Soy-rich diet improves arteries in stroke patients Sep 24, 2008
The scientists used ultrasound to measure the blood flow in the patients' brachial arteries one minute after removing a tourniquet on their forearms. Eighty percent of the patients began the experiment with an impaired blood flow, but after 12 weeks, there was an improvement in the arteries of the isoflavone-treated patients compared with those on placebos. (Scientific American)
* More materials tainted with melamine Sep 24, 2008
Anyone believed to have kidney stones can then request an ultrasound. Meanwhile, tests of products from all 18 companies that have imported dairy products from China since Jan. 1 were negative for melamine. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
New abortion law - Part 2 Sep 24, 2008
The publicity it received when it was overwhelmingly passed by the Oklahoma Legislature in April of this year as well as when it was vetoed by Governor Brad Henry (whose veto was easily overridden) focused entirely on the new requirement that a pregnant woman seeking an abortion be required to have an ultrasound immediately prior to the abortion procedure. But the law effective Nov. 1 includes much more than an ultrasound requirement. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
China's tainted milk scare spreads globally Sep 24, 2008
A baby is held down as he is given an ultrasound scan for kidney stones in a hospital in Wuhan, Hubei province. Burundi, Gabon and Tanzania have joined governments closer to China -- including Indonesia, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore and Malaysia -- in banning Chinese dairy products. (CNN -- Health)
Possible marker for ovarian cancer found Sep 24, 2008
Goff developed a "symptom index" -- a set of questions that doctors can ask women (or women ask themselves) to determine who would benefit from having further tests, including a CA-125 test and a trans-vaginal ultrasound. The symptom index consists of these three questions: Do you have bloating or increased abdominal size. (CNN -- Health)
EDAP Expands Global Sales Force Sep 24, 2008
LYON, France, Sept. 24, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (NasdaqGM: - ), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today the expansion of its sales team operations in Italy, France, Spain and Latina America through the addition of three experienced sales managers ... EDAP TMS SA develops and markets Ablatherm, the most advanced and clinically proven choice for high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment of localized prostate cancer ... Approved in Europe as a treatment... (Primezone Releases)
When Is Leg Pain Dangerous? Sep 24, 2008
If you have any of these symptoms, go to your doctor or the emergency room and insist on an ultrasound, which will immediately tell you whether you have a blood clot ... They tell you right away if you have a blood clot, so doctors should not hesitate to give you an ultrasound if you are high risk at all. (ABC News)
Pregnancy center vows to rebuild Sep 24, 2008
An ultrasound machine, worth 50,000, was removed from the building by firefighters, but had smoke and water damage. We've lost everything, Tracy said. (Lebanon Express, OR)
A tale of 2 sickbeds: Health care in U.K. vs. U.S. Sep 23, 2008
$7 online stock trades. A journalist's treatment for same condition in two countries is worlds apart. (MSNBC -- International)
Newmans radiology program receives full accreditation Sep 23, 2008
Newman says the program can lead to a variety of career paths, including computerized tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, ultrasound, radiation therapy, nuclear medicine and vascular imaging. The accreditation is the result of a self-study by Newman that was submitted to the accreditation committee more than a year ago. (Wichita Business Journal, KS)
Cholesterol drug linked to amnesia Sep 23, 2008
Ultrasound, brain scans and all other tests were normal, so no stroke. I mentioned Lipitor, but the doctor dismissed it ("no way"). (Athens Banner-Herald)
Trial begins for midwife charged with manslaughter Sep 23, 2008
When they learned at about 30 weeks' gestation that the baby was breech and midwives might recommend an ultrasound or a surgical procedure, the Daleys found Mrs. Wilson, who was registered with the North American Registry of Midwives, an agency not recognized in Pennsylvania. She was not a certified nurse-midwife and not licensed to practice midwifery in Pennsylvania. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Milk scare prompts health checks in Hong Kong Sep 23, 2008
Leung said the diagnosis needed to be confirmed by ultrasound, and that he did not know which product the patient had consumed. He did not reveal the patient's age or gender. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Business)
Tests find liquid milk tainted in China Sep 21, 2008
A baby is held down as he is given an ultrasound scan for kidney stones in a hospital in Wuhan, Hubei province. The positive samples came from the Mengniu, Yili and Bright dairies, according to the Xinhua news agency. (CNN -- Health)
Chinese parents seek answers on tainted baby milk Sep 20, 2008
