News tagged with ultrasound procedure

Comfort or conflict: Earlier Down syndrome test

(AP) -- The results of the blood test revealed only a risk, but when she saw them, she still threw up. Now she had to find out for sure.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jun 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Targeted breast ultrasound can reduce biopsies for women under 40

Targeted breast ultrasound of suspicious areas of the breast, including lumps, is a safe, reliable and cost-effective alternative to invasive biopsies for women under age 40, according to the findings of two studies presented ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Dec 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Simulated training for ultrasound-guided procedures improves safety without risk to patients

Using mannequins to teach doctors-in-training how to do ultrasound-guided procedures is an effective way to improve their skills without compromising patient care and safety, according to a new study from ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Nov 29, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Researchers investigate ultrasound use to treat cancer

(PhysOrg.com) -- It’s hard to imagine that cells and sound are related, but they are. According to one Ryerson University researcher, this relationship could mean big changes in cancer treatment, including ...

Medicine & Health / Cancer

created Aug 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1