New mother faces challenge of cancer (438) Dec 30, 2008
But the first ultrasound was a time for rejoicing. Zakour s fianc;, Jesse Snoozy, was ecstatic. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Australian finally finds pain relief in Miss. Dec 30, 2008
An ultrasound scan determines if the problem is evident. In some instances, people with venous disease have been misdiagnosed with lymphedema or restless leg syndrome. (The Clarion-Ledger)
You Docs: Four health fads you should forget Dec 30, 2008
Sure, something like an ultrasound video of your unborn baby sounds like fun ... Sure, something like an ultrasound video of your unborn baby sounds like fun ... Baby's first ultrasound video. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Is Microchip looking to buy Supertex? Dec 28, 2008
Supertex, with a high cash position and strong long-term growth drivers (Ultrasound, LED, and a company still run by a founder with no succession plan), could be an attractive target for Microchip's growing portfolio ... In recent years, the medical ultrasound systems market has experienced significant growth in the transportable and hand-carried units,'' according to the filing ... These high-performance, portable, low-cost systems are also accelerating the proliferation of ultrasound imaging... (EETimes)
'Miracle' twins defy medical odds Dec 27, 2008
"But he said not to worry about it because there was nothing we can do to cause it or prevent it. At 20 weeks, he looked at the ultrasound and made a long sigh. He said, 'You know that rare problem I told you about? Well, you have it.' ". They flew to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where they learned that the odds weren't good even after Greer underwent in utero surgery to sever the blood vessels connecting the twins. (Athens Banner-Herald)
EssentialBaby Dec 26, 2008
That first pregnancy ultrasound is usually filled with nervous anticipation and excitement for new parents. But imagine the shock for parents in finding there are three little beings occupying the ultrasound screen. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Philips Electronics reinvents itself, again Dec 26, 2008
The division already specializes in medical imaging, competing against General Electric and Siemens in advanced CT, MRI and X-ray machines and claims a 40 percent global market share (50 percent in the United States) for in-patient monitoring, including ultrasound and pre-birth equipment. Philips also sells cardiac home monitors that transmit data to a doctor's office, home defibrillators and a variety of out-patient monitoring systems for assisted living facilities. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Trying to make government a society will fail Dec 26, 2008
Newswatcher wrote on Dec 22, 2008 11:02 PM:" Cross,I have access to some Ultrasound video's that I'd like you to see. The fetus sucking her thumb. A complete body, 10 toes, 10 fingers, lips, ears, eyes, organs, knees, ankles and the list goes on.This is all before the fetus could live without the mother's nutrient supply and warm womb.So tell me now, Cross: You don't think this is a life worth keeping? These are babies. Period. Everyday there are babies like this sucked down vaccums every day in... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
75 Babies Prenatally Diagnosed with Birth Defects Spend First Holiday Season with Families Dec 25, 2008
The first baby born in the Special Delivery Unit, Caoimhghin Williams, arrived on Tuesday, June 10 at 9:43 a.m. During their 18-week ultrasound, Courtney and Martin Williams of Albany, N.Y. learned that their fourth son had spina bifida ... When a family comes to CHOP for an initial evaluation by the Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment, they have series of tests in a single day - a high-resolution ultrasound, an ultrafast fetal MRI and an echocardiogram. (PR Newswire)
Micro Medical Devices, Inc. (MMD) PalmScans - Micromedinc.com - High Definition Biometry Together With Amazing Portability Dec 25, 2008
It is the next breakthrough in Ophthalmic Ultrasound with the ease of mobility. HD performance anywhere you go. (PR Newswire)
Early Cardiac Activity Predicts Good IVF Outcome Dec 25, 2008
"Early ultrasound, in the patient with no history of miscarriage, is a very good predictor of a viable pregnancy," Dr. Peter G. McGovern from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in Newark told Reuters Health. McGovern and his colleagues measured fetal cardiac activity 4 weeks after IVF in 139 women undergoing fresh IVF cycles. (MEDLINEplus)
