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InSightec Partners With American College of Radiology Imaging ... Nov 22, 2005
Currently, the technology is used to treat uterine fibroids, a benign but painful condition that affects approximately 25% of women. ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
MRI Improves Uterine Fibroid Treatment Nov 21, 2005
MONDAY, Nov. 21 (HealthDay News) -- New research suggests that MRI screening can improve the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids. ...
- Forbes
Research Shows MRI Improves Patient Selection for Treating Uterine ... Nov 14, 2005
14 /PRNewswire/ -- Research of 100 women suffering from uterine fibroids showed that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves the patient selection for who ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Research Shows MRI Improves Patient Selection for Treating Uterine ... Nov 14, 2005
FAIRFAX, VA -- November 14, 2005 -- Research of 100 women suffering from uterine fibroids showed that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves the patient ...
- DG News
GLENN ELLIS' STRATEGIES FOR WELL BEING: Fibroids in Women Nov 10, 2005
Most fibroids do not cause symptoms, and do not require treatment. Fibroids may require treatment in the following circumstances: ...
- Eurweb.com,
New technology helps avoid fibroid surgery Nov 17, 2005
She was experiencing growing pelvic pressure and couldn't empty her bladder because uterine fibroids were pressing on her organs. ...
- Allen American,
InSightec's ExAblate(R) 2000 to be Highlighted at Annual Meeting ... Nov 15, 2005
InSightec continues to develop this leading technology approved by the FDA last year for uterine fibroids and has launched a multi-million dollar program to ...
- PR Newswire (press release),
Streicher Nov 11, 2005
It's not surprising that women with problematic fibroids assume it would be easier, and make more sense, to remove the offending fibroid rather than remove the ...
- Chicago Sun-Times,
Misonix Promotes Dr. W. Paul Constantine to Lead Medical ... Nov 22, 2005
Other projects in the research and development phase include expanding the use of therapy ultrasound on fibroids of the uterus; a review of existing ultrasonic ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
MRI improves uterine fibroid treatment Nov 15, 2005
Research of 100 women suffering from uterine fibroids shows that magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) improves the patient selection for non-surgical uterine ...
- myDNA.com,
DIY menopause test that gives diagnosis in minutes Nov 21, 2005
...to do blood tests or refer for an ultrasound scan of the womb lining and ovaries, depending on the symptoms, to exclude other conditions such as fibroids.". ...
- Daily Mail - UK,
Medicaid-to-Medicare drug switch may leave some stranded Nov 19, 2005
Hunt, a dual-eligible beneficiary from Hamden, Conn., who uses a wheelchair and takes 15 different medications each day for pain, fibroids, asthma, osteoporosis ...
- Billings Gazette,
ViRexx Announces Postive Interim Results for Occlusin'TM' 50 ... Nov 16, 2005
ViRexx is also developing a medical device for the treatment of benign tumors, such as uterine fibroids, as part of the Occlusin(TM) technology platform. ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
EDITOR’S PICK Nov 19, 2005
...revelations of cancer! On our health page this week, we bring you one of today’s young woman’s nightmare, fibroids. Our doctor ...
- The Monitor, Uganda,
Hysterectomy Surgical Procedures Nov 11, 2005
The three most common indications for a hysterectomy are uterine fibroids, endometriosis and uterine prolapse. Fibroids (also called ...
- WSOCtv.com,
Zonagen hit with third-quarter net loss despite higher revenue Nov 11, 2005
...end of the year, including a phase III for a Androxal, a male testosterone deficiency treatment; a US efficacy trial of Proellex for uterine fibroids; and a ...
- Houston Business Journal,
MRI improves fibroid diagnosis Nov 14, 2005
CHICAGO, Nov. 14 (UPI) -- A researcher says magnetic resonance imaging improves the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids. ...
- United Press International
Zonagen Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results and Provides ... Nov 11, 2005
...by year end 2005 which include a US Phase III trial of Androxal for male testosterone deficiency, a US efficacy trial of Proellex for uterine fibroids and a ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Unnecessary Hysterectomies Nov 6, 2005
She has uterine fibroids, non-cancerous growths in the uterus. ... Twice as many younger women have them as older women, often to treat uterine fibroids. ...
- ABC30.com,
ViRexx Receives US Patent for Occlusin'TM' Embolotherapy Nov 10, 2005
Embolotherapy is used as a treatment for solid tumors for example malignant tumors, such as liver cancer, or benign tumors, such as uterine fibroids. ...
