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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.

Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

From holding your baby for the first time to bonding through breastfeeding, UC San Diego Health is committed to providing the highest quality of care and support for the best start to parenthood and life.

25 Apr 2018

Radiofrequency ablation: A new, emerging procedure burns cancer cells

Some 80,000 Americans will be diagnosed with a brain tumor this year according to the American Brain Tumor Association.

25 Apr 2018

Breathtaking evolution amongst Indonesian tribe - bigger spleens for free-diving

New evidence shows that the Bajau tribes from Indonesia, who are known to dive deep into the waters for up to 70 metres have evolved to develop larger spleens. Previous studies have shown that free dives and spleens have an association.

19 Apr 2018

Smart-tooth technology shows promise in detecting certain diseases in high-risk patients

An interdisciplinary team of researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and the School of Engineering & Applied Science is redefining the notion of a wisdom tooth.

19 Apr 2018

Case study shows how intravascular ultrasound imaging helps detect acute aortic syndrome

In the current issue of Cardiovascular Innovations and Applications (Volume 2, Number 4, 2018, pp 447-449(3); DOI: https://doi.org/10.15212/CVIA.2017.0028, Niya Mileva, Medical University of Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria and other researchers from Poland and Italy present a case study of misdiagnosed aortic intramural hematoma and the role of intravascular ultrasound imaging in detection of acute aortic syndrome.

19 Apr 2018

High-resolution images of tumor vasculature using new technology

Thanks to a new method of analyzing ultrasound images, conventional scanners can be used for generating high-res images of blood vessels in tumors. This approach makes it easier to distinguish between different types of tumors, and it facilitates the tracking of the progress and success of chemotherapy.

18 Apr 2018

Axillary ultrasound imaging found to be inferior for detecting lymph node metastases in breast cancer

For patients diagnosed with breast cancer, determining whether cancer cells have spread to the axillary lymph nodes of the armpit is important for guiding treatment decisions. It has been debated whether axillary ultrasound imaging is equally sensitive for detecting axillary metastatic lymph nodes in different subtypes of breast cancer.

17 Apr 2018

Oxygen 'nanobubbles' could help enhance cancer therapies and hasten wound healing

A Purdue University-patented technology shows promise in using microscopic bubbles filled with oxygen to help with various medical treatments, including improving cancer therapeutics and helping wounds heal faster.

13 Apr 2018

Researchers review potential of targeted nanocarriers to revolutionize cancer care

A new Tel Aviv University study addresses the challenges of nanoparticle-based cancer-targeting strategies. It also suggests ways of refocusing the collaborative work of cancer researchers and clinicians to move the field forward from "the bench" to the patients.

12 Apr 2018

A tale of two CT scanners — one richer, one poorer

Benjamin Hynden, a financial adviser in Fort Myers, Fla., hadn’t been feeling well for a few weeks last fall. He’d had pain and discomfort in his abdomen.

9 Apr 2018

Researchers develop self-healing material for bone implants

Researchers from the Center for Composite Materials at the National University of Science and Technology MISiS have recently developed a self-healing material for bone implants.

4 Apr 2018

Pitt engineer uses ultrasound technology to help people walk again

Spinal cord injuries impact more than 17,000 Americans each year, and although those with incomplete injuries may regain control of their limbs, overall muscle strength and mobility is weakened. Neurorehabilitation using robotic exoskeletons or electrical stimulation devices can help a person regain movement through repeated exercise.

3 Apr 2018

Alcohol-related liver cancer may have poor prognosis than other types

A new study indicates that patients with alcohol-related liver cancer often do not live as long as patients with liver cancer that is not associated with alcohol consumption, mainly due to diagnoses at later stages.

28 Mar 2018

Using harmless red or infrared light to diagnose breast cancer

Optical Mammography, or OM, which uses harmless red or infrared light, has been developed for use in conjunction with X-rays for diagnosis or monitoring in cases demanding repeated imaging where high amounts of ionizing radiation should be avoided.

23 Mar 2018

Maternal alcohol use early in pregnancy may be risk factor for infant abdominal malformation

Alcohol use early in the pregnancy by the mother may be a risk factor for a condition in which an infant's intestines develop outside the abdomen, according to a study published in the Journal of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine.

22 Mar 2018

Sentinel lymph node biopsies could be safely avoided for some breast cancer patients

Sentinel lymph node biopsies, where lymph nodes are surgically removed to check for signs of breast cancer spread, could be safely avoided for some women, according to research presented at the 11th European Breast Cancer Conference.

21 Mar 2018

New 3-D-printed technology will improve radiology training

An inexpensive 3-D-printed model of a patient’s vasculature has been shown to be as effective as current commercial models for training medical students.

20 Mar 2018

Northwestern scientists bring precision medicine to rheumatoid arthritis

Scientists are bringing precision medicine to rheumatoid arthritis for the first time by using genetic profiling of joint tissue to see which drugs will work for which patients, reports a new Northwestern Medicine multi-site study.

19 Mar 2018

New optical point-of-care device could enhance screening for thyroid nodules

Early diagnosis in thyroid cancer can improve a patient's likelihood of recovery, but current screening methods use instruments with poor sensitivity and can yield inaccurate results.

19 Mar 2018

International study shows benefits of using MRI at the start of prostate cancer diagnosis

A large international study has shown that an MRI scan can reduce the number of invasive prostate biopsies by up to 28%. The PRECISION trial shows that using MRI to target prostate biopsies leads to more of the harmful prostate cancers, and fewer harmless cancers being diagnosed.

19 Mar 2018

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Jacobs Medical Center recognized with Baby Friendly Designation for efforts in mother-baby bonding

Radiofrequency ablation: A new, emerging procedure burns cancer cells

Breathtaking evolution amongst Indonesian tribe - bigger spleens for free-diving

Smart-tooth technology shows promise in detecting certain diseases in high-risk patients

Case study shows how intravascular ultrasound imaging helps detect acute aortic syndrome

High-resolution images of tumor vasculature using new technology

Axillary ultrasound imaging found to be inferior for detecting lymph node metastases in breast cancer

Oxygen 'nanobubbles' could help enhance cancer therapies and hasten wound healing

Researchers review potential of targeted nanocarriers to revolutionize cancer care

A tale of two CT scanners — one richer, one poorer

Researchers develop self-healing material for bone implants

Pitt engineer uses ultrasound technology to help people walk again

Alcohol-related liver cancer may have poor prognosis than other types

Using harmless red or infrared light to diagnose breast cancer

Maternal alcohol use early in pregnancy may be risk factor for infant abdominal malformation

Sentinel lymph node biopsies could be safely avoided for some breast cancer patients

New 3-D-printed technology will improve radiology training

Northwestern scientists bring precision medicine to rheumatoid arthritis

New optical point-of-care device could enhance screening for thyroid nodules

International study shows benefits of using MRI at the start of prostate cancer diagnosis

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