Groundbreaking, Inexpensive, Pocket-sized Ultrasound Device Can Help Treat Cancer, Relieve Arthritis Dec 23, 2008
22, 2008) A prototype of a therapeutic ultrasound device, developed by a Cornell graduate student, fits in the palm of a hand, is battery-powered and packs enough punch to stabilize a gunshot wound or deliver drugs to brain cancer patients ... D. student in biomedical engineering and a National Science Foundation fellow, creates ultrasound devices that are smaller, more powerful and many times less expensive than today's models ... He envisions a world where therapeutic ultrasound machines are... (Science Daily)
Portable CT Increases Chance Of Stroke Survival And Recovery Dec 23, 2008
8, 2002) A low-cost portable device detected blockages in carotid (neck) arteries in less than half the time required for a standard laboratory ultrasound, according to research presented today at the. (July 17, 2008) Using a 64-slice CT scanner is more cost-effective than the current standard of care for evaluating and diagnosing the chest pain patient population, which includes an overnight stay in the. (Science Daily)
Trying to make government a society will fail Dec 23, 2008
Newswatcher wrote on Dec 22, 2008 11:02 PM:" Cross,I have access to some Ultrasound video's that I'd like you to see. The fetus sucking her thumb. A complete body, 10 toes, 10 fingers, lips, ears, eyes, organs, knees, ankles and the list goes on.This is all before the fetus could live without the mother's nutrient supply and warm womb.So tell me now, Cross: You don't think this is a life worth keeping? These are babies. Period. Everyday there are babies like this sucked down vaccums every day in... (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Types of Medical Imaging Dec 21, 2008
X-ray, Ultrasound, Magnetic, and Nuclear Modalities ... Ultrasound waves have a frequency just beyond that of audible sound ... As a clinical tool, ultrasound imaging (ultrasonography) can detect differences between solid and liquid material in the body. (Suite101.com)
Elective Early Deliveries Pose Risks for Babies Dec 20, 2008
Try to remember the date of onset of the last menstrual period and have an ultrasound during the first 13 weeks of pregnancy. An early ultrasound will allow a doctor to predict an accurate delivery date, Oshiro said. (MEDLINEplus)
Low Doses of Melamine Won't Harm Kids' Kidneys Dec 20, 2008
Every child was given a urine test, and an ultrasound was performed on their kidneys. Only one child had a kidney stone, and seven had possible melamine-related deposits in their kidneys. (MEDLINEplus)
Price of compassion Dec 20, 2008
Dr Albert Lim, a regular columnist in Fit for Life, The Stars health section published on Sunday, wrote that under guidelines updated recently by the American Society of Clinical Oncology, a breast cancer survivor who is well and without any complaint (asymptomatic in medical terminology) is not required to undergo blood tests, tumour marker tests, a chest x-ray, a radioisotope bone scan, a liver ultrasound scan, a whole body CT scan and a PET/CT scan. Basically, he argued, this is everything... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Discover the key to the Big O Dec 20, 2008
Earlier this year, Emmanuele Jannini at the University of L''Aquila in Italy along with colleagues captured the G-spot on ultrasound for the first time ... Ultrasound scans on 30 women uncovered G spots in just eight of them and when these women were asked if they had vaginal orgasms during sex, only five of them said yes ... "This demonstrated, although in a small sample, the use of [vaginal ultrasound] in teaching the vaginal orgasm," Jannini says. (India Times, India)
Yes! G-Spot Is Real, Researchers Say Dec 19, 2008
It is medically possible to tell the differences between these women: By using ultrasound technology, scientists found that the females who can achieve an orgasm during penetrative sex have a thicker tissue area in the region between the vagina and the urethra. Researchers think high testosterone levels may be responsible for the thicker tissue, and they are studying that concept. (Fox News)
Oh, baby: Woodson, Collins to Pro Bowl Dec 19, 2008
At the side of his wife, Andrea, as she was having an ultrasound on Tuesday afternoon, Collins found out their second child will be a boy. Then he returned a call from defensive backs coach Kurt Schottenheimer, who gave Collins more good news. (PackerReport.com)
