All articles tagged with #imaging
New imaging studies reveal that fatherhood dramatically reshapes the brain: as men become dads, neural circuits tied to caregiving, emotion processing, reward, and threat detection reorganize to support bonding and responsive parenting, with changes persisting beyond early fatherhood and potentially influencing behavior and mental health.
Yankees left-hander Max Fried exited after three innings today with left elbow posterior soreness and will undergo imaging tomorrow to determine whether the issue is precautionary or more serious; Fried has a history of elbow problems, including Tommy John surgery in 2014 and forearm issues in 2023–24, and has been a key part of a strong Yankees rotation as Cole and Rodón deal with injuries.
New high-resolution imaging of 540-million-year-old filaments initially thought to be animal traces finds cellular structures consistent with bacteria or algae, not animals, suggesting an earlier microbial world and adding nuance to interpretations of the Cambrian timeline and fossil preservation.
Oxford researchers tested a CT scan paired with the tracer maraciclatide to spot early endometriosis. In a small pilot, the technique correctly detected endometriosis in 16 of 19 cases and matched 14 of 17 surgically confirmed diagnoses, suggesting a non-invasive path to earlier diagnosis. If confirmed in larger studies, it could shorten the current diagnostic journey that often requires invasive laparoscopy and help patients start treatment sooner.
A small trial (19 women) of the maraciclatide radiotracer with SPECT-CT found the scans matched surgical diagnoses in 16 of 19 cases and had no false positives, suggesting a non-invasive method could shorten the current lengthy delay in diagnosing endometriosis—especially for superficial peritoneal disease—though confirmation in larger phase 3 trials is needed.
Australian researchers show that PSMA PET/CT scans light up aggressive prostate cancers so clearly that many patients with inconclusive MRI can avoid invasive biopsies, potentially halving biopsy rates without missing clinically significant disease; the Primary2 trial (about 660 men) found that those with negative scans did not need biopsies and those with positive scans had targeted biopsies, with two-year follow-up and increasing availability in Australia and Europe.
Houston attorney Nate Broughty, known online as 'Nate The Lawyer,' fainted and developed severe headaches, leading doctors to discover a massive brain tumor (meningioma). Surgeons removed about 90% of it in a 15-hour operation; initial grading was grade 2 but later tests suggested a low-grade, near-benign tumor. Three months post-op scans showed no remaining tumor, and he is adjusting to life after surgery while doctors continue monitoring; the family had also faced his wife’s breast cancer diagnosis earlier in the year.
Using the European Synchrotron Radiation Facility's powerful X‑rays, researchers scanned a six‑egg clutch of Massospondylus carinatus embryos from 200‑million‑year‑old eggs found in South Africa, revealing tiny skulls and two distinct tooth generations—one temporary and shed before hatching, the other adult‑like—along with skeletal development consistent with two‑legged hatchlings and reptile–bird similarities.
Expansion microscopy uses a diaper-inspired hydrogel to physically swell biological samples, enabling higher-resolution visualization of tiny cellular structures with standard microscopes. By improving dye penetration and preserving overall architecture, it democratizes microscopy and reveals detailed cytoskeletal diversity across species.
A large study has found that repetitive heading in soccer can cause microscopic brain changes and impair cognitive functions, even in amateur players without reported concussions, highlighting potential long-term health risks associated with the sport.
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NASA's Psyche spacecraft captured images of Earth and the Moon using long-exposure photography, helping scientists understand how the spacecraft's cameras respond to reflected sunlight from solar system objects, with the mission led by Arizona State University and managed by JPL, aiming to study the asteroid Psyche.
The article discusses the challenges of obtaining high-resolution images of interstellar objects like 3I/ATLAS with current telescopes and explores future possibilities such as lunar interferometers and spacecraft arrays to better understand these objects, potentially revealing whether they are natural or technological in origin.
NASA's imaging technology has significantly advanced over the past 60 years, starting with Mariner 4's first images of Mars, leading to high-resolution cameras on orbiters and rovers like Viking, Pathfinder, Spirit, Opportunity, Curiosity, and Perseverance, as well as aerial views from the Ingenuity helicopter, transforming our understanding of the Red Planet.
Miami Marlins pitcher Eury Perez is set to undergo imaging and testing for elbow soreness, with concerns about a potential lengthy absence. The team has been plagued by rotation injuries, with several pitchers, including Sandy Alcantara, facing setbacks. Perez, a top prospect, was expected to play a key role in the team's plans for the 2024 season. The Marlins will need strong performances from their lineup to compensate for the pitching injuries and aim for postseason contention.