High School Notebook: Canon-Mac senior cleared to play Sep 14, 2009
Hagan, a running back/defensive back and an Ohio State recruit, had a catheter ablation procedure in August and was not sure when, or if, he would be cleared to play. Although he received clearance Friday, Hagan didn't play because doctors suggested he wait until this Friday. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Call for fewer hysterectomy ops Sep 11, 2009
This technique, known as endometrial ablation, is associated with less risk than a hysterectomy which is recommended only as "a last option" ... And the proportion of endometrial ablation operations varied from 46% to 75. (BBC News -- UK)
Queen's offers latest acid reflux treatment Sep 9, 2009
He has introduced a nonsurgical endoscopic technique at Queen's, removing the diseased tissue with radiofrequency ablation ... He has introduced a nonsurgical endoscopic technique at Queen's, removing the diseased tissue with radiofrequency ablation. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
New Castle girls' coach leaves for Class AA Neshannock Sep 4, 2009
" One of those options will be Pitt, which Jones plans to visit in the near future. "I'm still committed to Penn State, but if some other schools still want to recruit me, I'm all right with that," Jones said. In other words, he still might sign with Penn State in February. Then again, he might not. Tired of this story? Well, this is the way it sometimes goes when players make verbal, non-binding commitments to colleges in their junior year. Jones' injury update Jones sustained a broken ankle in... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett’s Esophagus Sep 3, 2009
NEJM -- Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus ... Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus ... To the Editor: Shaheen et al. (May 28 issue)1 report on radiofrequency ablation of endoscopically evident, non-nodular, dysplastic Barrett's esophagus as compared with a sham procedure. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Getting Kennedy-esque care on your budget Aug 28, 2009
"She read a paper about this new procedure called radiofrequency ablation, and she wrote to the doctor who did the study, and asked him for the best place to go in the Northeast," says James Parles, a pediatrician in Smithtown, New York. The doctor returned her cold-call e-mail, and suggested she go the University of Rhode Island, where Dr. Damian Dupuy performed the ablation procedure. (CNN)
Renal Sympathetic-Nerve Ablation for Uncontrolled Hypertension Aug 27, 2009
Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. To the Editor: The renal sympathetic nerves have been identified as a major contributor to the complex pathophysiology of hypertension in both experimental models and in humans. (New England Journal of Medicine)
St. Patrick performs first hysterectomy with robotics Aug 26, 2009
Firth's friend told her that she'd recently had an ablation, where the lining of the uterus is essentially burned ... Firth talked to her doctor, Mark Garnaas about the ablation, but it turned out the procedure wouldn't have the same salutary effect for her ... "An ablation wouldn't help that because the uterus would still be there." Firth's best option, Garnaas said, was a hysterectomy. (Montana Standard, MT)
Blue Chip Chat with Chad Hagan Canon-McMillan Aug 25, 2009
Hagan had a catheter ablation procedure done a few weeks ago and expects to be cleared to play Thursday. College Talk: Made a verbal commitment to Ohio State earlier this month. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA -- Sports)
10 biggest sleep problems: How to fix them Aug 22, 2009
If these aren't enough, the doctor may recommend a dental appliance (one brand is Silent Nite Snore Guard); radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate, which clears tissue out of the way; or laser-assisted uvuloplasty, a surgical procedure that removes the uvula and surrounding tissue behind the palate, opening the airways. 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Non-invasive Brain Surgery Moves A Step Closer Aug 20, 2009
By eliminating any physical penetration into the brain, we hope to duplicate the therapeutic effects of invasive deep brain ablation without the side effects, and for a wider group of patients. The preliminary results in these patients are consistent with conventional therapy - radiofrequency ablation - which is an invasive procedure and involves making an incision in the scalp, drilling a hole in the skull, inserting an electrode through normal brain tissue into the thalamus, and using... (Science Daily)
DNA-coated nanotubes help kill tumors without harm to surrounding tissue Aug 20, 2009
Current thermal ablation, or heat therapy, treatments for human tumors include radiofrequency ablation, which causes regional heating between two electrodes implanted in tissue but cannot be used to selectively distinguish cancer cells from healthy cells, like researchers hope they will be able to do with MWCNTs. In addition to the DNA-encased MWCNTs used in this study, other nanomaterials, such as single-walled carbon nanotubes and gold nanoshells, are also currently undergoing experimental... (EurekAlert!)