China Medical Technologies Announces the Sale of its HIFU Business to a Major Shareholder, Chengxuan International Dec 18, 2008
BEIJING, Dec. 18 /PRNewswire-Asia-FirstCall/ -- China Medical Technologies, Inc. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: ), a leading China-based medical device company that develops, manufactures and markets advanced in-vitro diagnostic products, today announced that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its High Intensity Focused Ultrasound tumor therapy system business (the "HIFU Business") to Chengxuan International Ltd. ("Chengxuan"), its major shareholder for US$53. 5 million in... (PR Newswire)
Colorado Doctor Finds Foot In Newborn's Brain Dec 18, 2008
Sam was delivered on Oct. 1, within hours of an ultrasound that showed what appeared to be a tumor developing in the brain of the fetus ... Tiffnie had said that her pregnancy was easy and there were no signs of complications until the ultrasound on Oct. 1. (Click2Houston, TX)
The importance of the pinkie, experienced firsthand Dec 18, 2008
Treatments include heat, ultrasound, neuromuscular stimulation, splinting and manual exercise. Getting to rehab quickly - within days or weeks of surgery - is of paramount importance; otherwise, scar tissue can proliferate and stiffness can worsen. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
EDAP Submits 510(k) Filing to U.S. FDA for Sonolith I-Sys Dec 18, 2008
LYON, France, Dec. 18, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (NasdaqGM: - ), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced that it has filed a 510(k) marketing application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its newly designed, high-end Sonolith I-Sys device ... The integrated lithotripter utilizes EDAP's patented electroconductive technology, an advanced shockwave approach that is unique to successfully disintegrating urinary stones in association with combined x-ray or... (Primezone Releases)
Ketamine Abuse Damages Bladder, Kidneys Dec 17, 2008
Damage to one or both kidneys was seen on ultrasound in 30 patients, and four of them had areas of dead kidney tissue. "Abstinence from ketamine abuse is strongly advocated before any irreversible damage to the urinary tract occurs," Chu and her colleagues emphasize. (MEDLINEplus)
Medication Used To Reduce Nausea Following Tonsillectomies Linked With Increased Risk Of Bleeding Dec 17, 2008
Anesthesiologists use ultrasound to locate peripheral nerves, then inject a nerve numbing medication into the area. A single injection leaves a limb. (Science Daily)
Telemedicine protects AZ, regional communities Dec 17, 2008
One example is doctors use real-time ultrasound to diagnose fetal problems. There are many applications, Weinstein said. (Nogales International, AZ)
Aggressive Cholesterol Lowering Has Benefits Dec 16, 2008
Ultrasound tests showed that neck artery thickness got worse, or progressed, in the standard treatment group and regressed, to a similar degree, in the two aggressive treatment groups. Nearly identical proportions of patients in the two aggressive subgroups demonstrated no change or a decrease in neck artery thickness during follow-up, Dr. Wm. (MEDLINEplus)
Gene Mutation Appears To Help Prevent Heart Disease Dec 16, 2008
As part of the study, participants drank a high-fat milkshake and then were closely monitored for the next six hours with blood tests as well as ultrasound tests of their brachial artery to determine how well their arteries were coping with the fatty meal. Some also were tested to determine if there were calcium deposits in their coronary arteries, which is a clear sign of cardiovascular disease. (Science Daily)
The fear of recurrence Dec 15, 2008
What ASCO does NOT recommend for the breast cancer survivor who is well and without any complaint (asymptomatic in medical terminology) is blood tests, tumour marker tests, a chest x-ray, a radioisotope bone scan, a liver ultrasound scan, a whole body CT scan and a PET/CT scan. Basically, everything an oncologist is pestered to do at each follow-up visit of many such patients. (AsiaOne)
New Mammography Technology Effective In Detecting Breast Cancer Dec 15, 2008
2, 2007) Magnetic resonance imaging enables radiologists to accurately identify tumors missed by mammography and ultrasound, according to a multicenter study comparing the three screening methods in women at. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Early cancer detection saves lives Dec 15, 2008
