Mammogram Advice Nov 18, 2009
" Her friend agreed. "I don't think I'll wait," said Leslie David-Jones, also 41, shaking her head. For most of the past two decades, the American Cancer Society has been recommending annual mammograms beginning at 40, and it reiterated that position on Monday. "This is one screening test I recommend unequivocally, and would recommend to any woman 40 and over," the society's chief medical officer, Dr. Otis Brawley, said in a statement. But the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a government... (CBS News)
Baffled by new breast cancerscreening advice? Nov 18, 2009
In the 40-49 age group, they looked at digital mammography, ultrasound and MRI. Its the same conclusion. Younger women have dense breast and they are hard to do imaging in no matter what. (MSNBC -- Health)
Paparazzo Testifies in Broderick Trial Nov 18, 2009
(AP) A paparazzo has testified that an Ohio police chief told him he had access to ultrasound photographs belonging to the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick ... He says Carpenter said he had access to the plaster cast and ultrasound photos. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
New guidelines for mammograms Nov 18, 2009
A mammogram, ultrasound, biopsy and finally a mastectomy and chemotherapy followed. But another breast cancer survivor thought the new guidelines sounded about right even though she was diagnosed at age 37, two years ago. (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Doctors Answer Questions About Mammograms & New Recommendations Nov 18, 2009
QUESTION #4: When do I do an ultrasound vs. a mammogram ... ANSWER: "Ultrasound is used as an adjunct, never a replacement for screening mammography. U/S uses sound waves and is not proven to save lives from breast cancer. We use it to characterize further a breast lump or a mass found on a mammogram." --Dr ... ANSWER: "It is never too young but highly unlikely. Have it checked but would suspect more likely infection or inflammation from shaving and/or deodorants. An ultrasound may help decide... (W-USA News, DC)
Even a small study on Zetia, Vytorin makes a big impact Nov 17, 2009
Ultrasound images of neck arteries showed that Niaspan reduced artery plaque by 2%; Zetia did not ... The result was so pronounced that the study was stopped in 14 months, after only 208 of 363 patients enrolled in the trial underwent ultrasound testing. (USA Today)
Virus lands Portsmouth mom on heart transplant list Nov 17, 2009
"DeStefano came down with pneumonia in February. She said Massachusetts General Hospital physicians told her the virus that caused it attacked her heart as well. DeStefano thought she was coming down with the flu, but by mid-April she was short of breath and dizzy. At one point, she almost passed out while driving with her children; it was then point she suspected something was very, very wrong, so she went to a physician the next day.The doctor discovered she had first-degree heart block and... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Click to read:New Advice: Skip Mammograms in Your 40s Nov 17, 2009
As an alternative if your insurance will pay for it, women may want to get a 3D digital ultrasound which is harmless and much more accurate however the machines are expensive and many medical imaging facilities would rather continue using old paid off machines for more profits (that's what radiologists told me). I am just posting this because I notice a lot of people are posting "facts" that are not correct. (CBS News)
Young athletes need dual screening tests for heart defects, study suggests Nov 16, 2009
They also conducted an echocardiogram a cardiac ultrasound, or ECHO to measure heart size and pumping function and to check for faulty heart valves; and an electrocardiogram, or EKG, to assess the heart's electrical rhythms. None of the student athletes were found to have life-threatening heart defects, but abnormal findings were discovered in 36 athletes. (EurekAlert!)
