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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.

The hospital bills didn’t find her, but a lawsuit did — plus interest

Bethany Birch had pain in her diaphragm on and off for eight months in 2016. She knew it was triggered by food, so she said she tried taking an antacid. That helped a little, but, eventually, she avoided eating altogether. She estimated she lost 25 pounds in that time.

27 Jun 2023

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

Women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma may face declining fertility at a younger age, according to research presented today (Monday) at the 39th annual meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology.

26 Jun 2023

AHA awards $20 million to address health challenges in rural communities

People who live in rural areas of the U.S. are 40% more likely to develop heart disease and have a 30% higher risk of stroke than people who live in urban areas, according to data reported in the 2020 Call to Action: Rural Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

23 Jun 2023

High level of carotenes in the blood is associated with lesser atherosclerotic burden

A high level of carotenes in the blood is linked with a lower degree of atherosclerosis in the arteries and thus a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases.

22 Jun 2023

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

Owlstone Medical (“Owlstone”), the global leader in Breath Biopsy® for applications in early disease detection and precision medicine, today announced new data on the development of novel tests for the detection of liver disease.

22 Jun 2023

FDA clears Tristel ULT as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes

Parker Laboratories Inc., a worldwide leader in ultrasound supplies and accessories, has announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted clearance for a unique disinfecting foam, called Tristel ULT, as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes used within body cavities and for skin-surface transducers.

21 Jun 2023

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective of the known treatments for tinnitus, according to a study comparing the main therapies in current use, conducted by Brazilian scientists affiliated with the Optics and Photonics Research Center.

21 Jun 2023

Vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition

Researchers studied if vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition.

21 Jun 2023

$3.3M HHS grant supports UTHealth Houston study on combination treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

A combination strategy of endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation (EUS-RFA) with chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer will be studied at UTHealth Houston through a $3.3 million grant from the National Cancer Institute by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

20 Jun 2023

MGI and AddLife AB Announce Strategic Collaboration for Expanded Distribution of MGI products* in the Nordic Region

MGI Tech Co. Ltd. ("MGI"), a company committed to building core tools and technology to lead life science, are delighted to announce a comprehensive collaboration with AddLife AB, one of Europe's largest distributors of clinical testing and laboratory equipment, headquartered in Stockholm.

From MGI 16 Jun 2023

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

To ensure that wounds remain tightly sealed in the abdomen after surgery, researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a patch with a sensor function.

15 Jun 2023

Using ultrasound for an effective sonodynamic treatment of orthotopic pancreatic cancer

Ultrasound is a promising technique for treating cancer. Unlike laser light, used in photodynamic cancer therapy, ultrasound waves can reach deep into tissue-;up to 12 cm-;to treat deep tumors without damaging healthy cells.

14 Jun 2023

Bamboo's hidden treasures: unveiling the possible health-boosting powers of leaf and sheath extracts

Researchers explored the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of bamboo leaves and sheaths.

13 Jun 2023

AI technology shows remarkable potential in analyzing coronary angiography

New research published in JMIR Cardio reveals the remarkable potential of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in analyzing coronary angiography, a common diagnostic procedure for coronary artery disease.

12 Jun 2023

Study evaluates which women should receive more than mammograms for breast cancer screening

Study's findings point to the importance of considering other risk factors beyond breast density. Dense breast tissue, which contains a higher proportion of fibrous tissue than fat, is a risk factor for breast cancer and also makes it more difficult to identify cancer on a mammogram.

12 Jun 2023

PREACH-M trial: Lenzilumab may improve treatment response in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia

Humanigen, Inc.today extended previously reported results by presenting additional, statistically significant hematologic improvements and reductions in inflammatory markers from lenzilumab, its investigational drug, in a Phase 2/3 trial of treatment-naïve participants with chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and RAS-pathway mutations.

9 Jun 2023

Transient ischemic attack with incomplete neurovascular imaging linked to higher risk of subsequent stroke

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), transient ischemic attack (TIA) emergency department (ED) encounters with incomplete neurovascular imaging were associated with higher odds of subsequent stroke within 90 days.

8 Jun 2023

ATTR amyloidosis cardiomyopathy can be reversed, study reports

Three men who had heart failure caused by the build-up of sticky, toxic proteins are now free of symptoms after their condition spontaneously reversed in an unprecedented case described by a team at UCL (University College London) and the Royal Free Hospital.

7 Jun 2023

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Researchers evaluated the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes.

2 Jun 2023

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS' own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis (CAD) for breast lesion classification on ultrasound significantly improved radiologists' diagnostic performance-;particularly for reducing the frequency of benign breast biopsies.

25 May 2023

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The hospital bills didn’t find her, but a lawsuit did — plus interest

Research shows fertility challenges for women treated for childhood Hodgkin lymphoma

AHA awards $20 million to address health challenges in rural communities

High level of carotenes in the blood is associated with lesser atherosclerotic burden

Owlstone Medical presents data demonstrating progress in development of breath biopsy tests for liver cirrhosis and NASH

FDA clears Tristel ULT as a high-level disinfectant for ultrasound probes

Low-level laser therapy and associated photobiomodulation is the most effective treatment for tinnitus

Vagus nerve dysfunction has a central pathogenic role in the pathophysiology of the post-COVID condition

$3.3M HHS grant supports UTHealth Houston study on combination treatment strategy for pancreatic cancer

MGI and AddLife AB Announce Strategic Collaboration for Expanded Distribution of MGI products* in the Nordic Region

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

Using ultrasound for an effective sonodynamic treatment of orthotopic pancreatic cancer

Bamboo's hidden treasures: unveiling the possible health-boosting powers of leaf and sheath extracts

AI technology shows remarkable potential in analyzing coronary angiography

Study evaluates which women should receive more than mammograms for breast cancer screening

PREACH-M trial: Lenzilumab may improve treatment response in chronic myelomonocytic leukemia

Transient ischemic attack with incomplete neurovascular imaging linked to higher risk of subsequent stroke

ATTR amyloidosis cardiomyopathy can be reversed, study reports

Evaluating the effects of dietary trends on reproductive outcomes

Deep learning–based computer-aided diagnosis for breast lesion classification

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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