A few months later the lump had grown, so I insisted on an ultrasound, this coincided with Jane McGrath's passing. The staff at the radiology centre were great, but they did make comment that every time a young person in the media is linked to breast cancer there is an influx of young women. (Adelaidenow)
News Scan Briefs: Blocking Sound with Holes Dec 13, 2008
Francisco Meseguer of the Polytechnic University of Valencia in Spain and his colleagues placed a series of 20-centimeter-thick aluminum plates in a tank of water and found that perforated plates could diminish ultrasound waves passing through by up to another 10 decibels as compared with solid plates. This reduction was greatest when the spacing between the holes roughly equaled the sound s wavelength. (Scientific American)
New Treatment Eliminates Heel Pain Caused By Plantar Fasciitis Dec 12, 2008
11, 2008) Combining an ultrasound-guided technique with steroid injection is 95 percent effective at relieving the common and painful foot problem called plantar fasciitis, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) ... For this study, Dr. Sconfienza and colleagues used a new ultrasound-guided technique, along with steroid injection, on 44 patients with plantar fasciitis that was unresponsive to conservative treatments ... The... (Science Daily)
Overexposed to the corporates Dec 12, 2008
Soon more than half the private X-rays, ultrasounds and other radiology services in Australia would be provided by just three companies ... The humble X-ray is now accompanied by the ultrasound, the mammogram, computerised tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and positron emission tomography ... The Pittwater partners have their own networks, and, while demand for newer technologies is increasing, X-rays and ultrasounds still account for more than 80 per cent of Medicare-funded radiology work.... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Teens' Latest Self-Injury Fad: Self-Embedding Dec 12, 2008
Shiels method was less invasive than surgery, which often requires an incision of 2 to 3 inches and can lead to damage in surrounding tissues or organs; his new method required a quarter-inch incision, and used a combination of ultrasound and fluoroscopy live X-ray to carefully guide forceps to the object, and steer clear of the body's vital structures during extraction. The scar is also much smaller, "about the size of a freckle," Shiels says. (Time.com)
Christmas to mark year of worry Dec 11, 2008
Another holiday, Valentine's Day, Sophie had an ultrasound where it was discovered she had an atrioventricular canal defect ... A month later Sophie had another ultrasound and it was found that the hole in her heart was bigger than originally thought ... A post-surgery ultrasound showed one of the valves still leaking back and she had to be opened back up to fix that problem. (Algona Upper Des Moines, IA)
Screening Cuts Strokes in Kids with Sickle Cell Dec 11, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Ultrasound screening of children with sickle cell disease and treatment of those at high risk can markedly reduce the stroke rate in this patient population, according to study findings presented at the American Society of Hematology annual meeting in San Francisco ... "Prior studies have shown that transcranial Doppler, an ultrasound of the brain, can identify children with sickle cell disease at high risk of stroke." The "STOP-2 study," conducted in 1998, showed... (MEDLINEplus)
LMN expanding cardiac testing Dec 11, 2008
An echocardiogram stress test, or stress echo, combines an ultrasound study of the heart with a stress test. A stress echo looks at how the heart functions when it is made to work harder. (Chetek Alert, WI)
China plans compensation after tainted milk scandal Dec 11, 2008
Mao also said local governments paid a large amount of money for hospital ultrasound equipment and medication after more than 22 million children needed testing after drinking formula containing an industrial chemical known as melamine. That testing started in September. (Xinhuanet, China)
Mayor, in coma, fighting infection Dec 10, 2008
More than a week ago surgeons at the Methodist Medical Center in Peoria removed his gallbladder after an ultrasound showed it was inflamed, according to Tebben-Sandoval. She said doctors had been suspicious that Tebben was suffering from an unidentified infection before performing the ultrasound. (Pekin Times, IL)