New study casts more doubt on drugs Vytorin, Zetia Nov 16, 2009
Ultrasound images of neck arteries showed that Niaspan reduced artery plaque by 2%; Zetia did not. Two people in the Niaspan group had heart attacks or other major cardiac events, vs. nine in the Zetia group. (USA Today -- News)
Abortion, health care, and socialism Nov 16, 2009
Take the recent incident of the young woman in Bryan, Texas -- the director of the Planned Parenthood abortion mill down there -- who had a change of heart and quit her job when she saw, for the first time, an unborn child on an ultrasound screen. As Abby Johnson related her story to Bill O'Reilly, "....what I saw on the screen was a 13-week baby fighting for its life.". (Townhall.com)
Acne, wrinkle treatments help Medicis post profit Nov 16, 2009
In the fourth quarter, Medicis said its spending will increase significantly as it conducts tests of the Liposonix system, which is designed to break up fat deposits in the stomach with ultrasound. Selling, general, and administrative costs will climb due to the launch of Dysport, the company added. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Study Raises New Questions About Merck Pill Zetia Nov 16, 2009
Ultrasound images of neck arteries showed that Niaspan shrank buildups by about 2 percent, while Zetia had no effect on this even though it lowered bad cholesterol as expected. There were two heart attacks, heart-related deaths or other heart-related problems in the 160 people given Niaspan, and nine among the 165 on Zetia. (Click2Houston, TX)
Routine Evaluation of Prostate Size Not as Effective in Cancer Screening, Study Finds Nov 15, 2009
Patients participated in examinations every two years for 17 years, which included PSA and prostate volume measurements using ultrasound, to determine changes in prostate disease. "One of the major advantages of this large cohort study is that the men have participated in this study for over 17 years," says Rodney Breau, M.D., a Mayo Clinic urologic oncology fellow who led the study. (Science Daily)
High-Impact Activity May Be Good for Old Bones Nov 15, 2009
Ultrasound scans revealed that those who participated in high-impact sports had better bone mineral density than people who participated in low-impact sports. The findings appear in the November/December issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Shake it off Nov 14, 2009
Before the client starts exercising, they go on the NARL517 machine, which is a low-frequency, ultrasound treatment for 10 minutes. The treatment triggers a hormone to release fat contained in the cells of adipose tissue into the blood. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Fearless Picks: WVU - Cincinnati Nov 14, 2009
I'm sure that Stew ny studied that game film as if it were the first ultrasound photos of their own first-born, and I hope against hope that they found the chink and have a plan to attack it successfully. Realistically, with Chris Neild dinged, Scooter Berry hurt/living in the doghouse, Jarrett Brown nicked up and Noel Devine less than up to par, my usual optimism is seriously challenged this week. (BlueGoldNews.com)
CHS opposes CaroMont plans for ER Nov 14, 2009
Services would include general radiography, CT scans, ultrasound and laboratory. CaroMont says the project would create 80 jobs. (Charlotte Business Journal, NC)
Heart Defects Touch Brothers' Lives Nov 13, 2009
He added, "We knew that she was going to have a heart disease from when she was in utero. They diagnosed it in ultrasound. From that point on, we couldn't do anything about it. We had no control over it. We're not doctors. All you can do is put your faith in God.". His sister-in-law, Melanie Lupher said of her son, Witt, "We were told at birth that he would live a week, maybe a month.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Health calendar Nov 13, 2009
"CANCER CARE: PREVENTION THROUGH SURVIVORSHIP," free discussion on ultrasound, colon cancer, prostate cancer care, breast cancer and palliative care; hosted by Hawai'i Pacific Health; 8:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Nov. 14, Ala Moana Hotel, Hibiscus Ballroom ; 522-3469. "IS THIS NORMAL FORGETFULNESS or Something More Serious?" discussion on signs of dementia and the difference between forgetfulness, depression and delirium; sponsored in part by the Alzheimer's Association; 5-6:30 p.m. Nov. 12, The Queen's... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Ghanaian-Canadian Nurses Association Of Ontario Donates Nov 12, 2009
