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Thermal ablation is heating tumors so hot that the tumor cells die. It has been studied in many forms, including microwave, laser, high-intensity focused ultrasound, and cryotherapy (freezing below -20 C). Radiofrequency thermal ablation or radiofrequency ablation (RFA) has emerged as the most commonly used technology for thermal ablation in the bone, liver, kidney, lung, heart, breast, lymph nodes, nerve ganglia, and soft tissue.

Report on unexplained liver haemorrhage after metastasis radiofrequency ablation published

19. November 2009 05:42
Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most common cancers in the world. Approximately one in four of these patients have metastases at diagnosis, liver being the most common site involved. Although historically it was considered that liver metastases meant a very poor prognosis, today, due to improved systemic therapy, many patients will be candidates for local hepatic treatments such as surgery or less aggressive radiofrequency ablation. [More]

Report on the U.S. cardiac surgery devices market

18. November 2009 01:46
In 2008, the U.S. market for cardiac surgery devices was valued at over $1.6 billion, representing growth of nearly 7% over 2007. [More]

Webinar: Latest updates on percutaneous and transcatheter treatment of liver, kidney and lung tumor ablation

7. November 2009 02:00
Registration is now open for the Society of Interventional Radiology's "Image-guided Interventional Oncology (IO) Therapies" Webinar, which will provide the latest updates on percutaneous and transcatheter treatment of liver tumors, kidney tumor ablation and lung tumor ablation. [More]

Scientists identify a novel cellular source of atrial fibrillation

5. November 2009 02:18
While studying how the heart is formed, scientists at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine serendipitously found a novel cellular source of atrial fibrillation (AF), the most common type of abnormal heart beat. [More]

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First Japanese patient treated in Celsion’s global Phase III ThermoDox HEAT trial

27. October 2009 09:50
Celsion Corporation and Yakult Honsha Co., Ltd. announced today that the first patient has been enrolled and treated in Japan as part of Celsion’s global Phase III ThermoDox HEAT trial for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common form of primary liver cancer. [More]

Celsion completes patient enrollment in its global Phase III ThermoDox trial

21. October 2009 08:06
Celsion Corporation announced today that it has completed a critical regulatory step in the countries of China and Japan to rapidly enroll patients in its global Phase III ThermoDox trial for the treatment of Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC), also known as primary liver cancer. [More]

Philippines and Malaysian regulatory agencies approve Celsion’s Phase III Thermodox trial

19. October 2009 10:26
Celsion Corporation announced today that it has received approval from the regulatory agencis in the Philippines and Malaysia for its Pivotal Phase III primary liver cancer Clinical Trial Application. [More]

Olympic gold medal winner Lisa Leslie and Covidien launch new liver cancer education program

15. October 2009 07:57
Four-time Olympic gold medal winner and three-time WNBA Most Valuable Player Lisa Leslie is teaming with Covidien, a leading global provider of healthcare products, to launch an educational program and Web site, www.MyLiverCancerOptions.com, that provide information to help patients and their families understand the treatment options available to manage liver cancer. [More]

Radiofrequency ablation used to treat snoring patients

5. October 2009 00:27
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. [More]

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Reportlinker's medical review criteria guidelines for managing care

30. September 2009 08:03
Reportlinker Adds Medical Review Criteria Guidelines for Managing Care (8th ed. - 2009) [More]

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MedWaves reports on its ongoing studies using the AveCure microwave coagulation-ablation system

19. September 2009 02:01
MedWaves, Inc. announces ongoing investigational studies to determine the effectiveness of its microwave ablation system for treating soft tissue lesions, such as tumors, in liver and lung. The studies using MedWaves' AveCure(TM) microwave coagulation-ablation system, which includes a generator and probe/antenna (FDA 510(k) cleared and CE Mark certified), are showing promising results. [More]

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Board-certified vascular surgeon joins VIVA

10. September 2009 03:07
Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA) and its parent group, Radiologic Associates of Fredericksburg (RAF) Ltd., announce that Victor J. D'Addio, M.D., FACS, has joined the practice. Dr. D'Addio is a board-certified vascular surgeon. Together, the practice offers streamlined services for vascular patients and referring physicians -- from office-based vascular testing to minimally invasive treatments and traditional surgery. [More]

DNA-encased carbon nanotubes used for treating human prostate cancer tumors in mice

20. August 2009 00:03
Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine have destroyed prostate cancer tumors in mice by injecting them with specially-coated, miniscule carbon tubes and then superheating the tubes with a brief zap of a laser. [More]

Transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound for brain disorders a step closer

9. August 2009 19:05
A team of researchers working at the MR-Center of the University Children's Hospital in Zürich has completed a pilot study using transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound to treat 10 patients with neuropathic pain. [More]

Radiofrequency ablation reverses Barrett's esophagus

2. June 2009 16:34
Patients who have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) for a prolonged period have an increased risk of developing Barrett's esophagus, a pre-cancerous condition where the tissue lining the esophagus becomes damaged by stomach acid and transformed into something like the inside of the stomach. New research finds that radiofrequency ablation -- an endoscopic procedure involving targeted thermal energy -- was very successful at restoring the esophagus and reducing risk for cancer. [More]
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