Towana Looney, 53, is recovering well but still under observation by the NYU Langone doctors who performed the groundbreaking procedure. 

Use of the new tracer could improve outcomes by enabling providers to adjust treatment regimens much earlier than they have been able to previously. 

Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest cancers, with a five-year survival rate of only 44% if caught early, dropping down to 3% if it metastasizes. This is largely due to its ability to elude detection.

The CDC estimates that over 6 million people in the U.S. struggle with OUD, and prior research has indicated that only 20% receive treatment for the disorder.

Patients with asymmetries on CEM typically are recalled for additional views, ultrasound and occasionally MRI. But the extra workup might not be necessary.

The methods enable providers to identify signs of sepsis by assessing blood flow throughout the muscles. 

New research into post-concussion brain health suggests that the impact of head trauma may be more far-reaching than previously believed. 

E-cigarettes, or vapes, are largely considered a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes, but new MRI data suggest they still pose significant risk to users’ health.