Search Tag: Radiomics
2025 10 Jan
Uterine fibroids are a prevalent gynaecological condition that can severely impact the quality of life, often requiring medical intervention. High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) has gained popularity as a non-invasive treatment due to its minimal recovery time and reduced risk compared to surgical options. However, not all patients respond...Read more
2025 09 Jan
Early prediction of haematoma expansion in hypertensive intracerebral haemorrhage (ICH) is critical for improving patient outcomes. Haematoma expansion can result in rapid clinical deterioration, increased mortality and long-term disability. Identifying patients at risk for early haematoma expansion allows clinicians to intervene more effectively,...Read more
2024 16 Dec
Stroke diagnosis and management have seen remarkable advancements in recent years, largely driven by innovations in medical imaging. Among these, non-contrast computed tomography (NCCT) continues to be a fundamental tool in acute stroke evaluation due to its accessibility, rapid acquisition and cost-effectiveness. Traditional techniques like Net...Read more
2024 16 Dec
Kidney stones are a widespread medical condition, often resulting in intense pain and a significant healthcare burden. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment, as the chemical composition of the stones plays a pivotal role in determining the appropriate therapeutic approach. While traditional imaging methods, such as conventional...Read more
2024 16 Dec
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is one of the deadliest gynaecological malignancies, often presenting at advanced stages and characterised by poor survival outcomes. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and chemotherapy, the relapse rate remains significant, with many patients experiencing disease progression within a year of initial...Read more
2024 16 Dec
High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSOC) is one of the deadliest gynaecological malignancies, often presenting at advanced stages and characterised by poor survival outcomes. Despite advancements in surgical techniques and chemotherapy, the relapse rate remains significant, with many patients experiencing disease progression within a year of initial...Read more
2024 09 Dec
Hypopharyngeal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HSCC) is a particularly aggressive form of head and neck cancer, often characterised by late-stage diagnosis, high rates of recurrence and poor survival outcomes. One critical factor influencing the prognosis of HSCC is lymphovascular invasion (LVI), which occurs when cancer cells infiltrate lymphatic or...Read more
2024 09 Dec
Radiomics, the process of extracting vast quantities of quantitative data from medical images, holds great potential for revolutionising modern healthcare. It offers applications ranging from disease diagnosis to patient prognosis and stratification. Despite its promise, the clinical utility of radiomics has been stifled by one critical issue:...Read more
2024 09 Dec
Radiomics, the process of extracting vast quantities of quantitative data from medical images, holds great potential for revolutionising modern healthcare. It offers applications ranging from disease diagnosis to patient prognosis and stratification. Despite its promise, the clinical utility of radiomics has been stifled by one critical issue:...Read more
2024 10 Nov
Cervical cancer remains a prominent health challenge worldwide, particularly in its advanced stages, where prognosis is generally poor despite the widespread use of combined chemoradiotherapy. As a fourth leading cause of cancer among women globally, locally advanced cervical cancer sees high rates of recurrence and metastasis even after initial...Read more
2024 08 Sep
Bladder cancer (BCa) is one of the most prevalent malignancies of the urinary system. A crucial distinction in BCa is whether it is muscle-invasive (MIBC) or non-muscle-invasive (NMIBC), as this classification significantly impacts treatment strategies and patient outcomes. Currently, invasive biopsy procedures and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)...Read more
2024 01 Aug
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) represents a severe form of macular degeneration characterised by the growth of abnormal blood vessels originating from the choroid, breaking into the sub-retinal pigment epithelium space. This condition is primarily mediated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), making anti-VEGF agents...Read more
2024 01 Aug
Neovascular age-related macular degeneration (nAMD) represents a severe form of macular degeneration characterised by the growth of abnormal blood vessels originating from the choroid, breaking into the sub-retinal pigment epithelium space. This condition is primarily mediated by vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), making anti-VEGF agents...Read more
2024 17 May
Oesophageal cancer (EC) is a growing concern globally, with multidisciplinary treatments offering the best chance of cure. However, despite advancements, the 5-year survival rate remains low. Accurate staging is crucial for treatment decisions, but current methods like endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) have limitations, leading to overestimation of tumour...Read more
2024 17 May
Researchers discuss the significant impact of lung cancer globally, highlighting its high mortality rate and the importance of early detection for improved survival rates. Their paper mentions the effectiveness of low-dose CT (LDCT) screening in reducing lung cancer mortality, citing results from trials such as NLST and NELSON. However, it acknowledges...Read more
2024 07 May
The incidence of thyroid nodules has risen significantly in recent decades, with detection rates as high as 65% in the general population. Despite this, only a small percentage of nodules are cancerous. It's crucial to accurately distinguish between benign and malignant nodules for proper clinical management. While fine-needle aspiration biopsy...Read more
2024 12 Apr
Intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (ICC) is the second most common liver cancer after hepatocellular carcinoma, with rising global incidence and mortality rates. Surgical resection is a curative approach for ICC. However, due to non-specific symptoms, 70% of patients are diagnosed at advanced stages with unresectable tumours, leading to a poor prognosis...Read more
2024 19 Mar
Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is the most common kidney malignancy, with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) being the most predominant subtype. Despite surgery being the main treatment, a significant portion of patients experience recurrence or metastasis, especially those with advanced disease. The Leibovich scoring system assists in predicting...Read more
2024 28 Feb
During a workshop on research presentations at ECR, authors from around the world shared recent advancements in studies exploring the association between AI and radiomics. Handcrafted radiomics, deep radiomics and transcriptomics data provide complementary and potentiating prognostic information in soft-tissue sarcoma patients Amandine Crombé...Read more
2024 28 Feb
During a workshop on research presentations at ECR, authors from around the world shared recent advancements in studies exploring the association between AI and radiomics. Handcrafted radiomics, deep radiomics and transcriptomics data provide complementary and potentiating prognostic information in soft-tissue sarcoma patients Amandine Crombé...Read more