Enhanced identification of lung cancer nodules without CT by quantifying tissue elasticity

几乎你认识的每个人都会在某个时候接受过X光或扫描(无论是CT、MRI还是超声波)。这些不同检查收集的数据非常有用，可以创建身体内部的图像，帮助医疗专业人员做出明智的诊断和治疗决定。然而，一些功能数据很难使用成像检查获得，例如分析组织的弹性或僵硬区域有多大，这可以帮助识别和评估肿瘤和病变组织。取而代之的是，这可能需要一个侵入性的程序来获得可以分析(活组织检查)的组织样本。Adaptix打算创造一种新的方法，使用3D X射线数据，可以通过使用其创新的平板X射线源来收集，以比较不同组织区域相对于周围组织的弹性程度。当某个区域的组织变硬时，它可能预示着疾病或肿瘤，与X光检查的其他信息一起，将帮助医生做出更早的诊断，并尽快开始对患者进行相关治疗。Adaptix的愿景是为医疗专业人员提供一种便携式X射线设备，这种设备涉及低剂量的辐射，可以以多种方式对关注区域进行成像，为他们提供该区域的详细3D X射线图像，以及有关被检查组织弹性的重要信息。使Adaptix能够将这项医疗技术带到英国。将通过消除系统负担和降低医疗成本来支持NHS，并装备我们世界级的医疗专业人员以更早地做出更准确的诊断。由于人口老龄化，因疑似癌症而紧急转诊到医院的全科医生数量自2009-10年度以来增加了90%，但被转介的10名患者中有9名没有被诊断为癌症。使用Adaptix的X射线源进行筛查，并通过组织硬度的详细信息进行增强，可以防止不必要的转诊和这些患者的固有压力。Adaptix是一家英国公司，希望在英国建立制造厂，在英国创造就业机会。支持Adaptix将使其在英国的技术能够推向市场，这将使英国以及世界各地的医疗保健受益。“

"Almost everyone you know will have had an X-ray or scan (whether CT, MRI or ultrasound) at some point. The data collected by these different examinations is very useful in enabling creation of an image of the internal body to help medical professionals make informed decisions about diagnoses and treatments.However, some functional data is hard to obtain using imaging examinations, for example, analysing how stretchy or stiff areas of tissue are, which can help in the identification and assessment of tumours and diseased tissue. Instead, this can require an invasive procedure to obtain a tissue sample that can be analysed (biopsy).Adaptix intends to create a new method of using 3D X-ray data, which can be collected by using its innovative Flat Panel X-ray Source, to compare how stretchy different areas of tissue are in relation to surrounding tissue. Where an area of tissue is 'stiffer' it may indicate disease or tumours, and along with the other information from the X-ray exam, will assist a medical practitioner in making an earlier diagnosis and starting patients on the relevant treatment sooner.Adaptix's vision is to provide medical professionals with a portable X-ray device, which involves low-doses of radiation, and can be used in multiple ways to image areas of concern, to provide them with not only detailed 3D X-ray images of the area but also vital information about the elasticity of the tissue being viewed.Enabling Adaptix to bring this healthcare technology to the UK, will support the NHS by removing burdens on the system and reducing the cost of healthcare, as well as equipping our world-class healthcare professionals to make earlier more accurate diagnoses.As a result of an ageing population, the number of urgent GP referrals to hospital for suspected cancer has increase by 90% since 2009-10, but 9 out of 10 patients who are referred are not diagnosed with cancer. Screening with Adaptix's X-ray source, enhanced by detailed information on tissue hardness, could prevent unnecessary referrals and the inherent stress for those patients.Adaptix is a UK company, looking to establish UK manufacturing, creating jobs in the UK. Supporting Adaptix will enable its UK technology to be brought to market, which will benefit the UK, as well as healthcare worldwide."