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Specialists unanimously agree needle biopsy as 'best practice' for breast cancer diagnosis

A special report published in the October issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons indicates that an alarming 35% of initial diagnostic breast biopsies in the United States are still being done using unnecessary open surgical techniques. This in spite of the fact that it costs as much as three times more than the much less invasive and equally accurate needle biopsy technique.

8 Oct 2009

DATATRAK International to evaluate treatment of peripheral vascular disease

DATATRAK International, Inc. (OTCQX: DATA), a technology and services company focused on global eClinical solutions for the clinical trials industry, today announced the signing of a new client with the award of a study for evaluating the use of a thoracic stent graft in aneurysm repair.

8 Oct 2009

Solos Endoscopy to showcase its MammoView line of surgical endoscopy instruments at the 95th Clinical Congress

Solos Endoscopy, Inc. is pleased to announce that its MammoView(TM) line of surgical endoscopy instruments will be demonstrated at the 95th Annual American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress, held October 11th-15th in Chicago, Illinois. During the Breast Ductoscopy for the General Surgeon course, postgraduate surgeons will be given lectures and access to hands-on skill stations that will provide the core knowledge base required to perform breast duct endoscopy (ductoscopy) in the practice setting.

7 Oct 2009

Uterine artery embolization proves to be better than laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries in treating fibroids

BioSphere Medical, Inc. – the pioneer in the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and vascular malformations by a minimally invasive, image-guided medical procedure called embolotherapy – reports the publication of a study in the October 2009 issue of the Journal of Vascular Interventional Radiology in which the authors conclude that uterine artery embolization (UAE) compares favorably to laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries in the treatment of uterine leiomyomas (fibroids) in cases where hysterectomy or myomectomy are not options.

7 Oct 2009

Minimally invasive sling operations for stress urinary incontinence found promising

New, less invasive surgical treatments for stress urinary incontinence in women are just as effective as traditional open surgical approaches, according to Cochrane Researchers. The researchers carried out a systematic review of trials comparing different surgical approaches to treating the condition.

7 Oct 2009

New tool to help reduce cost and time factors for colonoscopies

Colorectal cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, leading to over 50,000 fatalities every year. But it can be prevented with early screening using a procedure called a colonoscopy. Now researchers from North Carolina State University, Mayo Clinic and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass) have created a tool to help colonoscopy facilities operate more efficiently, ultimately lowering costs and leading to shorter waiting times for patients.

7 Oct 2009

Study: Patients experience sleep apnea after opharyngeal cancer treatment

Nearly all patients who underwent surgery to treat oropharyngeal cancer experienced some degree of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), according to new research presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting & OTO EXPO, in San Diego, CA.

7 Oct 2009

Renaissance Laser and Vein Institute offers the new Titan Procedure for firming up sagging skin

The Renaissance Laser and Vein Institute offers patients the new Titan Procedure to treat stretch marks and sagging skin like never before. Thanks to recent advances in laser technology, there is a new wave of impressive skin care lasers in the dermatological and cosmetic skin care world. Among this new wave of highly effective laser treatments is the Titan Procedure.

7 Oct 2009

New ultrasound probe effective for treating kidney stones

A relatively new ultrasound probe procedure has the highest success rate for breaking down kidney stones in the lower "funnel" area of the kidney, rather than the shock wave treatment used for many years, according to a review of studies.

7 Oct 2009

Skin cancer patients may benefit from smaller surgical margins

Many skin cancer patients fare just as well when surgeons remove about one inch of normal-looking tissue around the lesion instead of a larger safety margin, according to a new systematic review.

7 Oct 2009

Researchers find increase in the number of procedures performed for dermatologic health care

Researchers from Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) and the Laser and Skin Cancer Center of Indiana, (Carmel, Indiana), found that there has been a dramatic increase in the number of procedures performed and patient demand for dermatologic health care since 2000. The findings, which were recently reported in Dermatologic Surgery, parallels the growth in the age of individuals between the ages of 40 to 55, who make up the "Baby Boomer" generation.

