On the way to nanotheranostics: Diagnosing and treating diseases simultaneously
Theranostics is an emerging field of medicine whose name is a combination of “therapeutics” and “diagnostics.” The idea behind theranostics […]
A novel imaging technique that uses a synthesized form of scorpion venom to light up brain tumors has shown promise […] A newly developed endoscope could give doctors a better view of intestinal changes caused by Crohn’s disease. This additional information […] Researchers have identified two new nuclear medicine tracers that make it easier to diagnose and potentially treat cancer. A proof-of-concept […] For the first time, engineers have demonstrated an electronic device to closely monitor beating heart cells without affecting their behavior. […] By combining two imaging modalities — adaptive optics and angiography — investigators at the National Eye Institute (NEI) can see […] Stanford University School of Medicine scientists have developed a noninvasive way of delivering drugs to within a few millimeters of […] Augmented reality (AR), a technology that superimposes computer-generated information on a user’s view of the real world, offers a new […] University of Colorado Boulder engineers have developed a 3D printing technique that allows for localized control of an object’s firmness, […] Important research by Barrow Neurological Institute neurosurgeons and University of Washington (UW) scientists on novel imaging technology for malignant brain […]Medical Devices
New brain tumor imaging technique uses protein found in scorpion venom
Photoacoustic endoscopy could improve Crohn’s disease treatment: Better view of intestinal changes could lead to targeted treatments and fewer adverse effects
New ‘tracers’ improve diagnosis of cancer and may be useful for treatment
Engineers create delicate sensor to monitor heart cells with minimal disruption
View of the retina in unprecedented detail: Technique enables direct imaging of neural tissue; could lead to earlier detection of diseases affecting eye tissue
Ultrasound releases drug to alter activity in targeted brain areas in rats
Augmented reality may assist cardiologists plan and perform complex procedures
3D bioprinting technique could create artificial blood vessels, organ tissue
Improving operations for the brain’s most malignant tumor