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UCL Lab Highlight – Ultrasound Guided Injections
University College London Lab Highlight - Utilizing Ultrasound Guided Injections The University College London (UCL) operates 15 in vivo facilities, supported by a dedicated Training Centre that educates animal technicians and scientists in best practices,
FAQ: inCiTe 3D X-ray Microscope
FAQ: inCiTe™ 3D X-ray Microscope The inCiTe™ 3D X-ray Microscope combines high-resolution micro-CT with propagation-based phase contrast to help researchers visualize low-density biological structures and biomaterials that may be difficult to distinguish using absorption imaging
Choosing an Optical Imaging System for Preclinical BLI, FLI, and NIR-II Research
Choosing an Optical Imaging System for Preclinical BLI, FLI, and NIR-II Research: How the Newton FT-900 Compares Against Common Platforms Preclinical optical imaging has moved well beyond the question of whether a signal can be
Research Beyond the PIXImus: Considerations for Replacing a Legacy Small Animal DXA System
Research Beyond the PIXImus: Considerations for Replacing a Legacy Small Animal DXA System Since PIXImus is now discontinued, this article outlines considerations for replacing a legacy small animal DXA system with iNSiGHT DXA, a modern
Utilizing Ultrasound Imaging & Shear Wave Elastography to Assess Blood Arteriovenous Fistulas and Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Utilizing Ultrasound Imaging & Shear Wave Elastography to Assess Blood Arteriovenous Fistulas & Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Ultrasound imaging combined with shear wave elastography (SWE) is an advanced technique increasingly used in clinical and preclinical research for
Expanding the Possibilities of Preclinical Research with the Newton Optical Imaging System
Expanding the Possibilities of Preclinical Research with the Newton Optical Imaging System Understanding biological processes as they occur in living organisms is essential for advancing translational research. Whether investigating cancer progression, infectious disease, immune cell
Preclinical Contrast Agents vs Clinical Agents in Small Animal Imaging
Preclinical Contrast Agents vs Clinical Agents in Small Animal Imaging Preclinical contrast agents optimized for small animal imaging can help researchers better align signal behavior, circulation time, dosing, and modality-specific endpoints across MRI, CT, ultrasound,
DXA and Micro-CT in Preclinical Orthopaedics | A Complementary Imaging Workflow
Integrating In Vivo DEXA/DXA and Ex Vivo Micro-CT in Preclinical Orthopaedics Preclinical orthopaedic studies often require both longitudinal monitoring and detailed structural analysis to fully understand skeletal changes. Integrating DXA and micro-CT in preclinical orthopaedics
Imaging Body Composition in the GLP-1RA Era: Why MRI Adds Value Beyond DEXA
Unless you have been hibernating for the past few years, it has been impossible to miss the revolution in obesity and metabolic disorder management brought about by GLP-1 therapies. GLP-1 receptor agonists, and newer dual
Scintica Morning Coffee Chat Episode 2: FAQ – Installing & Operating the iNSiGHT DXA System
https://youtu.be/Yi0lydfNs5I In this episode of Scintica Morning Coffee Chat, we examine the technical and operational requirements for successfully integrating preclinical Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) system -- namely the iNSiGHT DXA -- into the lab. This discussion addresses critical phases of implementation, including installation,