Amgen Issues Statement on Outcomes of Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs (ACRHD) Meeting Aug 14, 2009
Aug. 13 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Amgen Inc. (Nasdaq: ) issued the following statement on the outcome of today's meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Advisory Committee for Reproductive Health Drugs (ACRHD) to review the potential use of Prolia(TM) (denosumab) for the prevention and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis and the prevention and treatment of bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation for either prostate cancer or breast cancer. After reviewing safety... (PR Newswire)
Experimental Drug Helps Treat Osteoporosis Aug 12, 2009
The results of that study, called the Denosumab Hormone Ablation Bone Loss Trial (HALT), were especially welcomed by cancer doctors, since it was the first study to show that a drug can lower the risk of fractures in men with prostate cancer. So far, most trials of osteoporosis treatments have focused on postmenopausal women, who are at high risk of bone loss with the sudden drop in estrogen that occurs after menopause. (Time.com)
Tumors Effectively Treated With Use Of Nanotubes Aug 6, 2009
Current thermal ablation, or heat therapy, treatments for human tumors include radiofrequency ablation, which applies a single-point source of heat to the tumor rather than evenly heating the tumor throughout, like the MWCNTs were able to ... 26, 2007) A review of 62 Mayo Clinic patients who underwent cryoablation to treat cancerous kidney tumors shows that the patients are cancer free for up to two and a half years after having had the ... (July 2, 2007) Multiple-electrode radiofrequency... (Science Daily)
Misonix Announces the Sale of Its Labcaire Business for up to $5.6 Million Aug 5, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Aug. 5 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, today announced the sale of its Labcaire subsidiary to PuriCore International Limited ("PuriCore") for a total purchase price of up to $5. 6 million. (PR Newswire)
Banner touts electrical cancer treatment Aug 5, 2009
" Bartz, the first patient outside of clinical trial to use the treatment, will return to the center for ultrasounds and CAT scans so radiologists can determine the status of her liver. Patients who received IRE during the trial period had little or no sign of their tumors after 30 days. The NanoKnife takes 10 minutes to kill a tumor, whereas treatment time for traditional burning and freezing techniques could last as long as 15 minutes for small tumors and 40 minutes for larger ones. From start... (AZCentral -- News)
Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort Aug 4, 2009
Next, Boone hopes to use the breast CT scanner to guide interventional procedures such as a robotic biopsy, radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation to treat breast cancer ... Boone hopes that the new scanner could be used to perform image-guided therapies such as the technique known as radiofrequency ablation. (MEDLINEplus)
Tulare hospital pays $2.4m in whistle-blower suit Jul 28, 2009
4 million to resolve civil claims in connection with the alleged promotion of its s 00001A25 urgical ablation devices, the Justice Department announced today. Surgical ablation devices use focused energy to create controlled lesions or scar tissue on a patient's heart or other organs. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
First Nanoscale Mass Spectrometer Created Jul 24, 2009
(June 26, 2007) Physicists are using transmission electron beam ablation lithography, or TEBAL, to craft some of the tiniest metal nanostructures ever created, none larger than 10 nanometers, or 10,000 times smaller. (June 18, 2007) What's nerdier than creating an online avatar that fights dragons and raids strongholds. (Science Daily)
Study Using Structural MRI May Help Accurately Diagnose Dementia Patients Jul 18, 2009
(May 19, 2008) Dynamic contrast-enhanced MRI plus diffusion weighted imaging can accurately diagnose residual or recurrent prostate cancer in patients treated with high-intensity focused ultrasonic ablation, a new. . (Science Daily)
Galichia adds cardiologist, services Jul 18, 2009
I think he ll bolster the Arrhythmia Center by bringing new nonsurgical ablation treatment options in the management of patients with atrial fibrillation, said Dr. Joseph Galichia, founder of , said in a statement. We think this is an important contribution to the health care of people in this region. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Boston Scientific named in lawsuit Jul 15, 2009
The plaintiff filed similar actions accusing companies including Medtronic, St. Jude Medical Inc., and Endoscopic Technologies Inc. of improperly marketing surgical ablation devices, used for lesions or scar tissue, for treatment of atrial fibrillation to increase sales. The suits were filed under the federal False Claims Act on behalf of the government, alleging the marketing caused excessive Medicare reimbursements. (Boston Globe)
Elbit Imaging Ltd. Announces - Swiss Team Uses InSightec's ExAblate(R) 4000 Brain System to Treat Patients With Functional Brain Disorders Jul 14, 2009
