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Scientists discover how nanoparticles of toxic metal used in MRI scans infiltrate human tissue

Medical Xpress

University of New Mexico researchers studying the health risks posed by gadolinium, a toxic rare earth metal used in MRI scans, have found that oxalic acid, a molecule found in many foods, can generate nanoparticles of the metal in human tissues.

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Data compression scheme facilitates measurement of blood flow to the brain

Medical Xpress

Modern optical technologies such as diffuse correlation spectroscopy (DCS) enable scientists to measure blood flow to the brain noninvasively by shining a laser on scalp and analyzing the diffused light.

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Advancing and Safeguarding Clinical Research for a Better Tomorrow

Advarra

Furthermore, Advarras IRB includes hundreds of expert members, many of whom bring expertise and experience in several therapeutic areas and disciplines, including oncology, bioethics, investigational pharmacy, internal medicine, psychology, physiology, radiology, public health, pediatrics, nursing, and social and behavioral science.

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14th Asia Pacific Symposium on Cochlear Implant and Related Sciences Set to Convene in Seoul — Featuring HP&M’s Dr. Philip Won

FDA Law Blog

This prestigious four-day conference promises to deliver a wealth of cutting-edge insights, featuring presentations by eminent scientists and clinicians, all unified under the thought-provoking theme, “Towards Better Speech Perception and Beyond.”

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C-Path announces SHIP-MD 2021 Virtual Workshop

Scienmag

Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH) AdvaMed, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and multiple pediatric health system leaders, is […]. Multi-stakeholder event will focus on national innovation ecosystem for pediatric medical device development TUCSON, Ariz.,

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AI Abdominal Fat Measure Predicts Heart Attack and Stroke

The Pharma Data

RSNA is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. SOURCE Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). OAK BROOK, Ill. , RSNA.org ). View original content: [link].

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World Cancer Day 2024: Trends in Oncology Research and More

XTalks

It promotes unique insights and improvements in tumor biology understanding through the collaboration of biological and computer scientists. As of October 19, 2023, there were 692 FDA-approved devices linked to AI/ML , underscoring the expanding role of these technologies in healthcare.

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