- CCNMatthews (Communiqués de presse),
SMOOTH OPERATOR Nov 16, 2005
...laparoscope. Cancer, chronic pelvic pain, fibroids and endometriosis are among the most common reasons that women undergo hysterectomies. ...
- Fort Worth Star Telegram,
SURROGATE MUM WHO WILL CARRY SINITTA'S BABY Nov 17, 2005
Specialists diagnosed fibroids - benign tumours in the womb. Sinitta had four operations to remove them. But still she failed to conceive. ...
- Mirror.co.uk,
Device Like 'Pac Man', Put to Use in Surgery Oct 25, 2005
..."The Intra Uterine Morcellator can remove polyps and fibroids with more accuracy, cutting through unwanted tissue like Pac Man," states Reena Jabamoni, MD She ...
- U.S. Newswire (press release),
US warns sellers of "alternative" hormone treatments Nov 10, 2005
...can reverse osteoporosis-related bone loss and increase bone density; reduce or arrest the growth of cancer cells; protect against fibroids, ovarian, and ...
- Malaysia Star,
BioSphere Medical to Present at Rodman and Renshaw Techvest 7th ... Nov 2, 2005
...(NASDAQ: BSMD), a medical device company that has pioneered the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
Updates, advisories and surprises Nov 11, 2005
For the drug, the company aims to begin a US efficacy trial for uterine fibroids and a European Phase II trial for endometriosis by year's end. ...
- Investor's Business Daily (subscription)
BioSphere Medical Reports Third Quarter 2005 Financial Results ... Oct 27, 2005
...(Nasdaq: BSMD), a medical device company that pioneered the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and vascular ...
- Business Wire (press release),
Fertility factors Oct 25, 2005
In addition, some uterine abnormalities, such as uterine septa, fibroids and significant uterine polyps, may cause difficulties conceiving or an increased risk ...
- AustralianDoctor.com (subscription),
Thirteen Studies Evaluating Cytyc's NovaSure(R) System Presented ... Nov 15, 2005
...of the uterine cavity one year following the NovaSure procedure and a third reported on the performance of NovaSure in patients with Type I and Type II fibroids ...
- Genetic Engineering News,
New procedures control men opause problems Nov 15, 2005
And, for me, there was no recovery time. I had the procedure at 11 and was out to dinner by 4:30 pm�. “Any woman who’s had clots, fibroids in the lining ...
- Canton Repository (subscription),
Procedure Restores Normal Lives Nov 15, 2005
Anyone with a large or abnormally small uterus, with fibroids, a malignancy, or who still wants to have children is not a candidate.
- WOWT,
Thirteen Studies Evaluating Cytyc's NovaSure(R) System Presented ... Nov 15, 2005
...of theuterine cavity one year following the NovaSure procedure and a thirdreported on the performance of NovaSure in patients with Type I andType II fibroids. ...
- Finanzen.net,
UPDATE 3-Schering lifts margin forecast as Q3 profit climbs Oct 24, 2005
PTK/ZK, a cancer treatment being developed with Novartis (NOVN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research), bone-tumour drug Bonefos and uterine fibroids treatment asoprisnil ...
- Reuters
UPDATE 1-Schering lifts margin forecast as Q3 profit climbs Oct 23, 2005
PTK/ZK, a cancer drug being developed with Novartis (NOVN.VX: Quote, Profile, Research), bone-tumour drug Bonefos and uterine fibroids treatment asoprisnil ...
- Reuters
New Option For Hysterectomies Oct 31, 2005
States every year. The most common reasons for a hysterectomy are fibroids, endometriosis and uterine prolapse. About 75 percent ...
- NBC4.TV,
Joan Wheatley of Temecula participated in clinical trials for a ... Oct 26, 2005
She had gone in for a routine, yearly physical and asked for an ultrasound in addition to a mammogram because her breasts contain fibroids, which makes it more ...
- North County Times,
OBGYN.net and AAGL Team up for Online Education on Women's ... Nov 4, 2005
This opportunity to educate the 1.5 million doctors and women that access OBGYN.net every month on a better way of treating fibroids, endometriosis, and the ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
What you may not know common causes of pregnancy loss Nov 2, 2005
Anatomical problems of the uterus: Uterine adhesions such as fibroids, thin endometrium lining, incompetent cervix may lead to miscarriage. ...
- Pregnancy and Baby,
I just had a miscarriage. Will it happen again? Nov 7, 2005
...or septum can remain deforming the uterine cavity.) Another, unfortunately common source of uterine-caused miscarriage is the development of fibroids which can ...
