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Aug 15, 2011
Predictive model shows good agreement between predicted and experimentally observed cell killing using X-rays and gold nanoparticles.
How to optimize AuNP radiosensitization
Aug 12, 2011
Monte Carlo simulations help define the best way to use gold nanoparticles to enhance radiotherapy.
In brief: research round-up
Jul 27, 2011
Recent developments in brain imaging, focused ultrasound, radiation safety and more.
Innovation: patent applications review
Jul 21, 2011
Our survey of the latest international patent applications in medical imaging reviews filings from Perseus BioMed, Philips, Boston Scientific and more.
Stealth particles deliver anti-cancer drugs
Jul 15, 2011
Nanoparticles disguised as red blood cells deliver anti-cancer drugs directly to a tumour.
PMB Impact Factor hits record high
Jul 1, 2011
Physics in Medicine & Biology reports its highest ever Impact Factor – breaking through the 'three barrier'.
Innovation: patent applications review
Jun 23, 2011
Our survey of the latest international patent applications in radiation therapy reviews filings from IBA, Accuray, RAD Technology and more.
In brief: research round-up
Jun 14, 2011
Recent developments in brain imaging, proton therapy, CT and more.
Innovation: patent applications review
May 26, 2011
Our survey of the latest international patent applications in medical imaging reviews filings from Hitachi, Philips, Bioptigen and more.
Improved nanofibres for tissue engineering
Apr 21, 2011
UV treatment builds better nanofibres for use in tissue engineering.
Carbon nanotubes capture cancer cells
Apr 12, 2011
Nanotube-based device can detect cancer cells and viruses.
Innovation: patent applications review
Mar 28, 2011
Our survey of the latest international patent applications in medical imaging reviews filings from Philips, Biterials, Imperial Innovations and more.
In brief: research round-up
Mar 18, 2011
Recent developments in focused ultrasound therapy, cell imaging and more.
Dual-energy CT images cancer biomarkers
Feb 21, 2011
Dual-energy microCT enables simultaneous imaging of iodine and gold probes, thereby revealing key cancer biomarkers.
In brief: research round-up
Feb 10, 2011
Recent developments in image guidance, nanomedicine, tumour tracking and more.
Nanoparticles boost radiotherapy efficacy
Feb 4, 2011
Gold nanoparticles activated by linac X-rays enhance the local dose to tumour vasculature.
In brief: research round-up
Jan 17, 2011
Recent developments in Raman imaging, radiotherapy, MRI and more.
Nanoparticles, stem cells destroy tumours
Jan 13, 2011
Neural progenitor cells act as "Trojan Horse" in magnetic hyperthermia technique.
'Super-twisted' light swirls into view
Nov 25, 2010
Highly polarized light could be used to study the proteins responsible for neurodegenerative diseases.