Dr. Dogbatse, medical officer of the Patang Physical and Outpatient Department also expressed his appreciation, appealing to GCNAO for an ultrasound machine, as none was currently available to serve expectant mothers in the community. Later, Dr. Anna Puklo-Dzadey presented Mr. Obed Adore with a letter of appreciation. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Of Moustaches and Men Nov 12, 2009
Other tests include a transrectal ultrasound, cystoscopy or biopsy. Movember is a fun way to raise health awareness. (iAfrica.com)
Raider women look to tower over opponents Nov 11, 2009
"We don't really know anything yet, but she will be going in for an MRI and an ultrasound over the next few days to see what is wrong with it. We are thinking she will be gone for the first month, but you don't know with knee injuries. Dennis Eastman "It hurts losing her for the early games because she is one of the top players in the state, but at the same time, down the road, it might actually help us out. It will give the two other sophomores and the freshmen a chance to step up. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Local Businesses Nov 11, 2009
Service Area: Atlantis, Boca Raton, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Green Acres, Lake Worth, Lantana, Manalapan, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, West Palm, West Palm Beach Business Type: 3D/4D Prenatal Ultrasound. . (The Palm Beach Post)
When Is A Fetus Able To Survive Outside The Womb? Nov 11, 2009
The condition, known as Intra-uterine growth restriction (IUGR), prompts doctors to use ultrasound to track a baby's health and determine the best time for delivery ... Combining ultrasound with powerful algorithms based on real-life data, pediatricians get critical data on the development of the fetal circulatory system, so they can determine when the baby is strong enough to survive on its own ... "Doctors need to assess their growth, but currently have to rely on partial data from ultrasound... (Science Daily)
Abortion: More hypocrisy on health care Nov 11, 2009
Did you see the recent news account where the head of a planned parenthood clinic resigned after the saw her first ultrasound abortion. She now works on the pro-life side. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Sarah Palin rallies abortion opponents at Wisconsin event Nov 10, 2009
She recalled that when she was pregnant, she underwent an ultrasound and the technician told her, "I see boy parts.". Later, the technician told her that the baby's neck "is a little bit thicker," an indication that there might be an extra chromosome. (Juneau Empire)
Bubbles used to find cancer cells Nov 10, 2009
The use of ultrasound with microbubbles to detect the sentinel lymph node is unique and something that will benefit breast cancer care around the world ... The microbubbles travel to the "sentinel lymph node", the first to be affected if the cancer has spread, and can be spotted using ultrasound ... Dr Sever added: "The use of ultrasound with microbubbles to detect the sentinel lymph node is unique and something that will benefit breast cancer care around the world.". (BBC News -- Health)
Twin girls spur twin goals Nov 9, 2009
When the nurse revealed the news, she told Waite, "Have an ultrasound before you make any decisions." ... They discussed their options for the next few weeks, but deep down, Waite, who's 23, made her decision as she stared at the ultrasound screen. (Albany Times Union)
'Optical Biopsy' For Breast Cancer Increasingly Accurate, Research Finds Nov 9, 2009
28, 2005) A new study shows that combining a technology called optical tomography with standard ultrasound imaging can help distinguish early-stage breast cancer from non-cancerous lesions -- and potentially. (Nov. (Science Daily)
October Was Breast Cancer Awareness Month Nov 9, 2009
Sometimes after a mammogram, the radiologist may suggest additional views, an ultrasound or even an MRI (all these are other imaging procedures which give them a better look) of the breast in question. Some women refuse to have a mammogram because they say they do not want to know if they have cancer. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
After hospital cuts, a new women's health center is born Nov 8, 2009
She has asked for privileges at the hospital and requested pharmacy, ultrasound, mammogram and lab privileges. Among Junge's other challenges were figuring out the insurance and also advertising to get the word out that she's open for business. (Anchorage Daily News)
Physical & Emotional Trauma of Ecto... Nov 8, 2009
Some women may not show any signs of ectopic pregnancy and it may only be discovered by a routine ultrasound ... If pregnant, then blood tests to check for pregnancy levels are done, as well as an internal exam and ultrasound. (Suite101.com)
