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Cardiologists in Italy Call for More Cardioradiologists to Improve Cardiovascular Care

Italian cardiologists are calling for an increase in the number of cardioradiologists to improve the timeliness and accuracy of cardiovascular diagnoses, citing advancements in technology and the need for personalized medicine.

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Non-Invasive Ultrasound Technique Improves Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

Researchers at Georgia Tech and Emory University developed a novel ultrasound technique using FDA-approved microbubbles to label and track macrophages in real-time, offering a non-invasive method for improved cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment with potential applications in drug delivery and...

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UK Biobank Completes World's Largest Full-Body Imaging Study

The UK Biobank completed the world's largest full-body imaging study, scanning 100,000 British volunteers to produce over one billion images now available to 22,000+ global researchers for health research, enabling early disease detection and improved treatments.

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AI Improves Cardiovascular Disease Diagnosis

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing cardiovascular disease diagnosis by analyzing medical images to identify subtle patterns and predict risks, potentially leading to earlier interventions and better patient outcomes, though FDA approval is necessary for widespread use.

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Excessive CT Scans Linked to 5% of US Cancer Diagnoses

A US study estimates that excessive CT scan use contributes to 1 in 20 annual cancer diagnoses, with children under one year old facing a tenfold higher risk; researchers urge reduced use and optimized radiation doses to mitigate this risk.

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CT Scans Linked to Increased Cancer Risk: 1 in 20 Cases

A new study reveals that CT scans may cause cancer in about 1 in 20 patients, with infants at ten times higher risk; the risk is comparable to that of alcohol consumption and excess weight, highlighting the need for minimizing unnecessary scans.

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Ethiopia's Medical Professionals Receive AI-Enhanced Radiology Training in China

Twenty-four top Ethiopian medical professionals are participating in a 21-day medical imaging technology training program in China from August 15, focusing on AI-enhanced radiology to improve stroke management and overall diagnostic capabilities, as part of a broader China-Africa health collaboratio...

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UK Biobank Completes Imaging of 100,000 Participants, Unlocking Insights into Aging and Disease

The UK Biobank project, launched in 2003, has completed detailed medical imaging of 100,000 participants, generating over a billion images to study aging and disease progression, with data accessible to researchers globally.

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UK Biobank Completes 100,000 Scans, Ushering in New Era of Health Research

The UK Biobank's imaging project, running since 2014, has completed scans on its 100,000th volunteer, providing a massive dataset for researchers to study the human body's aging process and develop early disease detection and prevention strategies.

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CT Scans Linked to 100,000+ Future Cancers in the US

A JAMA Internal Medicine study estimates that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 could cause over 100,000 future cancers, highlighting the need for doctors to carefully weigh the risks and benefits before ordering scans.

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Study Links 93 Million US CT Scans to Potential 103,000 Cancer Cases

A new study projects that 93 million CT scans performed in the US in 2023 may eventually cause 103,000 additional cancer cases due to cumulative ionizing radiation exposure, while the American College of Radiology counters that this lacks direct evidence and that newer technologies use significantly...

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CT Scans Linked to 103,000 Projected Cancer Cases, Sparking New Safety Regulations

A new study reveals that CT scans, while valuable in detecting diseases, may be causing approximately 103,000 lifetime cases of radiation-induced cancers in California due to high and variable radiation doses, leading to new Medicare regulations to improve safety.

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