If such a big company is having problems, then I really don't know who to trust, said a 31-year-old man surnamed Yang, waiting in line outside a Sanlu office to get reimbursed for his 7-month-old daughter's medical exam and kidney ultrasound. Mr. Yang, who refused to give his full name, held a bag with a can of Sanlu milk powder he planned to return for a refund. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Family fun theme of busy weekend Sep 20, 2008
Activities will include a stroke risk assessment, carotid ultrasound if appropriate, availability of neurologist Dr. David Wheeler to answer questions if desired, and blood draws for health screenings are available for a small fee. M3The Natrona County Democratic Party {M3is holding a giant garage sale from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The sale will be held at the Iron Workers Local 27 Building, 344 North Walsh Drive in Casper. (Casper Star-Tribune, WY)
More Kids Getting Kidney Stones Sep 20, 2008
If there's a strong family history of stones, consider asking your child's pediatrician about urine screening or a kidney ultrasound to rule out the presence of stones if there are no symptoms, Nelson said. Typically, people with kidney stones suffer some symptoms, but not always, according to the National Kidney Foundation. (MEDLINEplus)
Chinese Parents Question Tainted Milk Co. Sep 19, 2008
"Who do you trust? I don't know. If such a big company is having problems, then I really don't know who to trust," said a 31-year-old man surnamed Yang, waiting in line outside a Sanlu office to get reimbursed for his 7-month-old daughter's medical exam and kidney ultrasound. Yang, who refused to give his full name, held a bag with a can of Sanlu milk powder he planned to return for a refund. (CBS News)
What is Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)? Sep 19, 2008
The diagnosis is made by ultrasound to look at the flow of blood. Ultrasound tells us in 15 or 20 minutes and it's almost 100 percent as to whether someone has it or doesn t have it. (Scientific American)
Verathon(R) Introduces GlideScope(R) Video Laryngoscopes for Preterm & Neonatal Patients, Enabling Quick Intubation Sep 18, 2008
About Verathon Inc. Verathon(R), formerly Diagnostic Ultrasound Corp., designs and manufactures reliable, state-of-the-art medical devices and services that offer a meaningful improvement in patient care to the health care community. The company's noninvasive BladderScan(R) instrument is the standard of care for bladder volume measurement. (PR Newswire)
Biswadip Mitra, MD, Texas Instruments Sep 18, 2008
Take another example of the ultrasound. The average cost per scan in India is about $10. (India Times)
Down's test miscarriage warning Sep 18, 2008
Most women are initially offered either a blood test or an ultrasound test to look for signs of Down's in the foetus. Needle test. (BBC News -- Health)
Google, Microsoft pull sex ads after India legal threat Sep 18, 2008
Currently, the most popular way to know the gender of a foetus is through an ultrasound test, which costs as little as five US dollars, and is banned in India for that purpose. Activists say abortions of female foetuses shot up dramatically in the 1990s once ultrasound tests became widely available and affordable in India ... "What ultrasound did for female foeticide in the 1990s, these new products have the potential to do in the next few decades. We have to be one step ahead of them," said... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Extremely Detailed Images From Inside The Body Possible With New Technology Sep 18, 2008
4, 2008) New ultrasound technology will make it possible for doctors to discover cancer tumors far earlier than before. A method that transmits new and more advanced ultrasound signals is being tested. (Science Daily)
Nanomedical Approach Targets Multiple Cancer Genes, Shrinks Tumors More Effectively Sep 18, 2008
The treatment, administered through an ultrasound device, demonstrates a safer and more effective way of targeting cancer-causing genes in cancer cells without harming normal tissue ... To clear these two hurdles, Robertson and his team engineered hollow nano-sized particles -- nanoliposomes -- from globes of fatty acids into which they packed the siRNA. Next, the researchers used a portable ultrasound device to temporarily create microscopic holes in the surface of the skin, allowing the... (Science Daily)
3-D MRI Technique Helps Radiologists Detect High-risk Carotid Disease Sep 18, 2008
8, 2002) A low-cost portable device detected blockages in carotid (neck) arteries in less than half the time required for a standard laboratory ultrasound, according to research presented today at the. (May 7, 1999) Extensive fatty deposits in the carotid arteries, the blood vessels in the neck that supply blood and oxygen to the brain, may be a marker for coronary artery disease, according to a study in this. (Science Daily)
Migraine Linked To Blood Clots In Veins Sep 18, 2008
The arteries in their necks and thighs were scanned with ultrasounds to check for atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries ... "This study is the first to use high-resolution ultrasound to examine this theory, and it provides solid evidence to refute it.". (Science Daily)
