Jude Dineley[email protected]Clinical NewsRaman imaging steps closer to the clinicFor brain tumor patients undergoing surgery, the proportion of tumor removed is a major factor determining prognosis. However, diseased tissue may look like healthy brain, making it difficult for surgeons to locate the tumor margin.December 27, 2015Molecular ImagingThree-pronged glioma therapy shows promiseA combination of x-rays, chemotherapy, and a radiosensitizing drug more than doubled tumor cell death in vitro compared with a radiation-only control, according to Australian research. The combination selectively targets tumor cells and can reduce side effects in patients.November 4, 2015Clinical NewsPhotoacoustics shows clinical potential in breast cancerUltrasound and x-ray mammography have several limitations for the detection and monitoring of breast cancer, including high false-positive rates and exposure to ionizing radiation, and this has motivated research into alternatives such as photoacoustic imaging.September 3, 2015Clinical NewsProton delivery is feasible in a magnetic fieldWith steeper dose gradients than x-rays, protons have the potential to target tumors more precisely and better spare healthy tissue. However, to exploit proton therapy's full potential, imaging that enables accurate treatment guidance and dose calculation is particularly important.August 13, 2015Clinical NewsTreatment images highlight dose changesResearchers from Munich have worked out how to reveal the dosimetric impact of changes on intensity-modulated x-ray and proton therapy, and are promoting awareness of dosimetric consequences in staff involved in treatment plan creation or irradiation.April 30, 2015Molecular ImagingSPECT gives diagnostic boost in Parkinson's diseasePortuguese researchers have used SPECT to detect Parkinson's disease with 98% accuracy by employing quantitative, automated analysis based on machine learning. Validated using brain images from 654 cases, the approach outperformed other techniques.April 16, 2015Clinical NewsGlobal project aims to cut risk of secondary cancerA combined U.K., U.S., and Belgian research effort aims to allow for tighter treatment planning margins and a greater sparing of normal tissues, reducing the toxicity and risk of secondary cancers to the patient.April 5, 2015Clinical NewsResearchers compare x-ray phase-contrast methodsExploiting the refraction of x-rays in tissue, x-ray phase-contrast imaging (XPCi) has the potential to significantly improve upon the image contrast provided by conventional absorption-based x-ray imaging and reduce doses.December 11, 2014Clinical News3D PET can image brain oxygen metabolismA state-of-the-art 3D PET scanner can accurately image cerebral oxygen metabolism, as long as appropriate scatter compensation is carried out. In new work, researchers have demonstrated precisely how this can be achieved.October 16, 2014Molecular ImagingFLASH irradiation spares healthy tissueUltrahigh dose rate ionizing radiation delivered in submillisecond pulses causes less damage to healthy tissue, with comparable tumor control to that seen from the continuous irradiation used in clinical radiotherapy. That's the conclusion of a preliminary study by researchers in France.August 27, 2014Previous PagePage 2 of 4Next PageTop StoriesUltrasoundSamsung Medison to acquire SonioSonio will remain an independent company headquartered in France, according to Samsung Medison.Womens ImagingHologic brings Brevera 7-gauge breast biopsy needle to EuropeNuclear MedicineITM appoints chief medical officerIndustry NewsSiemens reports revenue, profit gains in Q2Sponsor ContentJourney to the Cloud: A Snapshot of Market Progress - 22 May @ 7pm CET
