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Deep Learning-assisted Lesion Segmentation in PET/CT Imaging: A Feasibility Study for Salvage Radiation Therapy in Prostate Cancer

Imaging Technology

mtaschetta-millane Tue, 07/02/2024 - 09:53 July 2, 2024 — A new editorial paper was published in Oncoscience ( Volume 11 ) on May 20, 2024, entitled, “ Deep learning-assisted lesion segmentation in PET/CT imaging: A feasibility study for salvage radiation therapy in prostate cancer.” In this new editorial, researchers Richard L.J.

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Choose wisely when it comes to neonatal liver imaging

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Newborns' livers can be affected by a variety of congenital and acquired diseases, and imaging plays an important role in the workup and management of these, according to a study published November 7 in RadioGraphics. Although they are rare, various congenital and acquired diseases can affect the neonatal liver," the group wrote.

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Novel Radiotracer Demonstrates High Diagnostic Efficacy for Obese Patients with Coronary Artery Disease

Imaging Technology

18F-flurpiridaz PET MPI obtained images at a lower radiation dose than 99Tc-SPECT MPI and performed similarly in both obese and non-obese patients. “Due This can result in inferior image quality and diagnostic performance despite requiring a higher dose of radiation.”

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Wider use of cardiac PET faces challenges

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Strategies to increase the use of cardiac PET myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI) in the U.S. Cardiac PET MPI has emerged as a key tool for diagnosing and managing patients with cardiovascular diseases, especially coronary artery disease, yet overall it remains underutilized in the U.S., the authors noted.

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Dual-tracer PET/CT shows promise in liver cancer patients

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A group led by researchers at the University of Hong Kong in China found the approach detected 12% more disease in patients undergoing staging than CT or MRI and resulted in a change in treatment in a significant number of cases. The results validate the emerging technique, the group noted.

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The Power of Precision: How Radiology Transforms Healthcare (Uttar Pradesh, Barabanki, Bareilly, Basti, Bijnor, Bulandshahr)

Future Teleradiology

Early Disease Detection : Radiological imaging detects diseases in their earliest stages, significantly improving the chances of successful treatment and patient outcomes.

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Illuminating the Future: Recent Breakthroughs in Nuclear Medicine Advancements (Maharashtra, Raigarh, Sangli, Satara, Sindhudurg, Solapur, Thane, Wardha, Washim, Yavatmal)

Future Teleradiology

Discuss how this approach delivers radiation with exceptional precision to cancer cells. Advances in Cardiac Imaging: Precision in Heart Disease Diagnosis: Highlight recent breakthroughs in cardiac imaging within nuclear medicine.