University health services partners with Erlanger Sep 18, 2008
Smith said: "When university health services relocates we will have access to expanded diagnostic capabilities-on site X-Ray, ultrasound, lab procedures area as well as access to the Family Practice Physician Faculty. Any student who presents to the ER can say they are UTC students and the staff will notify UT Family Practice that the student needs evaluation and treatment. Additionally, at some point in the future, there will be extended hours for weeknights and possibly weekends for... (The University Echo, TN)
Migraine risk factor for blood clot Sep 18, 2008
They also underwent high-resolution ultrasound testing to assess atherosclerosis in the femoral and carotid arteries, two important arteries that supply oxygen-rich blood to the body. It was found that 111 subjects had migraines, including 36 with aura, based on standard diagnosis criteria. (NDTV.com)
Ballet aids study to prevent cardiovascular disease Sep 18, 2008
The study marked the first time an ultrasound machine was used to test endothelial function, Hoch said ... Using the ultrasound machine, the diameter of the brachial artery when the dancers were at rest and moving was recorded to see if the blood vessel was dilated ... Harder and Gutterman suggested using the ultrasound technique to study the 22 dancers. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Ultrashape Introduces a Faster Treatment and Better Patient Experience at 2008 EADV Sep 17, 2008
"These significant improvements to both software and transducer are in direct response to customer feedback which strengthen our alliances with treating physicians, and further enhance the UltraShape experience for both clinicians and patients across the globe." About the UltraShape(R) Contour I The UltraShape Contour I system, which is authorized for marketing outside the U.S., incorporates patented non-thermal selective focused ultrasound technology ... The UltraShape proprietary non-invasive... (PR Newswire)
Dad with CF beats infertility, hits double Sep 17, 2008
An ultrasound soon revealed Pam was pregnant with twins. The decision to have children is not one the Hildebrandts dwell on. (MSNBC -- Health)
New Treatment For Prostate Cancer Pioneered Sep 17, 2008
The new treatment magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided transurethral ultrasound uses heat from focused ultrasound to treat cancer in the prostate gland precisely while sparing the delicate noncancerous tissues around the prostate essential for healthy urinary, bowel and sexual function ... The therapy involves two different and naturally incompatible technologies, ultrasound and MRI, which Bronskill and Chopra spent 10 years making compatible ... "You have to make an ultrasound heating... (Science Daily)
Free vascular disease, stroke screening planned Sep 17, 2008
Stroke screening uses ultrasound technology to provide images of the carotid arteries on both sides of the neck and measure the velocity of the blood flow through these vessels. More Health. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Two healthy babies lost for every three cases found Sep 17, 2008
The study questions the advice and risk assessment given to pregnant women who are told, after an ultrasound scan, they are "at risk" of having a Down's baby. Most are then offered testing by CVS or amniocentesis, which involve the insertion of instruments with a risk of miscarriage - up to one in 100 for amniocentesis and one in 50 for CVS. Expert Prof Kypros Nicolaides, of King's College Hospital in London, told Channel 4: "It is completely unacceptable that to detect 600, 700 or 800 foetuses... (Mirror.co.uk)
Focusing on the perils of deep vein thrombosis Sep 16, 2008
as many will attest, it can easily be overlooked or misdiagnosed - i went through weeks of pain and physical therapy before an ultrasound ultimately reveled the clot. so, if pain and swelling persists in a lower extremity. (Los Angeles Times)
Migraines Linked to Vein Blood Clots Sep 16, 2008
Researchers reviewed the medical records of all the participants and used ultrasound to determine the extent of plaque buildup within their arteries. More than twice as many people with migraines -- 19% vs. 8% -- also had a history of venous thrombosis. (WebMD)
Govt mulls to enhance legal limit for abortion to 24 weeks Sep 16, 2008
MTP Act, 1971 was implanted almost four-decade ago, when no such high-tech facilities were present, while today as medical experts believe, there are various advanced technologies such as Level-II ultrasound machine available to detect any abnormality at the advance stage of pregnancy between 22 and 24 weeks. According to MTP Act 1971, a pregnancy can be legally aborted only if its continuance is a threat to the woman s physical or mental health, or if there is a substantial risk of neo-natal... (Newstrack India)
Giving them hope, comfort Sep 16, 2008
Services include free pregnancy tests, ultrasound, parenting classes, life skills classes, referrals to other sources of help, and Bible studies. Upcoming programs at the center include birth preparation classes, back care advice from a local chiropractor, as well as nutrition and life skills classes. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Dryer fire kills Lexington mother Sep 15, 2008