Volcano posts Q3 revenue of $54M Nov 7, 2009
During the quarter, our core intravascular ultrasound disposable sales increased 15 percent year-over-year, including 22 percent in Japan and 16 percent in the U.S., president and chief executive officer Scott Huennekens said in a news release. The functional measurement business increased 53 percent, led by year-over-year growth of more than 75 percent in both the U.S. and Europe, he added. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Philanthropy Award winners Nov 7, 2009
5 million to Valley Med to fund a wide variety of projects, including the remodeling of the Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation Gymnasium, the creation of the maternal prenatal mobile ultrasound lab and a mobile health care clinic; the building of the Activities of Daily Life living room; and the Cancer Center Campaign, which established the Cypress radiation oncology suite with the purchase of a PET/CT scanner and digital mammography machine. Bob Sillen, former executive director of the , said he... (San Jose Business Journal, CA)
Planned Parenthood Director Defects Nov 6, 2009
"I had never seen an happen on an ultrasound," she said ... Although she had seen ultrasounds before, including during her own pregnancy, Johnson said she had never seen an ultrasound image during an abortion. (ABC News)
Newly revised guidelines for managing thyroid cancer published in Thyroid journal Nov 6, 2009
For managing thyroid nodules, the guidelines focus on the initial presentation, clinical and ultrasound evaluation, the decision to perform fine-needle biopsy and how to interpret the results, and the management of benign thyroid nodules. The revised guidelines for managing thyroid cancer provide recommendations for optimal surgical management, the use of radioiodine remnant ablation, thyroid hormone suppression therapy, as well as long-term surveillance based on ultrasound, other imaging... (EurekAlert!)
Foetal heart rate monitor warning Nov 6, 2009
An urgent ultrasound showed the baby had died in the womb and doctors believe the patient had been picking up her own heartbeat or placental blood flow with the device. Although the tragic death may have been unavoidable, the use of a foetal heart monitor certainly delayed the patient attending hospital, says Dr Abhijoy Chakladar, an anaesthetist at Princess Royal Hospital in Brighton, who treated the patient and highlights the issue in the BMJ article. (BBC News -- UK)
Waiting, Wondering About Radiology Results Irks Patients Nov 6, 2009
Radiology imaging tests include MRI, CT, ultrasound, mammography and X-ray. "Most of the patients in our study were decidedly dissatisfied with how they find out about their radiology test results. Specifically, they were unhappy with the delay before getting results and the lack of detail when they do find out what the tests showed," lead investigator Dr. Annette J. Johnson, an associate professor of radiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, said in a university news release. (MEDLINEplus)
Pre-abortion ultrasound "review" Nov 6, 2009
Does a South Carolina bill intend for women to be forced to view their ultrasound image ... But, he's unclear what the bill's authors actually meant when writing that a woman and her doctor must "review" her ultrasound image ... The most generous interpretation of the bill's wording suggests that women would be required to talk over and critically evaluate the results of the ultrasound. (Salon)
Take to the phones! Nov 6, 2009
But let us not forget all the planes that didn't crash, so to speak: "99.9 percent of clinic workers who see ultrasounds and provide abortions don't have sudden, suspicious religious conversions," Amanda Marcotte yesterday at Double X. And no matter what you believe about how Ms. Johnson came to link arms and wave signs with those whose threats of violence she'd said, plausibly, that she feared, another reverse story is also true: plenty of women "convert," if more quietly, the opposite way,... (Salon)
Statins May Prevent Blood Clots In Patients With Cardiovascular Disease Nov 6, 2009
30, 2008) The use of ultrasound waves for deep vein thrombosis may help dissolve blood clots in less time than using clot-busting drugs alone, according to. (July 25, 2008) For patients receiving kidney transplants, treatment with cholesterol-lowering "statin" drugs may lead to longer survival, reports a new. (Science Daily)
Acne, wrinkle treatments help Medicis post profit Nov 5, 2009
