Category: Imaging & mpMRI

The use of 2 parameters of imaging sequences is called biparametric MRI (bpMRI) – and new research shows it could make MRI widely available as a better screening tool than the PSA test which can lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment. Now there’s an exciting boost to the speed and accuracy of bpMRI: Deep Learning (DL), a branch of Artificial Intelligence (AI). keep reading

An essential part of planning treatment for prostate cancer (PCa) is determining its size and location. Where and how big is it? If the tumor is found early when it is small and contained within the gland, it is called localized. In this case, the patient is a candidate for a local treatment with curative keep reading

If you’re a real estate developer planning to build a new house, you start with the groundwork—literally. Before you start excavating, you have analysts determine the basics: the type of soil, the water table, and any flood risk. You want to know the important foundation factors that help predict the future stability of the construction. keep reading

The interpretation of medical images is “a task that lies at the heart of the radiologist’s work.”[i] In fact, the human element—a radiologist’s eyes and brain—is just as important as what a high resolution, 3- dimensional image depicts. Imaging types include x-ray, MRI, CT scan, ultrasound and PET scan, but no matter how advanced the keep reading

In the world of prostate cancer (PCa), there is a dangerous cell pattern called cribriform (pronounced crib’ ri-form) or simply Cr. It has a distinctive appearance that looks similar to a sieve or a plate with lots of holes. Cr is associated with aggressive Gleason grade 4 cancer. Also, there is another PCa type called keep reading

We’ve come a long way in focal therapy in the years since we published the blog below. Dr. Hash Ahmed’s 2014 published paper, as cited in the original blog, summarized compelling data that showed great promise for focal prostate cancer (PCa) treatment. Now, nearly a decade later, four authors from UCLA list several treatment methods with result statistics. Methods include... keep reading

One of the traits of highly successful people is their ability to stay grounded in the present moment yet anticipate the future. Although no one can predict the future with 100% accuracy, knowing the odds are favorable is a definite advantage. For prostate cancer patients, the most common treatment recommendation is radical robotic prostatectomy (RRP). In fact... keep reading

A groundbreaking European study highlights the benefits of adding MRI to PSA screening for prostate cancer. By improving detection of significant cancers and reducing unnecessary biopsies, this approach offers a more accurate, cost-effective pathway for diagnosis. Discover how this research is transforming prostate health and diagnosis standards worldwide. keep reading

Oxygen-enhanced MRI may change how prostate cancer is treated, especially for men undergoing radiation therapy. Learn how this groundbreaking imaging technique can reduce radiation doses by tracking tumor response in real-time. keep reading

Multiparametric MRI (mpMRI) has proven itself as a powerful tool in detecting significant prostate cancer. By accurately identifying suspicious areas and distinguishing aggressive tumors from those that pose less risk, mpMRI is helping reduce unnecessary biopsies and providing clearer, more reliable diagnostic information for better treatment decisions. keep reading