Ultrasound News

• Monkeys
  Apes
  Early Humans
  Anthropology
  Evolutionary Biology
  Human Evolution
   
  

  Tarsiers' Bulging Eyes Shed Light on Evolution of Human Vision

  March 27, 2013 — After eons of wandering in the dark, primates developed highly acute, three-color vision that permitted them to shift to daytime living, a new study suggests. The findings challenge the prevailing ... > full story
• Stem Cells
  Prostate Cancer
  Skin Cancer
  Immune System
  Medical Imaging
  Lymphoma
   
  

  Stem Cells Entering Heart Can Be Tracked With Nano-Hitchhikers

  March 20, 2013 — The promise of repairing damaged hearts through regenerative medicine -- infusing stem cells into the heart in the hope that these cells will replace worn out or damaged tissue -- has yet to meet ... > full story
• Colon Cancer
  Lung Cancer
  Brain Tumor
  Breast Cancer
  Prostate Cancer
  Ovarian Cancer
   
  

  Local Chemotherapy Has a Stronger Effect on Reducing Tumor Growth, Research Suggests

  March 13, 2013 — Reducing the growth of a tumor by localized delivery of cancer medication can be achieved by using a combination of ultrasound, temperature-sensitive nanoparticles and MRI, new research ... > full story
• Medical Imaging
  Multiple Sclerosis
  Multiple Sclerosis Research
  Diseases and Conditions
  Today's Healthcare
  Disorders and Syndromes
   

  Low Incidence of Venous Insufficiency in Multiple Sclerosis

  March 7, 2013 — Results of a study using several imaging methods showed that chronic cerebrospinal venous insufficiency occurs at a low rate in both people with multiple sclerosis and non-MS volunteers, contrary to ... > full story
• Ultrasound
  Medical Imaging
  Medical Technology
  Materials Science
  Optics
  Engineering
   

  Improved Ultrasound Imaging Coming Soon

  March 5, 2013 — Ultrasound technology could soon experience a significant upgrade that would enable it to produce high-quality, high-resolution images, thanks to the development of a new key ... > full story
• Lung Disease
  Lung Cancer
  Kidney Disease
  Cystic Fibrosis
  Heart Disease
  Diseases and Conditions
   

  Ultrasound to Detect Lung Congestion in Dialysis Patients May Help Save Lives

  February 28, 2013 — Lung ultrasound can detect asymptomatic lung congestion in dialysis patients and can predict their risk of dying prematurely or experiencing heart attacks or other cardiac events. Treating ... > full story
• Autism
  Infant's Health
  Birth Defects
  Child Development
  Diet and Weight Loss
  Disorders and Syndromes
   
  

  Ultrasound Reveals Autism Risk at Birth, Study Finds

  February 25, 2013 — Low-birth-weight babies with a particular brain abnormality are at greater risk for autism, according to a new study that could provide doctors a signpost for early detection of the still poorly ... > full story
• Stroke Prevention
  Heart Disease
  Medical Technology
  Medical Imaging
  Ultrasound
  Vioxx
   

  Microbubbles Improve Myocardial Remodelling After Infarction

  February 21, 2013 — Scientists have successfully tested a method in mice allowing the morphological and functional sequelae of a myocardial infarction to be reduced. Tiny gas bubbles are made to oscillate within the ... > full story
• Encryption
  Hacking
  Information Technology
  Computer Science
  Medical Technology
  Spintronics Research
   
  

  'Acoustic-Assisted' Magnetic Information Storage Invented

  February 14, 2013 — Electrical engineers have discovered a way to use high-frequency sound waves to enhance the magnetic storage of data, offering a new approach to improve the data storage capabilities of a multitude ... > full story
• Pregnancy and Childbirth
  Birth Control
  Infant's Health
  Birth Defects
  Medical Imaging
  Diseases and Conditions
   

  Study Suggests Tightening Up of Criteria for Definition of Intrauterine Growth Restriction

  February 11, 2013 — Using arbitrary Estimated Fetal Weight less than 10th centile not an efficient practice for defining true Intrauterine Growth ... > full story

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