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Estrogen therapy may increase risk of kidney stones in postmenopausal women: Study

The use of estrogen therapy by postmenopausal women might increase the risk of developing kidney stones, according to findings by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers.

12 Oct 2010

Carotid artery stenting increases risk of death, stroke

For patients with blockages in the carotid artery that supplies blood to the brain, carotid artery stenting (a non-surgical treatment) appears to be associated with an increased risk of both short- and long-term adverse outcomes when compared with surgical treatment (carotid endarterectomy), according to a meta-analysis of previously published studies that was posted online today and will appear in the February 2011 print issue of Archives of Neurology, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

12 Oct 2010

TMS therapy benefits patients with major depression: Study

In a study to determine the durability and long-term effects of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), psychiatric researchers at Rush University Medical Center have found the non-invasive, non-drug therapy to be an effective, long-term treatment for major depression. Results of the study were published in the October 2010 issue of Brain Stimulation, a journal published by Elsevier.

12 Oct 2010

OrbusNeich completes enrollment in randomized clinical study of Genous Bio-engineered R stent in China

OrbusNeich today reported the completion of patient enrollment in a randomized clinical study of its Genous Bio-engineered R stent at 11 sites in China.

12 Oct 2010

Estrogen therapy increases risk of kidney stone development in postmenopausal women

Use of estrogen therapy is associated with an increased risk of developing kidney stones in postmenopausal women, according to a report in the October 11 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals.

12 Oct 2010

$Balloon kyphoplasty relieves painful spine fractures in patients with metastatic cancer$

Balloon kyphoplasty relieves painful spine fractures in patients with metastatic cancer

A surgical technique appears to offer quick and effective relief for debilitating spinal fractures often suffered by patients with metastatic cancer, researchers reported at the 35th Congress of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) in Milan.

11 Oct 2010

Embryonic stem cells used in first trial for spinal cord injury

The first ever patient to receive treatment in a U.S. government approved study involving human embryonic stem cells has been injected with millions of the potentially life saving cells. He is presently being treated at the Shepherd Center in Atlanta. He was partially paralyzed following a spinal cord injury. The center specializes in treating these types of injuries.

11 Oct 2010

Baby born from 20 year old frozen embryo

A 42 year old mother gave birth to a baby born from an embryo frozen 20 years ago. This is the longest time a fertilized egg has been stored before developing into a healthy baby, and could eventually lead to thousands of women having children in middle age feel experts.

11 Oct 2010

New technologies and surgical techniques promise 'personalized' orthopedic operations

A number of new technologies and surgical techniques promise to "personalize" orthopedic operations such as hip and knee replacement, according to research to be presented at an educational program at Hospital for Special Surgery on October 15 and 16. During "Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery: Review of Emerging Technologies," prominent orthopedic researchers will discuss how innovative technologies can improve surgical outcomes.

11 Oct 2010

Upward trend for post-breast feeding breast augmentation procedures

The Harley Medical Group, Ireland's leading cosmetic surgery provider, has revealed breast surgery is top of the ops for the 23rd year running and the fastest growing sector of cosmetic surgery. The Harley Medical Group has seen a positive increase on last year's enquiries. While breast reductions are becoming more popular with an increasing number of Irish women reducing their breast size in order to achieve a more slender figure, breast augmentation continues to be the most popular procedure performed at THMG's Dublin clinic.

11 Oct 2010

Chongqing Cancer Hospital commences treatment with Varian's RapidArc radiotherapy

Chongqing Cancer Hospital in Southwest China has become the first treatment center in Southwest China to offer cancer patients a faster, more precise form of image-guided radiotherapy that potentially enables doctors to improve outcomes while extending more advanced care to more patients. Clinicians at the hospital have used RapidArc® radiotherapy from Varian Medical Systems to treat patients for cancers of the nasopharynx, cervix, breast, and lung.

11 Oct 2010

ImaginAb and Imanet enter master service agreement for pre-clinical and clinical imaging

ImaginAb, Inc. and Imanet have signed a master service agreement for pre-clinical and clinical imaging. This agreement supports the development strategy for ImaginAb's pipeline of next generation diagnostic imaging agents based on recombinant antibody fragments. The Imanet™ network of Positron Emission Tomography (PET) imaging sites provides assistance in all aspects of PET imaging-based clinical trials: from proof-of-concept radiochemistry to clinical imaging, with more than 40 PET research tracers.

