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Insights from big data and artificial intelligence drive innovation and decision-making
Cyber Security

Insights of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence

Insights of Big Data and Artificial IntelligenceBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

The healthcare sector is transforming through the convergence of technology, digitalisation, and 3-D modelling.

Insights of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Read Article »

Big data and AI transform medical imaging from pixels to patterns.
Cyber Security

From Pixels to Patterns: Big Data and AI Transforming Medical Imaging

From Pixels to Patterns: Big Data and AI Transforming Medical ImagingBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

Big Data will be the foundation for personalised healthcare, especially the application of algorithmic tools capable of converting raw data to large datasets.

From Pixels to Patterns: Big Data and AI Transforming Medical Imaging Read Article »

Fractional Flow Reserve-Computed Tomography assesses coronary artery disease non-invasively
Radiology

Unravelling the Potential of FFR-CT: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Imaging

Unravelling the Potential of FFR-CT: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular ImagingBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

The new technologies emerging in the clinical setting include fractional flow reserve (FFR)-CT, CT perfusion imaging and coronary plaque assessment. Image for illustration only. Person depicted is a model.

Computed Tomography, Myocardial Perfusion

Unravelling the Potential of FFR-CT: A New Frontier in Cardiovascular Imaging Read Article »

CTCA noninvasively evaluates coronary arteries using advanced diagnostic imaging technology
Radiology

Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography Coronary Angiogram in Heart Disease

Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography Coronary Angiogram in Heart DiseaseBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

CTCA imaging has revolutionised how physicians detect coronary artery disease due to its exceptional sensitivity.

Angiogram Imaging, Computed Tomography

Diagnostic Accuracy of Computed Tomography Coronary Angiogram in Heart Disease Read Article »

The first lasers used ruby crystals to produce coherent light beams
Radiology

From Theory to Reality: The Development of the First Lasers

From Theory to Reality: The Development of the First LasersBy Open MedScience | 7 minutes of reading

Modern medical lasers are used in various clinical applications, including cancer therapy and ophthalmology.

From Theory to Reality: The Development of the First Lasers Read Article »

Coronavirus looks like a spiky ball under an electron microscope
Radiology

Electron Microscopy: What Does Coronavirus Look Like?

Electron Microscopy: What Does Coronavirus Look Like?By Open MedScience | 5 minutes of reading

The structures of a virus can be elucidated by using the high resolving power of scanning electron microscopy.

Electron Microscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy, Transmission Electron Microscope

Electron Microscopy: What Does Coronavirus Look Like? Read Article »

PET imaging in humans maps metabolism, aiding diagnosis and treatment planning
Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Molecular Imaging Technology: Use of PET in Clinical Microdose Studies

Molecular Imaging Technology: Use of PET in Clinical Microdose StudiesBy Open MedScience | 7 minutes of reading

PET imaging is used in oncology, neurology and cardiology.

Microdose Study, PET Imaging, Positron Emission Tomography

Molecular Imaging Technology: Use of PET in Clinical Microdose Studies Read Article »

COVID-19 results from infection with contagious Coronavirus virions in humans
Radiology

Coronavirus Spikes: CT and Ultrasound Imaging Insights

Coronavirus Spikes: CT and Ultrasound Imaging InsightsBy Open MedScience | 20 minutes of reading

COVID-19 is caused by coronavirus virions that are enveloped spherical shaped virus crown spikes.

COVID-19, MERS, SARS

Coronavirus Spikes: CT and Ultrasound Imaging Insights Read Article »

WannaCry spreads rapidly, encrypting Windows files and disrupting computer system operations
Cyber Security

WannaCry Ransomware: The Vulnerability of Medical Imaging Systems

WannaCry Ransomware: The Vulnerability of Medical Imaging SystemsBy Open MedScience | 13 minutes of reading

WannaCry infects computers and encrypts window files on the hard drive, making them impossible for users to access.

Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, WannaCry

WannaCry Ransomware: The Vulnerability of Medical Imaging Systems Read Article »

Artificial intelligence enhances diagnostics, treatment, and decision-making in medicine
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence applications in machine medicine

Artificial intelligence applications in machine medicineBy Open MedScience | 18 minutes of reading

Artificial intelligence (AI) and the study of algorithms, known as machine learning, will analyse complex medical imaging data from patients.

Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Neural Networks, Deep Convolutional Neural Networks, Deep Learning, Machine Learning

Artificial intelligence applications in machine medicine Read Article »

Mammography uses digital imaging to detect and diagnose breast abnormalities early
Radiology

Spotting breast cancer – mammography and digital imaging

Spotting breast cancer – mammography and digital imagingBy Open MedScience | 18 minutes of reading

Medical imaging plays a vital role in the early detection of breast cancer including those with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations. Image for illustration only. Person depicted is a model.

Automated Breast Ultrasonography, Digital Breast Tomosynthesis, Digital Mammography, Mammography

Spotting breast cancer – mammography and digital imaging Read Article »

Imaging agents assist in assessing organ function and detecting abnormalities
Radiopharmaceuticals

Radiometals for diagnostic imaging and theranostics

Radiometals for diagnostic imaging and theranosticsBy Open MedScience | 11 minutes of reading

Imaging agents can be used to evaluate organ function, detect cancer, measure blood flow and follow metabolic processes.

Chelation Chemistry, Radiometals, Radionuclide, Radiopharmaceuticals, Theranostics

Radiometals for diagnostic imaging and theranostics Read Article »

Radiopharmaceuticals enable nuclear medicine imaging and therapy for disease management
Nuclear Medicine Imaging

Radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine

Radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicineBy Open MedScience | 14 minutes of reading

Radiopharmaceuticals are used in nuclear medicine for the application of medical imaging and therapy.

Imaging Agents, Radiopharmaceuticals, Theranostics

Radiopharmaceuticals used in nuclear medicine Read Article »

EXPLORER, the world’s first medical imaging scanner to produce a 3-D picture of the whole human body
Nuclear Medicine Imaging

EXPLORER PET-CT scanner: a total body experience

EXPLORER PET-CT scanner: a total body experienceBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

EXPLORER, the world’s first medical imaging scanner to produce a 3-D picture of the whole human body.

Computed Tomography, Video Radiotracing, Whole Body PET Scan

EXPLORER PET-CT scanner: a total body experience Read Article »

Godfrey Hounsfield invented the computed tomography scanner in 1972
Radiology

Medical X-ray imaging using computed tomography

Medical X-ray imaging using computed tomographyBy Open MedScience | 14 minutes of reading

Conventional X-ray systems are based on an immovable X-ray tube whereas the CT scanner uses a rotational X-ray source. Image for illustration only. People depicted are models.

Angiogram Imaging, Computed Tomography, Hounsfield Units

Medical X-ray imaging using computed tomography Read Article »

Proton beam therapy joins UK radiotherapy revolution to fight cancer
Radiation Therapy

Targeting tumours with proton beam therapy

Targeting tumours with proton beam therapyBy Open MedScience | 14 minutes of reading

These cancer destroying machines are capable of providing proton beam therapy via pencil beam scanning.

Prostate Cancer, Proton Therapy

Targeting tumours with proton beam therapy Read Article »

The da Vinci Surgery System is the most universal robot used in Artificial Intelligence Robotic Surgery Systems
Medical Robotics

A bright future for robotic surgery

A bright future for robotic surgeryBy Open MedScience | 11 minutes of reading

The da Vinci Surgery System is the most universal robot used in robotic surgery systems.

AESOP Systems, Da Vinci Surgical System

A bright future for robotic surgery Read Article »

Targeted radionuclide therapy advances precision cancer treatment with selective delivery
Radiotheranostics

Targeted radionuclide therapy (TAT) towards precision cancer treatment

Targeted radionuclide therapy (TAT) towards precision cancer treatmentBy Open MedScience | 13 minutes of reading

Targeted radionuclide therapy was first used to treat cancer for an ‘over-active’ thyroid using radioactive iodine-131 seeds.

