Ob/Gyn: Page 41

3D US of uterus a helpful adjunct to 2D scans, study finds
By Kate Madden Yee
Support for 3D sonography has been building for years, with advocates claiming that the technology offers improved efficiency and less operator dependence over conventional ultrasound. But what about its clinical utility? Researchers from Boston studied whether a 3D volume acquisition of the uterus adds benefit to standard pelvic US exams in women with abnormal findings.
March 11, 2008
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Echocardiography parameters offer screening tool for pregnancy complications
By Erik L. Ridley
Using echocardiography to assess maternal hemodynamics and left ventricular geometry in pregnant women with a gestational age of 24 weeks may predict maternal and fetal complications, according to research published online in Hypertension.
March 4, 2008
SonoSite launches two new products
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Compact-ultrasound developer SonoSite of Bothell, WA, is introducing two new devices: the M-OB/GYN Office ultrasound system for imaging in physician offices, and the S-MSK device for musculoskeletal specialists.
February 21, 2008
Both UAE, hysterectomy improve quality of life
By Kate Madden Yee
Both uterine artery embolization (UAE) and hysterectomy improve health-related quality of life for women with uterine fibroids, making embolization a good alternative to hysterectomy, according to Dutch researchers. They conducted a multicenter trial of health-related quality of life outcomes for UAE and hysterectomy.
February 19, 2008
Philips launches new fetal-maternal ultrasound monitors
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Royal Philips Electronics, parent company of Philips Healthcare of Andover, MA, has released two new fetal-maternal ultrasound monitors, the company reported.
January 30, 2008
Total tumor biology impacts cervical cancer regression during EBRT
By Shalmali Pal
Cervical tumor volume may be an insufficient marker for changes during fractionated radiotherapy, according to a study in the January issue of the International Journal of Radiation Oncology, Biology, Physics. Instead, researchers from Toronto have developed a multivariate strategy to better predict tumor response during treatment.
January 29, 2008
PET/CT shows its worth in cervical carcinoma
By Wayne Forrest
American Cancer Society statistics estimated 11,500 new cases of cervical carcinoma and total deaths of 3,670 from the disease in 2007. With these numbers, FDG-PET/CT should become an integral part in evaluating patients with high-risk cervical cancer to determine the most appropriate therapy, according to researchers from Stanford University in Stanford, CA.
January 17, 2008
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Carestream assists in Albania project
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Carestream Health of Rochester, NY, has been participating in a project to provide computed radiography units, printing systems, and professional services to a European Union program designed to improve health screening in Albania.
December 23, 2007
GE licenses fetal ultrasound technique
By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
Multimodality vendor GE Healthcare has secured an exclusive license on a technique patented by an Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) obstetrician that can automate the acquisition of ultrasound images used by physicians to diagnose fetal heart defects. GE will use the software in its 3D/4D ultrasound systems.
December 6, 2007
Toxicity levels with gynecologic chemoradiation deemed acceptable
By Shalmali Pal
CHICAGO - Acute toxicities experienced by women undergoing chemoradiation treatment for gynecologic malignancies were well-tolerated in a recent study, according to a presentation Wednesday at the 2007 RSNA meeting. In addition, toxicity was no worse than treatment with radiation alone, the researchers reported.
November 27, 2007
Radiation exposure of pregnant women doubles in 10 years
By Edward Susman
CHICAGO - Pregnant women underwent an increasing number of radiologic examinations during the past 10 years -- even though the number of deliveries increased only modestly, according to a new study presented Tuesday at the RSNA 2007 meeting.
November 27, 2007
Low-dose CT yields equivalent value for PE in pregnancy
By Eric Barnes
CHICAGO - The use of low-dose CT pulmonary angiography (CTPA) to rule out suspected pulmonary embolism -- the leading cause of death during pregnancy -- works just as well as a standard-dose protocol, researchers from Boston reported Monday at the 2007 RSNA meeting.
November 26, 2007
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