Detecting cancer earlier is goal of new medical imaging technology
Posted on 28/10/2015
Cancer, an enemy to human being, is still an unsolved disease. Although we cannot fully eradicate this terrible disease, we can find it earlier to raise the chance to cure it. A new medical imaging method, new mode of fluorescent imaging, uses nanotechnology to reveal small tumors and cardiovascular lesions inside the body. This novel invention is not only to figure out diseases prematurely but also to learn more about the diseases before conducting surgery. The technology is used to precisely determine whether a detected cancer has spread to nearby tissues that help the surgeon deal with the disease completely and clearly during the surgery. The application of different type of infrared light is the key element in this invention. Scientists recognize that shortwave infrared light is tolerated, distribute fast through the body and accumulate at the disease sites and is suitable for this medical imaging. Getting an exactly picture of the early stage of the disease is possible and will enhance the probability to tackle cancers.
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Comment: The improvement of medical imaging is crucial in the detection of the cancer. The earlier patients find the tumor, the higher possibility to survive and eliminate the cancer totally. In addition, complications are another fatal factors and it is harder to detect because tumor will transfer to other organs. However, with this novel invention, we can handle the situation that whether the tumor is transferred or not. Besides, shortwave infrared light is easy to produce. Combined with current technology such as magnetic resonance imaging or near-infrared imaging, we can aware of the diseases quickly, intervene and control the spread cancer in the initial time.
Reference:
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/10/141021111403.htm