- MSNBC
Delaying motherhood Nov 4, 2005
Fertility problems start occurring after 35 and rise dramatically for women over 40, including fibroids and chromosomal abnormalities resulting in babies with ...
- New Straits Times,
Laparoscope offers hysterectomy option Oct 31, 2005
It is generally a last-resort solution for pain, heavy bleeding, cancer and fibroids, the noncancerous tumors in or around the uterus that Edwards had.
- Charlotte Observer,
Angiotech Announces Positive Adhibit Data to Prevent Surgical ... Sep 28, 2005
...efficacy of Adhibit(TM) Adhesion Prevention Gel for the reduction of surgery induced scars (adhesions) that can occur after surgery to remove fibroids from the ...
- Canada NewsWire (press release)
InSightec's ExAblate(R) 2000 Receives Frost & Sullivan's ... Sep 26, 2005
Magnetic Resonance-Guided Focused Ultrasound Technology FDA Approved for the Treatment of Uterine Fibroids HAIFA, Israel, September 26 /PRNewswire ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
InSightec Ltd. Presented the Frost & Sullivan Technology ... Sep 26, 2005
The first application for which ExAblate(R) 2000 received FDA approval is for the treatment of uterine fibroids. Fibroids are benign ...
- PR Newswire (press release)
InSightec's ExAblate(R) 2000 Receives Frost & Sullivan's ... Sep 26, 2005
Drug Administration (FDA) approved Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) technology for the non-invasive treatment of uterine fibroids has once ...
- Yahoo! News (press release)
New procedure alleviates unnecessary hysterectomies Sep 19, 2005
Doctors in France almost never perform a hysterectomy for fibroids, which accounts for one-third of the hysterectomies done in the United States. ...
- News 8 Austin
Robotic surgery gets new push Sep 30, 2005
Now surgeons use the robot for gastric bypass surgery, hysterectomies, and removing uterine fibroids, but by far the fastest growing procedure is radical ...
- Boston Globe
Angiotech Gets Positive Adhibit Data Sep 28, 2005
Uterine fibroids are benign tumors of muscle and connective tissue that develop within, or are attached to, the uterus. Fibroids ...
- MSN Money
St Mary’s pioneers cancer treatment Sep 30, 2005
St Mary's, in Praed Street, is the first hospital to use magnetic resonance to treat the common gynaecological problem uterine fibroids. ...
- Wood & Vale
Union Hospital opens new radiology suite Sep 29, 2005
Procedures can also be performed to administer pain medication, and to treat uterine fibroids and male infertility, according to Graham.
- The Daily Item of Lynn
Yale Procedure Cuts Recurrence Of Aggressive Uterine Cancer Sep 26, 2005
Minimally Invasive Procedure Effective Alternative For Uterine Fibroids (January 5, 2005) -- Hysterectomy remains the most common treatment for uterine fibroids ...
- Science Daily (press release)
Photo: Sun News Online Sep 6, 2005
Uterine artery embolization for fibroids is a relatively new procedure first carried out in France in a small number of cases in the early 90s. ...
- Daily Sun
Interventional Radiology Procedure Treats Vice President Sep 27, 2005
...that once required surgery can be treated non-surgically by interventional radiologists, including cancer, stroke, uterine fibroids, vertebral fractures ...
- Newswise (press release)
Couples Having Difficulty Conceiving Should Undergo Thorough ... Sep 22, 2005
Diagnostic hysteroscopy: During this minor surgery, a small camera is inserted into the uterus through the vagina to checks for polyps, fibroids or other ...
- PR Web (press release)
Facing the fear making the decisions Sep 28, 2005
...her. She knew she needed to wash it off … Within a month, she was hospitalized for fibroids that were hemorrhaging. A routine ...
- Times Herald-Record
Zonagen Presents Data Indicating Both Antiproliferative and ... Sep 15, 2005
...in human studies completed by the Company, as well as those doses planned for an upcoming US study of Proellex(TM) in the treatment of uterine fibroids and a ...
- Genetic Engineering News
Zonagen Awards Clinical Study Contracts for Next US Trials of ... Sep 12, 2005
Pending review by the FDA this fall, Zonagen intends to conduct a 150 patient Phase II trial of Proellex(TM) for the treatment of uterine fibroids and a 210 ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Boston Scientific unveils new site Sep 20, 2005
...company strives to introduce new products that are less invasive than surgery to detect and treat such things as colon cancer, uterine fibroids and prostate ...
- Worcester Telegram (subscription)
Westchester Hospitals Carving Out Market Niche Sep 19, 2005
The physician treats bleeding fibroids without the need for surgery, "one example of a program we've developed" that surrounds a skilled physician with ...