In the fourth quarter, Medicis said its spending will increase significantly as it conducts tests of the Liposonix system, which is designed to break up fat deposits in the stomach with ultrasound. Selling, general, and administrative costs will climb due to the launch of Dysport, the company added. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Local Woman Claimed She Had Cancer To Get Money For Breast Implants Nov 5, 2009
Medical records showed that an ultrasound performed in February at Scott Hospital had detected a small mass in her left breast, but the mass was removed and was found to be benign, the affidavit said. Lathern later confirmed to the investigator that the mass was benign and said she never had breast cancer nor was she receiving any chemotherapy, the affidavit said. (KWTX.com, TX)
Paige: Extra chromosome, extra special Nov 5, 2009
The earliest ultrasound available to me was the routine 18-week one so I decided to have the 12-week NT scan ... Subsequent ultrasounds at 35 weeks and again at 38 weeks did show that Paiges femurs were measuring behind. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
New technology aids in breast cancer detection Nov 5, 2009
When a mammogram is inconclusive, doctors may order an ultrasound what Angelakis calls the first layer of advanced imaging. Ultrasound exposes the breast to high-frequency sound waves that produce pictures which can help determine whether an abnormality is solid, like a tumor or a non-cancerous lump of tissue, or fluid-filled, like a benign cyst. (Lincoln Journal, MA)
Former Planned Parenthood Director Telling Fishy Story Nov 4, 2009
Johnson's story fits way too neatly into a bunch of easily disproven anti-choice myths, the main one being that all it takes is one glance at an ultrasound to cause someone to "realize" that hey ... If you compare the ultrasound taken prior to an elective abortion, the feeling is actually one of being underwhelmed, because there's not much there compared to the ones we're used to seeing ... Therefore, she's probably seen a whole lot of ultrasound-enabled abortions. (Slate)
What women's symptoms really mean Nov 4, 2009
If it is a neuroma, which can be diagnosed with a physical exam and possibly an ultrasound or MRI, switch to shoes with a lower heel and a wider toe box. Arch supports can help take the pressure off the foot, but custom orthotics may be necessary down the road. (CNN)
The conversion of a pro-choice warrior Nov 4, 2009
Johnson, who won the clinic's "Employee of the Year" award in 2008, has a two-part explanation for her stunning about-face: First, she says higher-ups pushed her to raise the number of abortions performed at the clinic due to financial woes; and second, she recently saw an ultrasound of an abortion, which she says led to a sudden "change of heart." ... Speaking of ironic, Johnson told Salon that she witnessed the ultrasound-guided abortion that sent her to the other side of the picket line on... (Salon)
Notorious 'Man-eating' Lions Of Tsavo Likely Ate About 35 People -- Not 135, Scientists Say Nov 4, 2009
Ultrasound uses sound waves that bounce off body parts, producing echoes. A computer translates the echoes into images that rival the quality of CAT.. (Science Daily)
Assuring Quality In Lightweight Construction Nov 3, 2009
For both procedures, the material must be stimulated mechanically, thermally or electrically, using force, ultrasound or light. The experts measure twice: Once before and once after the stimulus. (Science Daily)
GE Global awarded $1.2M in stimulus funds Nov 3, 2009
2 million in federal stimulus money to develop lower-cost ultrasound probes and study ways to make the devices easier to use and interpret ... Developing a low-cost transducer for portable ultrasound systems will allow use of the device to reach beyond hospitals and into underserved communities worldwide, GE Global officials said ... Transducers are the most costly and labor-intensive component of an ultrasound system. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Ovarian cancer hard to detect Nov 3, 2009
But the pain in her abdomen because so severe, she wound up in the emergency room, where rising Ca 125 levels, pelvic examination and a transvaginal ultrasound led to a high suspicion of disease and, ultimately, a diagnosis. Similarly, Kathy Yamzon experienced bloating and gas before going to see a gynecologist for a pelvic ultrasound in March 2008. (Florida Today)
Planned Parenthood Director Quits After Watching Abortion on Ultrasound Nov 3, 2009
Johnson quit after watching an ultrasound of an abortion ... When I was working at Planned Parenthood I was extremely pro-choice," Johnson told FoxNews.com. But after seeing the internal workings of the procedure for the first time on an ultrasound monitor, "I would say there was a definite conversion in my heart. (Fox News)
