Radiology & Imaging

Physicists and doctors develop new radiation-free imaging technique

Imaging techniques such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and ultrasound have become indispensable in the medical world. Each method not only opens unique insights into people's ...

Neuroscience

Detecting hidden brain states with mathematical models

Mental health disorders can only be diagnosed on the basis of symptoms—and individual outcomes cannot be accurately predicted. An ETH scientist hopes to change that with the help of mathematical models.

Oncology & Cancer

Scientists suggest device to make breast MRI more effective

Magnetic resonance imaging is becoming increasingly popular as a method of diagnosing diseases. Standard scanners are multifunctional, making it possible to cut down on the costs of specialized equipment. On the other hand, ...

Oncology & Cancer

Radiation from airport scanners—how much dose we get

A new report by an independent task force commissioned by the American Association of Physicists in Medicine (AAPM), has found that people absorb less radiation from airport X-ray backscatter scanner than they do while standing ...

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