A research team developed an efficient method to capture high-resolution images of moving objects using Fourier ptychographic imaging technology. By leveraging image registration techniques and advanced algorithms, they successfully reconstructed high-resolution images equivalent to those obtained with large-aperture detection, overcom...
SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalOptics Express·DateDec 8, 2023
Researchers developed an X-ray imaging technique that produces detailed images of living organisms at high resolution while minimizing radiation exposure. This advance enables small organisms to be studied over longer periods, revealing new insights into dynamic processes.
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The new system enables infrared non-line-of-sight imaging, improving safety and efficiency for unmanned vehicles and robotic vision applications. Spatial resolution of less than 2 cm achieved at both 1560 and 1997 nm wavelengths.
A new machine learning-based adaptive optics method, MLAO, enhances microscopy imaging by requiring fewer sample exposures and coping with high noise levels, random sample motions, and blinking events. The approach provides physical insights into the imaging process, enabling better understanding of aberrations and internal workings.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateNov 16, 2023
The Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) has been awarded $4.3 million by the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to expand its imaging capabilities. The grant will support the procurement of two state-of-the-art microscopes that can perform advanced imaging techniques, including 2D and 3D reconstruction from electron and light microscopy.
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University have developed a new algorithm to filter out unwanted signals in medical images of darker skin tones, producing significantly sharper images. This breakthrough aims to mitigate bias in imaging technologies and improve surgical navigation and medical diagnostics for patients with diverse skin tones.
SourceJohns Hopkins University·JournalPhotoacoustics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 10, 2023
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High-throughput terahertz imaging has made significant progress, enabling real-time imaging applications. Computational methods such as digital holography, spatial encoding, and diffractive processing have improved image resolution and capabilities.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateOct 6, 2023
A new AI model integrates imaging and non-imaging patient data for improved diagnostic performance on chest X-rays. The multimodal model outperformed other models for diagnosing up to 25 conditions, showing potential as an aid to clinicians in high-pressure diagnoses.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateOct 3, 2023
Researchers have developed DeepMB, a neural network that reconstructs high-quality optoacoustic images about 1,000 times faster than state-of-the-art algorithms. This enables clinicians to access optimal MSOT image quality in real-time, positively impacting clinical studies and patient care.
SourceHelmholtz Munich (Helmholtz Zentrum München Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Gesundheit und Umwelt (GmbH))·JournalNature Machine Intelligence·DateOct 2, 2023
Dr. Wang's research aims to extract effective disease biomarkers from large-scale brain imaging studies using advanced statistical learning approaches and scalable computing tools. The goal is to improve diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment accuracy for Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias.
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A team of scientists has developed a chip-integrated metasurface-based Full-Stokes polarimetric imaging sensor inspired by the mantis shrimp eye, achieving high accuracy and large field of view. The sensor operates at visible wavelengths with ultra-compact footprint and CMOS compatibility.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 18, 2023
A new imaging technique called quantitative photoacoustic tomography (QPAT) has the potential to provide high-quality images of cancerous tissues. By combining ultrasound and optical tomography, QPAT can help doctors make more accurate diagnoses in shorter time frames.
The European Society of Cardiology calls for competency-based cardiac imaging delivery to enhance effective and efficient patient care. This approach enables cardiologists to deliver high-quality imaging services, select the most appropriate modality for each clinical scenario, and provide informed decision-making.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·DateAug 25, 2023
A research team at USTC realized single-pixel imaging of single living cells using 3D light-field illumination, achieving a resolution of up to 2.7 μm laterally and 37 μm axially. This breakthrough enables volumetric imaging of microscopic objects with high-performance 3D SPI.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 24, 2023
Researchers at UBC Okanagan's Integrated Optics Laboratory develop imaging systems that apply terahertz radiation, enabling fast and accurate characterization of biological specimens. This technology holds promise for improving diagnostic imaging and detecting carcinogenesis.
