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RadiologyHigh-Precision Lung Cancer Care: New Data on Robotic Cryoablation
A prospective study shows Robot-Assisted Cryoablation for pulmonary metastases is highly feasible, safe, and accurate, achieving 97% progression-free survival at 12 months.
RadiologyEnd Liver Biopsies? AI Tool Automates Cirrhosis Diagnosis
A new, fully automated deep learning algorithm, Auto-LSN, quantifies liver surface nodularity on CT scans. It offers a non-invasive, accurate alternative for diagnosing advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD) and cirrhosis.
RadiologyAI as a Third Reader in Mammography: Is 9.5% Better Enough?
A new study reveals that using AI software (Transpara) as a third reader in mammography screening increases the cancer detection rate by 9.5% but lowers the PPV.
Medical UpdatesLandmark HC Verdict Quashes NMC’s Blanket MBBS Migration Ban
The Delhi HC has struck down the blanket MBBS migration ban under GMER 2023, calling Regulation 18 arbitrary. This landmark ruling mandates NMC to create a new transfer policy, specifically citing disability rights and the need for reasonable accommodation.
Medical UpdatesWhy MedGenome’s MetaSeq is the Future of Blood Infection Tests
MedGenome launches MetaSeq, a metagenomic NGS blood test to detect over 1,400 pathogens faster. Clinicians can now make earlier, informed BSI treatment decisions.
Medical UpdatesCritical: Does Time-of-Day Impact Cancer Immunotherapy?
New randomized trial data strongly suggests optimizing Immunotherapy Scheduling for non-small cell lung cancer dramatically improves survival outcomes.
Medical UpdatesIIT-M’s Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas: Advancing Precision Oncology
IIT Madras released the Bharat Cancer Genome Atlas (BCGA), a publicly accessible genomic database for cancers prevalent in India, including paediatric leukaemia. This resource is vital for developing India-specific biomarkers, improving early diagnosis, and guiding precision oncology treatment decisions.
Medical UpdatesFirst National Lung Cancer Guidelines Released in India
India releases its first national, evidence-based lung cancer guidelines India to standardize treatment, improve early diagnosis, and expand palliative care across public and private sectors.
Medical UpdatesSC Takes Up Plea Challenging NEET PG Cut-off Reduction to Zero
The Supreme Court has sought responses on a plea challenging the drastic NEET PG cut-off reduction, which critics argue compromises medical education standards.
Obstetrics and GynaecologyNew Study Validates Dry Self-Collected Swabs for HPV Testing
A prospective study confirms that dry, self-collected vaginal swabs maintain sufficient DNA quality for HPV testing, even when stored at room temperature for up to two weeks.
RadiologyUltraMC: AI’s High Accuracy in Complex Thyroid Nodule Classification
A new two-layer interpretable machine learning thyroid model, UltraMC, demonstrates 91.8% overall accuracy in classifying conventional and complex thyroid nodules using digitized ultrasound features. This technology offers effective clinical support for diagnosis.
Medical UpdatesGlobal Cancer Burden: Four in Ten Cases Found Preventable
A new global study shows 4 out of 10 cancer cases in 2022 were preventable, linked to modifiable risk factors like smoking, infections, and diet. Implementing effective Cancer prevention strategies is critical globally.
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