You might know MRI for its detailed pictures of the body. But did you know it's also fantastic for detecting problems with the placenta during pregnancy? This condition is called placenta accreta spectrum disorder (PASD). PASD happens when the placenta grows too deeply into the womb, which can cause
Doctors are looking into a new way to scan for neuroblastoma, a type of cancer. They're testing out a scan called 18 F-AlF-NOTA-octreotide PET/CT, or 18 F-OC for short. This scan uses a special chemical that lights up cancer cells when seen with a special camera. Researchers want to see if thi
Multiple myeloma (MM) is a tricky disease to diagnose and track with imaging. One of the best tools doctors have is FDG PET/CT, but it's not always easy to read the results. The bone marrow can show all sorts of patterns, making it hard for doctors to agree on what they see. This can make it tough t
Growing old doesn't have to mean losing your health or happiness. That's what "successful aging" is all about – staying independent and satisfied as you get older. During the pandemic, we looked into how well people can use online health tools (e-health literacy) to combat loneliness and keep up the
Ever imagined a world where diagnosing heart problems could be as simple as a few clicks on a computer? That's exactly what RVNet is aiming for. This cutting-edge platform is transforming right heart imaging and innovation. It's designed to make complex medical tasks easier for professionals. Instea
Ovarian cancer is one of the most fatal gynecological cancers worldwide. While medical imaging is used to screen for ovarian cancer, accurately identifying whether a tumor is benign or malignant is still challenging. This is because the images can vary, making it hard to get objective results withou
Do you know why it's important to get a clear picture of your tendons? Well, let's find out! This study looked at how well MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) can spot peroneal tendon issues. These are tendons in your ankle that help you move your foot side to side. The thing is, regular 2D MRIs might
Imagine trying to plan a complex operation, like ocular proton beam therapy, without having all the essential information. That's the current challenge faced by doctors, as important eye structures like the fovea can't be seen using traditional imaging methods like MRI. Fundus photographs can fill t
Ever wondered why our bodies start to slow down as we age? A big part of that is due to what happens inside tiny powerhouses called mitochondria. These little guys help our cells produce energy, and when they stop working as well as they should, it can lead to a whole bunch of health issues. So, wh
Medical imaging plays a big role in catching diseases early. Traditional methods like MRI, CT scans, ultrasounds, and PET scans show us the insides of our bodies in 3D, but they often miss little details that could be crucial. This is where holography microscopic imaging comes in handy. It doesn't j
