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New imaging technology can scan incredibly small bones, such as those in the ear, to a 50-micron level of detail, which could lead to swifter diagnoses of diseases.
Advances in digital pathology along with artificial-intelligence tools could accelerate disease diagnosis and address imbalances in healthcare resources.
Researchers hope that a powerful and more responsive X-ray radiotherapy system could target cancers with great precision, shortening treatment times and reducing damage to healthy tissue.
Semiconductor detectors that directly measure the electrical signals produced by X-rays have hugely improved the resolution and contrast of computed tomography scanners.
A combination of advances in magnetic resonance imaging to help track the movement of fluids in the brain and supercomputer-powered simulations are modifying our understanding of cognitive decline.
From X-ray tech as far back as 1896, through to the adoption of AI for diagnosing diseases from medical images today, Japan has long been at the forefront of radiology.
China has one of the world’s largest and fastest growing medical device industries, with an environment ripe for research and development, and tens of thousands of manufacturers. Here, leaders from some top hospitals, universities and institutes for medical device research discuss achievements and goals.
Computed tomography has a new upright design, higher-resolution images and innovative workflow software — all expanding the usefulness and accessibility of this powerful diagnostic tool.
Omar M. Yaghi pioneered ‘reticular chemistry’, stitching together molecules to form new structures that could help solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
Misidentified cell lines continue to plague researchers — potentially leading to invalid data and wasted time, money and effort. But there are proactive steps to authenticate cells.
A global leader in eye health, the Singapore Eye Research Institute, is battling to address the problem of short-sightedness, and is using AI to speed up disease screenings.
Precision medicine and artificial intelligence are major trends in healthcare and biomedical research. The Medical University of Vienna is embarking on an ambitious expansion to enhance its research and clinical capabilities.