Ten adult patients diagnosed with chronic neuropathic pain successfully underwent non-invasive deep brain ablation surgery (central lateral thalamotomy) with transcranial TcMRgFUS and showed improvement in pain scores and reduction of pain medication with no adverse effects at three months follow-up. This is the first study in the world to test non-invasive transcranial focused ultrasound as a treatment modality for functional brain disorders. (PR Newswire)
A Swiss Team Uses Transcranial MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound to Treat Patients With Functional Brain Disorders Jul 14, 2009
" Neurosurgeons currently treat patients with functional neurological disorders such as neuropathic pain or Parkinson's disease by inserting a tiny probe through the cranium and brain to reach and ablate damaged tissue. "The more traditional invasive treatment works to alleviate pain and other symptoms, however it exposes the patient to complications, including infections, bleeding and damage to surrounding brain tissue," Dr. Jeanmonod explained. "Also, only patients whose target tissue lies in... (Canada Newswire)
Denosumab Demonstrates Superiority Over Zometa(R) in Pivotal Phase 3 Head-to-Head Trial in Breast Cancer Patients With Bone Metastases Jul 8, 2009
Editors Note: The FDA has provisionally approved the trade name Prolia(TM) for the proposed indications of treatment and prevention of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women, and treatment and prevention of bone loss in patients undergoing hormone ablation for non-metastatic prostate or breast cancer, for which denosumab is administered twice yearly subcutaneously at a 60 mg dose. The Prolia(TM) trade name is only for these indications and may not apply for other indications of denosumab. (PR Newswire)
Sick Children Do Not Always Have Their Pain-relief Needs Met Jul 7, 2009
6, 2007) Radiofrequency ablation, where heat energy destroys or stuns the nerves of a painful joint, is a developing therapy for chronic arthritis-related back pain. In the right situation, this approach may. (Science Daily)
New AHRQ Study Finds Mixed Evidence on Use of Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation for Treating Atrial Fibrillation Jul 7, 2009
The report examines the use of a procedure called radiofrequency catheter ablation to treat a type of irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation ... The report, which compared radiofrequency catheter ablation to medication-based therapy, also found that the effect of the procedure on stroke, a major risk for patients with atrial fibrillation, is unknown ... Radiofrequency catheter ablation - a procedure in which a long, thin, flexible tube is put through a blood vessel into the heart -... (PR Newswire)
115 Newly Identified Genes Implicated In Colorectal Cancer Jul 2, 2009
15, 2008) Use of multipolar radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases is effective and has a relatively low recurrence rate, according to a recent. (Mar. (Science Daily)
UCSD Using Robotic Arm To Treat Heart Patients Jun 23, 2009
"The robotic system aids in the precision of the ablation treatment for atrial fibrillation to within one to two millimeters of accuracy," said Dr. Gregory Feld, director of UCSD's cardiac electrophysiology program. "Combined with software that creates a three-dimensional map of the heart, this new technology offers greater stability, reduces exposure to x-rays and shortens the overall procedure time -- good news for patients and doctors.". (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)
Atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes still poses problems for sports cardiologists Jun 22, 2009
Efficacy of the circumferential pulmonary vein ablation of atrial fibrillation in endurance athletes. CPVA is a recently introduced technique which identifies the signals causing the atrial fibrillation and isolates their source in the pulmonary veins from the left ventricle of the heart. (EurekAlert!)
Big disparities in the treatment of arrhythmias across Europe Jun 22, 2009
There is a disparate coverage of diseases and treatments within the European Union and the European Society of Cardiology member countries outside of the EU. Some of the countries have no reimbursement e.g. for ICD or pacemaker therapy and the penetration of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation is very different ... In the field of invasive electrophysiology and catheter ablation for supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias the number of centres available is variable ranging from less... (EurekAlert!)
Mayo researchers: Dramatic outcomes in prostate cancer study Jun 20, 2009
The patients first received a type of hormone therapy called androgen ablation, which removes testosterone and usually causes some initial reduction in tumor size. Researchers then introduced a single dose of ipilimumab, an antibody, which builds on the anti-tumor action of the hormone and causes a much larger immune response, resulting in massive death of the tumor cells. (EurekAlert!)
