Deep learning differentiates small renal masses on multiphase CT
A deep learning method with a convolutional neural network (CNN) can support the evaluation of…
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Peering into the genome of brain tumour
Researchers at Osaka University, Japan, have developed a computer method that uses magnetic resonance imaging…
Nuclear radiologists ‘outsmart’ prostate cancer with an apparently ineffective drug
When a non-scientist tries to imagine a scientist, the image that often arises is one…
New study suggests 21-gene recurrence score may help in radiation decision-making
A new study shows that a test physicians commonly used to guide chemotherapy treatment for…
Finding a non-invasive way to predict effectiveness of cancer therapy
Researchers have taken a critical step toward developing a non-invasive nuclear medicine technique that can…
Giving entire course of radiation treatment in less than a second is feasible
Cancer patients may one day be able to get their entire course of radiation therapy…
Proton therapy lowers risk of side effects in cancer compared to traditional radiation
Proton therapy leads to significantly lower risk of side effects severe enough to lead to…
Radiation breaks connections in the brain
One of the potentially life-altering side effects that patients experience after cranial radiotherapy for brain…
Ultrasound selectively damages cancer cells when tuned to correct frequencies
Clinicians have used focused ultrasound to destroy tumours without invasive surgery for some time. However,…
Brachytherapy proves effective in treating skin cancer
The use of high-dose-rate brachytherapy to treat elderly patients with common skin cancers offers excellent…