6 Oct 2009

Survival rates for multivisceral transplants increase with new treatment strategies

Data from the largest single-center experience of adult and pediatric intestinal and multivisceral transplantation show that survival rates have improved with the advent of innovative surgical techniques, novel immunosuppressive protocols and better post-operative management, said researchers at the Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in a study published in the October issue of Annals of Surgery.

6 Oct 2009

Prompt diagnosis and treatment for otitis media benefits organ transplant recipients

Organ transplant recipients benefit significantly when they are monitored and receive prompt diagnosis and treatment for otitis media, a common inner ear infection.

5 Oct 2009

Radiofrequency-tonsillotomy: Effective method for treating children with enlarged tonsils

Radiofrequncy-tonsillotomy, which enables surgeons to reduce the size of the tonsillar tissue instead of removing the tonsils entirely, seems to be an effective and safe method of treating children with symptoms of enlarged tonsils.

5 Oct 2009

Combination of medications and light therapy effective against head and neck cancers

A combination of medications and a particular light therapy is effective at treating certain types of head and neck cancers in subtropical climates.

5 Oct 2009

Radiofrequency ablation used to treat snoring patients

Radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses heat to shrink the tissue of the soft palate, is an effective and minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat patients who snore.

5 Oct 2009

Study examines roles of PCPs and hepatologists in post-transplant care

A recent study by researchers from the University of Colorado looked at post-transplant care to determine whether primary care physicians (PCPs) or hepatologists are better suited to manage the overall health care of patients who received a liver transplant (LT).

5 Oct 2009

Blepharoplasty increases patients' quality of life

Cosmetic surgery that repairs droopy eyelids, also known as blepharoplasty, has an overall positive impact on patients' quality of life (QOL).

4 Oct 2009

6.5 percent of ACL reconstruction patients undergo second knee surgery

Patients who have their anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstructed are more likely to have subsequent knee surgery if they are women or are treated by a surgeon who does a low volume of ACL reconstructions, according to a study in the October 2009 TK issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. The study, conducted by investigators at Hospital for Special Surgery, also found that overall, 6.5% of patients undergoing ACL surgery had to undergo another knee operation within one year.

3 Oct 2009

Survey: Recession affects 53 percent women with their decision on facial plastic surgery

The American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) will announce the results of a survey conducted with Dermik Laboratories, a business of sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, which found that 53 percent of women who are considering facial plastic surgery say the economy has affected their decision to move forward with anti-aging procedures or treatment options. As a result, slightly more than 30 percent of women considering facial plastic surgery in the near future have looked for less costly procedures or treatment alternatives. The survey will be presented today at the Academy's Annual Fall meeting and will be available on a live Web cast at www.aafprs.org.

3 Oct 2009

Medical Procedure News

Specialists unanimously agree needle biopsy as 'best practice' for breast cancer diagnosis

DATATRAK International to evaluate treatment of peripheral vascular disease

Solos Endoscopy to showcase its MammoView line of surgical endoscopy instruments at the 95th Clinical Congress

Uterine artery embolization proves to be better than laparoscopic occlusion of uterine arteries in treating fibroids

Minimally invasive sling operations for stress urinary incontinence found promising

New tool to help reduce cost and time factors for colonoscopies

Study: Patients experience sleep apnea after opharyngeal cancer treatment

Renaissance Laser and Vein Institute offers the new Titan Procedure for firming up sagging skin

New ultrasound probe effective for treating kidney stones

Skin cancer patients may benefit from smaller surgical margins

Researchers find increase in the number of procedures performed for dermatologic health care

Survival rates for multivisceral transplants increase with new treatment strategies

Prompt diagnosis and treatment for otitis media benefits organ transplant recipients

Radiofrequency-tonsillotomy: Effective method for treating children with enlarged tonsils

Combination of medications and light therapy effective against head and neck cancers

Radiofrequency ablation used to treat snoring patients

Study examines roles of PCPs and hepatologists in post-transplant care

Blepharoplasty increases patients' quality of life

6.5 percent of ACL reconstruction patients undergo second knee surgery

Survey: Recession affects 53 percent women with their decision on facial plastic surgery

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