HealthTronics, Inc. Commences Exchange Offer for Endocare, Inc. Shares Jun 18, 2009
Endocare, Inc. -- -- is an innovative medical device company providing minimally invasive technologies for tissue and tumor ablation. Endocare has initially concentrated on developing technologies for the treatment of prostate cancer and believes that its technologies have broad applications across a number of markets, including the ablation of tumors in the kidney, lung and liver and palliative intervention (treatment of pain associated with metastases). (Primezone Releases)
Potential For Non-invasive Brain Tumor Treatment Jun 18, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 17, 2009) Duke University engineers have taken a first step toward a minimally invasive treatment of brain tumors by combining chemotherapy with heat administered from the end of a catheter. The proof-of-concept study demonstrated that it should be technically possible to treat brain tumors without the side effects associated with the traditional approaches of surgery, systemic chemotherapy or radiation. (Science Daily)
NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk Jun 3, 2009
New research finds that radiofrequency ablation -- an endoscopic procedure involving targeted thermal energy -- was very successful at restoring the esophagus and reducing risk for cancer ... "The current standard of care for Barrett's esophagus has been watchful waiting or surveillance -- delaying surgery until the first sign of cancer. This study offers powerful evidence that treatment using radiofrequency ablation can help prevent esophageal cancer by completely reversing overall Barrett's... (EurekAlert!)
AtriCure's prognosis: Condition in flux Jun 1, 2009
The inquiry relates to marketing practices used in connection with its surgical ablation system to treat atrial fibrillation, a specific use outside the s 510(k) clearance. The Justice Department also said it was investigating whether AtriCure instructed hospitals to bill Medicare for surgical ablation using incorrect billing codes ... We believe we are positioned to be the only surgical ablation device with an AF label. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals Announces OGX-427 Treatment Demonstrates Safety, Evidence of Declines in Circulating Tumor Cells and Reductions in Tumor Markers in a Phase 1 Cancer Trial May 31, 2009
OGX-427 is designed to reduce production of Hsp27, a protein that is over-produced in response to many cancer treatments including hormone ablation therapy, chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Hsp27 production has been shown to inhibit cell death in tumor cells through a variety of mechanisms. (PR Newswire)
Technique Eradicates Problems In Most Patients With Barrett's Esophagus May 29, 2009
Findings from the first multicenter trial of the procedure, called radiofrequency ablation, could mean patients have an alternative to surgery for treating Barrett's esophagus ... A total of 127 patients at 19 sites took part in the study, which used endoscopes to diagnose the disease and then to deliver radiofrequency ablation to the abnormal lining of the esophagus ... Led by Nicholas J. Shaheen, M.D., at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the investigators at the various study... (Science Daily)
Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Barretts Esophagus May 29, 2009
com - Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Barretts Esophagus ... Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Barretts Esophagus ... A landmark clinical trial led by a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researcher concludes that radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for dysplasia in people with Barretts esophagus, a condition that can lead to deadly gastrointestinal cancer. (Newsmax)
AGA Institute presents cutting-edge research during DDW May 29, 2009
Endoscopic Ablation in Barrett's: Who Needs It and What Weapon ... Genetic ablation of the Notch signaling promotes TGF- -induced epithelial-mesenchymal transition involving posttranscriptional regulation of ZEB1 and ZEB2 by microRNA-200 family members. (EurekAlert!)
