The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has issued a new procedure standard/practice guideline for the use of fibroblast activation protein (FAP) PET, outlining indications, imaging procedures, and quality control/quality assurance procedures. The guideline aims to deliver diagnostic efficacy and study quality for patients.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJan 24, 2025
Researchers found AI-based imaging technology improves disease diagnosis accuracy, particularly in cardiology, oncology, neurology, and ophthalmology. The technology also enhances diagnostic efficiency and reduces healthcare disparities by delivering high-quality diagnostics to underserved areas.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·TypeLiterature review·DateJan 23, 2025
Researchers developed a novel technique called vectorial digitelligent optics for high-resolution non-line-of-sight imaging, overcoming traditional limitations such as intensity and shape deterioration. The new approach achieves improved resolution, image contrast, and signal-to-noise ratio in single- and multi-object NLOS imaging.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalEngineering·DateJan 23, 2025
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Elizabeth Hillman, a pioneer in imaging method development, is leading the new Department of Imaging Sciences at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The department aims to develop innovative new imaging and measurement approaches that will enable groundbreaking scientific studies and improve patient care.
SourceSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital·DateJan 22, 2025
Researchers review optical sectioning methods for 3D bioimaging, emphasizing coaxial and off-axis imaging techniques. The study reveals that off-axis imaging outperforms coaxial imaging in thick samples with detailed features close to the resolution limit.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 21, 2025
A new imaging technique provides unparalleled view of bone marrow's intricate structure, focusing on LepR+ stromal cells. The technique combines tissue clearing and high-resolution confocal imaging, offering new insights into stem cell niches and skeletal tissue interactions.
SourceMaximum Academic Press·JournalBone Research·DateJan 21, 2025
Researchers developed a supramolecular probe with enhanced phosphorescence properties for biological imaging and sensing. The probe demonstrated outstanding stability, biocompatibility, and specificity in viscosity response, enabling real-time visualization of critical physiological processes in cells and in vivo biosensing.
SourceScience China Press·JournalNational Science Review·DateJan 14, 2025
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A new study found that nearly half of high-risk prostate cancer patients have metastatic disease when evaluated with advanced PSMA-PET imaging, suggesting traditional imaging may underestimate cancer spread. This challenge the interpretation of previous studies like EMBARK trial, and support the inclusion of PSMA-PET for patient select...
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateJan 3, 2025
Researchers have developed a novel imaging device called Nonlocal-Cam that extracts additional spectral and polarization information, empowering new applications in machine vision and microscopy. The camera leverages nonlocal dispersion in optically active materials to capture hidden data.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateDec 8, 2024
The inaugural workshop at Rice University's Center for Nanoscale Imaging Sciences brought together leading experts to explore advancements in cutting-edge imaging techniques. The event integrated diverse imaging modalities to uncover new insights into biological and materials systems.
Researchers introduce a new approach for megapixel-scale fluorescence microscopy through complex scattering media, resolving high-resolution images without requiring specialized equipment. This technique efficiently corrects distortions caused by light scattering, enabling clear imaging of dense targets.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 20, 2024
Researchers explore innovative approaches to enhance imaging performance using metasurfaces, offering improved resolution, sharper images, and more accurate diagnostics. This technology has the potential to transform medical diagnostics and scientific discovery by overcoming limitations of conventional optical components.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateNov 19, 2024
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A 10-year study found that short-term exposure to heat and air pollution was associated with an increase in medical imaging exams, particularly for chest, neuro, and musculoskeletal imaging. High temperatures had a greater impact on X-ray utilization, while high particulate matter levels were linked to increased CT scans.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateNov 19, 2024
A Chinese Medical Journal study reveals that patients with prostate cancer can undergo surgical removal without a pre-operative biopsy, using a combination of mpMRI and PSMA PET/CT imaging. This approach reduces costs and complications associated with traditional biopsy methods.
