News tagged with invasive method


Methods to repair kidney cells, assess kidney function on the horizon

Researchers may have found a way to block kidney-destroying inflammation and help damaged kidney cells recover.

Medical research created Apr 16, 2013 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Study finds virtual colonoscopy is used appropriately, may expand screening to more patients

In 2009, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) halted reimbursement for so-called "virtual colonoscopy" for routine colon-cancer screening in asymptomatic patients, in part due to concerns over how this procedure, ...

Cancer created Apr 05, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Outside the box: Team uses brain aneurysm treatment to stop irregular heart rhythms

For the first time, a UCLA team has used a technique normally employed in treating brain aneurysms to treat severe, life-threatening irregular heart rhythms in two patients.

Cardiology created Mar 14, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

MRI can screen patients for Alzheimer's disease or frontotemporal lobar degeneration

When trying to determine the root cause of a person's dementia, using an MRI can effectively and non-invasively screen patients for Alzheimer's disease or Frontotemporal Lobar Degeneration (FTLD), according to a new study ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia created Dec 26, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Improving the development of new cancer models using an advanced biomedical imaging method

Scientists at the University of Arizona Cancer Center and the Moffitt Cancer Center, led by Dr. Robert Gillies, have demonstrated that an advanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) method can non-invasively evaluate the cellular ...

Cancer created Dec 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Transporting hypothermia victims to advanced heart and lung care facilities 'worth the trip'

Hypothermia victims whose hearts have stopped functioning should be transported to a medical facility with advanced heart and lung support equipment, even if that means longer travel time, according to a new study by a University ...

Other created Nov 15, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Images reveal potential for NIR imaging to detect success of breast reconstruction

In 2010 breast reconstruction entered the Top Five list of reconstructive procedures in the US, with 93,000 procedures performed, up 8% from 2009, and 18% from 2000. This is among the most common skin flap procedure performed.

Cancer created Sep 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Norway court upholds ban on tobacco store displays

(AP)—A Norwegian court has upheld a ban on the display of tobacco products in stores, handing a defeat Friday to the Philip Morris company.

Health created Sep 14, 2012 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Inhaled pain relief in early labor is safe and effective

Inhaled pain relief appears to be effective in reducing pain intensity and in giving pain relief in the first stage of labour, say Cochrane researchers. These conclusions came from a systematic review that drew data from ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Sep 11, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Perception of exertion during exercise an accurate, useful tool

When it comes to exercise, our brain's sense of effort can be as good a measure of effectiveness as a heart monitor, according to research undertaken by University of South Australia Professor Roger Eston.

Health created Sep 10, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Researchers discover new non-invasive method for diagnosing epilepsy

(Medical Xpress)—A team of University of Minnesota biomedical engineers and researchers from Mayo Clinic published a groundbreaking study today that outlines how a new type of non-invasive brain scan taken ...

Medical research created Aug 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Husband-wife team set out to improve breast cancer exams

One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.

Cancer created Jun 20, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Virtual colonoscopy without laxative equals standard in identifying clinically significant polyps

Computed tomographic colonography (CTC), also known as virtual colonoscopy, administered without laxatives is as accurate as conventional colonoscopy in detecting clinically significant, potentially cancerous polyps, according ...

Cancer created Jun 14, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Acid in the brain: Team develops new way to look at brain function

University of Iowa neuroscientist John Wemmie, M.D., Ph.D., is interested in the effect of acid in the brain. His studies suggest that increased acidity or low pH, in the brain is linked to panic disorders, ...

Neuroscience created May 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (6) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Magnetic treatment improves stroke patients' ability to communicate

(Medical Xpress) -- Magnetic stimulation of the brain could help improve language skills of stroke survivors with aphasia, according to research by The University of Queensland.

Neuroscience created Nov 15, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0