Radiofrequency Ablation — Great for Some or Justified for Many? May 28, 2009
NEJM -- Radiofrequency Ablation -- Great for Some or Justified for Many ... Radiofrequency Ablation Great for Some or Justified for Many. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Chronic Venous Insufficiency and Varicose Veins May 28, 2009
Ablation of Angiomas and Varicosities. Ablation of the Saphenous Veins. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Video: Data on More Than 15 Novartis Oncology Compounds at ASCO Highlight Progress Toward Targeted Therapies for Diverse Tumor Types May 28, 2009
The trial, conducted in Taiwan by Dr Li-Tzong Chen from the National Health Research Institute, included 36 advanced HCC patients who progressed after various systemic therapies or who were no longer candidates for local therapies, including surgery, percutaneous ablation or transcatheter arterial chemoembolization. Of the 31 patients evaluable in the trial, 16 received everolimus (known as RAD001 in this study) daily. (PR Newswire)
Study in the New England Journal of Medicine Shows Non-Surgical Treatment for Pre-Cancerous Condition of Esophagus is Effective and Reduces Risk for Cancer Development May 28, 2009
Data show superiority of endoscopic ablation therapy using the HALO System for eradicating Barrett's esophagus in randomized, multicenter, sham controlled trial ... The study entitled "Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia" is authored by lead investigator Nicholas J. Shaheen, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill ... "Our results reported in the Journal are very promising, demonstrating superiority of... (PR Newswire)
Atricure CEO sees $2B market for products May 22, 2009
But despite having 50 percent of the U.S. market share for cardiac surgical ablation an area where Drachman said there s room for tremendous growth AtriCure is not profitable. For full-year 2008, the company reported a net loss of $10. (Cincinnati Business Courier, OH)
Help me understand my dad's heart, blood issues May 21, 2009
After these procedures were unsuccessful he went to the Cleveland Clinic and had a heart ablation performed ... He currently is undergoing chemotherapy for the MDS, but also has to go back onto the Coumadin to have another heart ablation performed. (CNN -- Health)
Microwave Technology Treats Liver Cancer May 20, 2009
The technology resulted from ongoing research at the University of Bath into the use of microwaves in medical therapy, starting with Microwave Enometrial Ablation, a treatment for women with heavy menstrual periods. This research has led to the development and production of a microwave generator and probe to treat cancer tumors, now being manufactured by Acculis Ltd, UK.. (Newsmax)
Heat Beats Drugs for Treating Heart Arrhythmias May 19, 2009
The treatment, called catheter ablation, kept 63 percent of the patients in a study free of recurrent symptoms for a year ... The study was the largest to date comparing ablation to drug therapy ... About 100 underwent the ablation procedure, while the rest received drugs such as beta blockers and flecainide. (Newsmax)
Catheter Ablation Effective in Treating Atrial Fibrillation May 16, 2009
Nearly two-thirds of study participants with atrial fibrillation experienced no such condition-related symptoms one year after having a catheter ablation, a procedure in which heart tissue responsible for the erratic electrical signals throwing off the organ's pumping rhythm is burned and destroyed ... Doctors often first prescribe beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, flecainide or propafenone to try to improve the condition before resorting to surgical options such as installing a pacemaker... (MEDLINEplus)
Microwave Technique Successful In Treatment Of Liver Tumors, Surgeon Shows May 15, 2009
15, 2008) Use of multipolar radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases is effective and has a relatively low recurrence rate, according to a recent ... 5, 2009) A new minimally-invasive option for treating liver tumors, called microwave ablation, is now becoming available at more hospitals in the U.S. The method, simply put, involves zapping and destroying. (Science Daily)
Misonix Announces Participation in Annual Diabetic Foot Global Conference May 13, 2009
FARMINGDALE, N.Y., May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Misonix, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a developer of minimally invasive ultrasonic medical device technology, which in Europe is used for the ablation of tumors and worldwide for other acute health conditions, has announced their attendance and participation in the annual Diabetic Foot Global Conference (DFCON), which was held in Los Angeles, CA, March 19-21, 2009. In addition to exhibiting its SonicOne(R) Ultrasonic Wound Cleansing and Debridement System... (PR Newswire)
Blue Cross/Blue Shield Of Massachusetts Introduces Controversial Criteria For Vein Treatment Reimbursement May 13, 2009
Irvine, CA (PRWEB) May 13, 2009 -- As of mid April, 2009, BCBS has mandated that in the state of Massachusetts, only three kinds of physicians will be eligible to get paid for the removal of varicose veins using (RFA) and Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLT). Moreover, these surgeons must perform the procedures, which are rapidly replacing the conventional vein stripping method, in facilities that have gone through a lengthy certification process. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
New Target Identified For Potential Treatment Of Retinopathy In Premature Babies May 12, 2009