SourceChinese Medical Journals Publishing House Co., Ltd.·JournalChinese Medical Journal·DateNov 13, 2024
A new PACT system offers rapid imaging of living organisms, enabling the tracking of whole-body dynamics and disease progression. The system achieves spatial resolution of approximately 212 micrometers and enables the visualization of oxygen saturation across complex biological systems.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalLaser & Photonics Review·DateNov 10, 2024
The DEEPscope microscope combines two-photon and three-photon microscopy techniques to capture large-scale neural activity and structural details. Researchers achieved single-cell resolution imaging across extensive brain regions, observing over 4,500 neurons in deep cortical layers of transgenic mice.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateNov 6, 2024
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Researchers introduce a novel approach to multiplexed fringe projection profilometry using deep learning and frequency-domain multiplexing. This method achieves high-resolution and high-speed 3D imaging at near-one-order of magnitude-higher frame rates with conventional low-speed cameras.
SourceChinese Society for Optical Engineering·JournalPhotoniX·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 6, 2024
The F.M. Kirby Research Center has driven critical breakthroughs in understanding the human brain in health and disease, aiding discoveries of effective diagnoses and interventions for various conditions.
Researchers at UCLA developed a new type of imaging technology that forms images in only one direction, enabling efficient and compact methods for asymmetric visual information processing and communication. The technology works exceptionally well under partially coherent light, achieving high-quality imaging with high power efficiency.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateOct 29, 2024
Compressed Ultra-Compact Femtosecond Photography (CUF) uses a super-dispersive metalens to capture transient events in a single image, overcoming conventional CUP technology's limitations. The system achieves ultrafast imaging at hundreds of trillions of frames per second with improved compactness and reliability.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·DateOct 25, 2024
Researchers introduce a novel computational holography-based method for high-resolution, non-invasive imaging through highly scattering media. The technique drastically reduces measurements required and corrects over 190,000 scattered modes using just 25 holographic frames.
SourceThe Hebrew University of Jerusalem·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 18, 2024
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Researchers have developed a new approach to infrared imaging using silicon metasurfaces, enabling broadband imaging across a wide spectrum. This breakthrough technology offers a promising solution for advanced infrared imaging applications, overcoming current limitations of bulky and power-hungry cameras.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateOct 15, 2024
A systematic review highlights common thoracic CT imaging findings in obese patients, including dynamic upper airway collapse and mosaic attenuation. The review also explores the potential link to fibrotic interstitial lung disease and discusses advancements in AI body morphometry for improved prognosis.
SourceKeAi Communications Co., Ltd.·JournalMeta-Radiology·TypeSystematic review·DateOct 10, 2024
Researchers developed a new imaging technique using shortwave-infrared (SWIR) imaging to visualize the lymphatic system, improving resolution and sensitivity compared to traditional near-infrared (NIR) imaging. SWIR imaging with silver sulfide quantum dots offers superior image resolution and outperforms NIR-I imaging techniques.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·TypeObservational study·DateSep 30, 2024
Researchers have introduced DSFN to improve the speed and accuracy of diagnoses of retinal disorders. This AI-powered medical imaging technique combines retina images with vascular distribution information to accurately locate the fovea in complex clinical scenarios, enabling doctors to detect early signs of ocular diseases.
SourceXi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University·JournalIEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 12, 2024
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Researchers explore emerging role of Graph Filtration Learning (GFL) in revolutionizing HCC imaging analysis. GFL captures complex topological features inaccessible to traditional pixel-based methods.
SourceImpact Journals LLC·JournalOncotarget·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateAug 30, 2024
A team of researchers developed a novel imaging system to address real-time monitoring challenges in ultrafast laser material processing. The Dual-Path Snapshot Compressive Microscopy (DP-SCM) system offers high-speed, high-resolution imaging capabilities.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateAug 29, 2024
MC-ISM offers a two-fold enhancement in three-dimensional resolution through pixel reassignment and further deconvolution post-processing. It also improves imaging speeds by 16 times over multifocal structured illumination microscopy.
SourcePeking University·JournalNational Science Review·DateAug 27, 2024
A new scheme extends temporal ghost imaging to arbitrary wavelengths, enabling flexible operation in the mid-infrared. Computational TGI allows for scan-free imaging and studying ultrafast dynamics.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateAug 26, 2024
A new fluorescent imaging probe can non-invasively measure loss of smell, potentially eliminating biopsies used to diagnose anosmia. The tool targets the olfactory nerve, showing promise for diagnosing and treating smell disorders in patients.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateAug 20, 2024
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A recent study by Harvard University researchers compares the effectiveness of one-photon (1P) versus two-photon (2P) voltage imaging in neural circuits. The study found that 2P excitation requires approximately 10,000 times more illumination power per cell compared to 1P excitation, posing significant challenges for 2P voltage imaging.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·DateAug 14, 2024
A novel light sheet fluorescence microscope, descSPIM, has been developed to facilitate 3D visualization of cleared tissues at a lower cost and with simplified design. The system successfully imaged various organs and tissues, including whole-brain samples and cancer models.
