Saturday, August 30th, 2008

MRI guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery, or MRgFUS, treats uterine fibroids non-invasively in an out patient setting without the need for general anesthesia or hospitalization, greatly reducing recovery time and the risks of side effects….
(more…)
Posted in Fibroids information | No Comments »
Saturday, August 30th, 2008

MRI guided Focused Ultrasound Surgery, or MRgFUS, treats uterine fibroids non-invasively in an out patient setting without the need for general anesthesia or hospitalization, greatly reducing recovery time and the risks of side effects….
(more…)
Posted in Fibroids information | No Comments »
Saturday, August 30th, 2008

A revolutionary new imaging technology is expected to help physicians better classify breast lesions. Elasticity imaging is an ultrasound technique recently cleared by the FDA that allows doctors to measure the stiffness of tissue, relative to surrounding areas. This new technique may significantly reduce the need for biopsies. In fact, the American Cancer Society confirms only 20 percent of biop…
(more…)
Posted in Cancer Treatment | No Comments »
Saturday, August 30th, 2008

See how an endobronchial ultrasound is used during a lung biopsy by the Cleveland Clinic to detect lung cancer and boost accuracy. An endobronchial ultrasound lowers the risk of lung biopsy complications such as a collapsed lung…
(more…)
Posted in Cancer Treatment | No Comments »