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ISMRM: MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose PTSD

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SINGAPORE - MRI shows promise for helping to diagnose post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), according to a presentation delivered May 7 at the International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Medicine (ISMRM) meeting. Considering its prevalence, [PTSD] is a significant public health concern," he said.

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Case Western Reserve Researchers land $1.125 million National Science Foundation Grant to Advance Safer, Faster and Less Expensive Medical-imaging Technology

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milla1cf Thu, 01/04/2024 - 10:47 January 4, 2024 — Diagnosing cancer today involves using chemical “contrast agents” to improve the accuracy of medical imaging processes such as X-rays as well as computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans. Li, Kayat and Tirumani are all members of the Case Center for Imaging Research.

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AI Software Tool Aims to ID Early Signs of Dementia During Routine Appointments

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The ultimate aim is to build a digital healthcare tool that radiologists can use when scanning for other conditions to determine a person’s dementia risk, and to diagnose early stages of related diseases, such as Alzheimer’s.

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Amyloid PET scans improve outcomes in AD patients

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Alzheimer’s disease patients with cognitive impairment or dementia who were referred for amyloid PET scans had fewer hospitalizations compared with a matched control group, according to a study published October 9 in JAMA Neurology. The percentage of patients impacted was small – just 4.5%

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Gen Xers, Millennials show higher cancer risk than older people

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The findings were published July 31 in The Lancet Public Health. million patients diagnosed with 34 types of cancer and mortality data from 7.3 Sung and colleagues gathered cancer incidence data from 23.6 The full report can be found here.

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Guerbet Wins PI-CAI Grand Challenge on Detection of Prostate Cancer

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Diagnosis of prostate cancer, a public health issue The second male cancer according to the WHO , prostate cancer , with 1.4 Currently, only 10% to 20% of patients are diagnosed at a stage where the tumor is resectable. million new cases each year worldwide, accounts for 6.8%

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AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare

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Machine learning in healthcare represents a revolutionary approach to analyzing vast datasets to uncover patterns, predict disease states, flag suspected pathologies and personalize treatment plans. This proactive approach enables early intervention, ultimately reducing the burden on healthcare systems and improving public health outcomes.