SourceUniversity of British Columbia Okanagan campus·JournalScientific Reports·TypeMeta-analysis·DateAug 14, 2023
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A study found that PSMA PET/CT can accurately diagnose advanced prostate cancer in elderly patients without the need for a biopsy. The procedure reduced the number of biopsies and associated complications, while providing clinical suspicion-based staging data.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateAug 14, 2023
Quantum ghost imaging allows 3D imaging on a single photon level, enabling the lowest photon dose possible. The technique can be applied to image materials and tissues sensitive to light or drugs without risk of damage.
A new complex-domain neural network enhances large-scale coherent imaging by exploiting latent coupling information between amplitude and phase components. The technique reduces exposure time and data volume significantly while maintaining high-quality reconstructions.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateJul 27, 2023
PSMA PET imaging provides prognostic information on cancer recurrence risk before treatment, improving personalized treatments and guiding surgical plans. The tool outperforms current standard tests in predicting biochemical recurrence, a critical factor in determining cancer-specific mortality.
SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles Health Sciences·JournalEuropean Urology·DateJul 25, 2023
A newly developed P-VAE framework could speed up computational imaging by reducing the number of measurements required, making it suitable for applications such as scientific discovery and medical imaging. Researchers applied P-VAE to LED microscopy and computed tomography, achieving improved reconstruction with sparse measurements.
SourceOptica·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 25, 2023
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A novel, easy-to-synthesize contrast agent platform has been developed for photoacoustic imaging, significantly increasing the depth and precision of imaging. This technology also limits safety risks and enhances image quality, targeting specific tissues and organs with higher accuracy.
Umar Mahmood, a prominent researcher and leader in the field of nuclear medicine and molecular imaging, has been awarded the first annual SNMMI Minoshima-Pappas Transformational Leadership Award. His work focuses on developing new imaging methods for disease process examination and early therapeutic response assessment.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 26, 2023
Researchers developed a computational technique combining genomic and tau PET imaging data to identify four subtypes of Alzheimer's disease. The integrated approach also revealed top genes associated with each subtype. This personalized diagnostic technique has potential for broad utility across various diseases.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJun 26, 2023
Henry VanBrocklin, a professor at the University of California, San Francisco, has been recognized for his decades-long research on novel radiopharmaceuticals and their applications in medical imaging. He is being honored with the prestigious Paul C. Aebersold Award for his contributions to nuclear medicine.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·DateJun 25, 2023
Researchers found that ChatGPT 4 can accurately identify appropriate imaging services for breast cancer screening and breast pain. The AI model outperformed its predecessor, ChatGPT 3.5, in providing evidence-backed guidelines for radiologists.
SourceMass General Brigham·JournalJournal of the American College of Radiology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 22, 2023
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A novel imaging agent has been developed to non-invasively detect pulmonary fibrosis in its early stages. The agent targets extracellular matrix fibers and has shown significant uptake in lungs with pulmonary fibrosis, matching histological results. This breakthrough could lead to earlier detection and better monitoring of the disease.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJun 21, 2023
Researchers created a new method, RESORT, to image and analyze living systems in unprecedented detail. The technique combines benefits of super-resolution fluorescence and vibrational imaging, allowing for high spatial resolution and analysis of complex interactions.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2023
A study found that patients with transient ischemic attack (TIA) who received incomplete neurovascular imaging were at higher odds of experiencing a stroke within 90 days. The research, published in the American Journal of Roentgenology, used Medicare claims data to analyze TIA emergency department encounters.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 8, 2023
Researchers have developed an unsupervised learning-based optical fiber imaging system that can recover high-fidelity images from degraded or scrambled speckle patterns without paired labeling. The system, named Restore-CycleGAN-GALOF, achieves nearly artifact-free and robust full-color image transport through a meter-long optical fibe...
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateMay 25, 2023
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The new spectrometer designs provide high spectral resolution and low spatial resolution, enabling the study of the Earth's atmosphere or other planets' atmospheres. The designs combine desirable features from several existing designs, reducing size and cost.
