A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can produce detailed 3D photoacoustic images in seconds, allowing for potential early disease diagnosis in a clinical setting. The technology, described in a study published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, offers real-time photoacoustic tomography scans that provide accurate images of blood vessels to inform patient care. The scanner’s speed and image quality improvements make it suitable for clinical use, potentially aiding in the diagnosis of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis. Further testing with larger groups of patients is needed to confirm its effectiveness in practice.
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New hand-held scanner generates 3D images in seconds to facilitate early diagnosis
