Catheter Procedures Guided By Tiny 3-D Ultrasound Probe (Medical News Today)

An ultrasound probe small enough to ride along at the tip of a catheter can provide physicians with clearer real-time images of soft tissue without the risks associated with conventional x-ray catheter guidance. Duke University biomedical engineers designed and fabricated the novel ultrasound probe which is powerful enough to provide detailed, 3-D images.

Tiny ultrasound probe to provide clear tissue images (New Kerala)

Washington, Aug 29 : An ultrasound probe small enough to sit on a catheter tip can provide physicians with clearer images of soft tissue, minus risks associated with x-ray catheter guidance.

Endoscopic ultrasound 99.1 percent accurate in diagnosing pancreatic neoplasms (News-Medical-Net)

Researchers from St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri report that EUS and EUS-FNA is 99.1 percent accurate in diagnosing pancreatic neoplasms (abnormal growths or tumors) in patients who were referred for endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) because of CT and/or MRI reports of two common, though somewhat ambiguous findings - enlargement of head of pancreas (HOP) or dilation of the ...

Endoscopic Ultrasound Highly Accurate In Evaluating Ambiguous Radiographic Findings Of The Pancreas (Medical News Today)

Researchers from St. Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri report that EUS and EUS-FNA is 99.

First Major Medical Meeting Convening For MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound To Treat Cancer, Stroke, Fibroids, Other ... (Medical News Today)

The Focused Ultrasound Surgery Foundation is pleased to announce the convening of the first major International Symposium dedicated to the current and future use of magnetic resonance guided focused ultrasound surgery (MRgFUS) -- a breakthrough therapeutic technology for treating a variety of serious medical conditions including cancer, neurological disorders, and uterine fibroids.

Simple test can detect abdominal aortic aneurysms (KING5 Seattle)

Abdominal aortic aneurysms, or AAA, can grow pain-free in a person until it ruptures and then it's often too late. Now there's a test that could save your life.

TomoTherapy Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance For TomoDirect? Radiotherapy Technology (Medical News Today)

TomoTherapy Incorporated (NASDAQ: TOMO) announced that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its TomoDirect? radiation therapy technology. TomoDirect is an innovative new discrete-angle, sliding-beam delivery mode for the Hiâ?¢Art® treatment system.

Digital Pathology Leader Adds Third FDA Clearance For Digital Pathology In Breast Cancer (Medical News Today)

Aperio Technologies, Inc., (Aperio), a global leader in digital pathology for the healthcare and life sciences industry, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the ER and PR image analysis applications available through its patented ScanScope® slide scanning system.

Prevention Of Heart Disease Takes Precedence At American Society Of Nuclear Cardiology Meeting (Medical News Today)

The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (http://www.asnc.org) will be pleased to host its Annual Scientific Session from September 10 - 14, 2008 in Boston, MA. Imaging specialists from around the globe will gather at ASNC2008 to discuss the meeting's theme -- "Imaging for Primary and Secondary Prevention: Improving the Detection Gap.

PresGar Implements RamSoft's Digital Mammography Software (Medical News Today)

Less than a year into the process, RamSoft, a leading developer of affordable healthcare information technology, has successfully helped PresGar, the nation's largest privately-owned medical imaging service company, establish a significant digital mammography presence at eight of its imaging centers.

Polygamous church sues to reverse court judgment - AP

Attorneys for a polygamous church sued a court-appointed accountant on Friday, seeking to reverse an $8.8 million judgment against its $110 million property trust.

Mother of missing Fla. toddler arrested again - AP

The mother of a missing Florida girl was arrested again Friday night - this time on check fraud and theft charges - just over a week after a bounty hunter bailed her out of jail.

McCain VP decision boosts book on Alaska governor - AP

Republican presidential candidate John McCain's surprise choice of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin as his running mate has given a brief, upbeat biography of her the kind of boost that Sen.

LA police hunt killer linked to 11 murders

Police in Los Angeles are hunting a serial killer linked to 11 murders in south Los Angeles and Inglewood over two decades, officials have confirmed.

Moscow accuses west of double standards

Russia bitterly accused the west of bias and double standards yesterday, following international criticism of its actions in Georgia, and amid signs that the European Union is backing away from sanctions ...

Mother killed baby daughter in microwave

A mother in the United States has been found guilty of murdering her baby daughter by cooking her in a microwave.

Editorial: American promise

In a 24-hour rolling news cycle nothing lasts for long. Yesterday afternoon there was an almost audible screeching of gears as the blogocracy abandoned its post-Obama analysis mid-sentence and "Sarah Palin" ...

Never-ending coup

Two years after a coup which forced Thaksin Shinawatra into exile, the same establishment forces are rattling the cage of the Thai prime minister, Samak Sundaravej - the man they accuse of being the media ...

Animal Protection Group Evacuates Pets From Louisiana

An animal protection group plans to evacuate more than 250 cats and dogs from Louisiana as Tropical Storm Gustav approaches the Gulf Coast.

Mississippi Governor Tells Some Katrina Victims To Evacuate

Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour says Katrina victims still living in trailers along Mississippi's coast should begin evacuating this weekend as Hurricane Gustav approaches.