Linear Energy Transfer, Targeted Alpha Therapy

Targeted radionuclide therapy (TAT) towards precision cancer treatment Read Article »

Myocardial perfusion imaging assesses blood flow to the heart muscle
Nuclear Medicine Imaging

What is myocardial perfusion imaging of the heart?

What is myocardial perfusion imaging of the heart?By Open MedScience | 7 minutes of reading

The most commonly used medical radioisotope in diagnostic procedures is technetium-99m.

Myocardial Perfusion, Technetium Radiopharmaceuticals

What is myocardial perfusion imaging of the heart? Read Article »

Digital imaging captures detailed optic nerve structure for diagnosing eye diseases
Optical Imaging

Understanding optic nerve imaging towards glaucoma

Understanding optic nerve imaging towards glaucomaBy Open MedScience | 8 minutes of reading

Since the 1800s, optic disc photography has been considered the gold standard for optic nerve evaluation. Image for illustration only. Person depicted is a model.

Glaucoma, Optical Coherence Tomography, Opto-Acoustic Imaging

Understanding optic nerve imaging towards glaucoma Read Article »

Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to visualize internal body structures
Radiology

Recent Advances In Ultrasound Imaging Technology

Recent Advances In Ultrasound Imaging TechnologyBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

The magic of ultrasound imaging enables healthcare professionals to look inside the human body without being invasive.

Acoustic Cavitation, Acoustic Radiation Force

Recent Advances In Ultrasound Imaging Technology Read Article »

Artificial intelligence enhances cancer imaging accuracy, speed, and diagnostic confidence
Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence in cancer imaging

Artificial intelligence in cancer imagingBy Open MedScience | 5 minutes of reading

Artificial Intelligence will play a vital role in the analysis of vasts amounts of medical imaging data.

Artificial Neural Networks, Radiology

Artificial intelligence in cancer imaging Read Article »

Brain imaging technique uses functional magnetic resonance imaging to map activity
Radiology

Exploring Brain Function With Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Exploring Brain Function With Magnetic Resonance ImagingBy Open MedScience | 7 minutes of reading

A useful brain imaging technique uses functional magnetic resonance imaging to analyse metabolic changes such as blood oxygenation.

Brain Imaging, Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Exploring Brain Function With Magnetic Resonance Imaging Read Article »

Hyperpolarized carbon-13 pyruvate MRI improves metabolic imaging for disease diagnosis
Radiology

Hyperpolarized Carbon-13 Pyruvate Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Hyperpolarized Carbon-13 Pyruvate Magnetic Resonance ImagingBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

These non-radioactive labels can be incorporated into small molecules to study in vivo metabolic pathways in real-time.

Hyperpolarization, Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Hyperpolarized Carbon-13 Pyruvate Magnetic Resonance Imaging Read Article »

Positron Emission Mammography enhances breast cancer imaging with improved precision
Nuclear Medicine Imaging

The Role Of Positron Emission Mammography In Breast Cancer Imaging

The Role Of Positron Emission Mammography In Breast Cancer ImagingBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

The diagnostic breast imaging tool Positron Emission Mammography uses short-lived positron isotopes to detect breast cancer.

Breast Cancer, Breast Imaging, Positron Emission Mammography

The Role Of Positron Emission Mammography In Breast Cancer Imaging Read Article »

Brachytherapy techniques remain powerful tools in effective cancer treatment today
Radiation Therapy

Brachytherapy – Delivering Radiation From The Inside

Brachytherapy – Delivering Radiation From The InsideBy Open MedScience | 6 minutes of reading

Brachytherapy techniques have been a powerhouse in the treatment of cancer since the beginning of the twentieth century.

Brachytherapy, Image Guided Brachytherapy, Internal Radiotherapy

Brachytherapy – Delivering Radiation From The Inside Read Article »

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