Local Planned Parenthood Director Quits, Is Slapped With Restraining Order Nov 3, 2009
Abby Johnson resigned as the director of the Planned Parenthood in Bryan, Texas, after viewing an ultrasound of an abortion. The impact of ultrasound on abortion is interestingSlates Will Saletan beforebut what has me intrigued is that Johnson because she was told to bring in more women who wanted abortions, and that the organization was changing it's business model from one that pushed prevention, to one that focused on abortion ... How does one get to be the director of... (Slate)
Gagne out 2 months Nov 3, 2009
"He will look at the small hernias that we saw in the ultrasound and see if they really are there." ... The team issued a statement Saturday saying it was still reviewing MRI, ultrasound and bone scan results, and hadn't made a decision. (ESPN -- NHL)
Iran has another hero, this one still living, in Mahmoud Vahidnia Nov 3, 2009
Planned Parenthood Leader Resigns After Watching Ultrasound of Abortion Procedure, I just thought I cant do this anymore, and it was just like a flash that hit me and I thought thats it. . (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
2 Mumbai doctors get jail for sex tests Nov 2, 2009
It prohibits any person, organisation, genetic counselling centre or clinic which has a ultrasound scanner or other technology to determine the sex of a foetus from issuing any advertisement for the availability of sex determination or sex selection before conception. No person can advertise in any manner about the pre-conception selection of sex by any means, scientific or otherwise. (India Times, India)
Fish Oil May Protect Against Stroke From Ruptured Carotid Artery Plaques Nov 2, 2009
19, 2008) Repeat exams using widely available and inexpensive ultrasound imaging could help identify patients at high risk for a heart attack or other adverse cardiovascular events, according to a new. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Rhinos aren't bashful when courtship calls Oct 31, 2009
"He chases her. She chases him. They make a lot of noise. "We just want to alert zoo visitors and make sure they know it's OK." Azzizi, a 10-year-old female born at the Cleveland Zoo, and 14-year-old Jomo, who was born at the San Diego Zoo and came to Pittsburgh when he was a year old, are housed in adjacent stalls in the zoo's rhino barn but have never been together outside in the public yard. Rhinos in the wild are solitary animals except during mating season. Dr. Baker said that when Azzizi,... (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Medical Device Maker Rides Chinese Health Care Spending Spree Oct 31, 2009
Those new products include ultrasound equipment, which was not part of Datascope's legacy business but is a growth engine for Mindray elsewhere. In September, the firm appointed Michael Thompson as vice president for sales at Mindray DS. Thompson had previously worked at Datascope and at ultrasound developer Zonare Medical Systems ... Mindray hopes he will provide the experience to build an ultrasound sales network in North America. (Investors Business Daily)
UCD to create 250 jobs with stimulus funds Oct 31, 2009
$490,000 to study the use of ultrasound in cancer treatment. $478,000 for influenza virus studies. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Ranks of top-level women decline Oct 30, 2009
When women wanted to go into the imaging business, they were told that they could go into ultrasound - pigeonholing, slotting those women. The other issue you have is that women are not going to engineering schools. (Boston Globe)
Widow of NY abortion provider praises tougher law Oct 30, 2009
Abortion rights supporters have challenged two new Oklahoma laws that would give the state some of the strictest abortion laws in the country by forcing women to answer questions about race and their relationships, and to listen to a doctor talk them through an ultrasound. Opponents of the laws say they were drafted to make a woman's already difficult decision to have an abortion even more difficult. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Medipattern Reports Results for Fiscal 2009 Oct 29, 2009
- January 29, 2009 - Extended the collaboration and development agreement with GE Healthcare to create ultrasound-based Vascular Imaging Quantification Tools as an application: Vascular iQ ... Our first-to-market, award-winning B-CAD advances breast ultrasound computer aided detection (CAD) by streamlining workflow and organizing information into a comprehensive patient record. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
