a subset of immune cells called nonclassical monocytes (NCMs), previously unknown to reside in the lungs, play a key role in driving primary graft dysfunction (PGD), the leading cause of death after lung transplantation.

15 Jun 2017

Scientists show how brain circuits govern hunger and cravings

The urge to satisfy hunger is a primal one, but – as any dieter knows – choices about when and what to eat can be influenced by cues in the environment, not just how long it's been since breakfast.

14 Jun 2017

Swedish researchers estimate effects of solitary living on health care for Alzheimer's disease patients

Swedish researchers report in an article published in the Journal of Alzheimer´s Disease that 46% of patients who are diagnosed with Alzheimer´s disease in Sweden live alone in their homes, in particular older women.

14 Jun 2017

FOI technique found to be effective in detecting joint inflammation in children

The results of a study presented today at the Annual European Congress of Rheumatology 2017 have confirmed that Fluorescence Optical Imaging, a technique used to visualize inflammation in arthritic joints, is as effective as ultrasound with Power Doppler (US / PD) at monitoring response to treatment in juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

14 Jun 2017

Imaging News and Research

New laser imaging 'bowl' could reduce stages involved in spotting breast cancer

Francis Crick Institute selects Livecyte cell analysis system from Phasefocus

New guidelines for ultrasound-based risk stratification system to identify thyroid nodules that warrant biopsy

Study finds direct link between birth outcomes and placental oxygen transport

Unitive Design & Analysis celebrate the award of a grant from Innovate UK

Near-atomic resolution 3D snapshots show how key biological machine unfolds problematic proteins

FDA approves MAGNETOM Vida 3T MRI scanner that features new BioMatrix technology

Researchers shed light on underlying reasons for eye-avoidance by individuals with ASD

Researchers develop computational method to guide surgeons during brain surgery

Hidden immune cells play key role in driving primary graft dysfunction

Scientists show how brain circuits govern hunger and cravings

Swedish researchers estimate effects of solitary living on health care for Alzheimer's disease patients

FOI technique found to be effective in detecting joint inflammation in children

New tools can potentially play key role in early diagnosis of systemic sclerosis

Menopause linked to severity of lumbar disc degeneration

Neuroscientists discover that anesthetics make certain brain areas to generate less information

UCLA offers transcranial magnetic stimulation to treat patients with depression

Antibody-based theranostic agent shows promise for identifying and treating pancreatic tumors

NIH awards $6 million grant to Cleveland Clinic for establishing new DLB consortium

Zika viral load not necessarily linked to pregnancy problems, fetal abnormalities

Deciphering the Microbiome with The Microsetta Initiative

Leveraging the power of automation to boost research

Automating research - solutions and best practices

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