How can I keep my kidney disease from progressing? Dec 10, 2008
When you have a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease and your kidney ultrasound is normal, how do you prevent the kidney disease from worsening to the point of dialysis and/or need for a transplant ... Certain rheumatologic diseases and certain inherent kidney diseases can lead to a normal-looking kidneys on ultrasound with blood studies showing a rise in creatinine, which is a measure of kidney function. (CNN -- Health)
FDA Worries Imaging Drug Carries Risk Dec 10, 2008
Federal regulators said Monday that safety risks associated with Acusphere Inc.'s ultrasound heart-imaging agent are inappropriate for the product's proposed clinical use. Acusphere, a specialty pharmaceutical company based in Watertown, Mass. (Wall Street Journal)
New Statistical Model Could Help Reduce Breast-lesion Biopsies Dec 10, 2008
27, 2006) A new ultrasound technique allows radiologists to accurately distinguish benign from malignant breast lesions ... 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. (Science Daily)
New Breast Imaging Technology Targets Hard-to-detect Cancers Dec 10, 2008
(May 15, 2008) Results from a major clinical trial show that adding a screening ultrasound examination to routine mammography reveals more breast cancers than mammography alone -- but also increases the rates of ... 28, 2006) Ultrasound provides a safe and accurate method of detecting breast cancers in pregnant women, as well as assessing response to chemotherapy, according to a study appearing in the April issue of. (Science Daily)
Packed house for hospital meeting Dec 10, 2008
Anonymous wrote on Dec 10, 2008 8:06 AM:" As a prior employee, I can tell you that the upper crust of staff get to have expensive tests, ie, MRI and ultrasound, for free. They are not documented in their charts because, well I think you can figure out why. Account numbers are not even set up. Their families and themselves are privvy to this type of treatment. They don't even file insurance for these tests. I don't know how departments tally the costs of these tests or even justify them. I do... (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Prostate cancer: FAQs Dec 10, 2008
Transrectal ultrasound: this is used to detect abnormal prostate growth. It uses sound waves to create an image of the prostate. (CBC.ca)
BEACONS OF HOPE: Mabry Cancer Center combines high-tech treatment with personal touch for patients Dec 9, 2008
Rush's cancer was confirmed two days after a biopsy and ultrasound. She had a choice between a lumpectomy and a mastectomy. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
The Vytorin Hangover Dec 9, 2008
He says his study "has given some comfort that Zetia is a rational choice." Both ENHANCE and SANDS measured how much thicker patients' arteries got, using ultrasound cameras to look at arteries in the neck. ENHANCE tested the Vytorin combo (Zetia plus Zocor) against Zocor alone in patients with a genetic disease that causes super-high cholesterol, and the addition of Zetia made no difference. (Forbes -- Business)
RSI Expands into New State-of-the-Art Facility Dec 7, 2008
Founded in 2002, RSI offers preliminary and final professional interpretations for all imaging modalities, including CT, MRI, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, PET, X-ray, and Mammography / Telemammography. Sub-specialized radiologists also provide advanced imaging interpretations in areas of Cardiac CT and MRI, CTA, virtual colonoscopy, and breast MRI. RSI offers radiology services for facilities located across the US, including radiologist staffing solutions and image storage and archiving. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Childhood obesity may spell thyroid troubles Dec 7, 2008
Last Updated: Sunday 7 December 2008 14:12 HRS. by - December 5, 2008 - 0 comments. (The Money Times)
Ultrasound screening helps prevent stroke in children with sickle cell disease Dec 7, 2008
Screening with an ultrasound machine has proved highly successful in preventing stroke among children with sickle cell disease, by identifying children who are then preventively treated with blood transfusions ... TCD is a noninvasive tool that uses ultrasound waves to measure the speed of blood flow in large vessels in the brain. (EurekAlert!)