11 Oct 2010

New data on implementation of minimally invasive treatments for ruptured intracranial aneurysms

Two recent studies from the Zeenat Qureshi Stroke Research Center, in Minneapolis, MN, provide new data regarding implementation of minimally invasive treatments for ruptured intracranial aneurysms and impact on patient outcomes in U.S.

11 Oct 2010

Varian and Stanford scientists receive $3.6M NIH grant to develop advanced imaging technology

Scientists from Stanford University and from the Ginzton Technology Center at Varian Medical Systems have jointly received a $3.6 million five-year research grant from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop advanced imaging technology for improving the quality of CT images for patients with metal objects in their bodies such as hip implants and dental fillings.

11 Oct 2010

IRIDEX introduces new family of Adjustable & Intuitive EndoProbe laser handpieces

IRIDEX Corporation today announced commercial availability of a new family of Adjustable & Intuitive EndoProbe laser handpieces for use with the Company's laser platforms in vitreoretinal surgery.

11 Oct 2010

Class action lawsuit against DePuy Orthopaedics

The preeminent law office of Nurenberg, Paris, Heller & McCarthy has filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson's artificial joint replacement company DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., on behalf of clients who suffered damages resulting from the company's now-recalled hip replacement device. (Case No. 1:10CV02222, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, Eastern Division)

11 Oct 2010

MOH approves BrainStorm's NurOwn stem cell therapy for Phase I/II clinical trial

BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics Inc. a leading developer of adult stem cell technologies and therapeutics, today announced that the Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) has granted clearance for a Phase I/II clinical trial using the company's autologous NurOwn stem cell therapy in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease.

11 Oct 2010

TTF therapy with chemotherapy increases survival time in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Novocure reported today that patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) achieved a significant increase in survival time when tumor treating fields (TTF) therapy was added to chemotherapy, as compared to previously reported outcomes for patients receiving chemotherapy alone.

11 Oct 2010

$Balloon kyphoplasty offers effective relief for debilitating spinal fractures suffered by metastatic cancer patients$

Balloon kyphoplasty offers effective relief for debilitating spinal fractures suffered by metastatic cancer patients

11 Oct 2010

Lifestyle interventions benefit overweight, obese and severely obese adults

Lifestyle interventions, including physical activity and structured weight loss programs, can result in significant weight loss for overweight, obese and severely obese adults, according to two reports that were posted online today by JAMA. The studies and accompanying editorials were made available early online to coincide with the presentation of these papers at the 28th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Obesity Society. The articles will appear in the October 27 print issue of JAMA.

11 Oct 2010

Medical Procedure News

Estrogen therapy may increase risk of kidney stones in postmenopausal women: Study

Carotid artery stenting increases risk of death, stroke

TMS therapy benefits patients with major depression: Study

OrbusNeich completes enrollment in randomized clinical study of Genous Bio-engineered R stent in China

Estrogen therapy increases risk of kidney stone development in postmenopausal women

Balloon kyphoplasty relieves painful spine fractures in patients with metastatic cancer

Embryonic stem cells used in first trial for spinal cord injury

Baby born from 20 year old frozen embryo

New technologies and surgical techniques promise 'personalized' orthopedic operations

Upward trend for post-breast feeding breast augmentation procedures

Chongqing Cancer Hospital commences treatment with Varian's RapidArc radiotherapy

ImaginAb and Imanet enter master service agreement for pre-clinical and clinical imaging

New data on implementation of minimally invasive treatments for ruptured intracranial aneurysms

Varian and Stanford scientists receive $3.6M NIH grant to develop advanced imaging technology

IRIDEX introduces new family of Adjustable & Intuitive EndoProbe laser handpieces

Class action lawsuit against DePuy Orthopaedics

MOH approves BrainStorm's NurOwn stem cell therapy for Phase I/II clinical trial

TTF therapy with chemotherapy increases survival time in patients with non-small cell lung cancer

Balloon kyphoplasty offers effective relief for debilitating spinal fractures suffered by metastatic cancer patients

Lifestyle interventions benefit overweight, obese and severely obese adults

Digital pathology and the PathoVerse: A conversation with Dr. Singh

Bioprocess Efficiency with Cell Density Monitoring

Exploring electron microscopy for plant and microbial imaging at the John Innes Centre

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