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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.

Chinese researchers apply new modeling method to improve acoustic simulations in HIFU therapy

High-intensity focused ultrasound is a breakthrough therapeutic technique used to treat tumors. The principle of this noninvasive, targeted treatment is much like that of focusing sunlight through a lens, using an ultrasonic transducer like a convex lens to concentrate ultrasound into a small focal region.

28 Mar 2017

Combination of high-intensity ultrasound and immunotherapy may be effective in treating cancer

In a new study published today in JCI Insight, UC Davis researchers have shown that combining high-intensity focused ultrasound with two immunotherapies (a PD-1 checkpoint inhibitor and TLR9 agonist) can produce excellent response rates in mouse models of epithelial cancer.

25 Mar 2017

Intratumoral vaccination prolongs survival in mouse model of early stage resected pancreatic cancer

Building on their previous research focusing on vaccination within a tumor (intratumoral) for the most common form of pancreatic cancer, investigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have shown that in a mouse model of early stage resected pancreatic cancer, intratumoral vaccination induces an anti-tumor response that results in a significant improvement in overall survival.

23 Mar 2017

IQWiG assesses potential of MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy for uterine fibroids

For the first time since the corresponding law became effective in 2012, the German Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care has published an assessment of the potential of a new treatment method according to §137e of Social Code Book V.

23 Mar 2017

Researchers find way to use ultrasound for monitoring fluid levels in the lung

A team of engineering and medical researchers has found a way to use ultrasound to monitor fluid levels in the lung, offering a noninvasive way to track progress in treating pulmonary edema - fluid in the lungs - which often occurs in patients with congestive heart failure.

21 Mar 2017

Genotype-guided warfarin dosing linked to reduced risk of adverse events

Using genetic testing to help personalize doses of warfarin therapy given to patients undergoing elective orthopedic surgery appears to lower the risk of combined adverse events compared with clinically guided dosing, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

21 Mar 2017

Clinical study tests efficacy of new focused ultrasound-based treatment for breast fibroadenoma

Patients with benign breast tumors may be eligible for a new focused ultrasound-based investigational treatment as part of a pivotal, multi-center clinical study. The trial began last month at the University of Virginia Medical Center.

20 Mar 2017

CT scans reveal subclinical leaflet thrombosis in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement

About 12 percent of patients undergoing aortic valve replacement developed non-symptomatic blood clots around the valve leaflets (known as subclinical leaflet thrombosis) that reduced the motion of the valves, according to an observational study presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

20 Mar 2017

Novel synthetic HDL-C injection shows no benefit on arterial plaques

Injection of a novel form of synthetic high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C), or good cholesterol, into the arteries of patients who had recently had a heart attack did not reduce the volume of fatty deposits, or plaque, in the arteries, compared with placebo injections, according to research presented at the American College of Cardiology's 66th Annual Scientific Session.

20 Mar 2017

Variation in hospital-level resources may impact diagnostic evaluation of children with appendicitis

At some hospitals, children receive better care in the daytime than they do at night for suspected appendicitis. This is the finding of a study to be published in the April 2017 issue of Academic Emergency Medicine, a journal of the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine.

15 Mar 2017

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

The American College of Cardiology, along with several partnering organizations, today released updated appropriate use criteria for performing coronary revascularization in patients with stable ischemic heart disease.

13 Mar 2017

Fraunhofer researchers develop method that enables focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors

Focused ultrasound can effectively destroy tumor cells. Until now, this method has only been used for organs such as the prostate and uterus.

9 Mar 2017

Scientists open possibilities of going deeper into scattering tissue with less light

Medical applications of light, looking inside human tissue, often are limited by the highly scattering nature of tissue. Inuitively, a lower limit of one photon per camera pixel is assumed.

8 Mar 2017

Vaginal progesterone decreases preterm birth, infant mortality in twin gestations with short cervix

Treatment with vaginal progesterone reduced the risk of preterm birth, neonatal complications and death in pregnant women with twins and who have a short cervix— a risk factor for preterm birth— according to a meta-analysis of individual patient data by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, the Wayne State University School of Medicine, the Detroit Medical Center, and other institutions in the United States and abroad.

7 Mar 2017

New study finds increasing age as risk factor for decreased postpartum pelvic floor strength

New research finds increasing age is a risk factor for decreased postpartum pelvic floor strength. The prospective study published in the March edition of Female Pelvic Medicine & Reconstructive Surgery, the official journal of the American Urogynecologic Society, the leading professional organization dedicated to the treatment of pelvic floor disorders.

6 Mar 2017

Philips recognised for quality and breadth of ultrasound products

Royal Philips announced that it has received the “2016 Best in KLAS” award in the Ultrasound category. Philips received KLAS’ prestigious recognition this year for its breadth of ultrasound solutions, spanning diagnostic, interventional, point-of-care and software products. The award recognizes Philips’ commitment to expanding applications for ultrasound, developing a broad portfolio of innovations to provide the right information the first time for more confident diagnostic decision support.

From Philips Healthcare 6 Mar 2017

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

For the first time at ECR in Vienna (March 1 – 5) the healthcare division of Siemens AG will be appearing under its new brand – Siemens Healthineers – and with the motto, “Let’s shape the future of healthcare together”.

3 Mar 2017

Scientists to develop 'next generation' device that could help predict risk of preterm birth

A NEW ‘next generation’ device which could help doctors reliably predict the risk of preterm birth is to be developed by Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Sheffield thanks to funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR).

1 Mar 2017

Philips unveils advanced radiology solutions at 2017 ECR to enhance clinical decision-making process

Royal Philips, a global leader in health technology, today unveiled new advanced radiology solutions at the 2017 European Congress of Radiology (ECR), beginning March 1 at the Austria Center in Vienna, Austria.

From Philips Healthcare 1 Mar 2017

New report expresses ethical concerns about use of non-invasive prenatal testing

A new report on non-invasive prenatal testing by the UK's Nuffield Council on Bioethics expresses concerns about the way the test is being sold by private providers.

1 Mar 2017

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Chinese researchers apply new modeling method to improve acoustic simulations in HIFU therapy

Combination of high-intensity ultrasound and immunotherapy may be effective in treating cancer

Intratumoral vaccination prolongs survival in mouse model of early stage resected pancreatic cancer

IQWiG assesses potential of MRI-guided high-intensity focused ultrasound therapy for uterine fibroids

Researchers find way to use ultrasound for monitoring fluid levels in the lung

Genotype-guided warfarin dosing linked to reduced risk of adverse events

Clinical study tests efficacy of new focused ultrasound-based treatment for breast fibroadenoma

CT scans reveal subclinical leaflet thrombosis in patients undergoing aortic valve replacement

Novel synthetic HDL-C injection shows no benefit on arterial plaques

Variation in hospital-level resources may impact diagnostic evaluation of children with appendicitis

ACC releases updated appropriate use criteria for coronary revascularization in SIHD patients

Fraunhofer researchers develop method that enables focused ultrasound to treat liver tumors

Scientists open possibilities of going deeper into scattering tissue with less light

Vaginal progesterone decreases preterm birth, infant mortality in twin gestations with short cervix

New study finds increasing age as risk factor for decreased postpartum pelvic floor strength

Philips recognised for quality and breadth of ultrasound products

Siemens Healthineers introduces new platform for computed tomography at ECR 2017

Scientists to develop 'next generation' device that could help predict risk of preterm birth

Philips unveils advanced radiology solutions at 2017 ECR to enhance clinical decision-making process

New report expresses ethical concerns about use of non-invasive prenatal testing

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