A new technique called speckle structured illumination endoscopy (SSIE) achieves super resolution in images acquired during endoscopy with a wide field of view and large depth of field. SSIE outperforms existing high-resolution endoscopic systems, which typically have limited field of view and depth of field.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateMay 11, 2023
A team of researchers from the University of Oklahoma and Yale University has developed a super-resolution imaging platform technology to visualize nanoparticles within cells. The technique, called expansion microscopy, enables 3-D imaging with resolutions as low as 10 nanometers, allowing for safer and more efficient nanomedicines.
SourceUniversity of Oklahoma·JournalACS Nano·DateMay 9, 2023
A team of experts identified 29 sources of bias in AI/ML models for medical imaging, including data collection, preparation, and deployment. The study provides a comprehensive roadmap for mitigating these biases and ensuring fairness, equity, and trust in AI/ML models.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Medical Imaging·DateApr 26, 2023
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Researchers developed a dual-modality imaging technique combining photoacoustic and super-resolution ultrasound imaging to detect physiological and biochemical abnormalities. The new method provides comprehensive diagnostic information at a lower cost than traditional techniques.
SourceUniversity of Illinois Grainger College of Engineering·JournalNature Communications·DateApr 19, 2023
A study presented at the ARRS Annual Meeting reveals institutional variability in projection order and image acquisition timing for CEM protocol. Earlier-obtained recombined imaging is significantly preferred for cancer lesion characterization, with a trend towards prioritizing imaging the side of pathology.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 19, 2023
EACVI 2023 is a patient-focused, multimodality imaging event that showcases the latest advancements in echocardiography, CMR, nuclear cardiology, and cardiac CT. The congress highlights novel treatments for long COVID, new technologies such as robotic imaging, fusion imaging, and AI.
Researchers developed a new reconstruction method for 3D imaging using integrated circuits, enabling non-destructive nanoscale imaging. The approach uses X-ray ptychographic tomography and deep learning to reduce acquisition time and improve fidelity, with potential applications in IC imaging, biology, and material science.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournaleLight·DateApr 3, 2023
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Researchers have developed a multidisciplinary approach using a new microscope, artificial intelligence algorithm, and voltage indicators to better measure brain activity. The technique enables the imaging of up to 100 neurons at a time, far surpassing previous limits.
SourceBoston University·JournalNature Methods·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 27, 2023
Researchers developed innovative contrast-enhancing agents to tackle limitations of photoacoustic imaging, including low SNR, image contrast, and targeted delivery. The study suggests promising strategies such as photoswitching agents, near-infrared-II agents, and micromotor agents.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalChemical Reviews·DateMar 24, 2023
A novel lensless radiomicroscope has been developed for nuclear medicine imaging, offering high-resolution images of cells with a field of view over 500 times larger than current technology. The instrument is made from off-the-shelf parts and costs less than $100, making it accessible to more labs.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateMar 21, 2023
Researchers develop photo-acoustic chemical imaging to map tumor chemical makeup, predicting radiation therapy efficacy. The method uses nanoparticles to sense specific chemicals in tumor tissue, providing real-time high-resolution chemical maps.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalACS Nano·DateMar 1, 2023
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A POSTECH research team has developed a deep-learning approach to enhance resolution and speed in photoacoustic computed tomography (PACT) imaging. The technique enables high-resolution, real-time whole-body imaging of animals and monitors tissue movement in the heart, kidney, and brain.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalAdvanced Science·DateFeb 23, 2023
The Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) and the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) have published a new procedure standard/practice guideline for somatostatin receptor (SSTR) PET imaging in patients with neuroendocrine tumors. The guideline focuses on improved sensitivity, lower radiation dose, and sh...
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateFeb 22, 2023
A new study reveals that phase-contrast X-ray imaging can visualize smallest airways and their obstructions, potentially detecting early-stage lung disease. This technique could provide better resolution and contrast than conventional radiography, enabling subtle pathological changes to be seen.
SourceKTH, Royal Institute of Technology·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 15, 2023
Researchers developed high-throughput Raman microscope for rapid large-area imaging hundreds of times faster than traditional approach. The new technique enables label-free molecular analysis and multiplex chemical imaging, holding promise for efficient medical diagnoses and drug development.