Brown, 48, was an ultrasound technician at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. Strano, a professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, said he had moved into the neighborhood two weeks ago and did not know the family. (Boston Globe)
Arizona institutes play role in lung cancer research Sep 15, 2008
Medicis, a Scottsdale pharmaceutical firm, will pay up to $300 million to buy LipoSonix, a Seattle-based company that uses ultrasound technology to reduce fat cells. Enhance Business Environment. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
EDAP's HIFU Technology Highlighted At the 8th Annual International Symposium On Therapeutic Ultrasound Sep 15, 2008
LYON, France, Sept. 15, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (NasdaqGM: - ), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today that its High Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) technology was highlighted at the 8th Annual International Symposium on Therapeutic Ultrasound (ISTU) from September 10-13, 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota ... ISTU is an annual gathering of the scientific and medical communities that provides an overview and basic background on the clinical uses of ultrasound... (Primezone Releases)
Guess what I’m thinking, Ms. Harrop Sep 14, 2008
Later in the pregnancy, some ultrasound measurements indicated a possible chromosomal anomaly, but the odds shifted to a 20 percent chance of our baby having some sort of problem; 80 percent still seemed pretty good. We didn t have pre-natal testing, because 1) we don t have health insurance to pay for it, 2) it s not always safe for the baby and 3) it wouldn t have made a bit of difference. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Tech skills bring way to cash in on a career Sep 14, 2008
Jamie Dorland, 26, works at Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center in Phoenix as an ultrasound specialist, using high-frequency sound waves to probe patients' bodies ... It took Dorland four years to get her training because Gateway Community College, where she studied, requires ultrasound students to have worked two years in another health field ... She earned a two-year associate degree in X-ray and got another associate degree in ultrasound. (AZCentral -- News)
Who does 20-week abortion limit help? Sep 14, 2008
Dr Anuradha Kapoor, senior gynaecological consultant at Max Healthcare, adds that "the Level-II ultrasound, which is also known as the anomaly test, can be conducted only after the pregnancy is in the advanced stages - between 22 and 24 weeks". It is this Level-II scan, she says, that detects abnormalities in vital organs, such as heart or kidneys but doctors continue to face "legal issues whenever it comes to getting rid of such fetuses and couples have to bear babies even if there isn't much... (Times of India)
* FEATURE: Iranians shying away from natural births Sep 13, 2008
she asked in a Tehran clinic, as she waited along with a dozen other women to have a color ultrasound of her baby. All but one of the mothers-to-be said they planned to give birth by cesarean section. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
New abortion law - Part 2 Sep 13, 2008
The publicity it received when it was overwhelmingly passed by the Oklahoma Legislature in April of this year as well as when it was vetoed by Governor Brad Henry (whose veto was easily overridden) focused entirely on the new requirement that a pregnant woman seeking an abortion be required to have an ultrasound immediately prior to the abortion procedure. But the law effective Nov. 1 includes much more than an ultrasound requirement. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
How To Differentiate Benign From Malignant Bile Duct Strictures? Sep 13, 2008
14, 2007) Experts examining patterns in ultrasound images can more accurately classify ovarian tumors as benign or malignant than can pre-surgical blood tests, according to a new. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Little Emma's fight for survival Sep 13, 2008
Doctors noticed the problem at Kerrie Peck's 12-week ultrasound but the Pecks decided to go through with the pregnancy. The Grace Centre for Newborn Care at The Children's Hospital at Westmead was put on standby, ready to stabilise Emma from birth until her first surgery at just two days old. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Anti-tumor therapy with endoscopic ultrasound may fight cancer more safely and effectively Sep 13, 2008
Anti-tumor therapy guided by endoscopic ultrasound may allow doctors to fight cancer more safely and effectively ... This technique, which uses a flexible gastrointestinal endoscope with a miniature ultrasound transducer on the tip to guide a small needle directly into a tumor, could prove to be a safer and more effective approach to administering chemotherapy since it allows doctors to deliver therapy right to the tumor and avoid damaging normal surrounding tissues ... Injecting drugs directly... (EurekAlert!)
