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Stay up to date with the latest advancements in medical imaging, radiotherapy, nuclear medicine and clinical oncology. This section highlights recently published research, innovative clinical studies and emerging technologies that are shaping patient care and professional practice. Explore the findings, insights and developments that are driving progress across the imaging and oncology community.

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Imaging study indicates 99mTc-maraciclatide is a promising diagnostic and monitoring tool for endometriosis

Serac Healthcare, a clinical radiopharmaceutical company developing the molecular imaging agent 99mTc-maraciclatide, and the Nuffield Department of Women’s and Reproductive Health at the University of Oxford have had phase 2 data published from the DETECT (Detecting endometriosis expressed integrins using technetium-99m) imaging study. Published online in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Women’s Health, the study […]

Pusan National University introduces ASTRA-Net for improved lung airway mapping

ASTRA-Net helps reconstruct overlooked peripheral airways, creating more complete maps for bronchoscopy procedures. Locating small lung tumors located deep within the lungs remains challenging, as they need to be navigated through a complex network of tiny airways. Existing AI systems trained on incomplete human annotations may also fail to identify peripheral airways that were omitted […]

Brain metabolism predicts survival in advanced non–small cell lung cancer patients

Low brain metabolism as measured from ¹⁸F-FDG PETCT is associated with higher mortality in patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), according to new research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Incorporating brain ¹⁸F-FDG uptake alongside clinical, tumour, and biological data improved prediction of overall survival, providing physicians with valuable […]

First diagnostic x-rays in space mark new era for astronaut health

A team of crew members aboard a commercial spaceflight acquired the first diagnostic x-rays during an orbital flight. Results of the mission were published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America. “It’s been a dream for aerospace medicine to have more than one imaging modality for diagnosing illnesses and injuries in space,” said Dr […]

Study shows AI can be safely deployed in NHS prostate cancer diagnosis

Findings from the landmark Articulate Pro study have now been published, marking a major milestone for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in NHS histopathology laboratories and demonstrating its potential to improve and standardise prostate cancer diagnosis. Led by Professor Clare Verrill at the University of Oxford’s Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences, the study is one of the first examples […]

DNA blood test improves patient selection for radiopharmaceutical therapy in prostate cancer

A noninvasive DNA blood test can identify metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) patients who are most likely to benefit from 223Ra radiopharmaceutical therapy and monitor their progress throughout treatment, according to new research published in the July issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Incorporating this new approach to DNA profiling into clinical practice has the potential […]

Changes in AI mammogram risk scores over time help predict future breast cancer

Using artificial intelligence (AI), researchers found that image-based risk scores for breast cancer derived from screening mammograms evolve over time and differ between women who develop cancer and those who do not, opening the door to a new era of dynamic breast cancer risk assessment. The new research was published today in Radiology, a journal of […]

Nonsurgical procedure provides lasting relief for knee pain

Embolisation of abnormal blood vessels using rapidly resorbable gelatine-based microspheres is safe and provides significant, lasting pain relief and functional improvement for patients with osteoarthritis-related knee pain, according to a new study published in Radiology, a journal of the Radiological Society of North America. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis. It causes inflammation, stiffness, […]