CT and ultrasound equally valuable in diagnosing pelvic pain in women
CT and ultrasound are both valuable first-line cross-sectional imagi...es, respectively, an abdomen/pelvis CT or a pelvic ultrasound was performed first. The researchers found that abnormal findings were described in 70% and 65% of ...New MRI guided technique makes fibroid treatment 60 percent faster
...ique known as manual interleaved MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) safely treats fibroids in 60% less time than conventional MRgFUS, according to a new study by researchers from the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA. For the study, researchers analyzed the results of 14 women with symptomatic fibroids who were...Image-guided biopsy can help patients avoid unnecessary kidney removal
... incision (only 3-4 mm). Imaging guidance (either ultrasound or CT) allows us to watch our needle as it enters the mass, decreasing the risk of damage to adjacent structures and ensuring that we are sampling the correct tissue," said Katherine Maturen, MD, lead author of the study. According to the researchers...CT angiography 'highly accurate' for detection of high-grade artery stenosis
...ination of MD-CTA and vascular ultrasound, because ultrasound has also gained a high importance as a generally available non-invasive imaging method. For the depiction of ICA segments within the skull, MD-CTA is especially necessary for preoperative planning," said Dr. Clevert. The full results of the study wi...Freezing kidney tumors is a safe alternative to surgery
...ient is under general anesthesia. Using real-time ultrasound for guidance, one or more cryoprobes are placed through the skin into the kidney tumor. The tumor is then frozen over the course of about 30 minutes. "We can literally watch the evolving ice-ball grow from the cryoprobes and encompass the tumor. T...Concern over rising preterm births
... origin, and social class. A trend towards earlier ultrasound for dating and screening might also play a role. Untangling the underlying causative factors may be difficult, but general public health measures to do with smoking, teenage and middle age pregnancy, prevention of sexually transmitted diseases, obesi...Museum muses gallery talk and reception
... magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), DNA sequencing, ultrasound imaging and scanning electron microscopy (SEM). SARAH TANGUY recently curated "Food Matters: Explorations in Contempary Art," a group exhibition in which Barton Lidic Benes' work was featured. She is a curator for the "Art in Embassies program" as w...Shock wave therapy for kidney stones linked to increased risk of diabetes, hypertension
...gh the bladder and then breaking up the stone with ultrasound or laser energy] -- each of which has its own set of risks." The Mayo Clinic researchers examined the long-term effects of lithotripsy for patients treated with a 1985 lithotriptor, one of the early models, in this study. Drs. Krambeck and Segura sa...Commonly used blood pressure medication prevents aortic aneurysm in mice with Marfan syndrome
...ear in the blood vessel. When researchers examined ultrasound images and tissue samples, they found that treated mice showed significant improvement in aortic wall architecture, aortic root growth and vessel wall thickness. Indeed, the average width of the aorta in untreated Marfan mice was abnormally high, at...Researchers working on a better method of detecting ovarian cancer
...ombination of a thorough pelvic exam, transvaginal ultrasound and a blood test for the tumor marker CA125 should be offered to women who are at high risk of ovarian cancer. Promising research conducted at the University of South Florida and the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute on a specific pro...Pregnant women should not ignore breast cancer symptoms
...enteen tumors were diagnosed with a combination of ultrasound and mammography, four were diagnosed with ultrasound alone, and three were diagnosed with mammography alone. Mammography revealed 18 tumors in the 20 wom...New study establishes criteria to detect ovarian cancer in asymptomatic postmenopausal women
...e immediately useful for guiding interpretation of ultrasound and CA-125 abnormalities in asymptomatic postmenop...use it provides guidelines to better interpret the ultrasound and CA 125 testing we have available. Accurate interpretation of test results could ultimately help...Imaging technology helps identify esophageal cancer patients who respond well to treatment
...uding both computed tomography (CT) and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), are poor predictors of response to chemoradiation. Recently, PET was shown to be more accurate than CT and EUS in evaluating newly diagnosed patients to determine the extent of the disease. So, Wake Forest researchers decided to evaluate its ...Injection of synthetic polymer may improve facial wasting syndrome associated with HIV
... Facial photographs were taken and they underwent ultrasound evaluation, which recorded the thickness of the skin over their cheeks. The researchers then administered four sets of injections at the beginning of the study and again after 30, 45 and 60 days. The 16 patients with the most severe facial wasting ...Very high-intensity statin therapy shows promise for inducing regression of coronary atherosclerosis
...chronic, progressive disease. Prior intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) trials have demonstrated slowing or halting of atherosclerosis progression with statin therapy but have not shown convincing evidence of atherosclerosis regression, as measured using percent atheroma (fatty deposit buildup in an artery) volume...Intensive statin therapy may partially reverse plaque build-up in arteries
...on of atherosclerosis as measured by intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), a technique in which a tiny ultrasound probe is inserted into the coronary arteries to measure plaque. The study showed that regression occ...Effect of diabetes on heart may differ by ethnicity, study finds
...the amount of calcium in the coronary arteries and ultrasound measuring the wall thickness of the carotid artery in the neck. Both are indications of atherosclerosis. "Every ethnic group seems to have a set of abnormalities related to diabetes. While we think those with diabetes from all ethnic groups are at in...GE Healthcare and St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Phoenix announce research agreement
... monitoring systems and healthcare services. From ultrasound to MR to surgical navigation, GE provides industry-leading technologies that allow clinicians to see inside the human body more clearly than ever before. "Through our collaboration with St. Joseph's, we're investing in the future of healthcare," sai...SCAI scientific sessions attract world-renowned invasive/interventional cardiologists
...ron-beam computed tomography (EBCT), intravascular ultrasound (IVUS), and radiation safety (Wed., May 10, chaired by SCAI Past President Dr. Warren K. Laskey, of the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque); SCAI's brand-new, full-day Hemodynamics Symposium, which will give attendees a thorough review of the ...Study shows relationship between oral and cardiovascular health
...oth-bone attachment loss and compare these data to ultrasound measurements of the carotid artery. If cholesterol or fatty buildup is detected on the wall of the artery, there's a good chance the patient has atherosclerosis, a direct link to future stroke and cardiovascular disease. Dr. Desvarieux and a collabo...