Our latest publication from the OPTOMICS project has been published in the journal of the International Diabetes Federation, Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. The paper, titled “Raster Scan optoacoustic Mesoscopy for detecting microvascular complications in diabetes mellitus: A narrative brief review” is led by the OPTOMICS partner, Chair of Biological Imaging at Technical University of Munich.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) can cause both microvascular and macrovascular complications, making early screening essential. Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is particularly difficult to detect due to unreliable clinical markers. Raster Scan Optoacoustic Mesoscopy (RSOM) is a promising non-invasive imaging technique that uses light-induced ultrasound waves to visualize tissue structures and microvasculature without contrast agents.

In this paper, the authors discuss the potential of RSOM for detecting diabetic complications from a clinical perspective. RSOM provides high-resolution visualization of microvasculature and tissue structures, aiding in the assessment of diabetic peripheral neuropathy severity and early detection of diabetes mellitus onset. Despite limited experience, RSOM holds potential for early detection of DM and its microvascular complications.