Search Tag: Cancer

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Ai-and-radiology-not-ready-for-prime-time

2020 03 Feb

A number of research studies have reported that artificial intelligence (AI)-based techniques are able to diagnose breast cancer, lung cancer, and brain cancer faster and with greater accuracy than human clinicians.     Most recently, as described in a Nature report, a new AI algorithm outperformed radiologists in detecting breast cancer...Read more

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Ai-breast-cancer-diagnosis-matches-two-doctors

2020 02 Jan

A newly-published study in the journal Nature suggests that AI diagnoses breast cancer from mammograms more accurately than radiologists.   A computer, specially designed and trained by a team of researchers from international bodies such as Google Health and Imperial College London, performed as well as two doctors working together....Read more

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Ai-and-radiologist-teamwork-90-accuracy-breast-cancer-diagnosis

2019 29 Oct

A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool, trained on more than a million screening mammography images, can identify breast cancer with up to 90% accuracy when combined with analysis by radiologists.    The AI model was developed by New York University researchers who pointed out that their AI application is intended to optimise the work of...Read more

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Ai-tool-uses-radiology-reports-for-cancer-outcomes

2019 30 Jul

Researchers from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool which is just as effective as their human counterparts in gathering information on cancer progression from unstructured radiology reports. The study published in JAMA Oncology showed how AI could not only distinguish cancer presence and the outcomes...Read more

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After-5pm-your-doc-may-not-screen-you-for-cancer

2019 28 May

A new study endeavoured to research whether breast and colorectal cancer screening are related to the time of day a patient visits their primary care clinician. As part of this quality improvement study shows, both clinical ordering and patient completion of cancer screening tests decreased later in the day. The study published in JAMA found that...Read more

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Astro-annual-meeting-2019

2019 15 Sep

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Sectra-enters-south-korean-market-by-signing-digital-pathology-distribution-agreement-with-humintec

2018 04 Dec

International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company   Sectra  has entered into a partnership with HuminTec, a leading software company in the field of pathology in South Korea. Through the distribution agreement, the South Korean healthcare market will gain access to Sectra’s digital pathology solution. This solution supplies healthcare providers...Read more

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2nd-annual-bir-theranostics-update-2019

2019 08 Feb

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European-conference-on-interventional-oncology-ecio-2019

2019 08 Apr

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International-cancer-imaging-society-icis-2018

2018 07 Oct

International Cancer Imaging Society Meeting and 18th Annual Teaching Course Read more

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Radiomics-as-a-tool-for-personalised-medicine

2017 14 Sep

Radiomics is an image analysis approach that has the potential to improve the management of cancer patients, but further research is required before it can be adopted into routine clinical practice, according to an article published in the journal eLife. Medical imaging techniques underpin much decision-making in cancer medicine and can be used to...Read more

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Prostate-pet-ct-targets-more-cancer-improves-care

2017 20 Jun

According to new research presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI), prostate-specific molecular imaging could improve clinical management, especially in patients whose cancer returns. The study includes data from four Australian medical centres and several hundred patients who were examined...Read more

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Dual-agent-pet-mr-detects-more-cancer-reduces-radiation

2017 16 Jun

New research presented at the 2017 Annual Meeting of the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) shows that simultaneous injections of flourine-18 fluorodeoxyglucose (18F-FDG) and   18F-sodium fluoride (18F-NaF) followed by quantitative scanning significantly improves image quality and detection of bone metastases at a lower dose....Read more

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Gene-therapy-via-ultrasound

2016 23 Aug

A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences ( PNAS ) talks about a gene therapy approach called sonoporation which combines ultrasound energy and microbubbles to poke holes in cells. This new tool could help fight against cancer and cardiovascular disease. Researchers from the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC explain...Read more

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Biglite-a-novel-multifunctional-imaging-platform

2016 10 Aug

A multidisciplinary project led by physicists from the University of Texas at Arlington, the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston has been designed to develop a novel multifunctional platform that will integrate imaging and photo-induced cancer therapy in a single,...Read more

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Book-reveals-why-sharks-get-cancer-mole-rats-don-t

2016 10 May

A provocative new book by Loyola Medicine radiation oncologist James S. Welsh, MD, “ Sharks Get Cancer, Mole Rats Don’t: How Animals Could Hold the Key to Unlocking Cancer Immunity in Humans ,” explores how animals can help us understand how the immune system can be used to fight cancer. Dr. Welsh is a professor in the Department of Radiation...Read more

