Over the last two decades, radiology technology has improved dramatically. From CT scan systems, X-rays, and ultrasounds, these systems have become an asset to the medical industry, and what’s great is that they’re continually being improved with every little breakthrough in technology. For some of us, though, we overlook these amazing technological feats that revolutionise […]

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This article is part of our Special Series “From Lab to Clinic”. If you want to keep up to date with the progress of this novel test through clinical trials to regulatory approvals, follow along with us here. A non-invasive diagnostic test for endometriosis could soon be on the way. Earlier this year, Oxford University […]

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Measuring the weight of the fetus is an important part of keeping both mother and baby safe, since a clinically high birth weight is a risk factor for pregnancy-related complications. A recent study investigated 3D limb volume together with abdominal circumference to create a measurement that would be able to predict fetal weight. According to […]

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Bone mineral density is typically associated with conditions such as osteopenia and osteoporosis, but not many people would link bone mineral density to changes in the microbiome. Osteopenia – occurs when bones lose calcium and become brittle. It is a common condition that is typically associated with aging and not often associated with any symptoms. […]

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MRI and CT scans are both types of medical imaging used to diagnose many different medical conditions – what’s the difference between the two, and what are they used for? What is an MRI and How Does it Work? MRI, or magnetic resonance imaging, is a scanning procedure that generates detailed images of the body- […]

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Researchers studied the imaging features of COVID-19 respiratory disease and investigated how they are similar to the features seen in SARS and MERS. The novel coronavirus, COVID-19 is a highly infectious respiratory disease that first originated from Wuhan City, China and has been spreading globally. COVID-19 comes from the same family as severe acute respiratory […]

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  Coronary artery disease is caused by the narrowing or blockage of arteries that supply the heart with blood. Despite recent advances in the treatment and care of patients with coronary artery disease, it remains the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the developed world. The condition is often associated with adverse health events […]

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Scientists in Australia have developed a precise new way to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease using nuclear medicine. A study recently published in The Journal of Nuclear Medicine discusses how to diagnose inflammatory bowel disease in a quicker, more efficient way by categorizing inflammatory markers. Researchers used immuno-positron emission tomography (Immuno-PET) to image antibodies that target […]

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