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  • Ultrasound technique modifies human reward learning for the first time
    on November 27, 2025 at 1:53 pm

    The nucleus accumbens is a tiny element of the human brain triggered when we experience something enjoyable, and used to help us learn behaviours that lead to rewards.

  • Early first trimester scans improve detection of major fetal anomalies
    on November 26, 2025 at 1:28 am

    Scanning for serious structural issues in fetuses during the first trimester can result in earlier detection of these issues, reports a new study led by Aris Papageorghiou at the University of Oxford, United Kingdom, published November 25th in the open-access journal PLOS Medicine.

  • New skin-permeable polymer delivers insulin without needles
    on November 25, 2025 at 1:38 pm

    Innovative zwitterionic polymer facilitates insulin absorption through the skin, offering a painless alternative to injections for diabetes management.

  • Focused ultrasound combined with chemotherapy improves survival in glioblastoma patients
    on November 25, 2025 at 2:48 am

    Patients with the deadliest form of brain cancer, glioblastoma, who received MRI-guided focused ultrasound with standard-of-care chemotherapy had a nearly 40 percent increase in overall survival in a landmark trial of 34 patients led by University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) researchers.

  • AI-driven innovations in pediatric ultrasound imaging and analysis
    on November 22, 2025 at 11:31 am

    Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. The emerging application of artificial intelligence (AI) in pediatric ultrasound has shown significant potential to improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency, particularly in addressing the challenges of conventional ultrasound in operator dependence, inconsistent image quality, and limited quantitative analysis capabilities.