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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.

Particular eating behaviors linked to lower odds of developing liver diseases

Particular eating behaviors may lower the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), according to research presented this week at The Liver Meeting — held by the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.

11 Nov 2016

Sony to display latest end-to-end medical visual solutions at MEDICA 2016

Sony will be attending MEDICA 2016 from November 14th to 17th to showcase its latest end-to-end solutions that support more efficient diagnosis, surgery and post-operative care. MEDICA visitors will be able to experience how Sony’s innovations enable more efficient capture, sharing and display of high-quality video and still images in today’s networked hospital environment.

10 Nov 2016

ABHI's UK Pavilion at MEDICA to showcase cutting edge technologies and UK innovations

MEDICA 2016 (14 – 17 November, Dusseldorf, Germany) is attracting a high level of British healthcare technology companies keen to develop and nurture worldwide trade links post Brexit.

4 Nov 2016

Researchers working on breast-friendly, radiation-free method to detect possible breast cancer

Each year around a million women in the Netherlands undergo mammograms for early detection of possible breast cancer. It's an unpleasant procedure that uses X-rays. Researchers at Eindhoven University of Technology are working on a 'breast-friendly' method, without radiation, that is more accurate and generates 3D rather than 2D images.

4 Nov 2016

Heart Valve Voice report sets out recommendations to prioritise development of NICE heart valve disease guidelines

UK charity Heart Valve Voice today launches its report, ‘Towards a Heart Healthy Future: a 2020 Vision for Heart Valve Disease’ at a parliamentary event attended by MPs across the country.

3 Nov 2016

Study of new polymer-free DFS indicates non-inferior in-stent late lumen loss at nine-months

A first-in-human study of a new polymer-free drug-filled stent, which provides controlled drug elution from an internal lumen, indicated non-inferior in-stent late lumen loss at nine-months compared with historical zotarolimus-eluting stent (Resolute) data. In addition, there was no binary restenosis, and a high degree of early stent strut coverage with minimal malapposition.

2 Nov 2016

IDoR 2016 spotlights role of radiology in diagnosis and management of breast diseases

On Tuesday, Nov. 8, more than 140 medical societies worldwide will mark the International Day of Radiology, celebrating the thousands of lives saved by the many contributions of breast imagers and radiation oncologists.

2 Nov 2016

TCT 2016 features first report investigations on novel bioresorbable stents

The 28th annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT), the annual scientific symposium of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation featured a number of first report investigations on novel stents that could become the next generation of bioresorbable stents in patients.

1 Nov 2016

OCT offers safe and better guidance for patients undergoing PCI to treat coronary artery disease

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) provides safe and improved guidance for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention to treat coronary artery disease, according to results from the ILLUMIEN III: OPTIMIZE PCI trial.

31 Oct 2016

Dr. Schumacher unveils ready-to-use disinfection wipes at MEDICA 2016

At MEDICA, the world's leading trade fair for the medical industry, Dr. Schumacher GmbH is presenting, amongst others, its new products CLEANISEPT® WIPES surface and DESCOSEPT SENSITIVE WIPES: ready to use disinfection wipes for rapid disinfection of medical devices and surfaces.

31 Oct 2016

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to research oxygen deprivation

This expedition was a part of our clinical collaboration with the Mayo Clinic. In short, this particular study focused on the effect of altitude and aging on heart and lung function.

27 Oct 2016

Research highlights need to improve post mortem techniques to better detect cause of stillbirth

Analysis by a Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) led team looking at the effectiveness of different elements of the post mortem process shows that, despite full standard investigation, in the majority of cases of stillbirth the cause remains unknown. The papers highlight the need for further research to improve post mortem techniques to better detect a cause of death.

26 Oct 2016

$Low intensity pulsed ultrasound does not improve recovery of bone fractures$

Low intensity pulsed ultrasound does not improve recovery of bone fractures

Low intensity ultrasound after surgical repair of a bone fracture is a popular treatment to improve recovery, but it doesn't work, says a large international study led by researchers at McMaster University.

26 Oct 2016

New minimally invasive approach to diagnose hyperparathyroidism

Almost all of us have four parathyroid glands, located next to the thyroid gland in the neck. They are an organ only the size of a grain of rice, but critical for controlling our body's calcium levels.

24 Oct 2016

NPS MedicineWise introduces new health professional program on ankle and knee imaging

NPS MedicineWise has this week launched a new health professional program on ankle and knee imaging—developed in conjunction with musculoskeletal experts and in line with RANZCR, Australian Physiotherapy Association and Australian College of Nursing Choosing Wisely Australia recommendations and RACGP clinical guidance for MRI referral.

21 Oct 2016

Simple treatment can help relieve majority of back pain

During their lifetime, as many as eight out of ten people experience back pain that lasts more than three days. However, for a vast majority of these people, the pain goes away with simple treatment.

19 Oct 2016

Trauma Innovation conference welcomes record number of military and civil healthcare professionals

Trauma Innovation 2016 saw attendance figures nearly double as clinicians gathered to discuss future trauma care capabilities

19 Oct 2016

New magnetic surgical device to be displayed in Texas for British Medtech mission

A pioneering magnetic surgical device that eliminates exposure to radioactive materials and offers a less invasive, more flexible alternative for breast cancer surgery will be showcased in Texas next week (15th – 21st October 2016)as part of a British Medtech mission.

19 Oct 2016

HSS researchers identify new way to quickly diagnose and treat Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Physicians at Hospital for Special Surgery have been studying patient outcomes of Parsonage-Turner Syndrome (PTS), an uncommon neurological disorder that results in a sudden paralysis of one or more muscles around the shoulder and arm.

18 Oct 2016

Innovative combined therapy could effectively fight tumors

Researchers wish to treat tumors more effectively in the future by combining radiation therapy and focused ultrasound. The joint project SONO-RAY began on October 1st, 2016.

17 Oct 2016

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Particular eating behaviors linked to lower odds of developing liver diseases

Sony to display latest end-to-end medical visual solutions at MEDICA 2016

ABHI's UK Pavilion at MEDICA to showcase cutting edge technologies and UK innovations

Researchers working on breast-friendly, radiation-free method to detect possible breast cancer

Heart Valve Voice report sets out recommendations to prioritise development of NICE heart valve disease guidelines

Study of new polymer-free DFS indicates non-inferior in-stent late lumen loss at nine-months

IDoR 2016 spotlights role of radiology in diagnosis and management of breast diseases

TCT 2016 features first report investigations on novel bioresorbable stents

OCT offers safe and better guidance for patients undergoing PCI to treat coronary artery disease

Dr. Schumacher unveils ready-to-use disinfection wipes at MEDICA 2016

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to research oxygen deprivation

Research highlights need to improve post mortem techniques to better detect cause of stillbirth

Low intensity pulsed ultrasound does not improve recovery of bone fractures

New minimally invasive approach to diagnose hyperparathyroidism

NPS MedicineWise introduces new health professional program on ankle and knee imaging

Simple treatment can help relieve majority of back pain

Trauma Innovation conference welcomes record number of military and civil healthcare professionals

New magnetic surgical device to be displayed in Texas for British Medtech mission

HSS researchers identify new way to quickly diagnose and treat Parsonage-Turner Syndrome

Innovative combined therapy could effectively fight tumors

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