Such therapies are becoming more critical because of the increased survival rate of premature infants and because the prevailing current treatment, laser ablation of the retina, is destructive and only partially effective. One Australian hospital reported ROP in nearly 50 percent of infants born between 27 and 28 weeks gestation; this level rose to 65 percent in infants born at 23 to 26 weeks gestation (102 out of 157 babies examined for the disease. (Science Daily)
Heart Attacks: The Tipping Point May 6, 2009
"We can use the knowledge of the electrical activity and the interaction between cells in order to give ideas on treatment. Physicians will have a better idea on how to treat specific patients. For example, physicians will be able to locally ablate or release drugs in cardiac areas that are especially susceptible to fibrillation.". In the future, Dr. Zlochiver hopes that doctors will be able to send in scans of their patients' hearts and the models he creates from the scans would help guide... (Science Daily)
Targeting Tumors Using Tiny Gold Particles May 5, 2009
(May 22, 2005) The use of expandable electrodes with multiple tips in the treatment of liver tumors by radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is safe and effective, making it a useful alternative to surgery in selected. . (Science Daily)
Integra LifeSciences Features CUSA NXT System At American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting May 4, 2009
New Addition Brings Digital Control to Integra's Line of Ultrasonic Tissue Ablation Systems ... PLAINSBORO, N.J., May 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integra LifeSciences Holdings Corporation (NasdaqGS: - ) is featuring the CUSA NXT(TM) ultrasonic tissue ablation system at the 2009 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting in San Diego, California, May 2-6, 2009 ... The CUSA NXT(TM) ultrasonic tissue ablation system provides powerful and precise soft tissue removal with built-in... (Primezone Releases)
World's Fastest Camera: New Type Of Imaging May 3, 2009
One such phenomenon the group has studied with the new camera is laser ablation, an important technology that is the basis of laser medicine. The camera can capture laser ablation happening in real time, providing important clues for understanding the process and optimizing its effectiveness. (Science Daily)
Urodynamix Receives Financial Contribution From NRC-IRAP to Support Development of NIRS Technology to Improve the Minimally Invasive Treatment (MIT) of Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH) Apr 28, 2009
Transurethral microwave thermotherapy treatment (TUMT) and other clinically available MIT procedures including transurethral needle ablation (TUNA) and transrectal high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) are to intended to provide a one-time efficacious treatment of LUTS due to BPH as minimally invasive alternatives to pharmacotherapy, transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP), photoselective vaporization of the prostate (PVP), open prostatic enucleation, or other surgical therapies.... (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Potential New Target For Treatment Of Hormone Refractory Prostate Cancer Apr 15, 2009
"Androgen ablation therapy is the most common treatment for advanced prostate cancer," offers senior study author, Dr. Yun Qiu from the University of Maryland School of Medicine ... The researchers went on to show that expression of RNF6 was increased in human prostate cancer tissues that do not respond to androgen ablation and is required for prostate tumor growth under androgen depleted conditions. (Science Daily)
Nice to see levy approved Apr 12, 2009
When they did a procedure called Radio Frequency Ablation on my low back, it was like turning off a light that s how fast it was, no more pain. Don t want to take pain killers like morphine, hydocodone or oxcycodone. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Sweaty armpits run dry in new surgery Apr 12, 2009
An $8000, hour-long procedure called Laser Sweat Ablation (LSA) uses a laser to burn away the sweat glands beneath the skin. The result. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
A long list of longshots just keep helping young boy Apr 12, 2009
He will undergo an ablation a surgery aimed at detecting and destroying the extra nerve pathways likely causing the SVT.. Stellan s grandmother Shirley Sauls of La Crosse is hoping along with the rest of the world that his surgery will be a success. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
U study shows MRI-based method holds promise for predicting treatment outcomes in patients with AF Apr 8, 2009
Although DE-MRI is an established method for visualizing tissue damage in cardiac disease processes, the study assessed its use in a protocol developed to detect fibrosis in AF patients before they underwent radiofrequency (RF) ablation ... In this study, the University of Utah colleagues developed a protocol using DE-CMRI to create 3-D images of the left atrium before RF ablation, which were processed and analyzed with custom software tools and computer algorithms to calculate the extent of... (EurekAlert!)
Cardima gets $20M to keep heart beating Mar 28, 2009
Its products include an FDA-cleared surgical ablation system for open-chest surgery as well as a minimally invasive electrophysiology system. Both systems incorporate a microcatheter-based surgical probe and an energy management device, which uses coiled electrodes to deliver radiofrequency energy. (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
