Welcome to Diagnostic Imaging’s Weekly Scan, which offers an opportunity to catch up on the most well-viewed radiology content of the past week.
In a recently published study in Radiology, researchers found that
Throughout life, our cells are continually exposed to both internal and external influences that can harm DNA. This DNA damage is a well-known factor in the development of aging and cancer, yet scientists have long struggled to understand the…
How does your brain know when to take a breath, stabilize your blood pressure, or fight off an infection? The answer lies in interoception, a lesser-known process through which the nervous system constantly monitors the body’s internal signals to…
In mid-September 2025, the Friedrich-Loeffler-Institut (FLI)—Germany’s Federal Research Institute for Animal Health—hosted the NATO-supported Advanced Research Workshop (ARW) titled “Update on Bacterial Biological Agents in…
A recently published, national case-control study of more than 100,000 nursing home residents with Alzheimer disease and related dementias (ADRD) revealed that benzodiazepines and antipsychotic use is associated with increased risk of 180-day…
Cognitive decline is typically considered a hallmark of aging — but research suggests that not everyone is susceptible.
A study from Northwestern University looked at a group of 80-year-olds who appeared to have memory skills on par with…
The global prevalence of diabetes is currently a significant public health concern, and it is continuing to rise. Recently, in “Diabetes Atlas”, the International Diabetes Federation reported that up to 40% of people living with…
The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced that polio vaccine coverage in Europe is at its lowest level in several years, leaving more than 450,000 infants unprotected.
In 2024, polio vaccination rates in Europe…