Detecting cancer earlier is goal of new medical imaging technology
Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 12:30
in Health & Medicine
A new medical imaging method could help physicians detect cancer and other diseases earlier than before, speeding treatment and reducing the need for invasive, time-consuming biopsies. The potentially lifesaving technique uses nanotechnology and shortwave infrared light to reveal small cancerous tumors and cardiovascular lesions deep inside the body.