Artificial intelligence may not be a classic “gizmo,” but it’s become an undeniable, rapidly evolving force in healthcare. From streamlining clinical workflows to flagging anomalies in imaging, algorithms are working their way into nearly every corner of medicine. The jury’s […]
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Researchers from Saint-Étienne University Hospital and Paris-Saclay University, in collaboration with Damae Medical, have developed a compact imaging system that combines line-field confocal optical coherence tomography (LC-OCT) with confocal Raman microspectroscopy. This dual-mode approach enables noninvasive diagnosis of skin cancer
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Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have adapted optical coherence tomography (OCT)—a technology commonly used in eye care—to visualize fluid levels and microstructures in the human inner ear. In a proof-of-concept study involving 19 patients undergoing ear
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Shunts used to treat hydrocephalus—a condition involving excess cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) in the brain—frequently fail due to infection, mechanical blockage, or improper placement. These failures often result in repeated surgeries and lifelong monitoring, especially in pediatric patients. Now, researchers at
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In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers from Vanderbilt University and UC San Diego have created the first high-resolution metabolic map showing how glucose is processed inside cells—from whole animals down to individual organelles. This multi-scale approach combines stable
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After more than a decade of planning and execution, UK Biobank has completed the largest whole-body imaging study in history—scanning the brains, hearts, abdomens, blood vessels, bones, and joints of 100,000 volunteers. Each participant underwent a five-hour appointment that generated
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Researchers at the University at Buffalo have developed a new breast imaging system that could dramatically improve cancer detection—without the discomfort of traditional mammograms. Called OneTouch-PAT, the system combines photoacoustic and ultrasound imaging with artificial intelligence to produce high-resolution 3D
Delivering drugs to the brain has always been a high-stakes challenge. The blood-brain barrier (BBB)—a tightly regulated shield of cells—blocks over 98% of small molecule drugs, making treatment of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s notoriously difficult. Now, researchers at
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For over a century, surgical microscopes have relied on a simple trick: mimic human binocular vision to create depth perception. But while this stereoscopic approach helps surgeons navigate delicate anatomy, it falls short when it comes to precision measurement, automation,
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Researchers at Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed a wearable fabric called X-Wear that can detect X-rays while conforming to the body—offering a more comfortable, flexible alternative to traditional rigid scintillators used in medical imaging. Made from inorganic fibers woven into a
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