SourceJuntendo University Research Promotion Center·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 2, 2024
The policy statement offers guidelines for institutions and medical professionals to weigh benefits and risks of imaging in emergency departments. It includes recommendations for deferring imaging in children transferred to pediatric referral centers and using shared decision-making strategies when multiple reasonable choices exist. Th...
SourceElsevier·JournalJournal of the American College of Radiology·TypeSystematic review·DateJun 27, 2024
Carolyn J. Anderson has made significant contributions to the development of radiometal-based agents for diagnostic imaging and targeted radionuclide therapy of cancer, a field known as 'theranostics.' Her work led to the FDA approval of Lu-177 DOTATATE for treating neuroendocrine tumors.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 9, 2024
A University of Houston researcher has developed a new method to detect cancer using PANORAMA imaging and fluorescent imaging, achieving a 98.7% accuracy rate. The method analyzes the number and cargo of small EVs in patients' blood samples, allowing for early detection and improved treatment efficacy.
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Chinese researchers have developed a high-performance perovskite X-ray detector that offers improved spatial resolution, readout speed, and low-dose detection efficiency for medical imaging applications. The new detector uses a thick inorganic CsPbBr3 perovskite film printed on a dedicated CMOS pixel array.
SourceShenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalNature Communications·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMay 20, 2024
Researchers have developed an efficient single pixel imaging scheme using a compact fiber laser array and untrained deep neural network. The system enables rapid speckle projection and reconstructs high-quality images, making it suitable for remote sensing and target detection applications.
SourceHigher Education Press·JournalFrontiers of Optoelectronics·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 12, 2024
A new study presents a safer, low-cost, and low-energy whole-body magnetic resonance imaging device that operates on standard wall power outlets without RF shielding. The device produces clear and detailed imaging comparable to high-power MRI devices, addressing unmet clinical needs in diverse healthcare settings worldwide.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMay 9, 2024
A novel investigational PET imaging agent, <sup> 68 </sup> Ga-DPI-4452 (Debio 0328), has been shown to provide rapid and accurate visualization of lesions in clear cell renal cell cancer patients. The agent offers a superior alternative to standard CT imaging and could potentially be used as part of a theranostic pair.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMay 7, 2024
Scientists at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a compact, single-shot polarization imaging system that can provide a complete picture of polarization. The system uses two thin metasurfaces to capture the most complete polarization response of an object in real-time.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Photonics·DateMay 2, 2024
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Researchers have developed a novel rigid endoscope system for visible-to-OTN hyperspectral imaging, enabling non-destructive imaging and visualization of lesions in normal tissues. The system demonstrated high accuracy in classifying molecular vibration information of various targets with an OTN wavelength range.
SourceTokyo University of Science·JournalOptics Express·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 29, 2024
Researchers developed a new method to accelerate high-resolution ultrasound localization microscopy using deep learning, enabling faster and more accurate imaging of microvascular structures. The technique, called LOCA-ULM, improves spatial resolution and processing speed while maintaining sensitivity for functional imaging.
SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 22, 2024
Researchers at NIH developed a novel AI-based method called P-GAN to improve next-generation imaging of cells in the retina. The technique reduces imaging acquisition and processing time by 100-fold, yielding greater contrast and improving image quality.
SourceNIH/National Eye Institute·JournalCommunications Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 10, 2024
A new publication reviews optical scanning endoscopes based on a single multimode fiber, offering insights into their fundamental mechanisms, key performance metrics, and applications. The article discusses techniques to overcome modal scrambling properties and improves imaging resolution and contrast.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Science·DateApr 4, 2024
This novel approach combines data-driven deep learning with polarization imaging to extract higher-dimensional features and improve imaging quality. The integration of polarization information expands the application scope of existing intensity-based deep learning algorithms.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Science·DateApr 4, 2024
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A team of scientists from MIT's McGovern Institute found that a new brain imaging method, DIANA, generates misleading signals instead of detecting neurons' rapid impulses. The study reveals that the trigger for the stimulator is causing artificial signals, which can disappear with slight variations in the imaging process.
