CHAPEL HILL, NC Among people who have had an initial colonoscopy that found no polyps, a possible sign of cancer, the risk of developing colorectal cancer within five years is extremely low, a new study has found. Click here for more…
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Patients undergoing MRI scans cannot have their vital functions monitored by electronic sensors because of the strong magnetic field. European researchers have developed MRI-proof optical sensors woven into clothing that will be especially useful for patients, such as children, who need to be anaesthetised during the scan. (PRWeb Sep 22, 2008) Read the full story at … Continue…
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A noninvasive scan can find the most dangerous, precancerous polyps with about the same accuracy as the dreaded colonoscopy and without the risk of bowel perforation, according to an influential study at UCSD and 14 other research centers. More…
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Vancouver, BC, September 17, 2008–(T-Net)–Neovasc Inc. (TSXV: NVC), a new specialty vascular device company comprised of the former Medical Ventures Corp., Neovasc Medical Ltd. and B-Balloon Ltd., today reported that leading physicians support expanding use of its Metricath intravascular measurement device. Full story…
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A CT scan on Ravens safety Dawan Landry indicated that he was OK after being taken from the field on a cart Sunday after taking a knee to the helmet during the second quarter of a game against Cleveland. Read more…
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Physicians Demonstrate Utility of New Tool for Cardiovascular and Read more…
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Hinsdale interventional cardiologist Jerome Hines has a big heart for caring for others. Patient care is on the top of Hines’ list, like helping other practices develop reliable electronic health records system and new lists to follow for cardiac disease procedures. When Hines is not with his patients, he plays golf or plays keyboard in his band, the Narrowbacks, with two orthopedic surgeons and … Read more…
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Vancouver, BC, September 17, 2008–(T-Net)–Neovasc Inc. (TSXV: NVC), a new specialty vascular device company comprised of the former Medical Ventures Corp., Neovasc Medical Ltd. and B-Balloon Ltd., today reported that leading physicians support expanding use of its Metricath intravascular measurement device. Full story…
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DALLAS Sept. 20, 2008 - Pro Mod racer Ray Vettel of Phillips, Neb., was examined and released by doctors at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas after his Friday night qualifying accident. Full story…
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Just three tumor proteins can indicate lung cancer as much as a year before symptoms emerge, U.S. researchers said on Monday in a finding that may lead to a blood test for lung cancer within five years. Continue…
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