Minimally Invasive Treatment Offered for Fibroid Tumors Nov 20, 2009
Dr. Samuel I. Wahl, an interventional radiologist with Pinehurst Radiology Associates, performs a procedure called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) in which tiny beads are injected into arteries that supply blood to the fibroids ... "About 90 percent of women who undergo uterine fibroid embolization because of heavy bleeding experience total relief." ... Anyone wanting more information on the uterine fibroid embolization procedure performed by Wahl can call (800) 213-3284. (The Pilot Newspaper)
New hope for osteoporosis sufferers (6) Nov 9, 2009
It is primarily used to improve blood flow and may improve endometriosis, PMS, hemorrhoids and uterine fibroid tumors. The final main ingredient is strontium carbonate. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Obamacare and Hannan Ignite a Firestorm in Britain Aug 19, 2009
One friend, by way of comparison, was just diagnosed as having a large uterine fibroid tumor and was told to live with it. She is 80 and is in otherwise good health. (Human Events Online)
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Aug 13, 2009
Scott C. Goodwin, M.D., and James B. Spies, M.D., M.P.H.. Since this article has no abstract, we have provided an extract of the first 100 words of the and any section headings. (New England Journal of Medicine)
CEO of Newnan biotech company was bitten by health care bug Feb 8, 2009
A: These are microspheres, called Embozene, that can be used, for example, to treat a uterine fibroid tumor. We re taking the microspheres, putting them through a catheter, taking them close to a tumor bed, and injecting a calibrated size into the appropriate vessel to shut off the blood supply to the tumor. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)