Gallstones a Risk Factor for Colon Tumors Dec 6, 2008
The researchers therefore examined the association between gallstones and colorectal adenoma in 44,58 subjects who underwent ultrasound, to look for gallstones, and colonoscopy, to look for colorectal adenomas. The subjects also completed a questionnaire on lifestyle habits. (MEDLINEplus)
Maternal Exposure To Folic Acid Antagonists Increases Risks Of Certain Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes Dec 6, 2008
5, 2007) For the first time ever, a team of Toronto researchers are using a combination of ultrasound and blood tests to screen high-risk pregnant mothers for placental. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Test all for Down, urge doctors Dec 6, 2008
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) agrees, saying two screening tests - ultrasound nuchal translucency measurement and serum screening - have a combined detection rate of 90percent. But in NSW, free screening tests are available in public hospital antenatal clinics only to women aged 35 or over or with a family history of chromosomal defects. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Health & Senior News - In Brief Dec 6, 2008
All three tests employ ultrasound and are painless and non-invasive. Additionally, a new test for atrial fibrillation has been added to screen for an irregular heartbeat, or arrhythmia. (Rocky Hill Post, CT)
Pediatric Obesity May Alter Thyroid Function And Structure Dec 5, 2008
Researchers measured subjects' thyroid hormone levels and thyroid antibodies and also performed a thyroid ultrasound ... In this study, 73 children did not show these antibodies, yet their ultrasound pattern was still suggestive of Hashimoto's thyroiditis ... "The ultrasound findings are a bit mysterious," said Dr. Radetti. (Science Daily)
‘Skipped heartbeat’ cause for concern — sometimes Dec 5, 2008
I underwent an ultrasound after an EKG showed the defect, but the results were negative for any substantial blockage of arteries and valves. The doctor said it could be some damaged tissue. (Taylor Daily Press, TX)
Alle Kiski Medical Center gets new imaging center Dec 5, 2008
The center will be renamed AKMC Radiological Imaging and will continue providing a full range of medical scans, including MRI, CT and ultrasound. This acquisition demonstrates the growth of AKMC and its commitment to its mission of providing the community with easily accessible, quality health care services, AKMC President and CEO Michael Harlovic said in a prepared statement. (Pittsburgh Business Times, PA)
Blood drive has special meaning for teacher Dec 5, 2008
However, joy and elation quickly turned to fear and uncertainty when Sanders had a routine ultrasound at 24 weeks into the pregnancy. The couple found out that one of their twins had a congenital heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot, a collection of four major abnormalities of the heart that prevent oxygen rich blood from flowing through the body properly. (Santa Maria Times)
Child obesity 'may harm thyroid' Dec 4, 2008
Ultrasound tests on 186 children suggested their weight might be linked to structural changes in the thyroid ... The ultrasound findings are a bit mysterious, but do suggest the existence of a low-grade inflammation state ... "The ultrasound findings are a bit mysterious, but do suggest the existence of a low-grade inflammation state, which has been known to characterise obesity. "Our study shows that alterations in thyroid function and structure are common in obese children and we may have... (BBC News)
Missed the point Dec 4, 2008
b wrote on Dec 3, 2008 9:11 AM:" I known when I saw a pic of my daughters ultrasound last week and saw there, in the uterus, a little girl, who already has a name, that I saw life. I am excited to meet her. If God forbid, there was a miscarriage, I would grieve deeply as would my whole family. In all my years of life, I can never remember grieving over the loss of a parasite. and for you hgl, I never grieved over a dead plant, or a nicely done prime rib on my plate. ". Noel Janus wrote on Dec 3,... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Obese children risk thyroid damage Dec 4, 2008
They evaluated 186 overweight and obese children for about three years, testing thyroid hormone levels and thyroid antibodies and imaging the thyroid gland using ultrasound ... "The ultrasound findings are a bit mysterious," Radetti said. (MSNBC -- Health)
Miller, Smith Updates Dec 4, 2008
The last time that he went in and did the ultrasound, it had reduced, Petrino said of Wilson. They said that he could go out and throw the ball and exercise as long as he was not around any contact. (HawgsIllustrated.com)