SourceOptica·JournalBiomedical Optics Express·DateFeb 7, 2023
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Researchers have developed a novel approach for imaging red blood cells and oxygenation using color TSFG microscopy, enabling label-free visualization of RBCs. The technique provides chemically specific contrast and can measure oxygenation dynamics in vivo, with potential applications in medical technology and biological studies.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateFeb 2, 2023
The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative grant will support advanced imaging training for over 2,000 scientists through a combination of hands-on events and online resources. Array tomography, an imaging technique that offers higher resolution and detailed molecular labeling, will be a key focus of the project.
SourceMax Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience·DateJan 26, 2023
A study found that nearly half of Medicare patients with non-small cell lung cancer do not receive the recommended FDG PET/CT imaging prior to radiation therapy, leading to decreased overall and cancer-specific survival rates. This lack of adherence is linked to greater mortality rates.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJan 18, 2023
A novel imaging agent, 68Ga-FAPI, has been shown to reduce the number of false-positive PET/CT findings among cancer patients recently vaccinated for COVID-19. This can help prevent costly follow-up and false management decisions for cancer patients.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateJan 11, 2023
The device converts pressure into structural colors, imaging gaseous properties. It has applications in environmental monitoring and healthcare.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalAdvanced Science·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 15, 2022
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Speckle-correlation imaging technique extends its field of view by considering a limited memory effect. Researchers proposed an algorithm to extrapolate the correlation in reconstruction, estimating object and decay simultaneously.
SourceIntelligent Computing·JournalIntelligent Computing·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 10, 2022
A new protocol for live imaging of adult C. elegans has been developed, extending imaging time to over two hours while avoiding heat stress in the specimen. This breakthrough allows for high-resolution imaging of cell dynamics and developmental processes.
SourceMarine Biological Laboratory·JournalFrontiers in Cell and Developmental Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 2022
The Beckman Institute has established a new national collaborative Biomedical Technology Research Resource to develop label-free optical imaging technologies. The center aims to create optical and computational imaging technologies that can serve as a resource for clinicians and researchers.
SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·DateOct 26, 2022
A study published in American Journal of Roentgenology found that a PACS tool improved completion rates of clinically necessary follow-up imaging. The tool identified socioeconomically disadvantaged patients at increased risk of failure, and referrer agreements played a crucial role in improving recommendations.
SourceAmerican Roentgen Ray Society·JournalAmerican Journal of Roentgenology·TypeImaging analysis·DateOct 26, 2022
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Researchers propose an optical imaging system for real-time hypoxia imaging in cancer treatment. The technique utilizes protoporphyrin IX to enhance contrast between tumors and healthy tissues, allowing for more effective surgical removal.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalJournal of Biomedical Optics·DateOct 11, 2022
Interdisciplinary researchers at the Beckman Institute have received a four-year, $2M award from the National Institutes of Health to develop a device that can instantly enable real-time 3D ultrasound imaging. The device, named FASTER, is designed to improve high-quality medical imaging accessibility in diverse communities.
SourceBeckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology·DateOct 11, 2022
Researchers have developed a flexible endoscopic imaging probe using a bendable graded index (GRIN) lens, enabling 3D microscopic imaging of tissue. The new technology could shorten biopsy waiting times to minutes and enable real-time monitoring of tissue changes.
A novel 937-nm laser source has been developed for multiphoton microscopy, enabling deep tissue imaging at depths of over 600 µm with only 10 mW of power. This breakthrough technology offers a good balance between sensitivity, penetration depth, and imaging speed.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics Nexus·DateSep 13, 2022
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A new study shows that PSMA PET/CT imaging can change treatment plans for nearly 50% of patients with prostate cancer recurrence after radical prostatectomy. The imaging technique detected disease in 46.9% of patients, leading to major changes in treatment plans, including recommendations for additional treatments.
SourceSociety of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging·JournalJournal of Nuclear Medicine·DateSep 7, 2022
Rare-earth based materials are used for high-resolution brain imaging and efficient diagnosis of brain diseases through magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography imaging, and fluorescence imaging technologies. Additionally, they can be used for targeted therapy, overcoming the blood-brain barrier.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 7, 2022