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Study-supports-screening-with-pap-hpv-together-as-best-way-to-detect-cervical-cancer-pre-cancer

2016 03 May

Co-testing with Pap+HPV Together™ results in significantly fewer false-negative results than either test  used alone 1 A new cervical cancer screening study demonstrates that Pap+HPV Together™ (co-testing) remains the most effective strategy for detecting high-grade cervical lesions 1,2, Hologic, Inc. has announced. The study, published...Read more

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Eu-data-protection-regulation-crucial-for-future-cancer-research

2016 17 Apr

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) has welcomed the European Parliament’s adoption of the EU General Data Protection Regulation, a uniform set of rules governing how personal data can be used in today’s digital age, which it describes as being “crucial” for the future of cancer research. The new regulation will aim to harmonise...Read more

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Radiation-chemo-combo-prolongs-survival-in-low-grade-brain-tumour

2016 11 Apr

Patients with glioma – a low-grade type of brain tumour – who received radiation therapy plus a chemotherapy regimen, including procarbazine, lomustine and vincristine (PCV), experienced a longer progression-free and overall survival than patients with only radiation therapy, according to the results of the clinical trial, Radiation Therapy Oncology Group...Read more

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Warsaw-mummy-project-did-cancer-exist-in-the-ancient-world

2016 10 Mar

This interdisciplinary science project, launched in Affidea Polska's Otwock Centre, explores the secrets of the unopened sarcophagus of an ancient Egyptian mummy and 41 other artefacts and has captured the imagination of thousands across time TV coverage in Poland and even been featured on the BBC news website, sees teams of scientists working with...Read more

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Has-affidea-polska-found-the-recipe-for-life

2016 03 Mar

Each year, more than 17,000 new breast cancer cases are reported in Poland, leading to over 5,600 deaths, many of which are primarily due to late detection. But what does all this have to do with baking bread? Well, Affidea Polska, in partnership with the Polish Amazons, the Social Movement and the Polish Oncological Nurses Association, had just...Read more

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Affidea-italy-rebranding-in-style

2016 01 Mar

The second Friday of December was particularly long-awaited by Italian staff as headquarters invited the teams to a massive party to celebrate the rebranding of Italian operations and the start of the new era of Affidea Italy. Much excitement surrounded the rebranding events of one of Affidea’s largest countries of operation and top representatives...Read more

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Does-cancer-screening-really-save-lives

2016 11 Jan

Amidst growing appreciation of the harms of cancer screening, advocates still claim that it “saves lives". However, this assertion is based on reductions in disease specific mortality rather than overall mortality, according to a BMJ article published by Vinay Prasad, MD, MPH, Assistant Professor at Oregon Health and Science University, and colleagues....Read more

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Cancer-imaging-archive-on-the-move

2015 10 Dec

The Cancer Imaging Archive of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) has found a new home at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS). More than 40 terabytes of data have been transferred to UAMS from the archive's former home at Washington University in St. Louis. The archive's transfer coincided with the appointment of Fred Prior, PhD,...Read more

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Study-reduced-pet-tracer-more-scans

2015 03 Nov

Latest advances in PET scanning technology make it possible to reduce radiation dose for both patients and medical staff by up to 30 percent, allowing an addition of 100 scans a year at Central Manchester University Hospitals. A recent study by scientists at Central Manchester University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and The University of Manchester...Read more

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Hi-tech-imaging-pushing-up-thyroid-cancer-rates

2015 11 Sep

Increased detection of low-risk cancers through the use of high-tech imaging is driving up thyroid cancer rates, according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the journal Thyroid . Researchers found that the number of new cases of thyroid cancer nearly doubled over the past decade, with nearly 30 percent of these recent cases diagnosed when clinicians...Read more

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Icis-meeting-and-15th-annual-teaching-course

2015 05 Oct

The 15th annual course of our Society will focus on practically orientated education of cancer imaging through interactive teaching and the fostering of active learning. Multidisciplinary work practising state of the art and novel imaging techniques will be highlighted in cooperation with the  British Nuclear Medicine Society . Special plenary session...Read more

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Icis-interactive-masterclass-in-imaging-of-gynaecological-cancers

2015 11 May

This Masterclass in Imaging of Gynaecological Cancers is a highly commended one-day teaching course which will highlight current imaging techniques, image interpretation and pitfalls in imaging gynaecological malignancies. Workshop-style teaching with individual imaging workstations in small groups will provide participants with a stimulating and highly...Read more