Let's get real on abortion laws Sep 12, 2008
If you view an ultrasound at "a few weeks", all you will see is a small sack of amniotic fluid and a small 'blob' like shadow ... yes even after an ultrasound. (ABC Online)
Quest PharmaTech Announces Second Quarter Results Sep 11, 2008
The Company also expects to receive up to $200,000 in a research grant to offset the costs to develop its ultrasound activation technology. About Quest PharmaTech Inc. Quest is a publicly traded, Alberta-based pharmaceutical company committed to the development and commercialization of new pharmaceutical products. (Canada Newswire)
Prostate cancer survivors put up signs urging men to get checked Sep 11, 2008
If doctors are concerned by the results of the two tests, an ultrasound and biopsies could be performed, as well. What are the symptoms of prostate cancer. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
EDAP Participates in Prostate Cancer Awareness Month Patient Outreach Efforts Sep 11, 2008
LYON, France, Sept. 11, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (NasdaqGM: - ), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today its schedule to participate in national and local patient outreach efforts during prostate cancer awareness month. The Company hopes to increase its visibility among the prostate cancer patient and physician community as the leader in non-invasive therapeutic ultrasound ... Our presence at these events is reflective of our efforts to increase patient awareness... (Primezone Releases)
First super-surgeries in London are named Sep 11, 2008
They will all offer GP appointments in the evenings and at weekends, blood tests, ultrasound scans, physiotherapists and screening for HIV and diabetes while some will also offer free yoga classes, benefits advice and gyms. Each polyclinic will be linked to local GP practices, meaning doctors can refer patients to the "super-surgeries" instead of moving into the new site. (This is London)
Heavy Snoring May Be Stroke Risk Factor Sep 11, 2008
In addition, the subjects also underwent a special ultrasound test to look for carotid atherosclerosis. The subjects were categorized into three snoring groups based on the amount of snoring: absent or mild snoring (0 to 25 percent of time), moderate snoring (25 to 50 percent of time), and heavy snoring (more than 50 percent of time). (MEDLINEplus)
Hospital building project begins Sep 10, 2008
The new center will offer primary care, physical therapy, CT scans, mammography, ultrasound, dexa-scans for osteoporosis, and speciality surgery. -- Cathleen F. Crowley. (Albany Times Union)
Rail, Road Or Waterway? Sep 10, 2008
(July 6, 2004) Researchers in the University of Warwick s Department of Physics have developed a novel non-contact method of using ultrasound to detect and measure cracks and flaws in rail track. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Too posh to push? Iran seeks to curb C-sections Sep 10, 2008
"Why shouldn't I enjoy the benefits of science when it is available?" she asked in a Tehran clinic, as she waited along with a dozen other women to have a colour 3-D ultrasound of her baby. All but one of the mothers-to-be were going to have a Caesarean section. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
EDAP Installs First Ablatherm Robotic HIFU Device in the Netherlands Continuing European Expansion Sep 10, 2008
LYON, France, Sept. 10, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- EDAP TMS SA (NasdaqGM: - ), the global leader in therapeutic ultrasound, announced today the launch of initial HIFU services at Amphia Ziekenhis Hospital, in Breda, the first Ablatherm robotic HIFU treatment center in the Netherlands ... EDAP TMS SA develops and markets Ablatherm, the most advanced and clinically proven choice for high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment of localized prostate cancer ... Approved in Europe as a treatment... (Primezone Releases)
Your Career as an Ultrasound Techni... Sep 9, 2008
Your Career as an Ultrasound Technician: Education,Jobs, and Salaries ... Your Career as an Ultrasound Technician ... Your Career as an Ultrasound Technician. (Suite101.com)
Know the warning signs Sep 8, 2008
Also, a doctor can check the abdomen to see if the liver is enlarged or order a scan or ultrasound. Those tests can miss problems, however. (MSNBC -- Health)
Ultrasound, then Baby Gap: Docs say traffic propels move to Easton Sep 8, 2008
Members: Not Registered. for free extra services. (Columbus Business First, OH)
Kaiser-Permanente gives Grady $5M Sep 8, 2008
One portable ultrasound unit for rapid and non-invasive assessments of injured patients. Two fiber optic scopes to help patients breathe. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Simple aorta test would save lives, MDs say Sep 8, 2008
Screening is relatively simple: Patients need only undergo an ultrasound - similar to the test done on a pregnant woman to check the health of the fetus - which will show whether there is a bulge in the aorta, the artery that runs from the heart to the abdomen. The test costs about $50. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
