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Ultrasound is a procedure in which high-energy sound waves are bounced off internal tissues or organs and make echoes. The echo patterns are shown on the screen of an ultrasound machine, forming a picture of body tissues called a sonogram. Also called ultrasonography.

Researchers adapt microbubbles to become more potent tools for cancer therapy

Microbubbles can assist with localized drug delivery in a patient's body by popping at a target site to create enhanced permeability of tumor blood vessels.

24 May 2022

Novel ultrasound-assisted laser technique removes arterial plaque safely and efficiently

Atherosclerosis, a buildup of plaque, can lead to heart disease, artery disease, and chronic kidney disease and is traditionally treated by inserting and inflating a balloon to expand the artery.

24 May 2022

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

When Melissa Boughton complained to her OB-GYN about dull pelvic pain, the doctor responded by asking about her diet and exercise habits.

24 May 2022

New training scheme for convolutional neural networks automates cell segmentation and counting

The use of machine learning to perform blood cell counts for diagnosis of disease instead of expensive and often less accurate cell analyzer machines has nevertheless been very labor-intensive as it takes an enormous amount of manual annotation work by humans in the training of the machine learning model.

20 May 2022

Disrupt PAD III Trial reveals consistent safety and effectiveness of intravascular lithotripsy

One year outcomes from the Disrupt PAD III Trial comparing intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) with a drug-coated balloon (DCB) to percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) with a DCB was presented today as late-breaking clinical research at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions 2022 Scientific Sessions.

19 May 2022

Dense breasts and benign breast disease associated with elevated risk of breast cancer

Women with dense breast tissue and benign breast disease face an elevated risk of future breast cancer and could benefit from a tailored mammogram screening strategy, according to a large study published in the journal in Radiology.

17 May 2022

Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

The holograms designed by the team of researchers from UPV and CSIC allow the opening of the blood brain barrier selectively, efficiently and in a highly focused manner, facilitating the administration of therapeutic drugs to treat pathologies that affect the central nervous system.

17 May 2022

Using AI to predict heart attacks

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Damini Dey from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center about their latest research that involved using AI to predict heart attacks.

17 May 2022

World's first Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center could revolutionize cancer care

UVA Health and the Charlottesville-based Focused Ultrasound Foundation today announced the launch of the Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center, the world's first center dedicated specifically to advancing a focused ultrasound and cancer immunotherapy treatment approach that could revolutionize 21st-century cancer care.

11 May 2022

Henry Ford Health offers a non-surgical treatment option for localized prostate cancer

Henry Ford Health is the first in Michigan to offer Robotic High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. This non-surgical treatment option spares surrounding healthy tissue, while allowing for a quicker treatment time and recovery for the patient.

10 May 2022

Researchers explore the hemodynamics in vascular, atherosclerotic diseases

Medical interventions, such as improving diet, lowering blood lipids, or controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, can only do so much when it comes to treating atherosclerotic disease.

10 May 2022

Combination of radiofrequency heating and electromagnetic stimulation reduces abdominal fat, increases muscle

The combination of radiofrequency (RF) heating and high-intensity focused electromagnetic (HIFEM) energy provides a single, noninvasive procedure for abdominal body shaping – simultaneously reducing belly fat while increasing abdominal muscle mass without surgery, reports a study in the May issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®, the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

27 Apr 2022

UNC study introduces a novel opportunity to democratize obstetric ultrasound

Establishing accurate gestational age with ultrasound early in pregnancy is essential to delivering high-quality care.

26 Apr 2022

New drug combo emerges as a potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception

A new combination of drugs has emerged as a "promising candidate" for an on-demand contraceptive pill, suggests preliminary research published online in the journal BMJ Sexual & Reproductive Health.

26 Apr 2022

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center doctors save a newborn baby with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Sarah Gonzalez was just 13 weeks pregnant in 2018 when she received "terrifying" news during a routine ultrasound.

19 Apr 2022

Noninvasive sound technology could lead to improved cancer outcomes in humans

Noninvasive sound technology developed at the University of Michigan breaks down liver tumors in rats, kills cancer cells and spurs the immune system to prevent further spread—an advance that could lead to improved cancer outcomes in humans.

18 Apr 2022

About one in four adults has a liver condition that is a risk factor for heart disease

It is estimated that about one in four adults worldwide has a liver condition that is a risk factor for heart disease, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association's peer-reviewed journal Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology.

14 Apr 2022

Many parents report negative childbirth experiences in England during COVID-19 pandemic

47% of parents in a national survey reported negative experiences of giving birth during the pandemic in 2020, with uncertainties about rapidly changing restrictions and poor communication from healthcare providers causing them increased anxiety and distress.

12 Apr 2022

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy not associated with any observable birth defects on ultrasound

In our latest interview, News Medical speaks to Dr. Rachel Ruderman about her current research, which reveals no detectable link on ultrasound scans between COVID-19 vaccination and birth defects.

12 Apr 2022

IQWiG highlights weak evidence on the use of two innovative high-risk medical devices

When assessing new examination and treatment methods involving high-risk medical devices in accordance with §137h of the German Social Code, Book V (SGB V), the Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care (IQWiG) examines the data submitted by the hospital and the manufacturer.

6 Apr 2022

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Researchers adapt microbubbles to become more potent tools for cancer therapy

Novel ultrasound-assisted laser technique removes arterial plaque safely and efficiently

To shed bias, doctors get schooled to look beyond obesity

New training scheme for convolutional neural networks automates cell segmentation and counting

Disrupt PAD III Trial reveals consistent safety and effectiveness of intravascular lithotripsy

Dense breasts and benign breast disease associated with elevated risk of breast cancer

Acoustic holograms enable efficient, selective opening of the blood brain barrier

Using AI to predict heart attacks

World's first Focused Ultrasound Cancer Immunotherapy Center could revolutionize cancer care

Henry Ford Health offers a non-surgical treatment option for localized prostate cancer

Researchers explore the hemodynamics in vascular, atherosclerotic diseases

Combination of radiofrequency heating and electromagnetic stimulation reduces abdominal fat, increases muscle

UNC study introduces a novel opportunity to democratize obstetric ultrasound

New drug combo emerges as a potential candidate for oral pericoital contraception

Johns Hopkins Children’s Center doctors save a newborn baby with congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Noninvasive sound technology could lead to improved cancer outcomes in humans

About one in four adults has a liver condition that is a risk factor for heart disease

Many parents report negative childbirth experiences in England during COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy not associated with any observable birth defects on ultrasound

IQWiG highlights weak evidence on the use of two innovative high-risk medical devices

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