SourceMcGovern Institute for Brain Research·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 27, 2024
Scientists use microprisms to track neuronal activity over multiple days with high resolution and throughput, gaining insights into how the brain adapts and changes over time.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalNeurophotonics·TypeObservational study·DateMar 26, 2024
Researchers developed a wearable device for non-invasive monitoring of hemodynamic indicators like heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation. The photoacoustic imaging watch offers valuable insights into disease diagnosis and treatment.
A new method for phase-modulated stimulated Raman scattering tomography enables rapid, label-free 3D chemical imaging of live cells and tissues. This technique improves lateral resolution and imaging depth compared to conventional methods.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateFeb 22, 2024
Using intravascular imaging to guide stent implantation significantly improves survival and reduces adverse cardiovascular events compared to angiography-guided PCI. The study found a 25% reduction in all-cause death, 45% reduction in cardiac death, and improved outcomes for patients with coronary artery disease.
SourceThe Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine·JournalThe Lancet·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 21, 2024
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The European Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR) has introduced new guidelines for imaging in the diagnosis and management of crystal-induced arthropathies. The recommendations prioritize patient-centered care, emphasizing the importance of medical history, laboratory results, and physical examination alongside imaging fi...
SourceEuropean Alliance of Associations for Rheumatology (EULAR)·JournalAnnals of the Rheumatic Diseases·DateFeb 9, 2024
A team of scientists from the Beckman Institute has received a $3 million grant to develop diagnostic tools and imaging agents for the early detection of Alzheimer's disease. They will use a combination of PET and MRI scans to target smaller beta-amyloid peptides and other signs of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.
SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·DateFeb 5, 2024
A new technique developed at INRS pushes back some of the limits of infrared imaging for rare-earth doped nanoparticles. The SWIR-PLIMASC system enables high-sensitivity and high-speed imaging, allowing for accurate information to be derived from photoluminescence lifetimes.
SourceInstitut national de la recherche scientifique - INRS·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 30, 2024
A new technology uses meta-optical devices to perform thermal imaging, providing richer information about imaged objects. The approach can be used for various applications such as autonomous navigation, material identification, security, and medical imaging.
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Apple Watch Series 11 (GPS, 46mm) tracks health metrics and safety alerts during long observing sessions, fieldwork, and remote expeditions.
Ashok Veeraraghavan, a Rice University professor, has won the Edith and Peter O'Donnell Award in Engineering from the Texas Academy of Medicine, Engineering, Science and Technology. His research focuses on making invisible objects visible through imaging technology that tackles challenges beyond current technologies.
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging has published a new procedure standard/practice guideline for estrogen receptor imaging of breast cancer patients using FES PET. The guideline aims to promote the appropriate use of FES PET and enhance research, providing advantages in assessing tumor ER expression and predicting re...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJan 5, 2024
Researchers created a new brain imaging method that allows diagnosis of mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) even when existing imaging techniques don't show structural abnormalities. The technique uses immune cells to carry imaging agents into the brain, increasing correctly diagnosed mTBI cases and improving patient care.
SourceWyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard·JournalScience Translational Medicine·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 3, 2024
A new framework has been established for standardized imaging of diffuse gliomas using amino acid PET, enabling the evaluation of treatment success and improving therapies. The RANO group has developed criteria that enable reliable imaging of tumor activity and extent.
SourceMedical University of Vienna·JournalThe Lancet Oncology·DateJan 3, 2024
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DJI Air 3 (RC-N2) captures 4K mapping passes and environmental surveys with dual cameras, long flight time, and omnidirectional obstacle sensing.
Researchers developed a novel phase imaging technique using intensity correlation measurements that is immune to phase instability. This method can capture high-resolution images of transparent and optically thin samples, such as cell cultures, with improved accuracy.
SourceUniversity of Warsaw, Faculty of Physics·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 22, 2023
Researchers developed a method to measure microvascular changes in the skin using AI and optoacoustic imaging technology, enabling non-invasive assessment of diabetes severity. The study identified 32 significant changes in blood vessels, which can be used to monitor disease progression.
SourceTechnical University of Munich (TUM)·JournalNature Biomedical Engineering·TypeImaging analysis·DateDec 11, 2023