- RedNova.com
BioSphere Medical, Inc. Announced Launch Plans for HepaSphere(TM) ... Sep 20, 2005
BioSphere's principal focus is the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids using a procedure called uterine fibroid embolization, or UFE. ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Drugs in Development Sep 21, 2005
Phase III clinical trials with asoprisnil, a selective progesterone receptor modulator for the therapy of uterine fibroids, have been completed. ...
- R&D Directions (subscription)
American Women Learn From Established European Practices for ... Sep 21, 2005
Society. Women with fibrocystic breasts develop fluid-filled cysts or areas of hardened, scar-like tissue known as fibroids. Unlike ...
- Market Wire (press release)
Abbott Shares At 'Compelling Entry Point' Sep 20, 2005
Abbott is set to launch a new stent for carotid artery disease and is also expected to file for new drug applications for heart failure and fibroids. ...
- Forbes
Streicher Sep 23, 2005
...that -- worry. Q. My sex life is great. I am scheduled to have a hysterectomy because I have large fibroids. How will things change? A ...
- Chicago Sun-Times
Annual pap smear a must Sep 18, 2005
...examination done by the gynaecologist is also important to check the breasts for any abnormal lumps and to check on the uterus for fibroids and ovaries for any ...
- Jamaica Observer
DIAGNOSIS: Ovarian cancer Sep 5, 2005
In early 2000, my gynecologist ordered an ultrasound, mainly to check the position of fibroids, benign growths often associated with extensive blood flow. ...
- Springfield State Journal Register
Random acts of kindness Sep 3, 2005
...operation; on the one hand spiritual and traditional beliefs suggested she would die in an operation on the other, medical science diagnosed fibroids which had ...
- Vanguard
Why did women's health champion quit FDA? Sep 7, 2005
Concerns about hormones to mitigate menopause symptoms, devices to treat uterine fibroids, the safety of breast implants -- all these issues were under Wood's ...
- Chicago Sun-Times
Delta Air, Northwest Airlines File for Chapter 11 Sep 15, 2005
ZONA ) presented study data suggesting the improved potential for use of its lead product Proellex in the treatment of uterine fibroids and endometriosis. ...
- BusinessWeek
'Cancer that whispers' creeps up on women Sep 8, 2005
...something is wrong.". Ms. Craik believed she was probably suffering from uterine fibroids, or from an ovarian cyst. But it turned ...
- Globe and Mail
Pill acts on acne Sep 3, 2005
...of facial or body hair), premenstrual syndrome, menstrual flow, anaemia, ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the womb), uterine fibroids, endometriosis and ...
- Malaysia Star
BioSphere Medical to Present at Roth Capital Partners New York ... Aug 31, 2005
...(NASDAQ: BSMD), a medical device company that has pioneered the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and ...
- Business Wire (press release)
Katrina set loose medical problems Sep 1, 2005
...they should stop. Soublet suffers from gestational diabetes and fibroids make removing her uterus necessary, she said. Her condition ...
- Arkansas Democrat-Gazette (subscription)
‘Service cuts cost me my operation’ Sep 7, 2005
Ms de Grey, who worked at Wycombe Hospital for around five years, was told she needed a hysterectomy after fibroids were found in her uterus. ...
- Bucks Free Press
Closeups: Health Briefs Sep 7, 2005
Joseph's/Candler African-American Health Information & Resource Center will present a seminar on "Treating Symptomatic Uterine Fibroids with Uterine Fibroid ...
- Savannah Morning News
From image to action Guided by scans, interventional radiologists ... Sep 11, 2005
Each day, six days a week, the interventional radiology team treats between 25 and 45 patients. Some of the patients may require treatment of uterine fibroids. ...
- The Free Lance-Star
Volunteers With Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Needed for Two Studies at ... Sep 2, 2005
...or planning to become pregnant. Fibroids do not preclude volunteers from participating in the study. The multi-site national study ...
- Saint Louis University (press release)
Jovita Moore Joins John Pruit and Monica Kaufman on Channel 2 ... Sep 6, 2005
2004 Atlanta Association of Black Journalists awards ceremony and an Emmy for “Outstanding Medical Reporting� for a two part series on women and fibroids. ...
- WSBtv.com
Reflexology - The Natural Way to Help your Migraine Sep 2, 2005
...relaxing treatment that can be used for all sorts of womens’ health problems including migraine, menstrual pain, endometriosis, fibroids, irregular menstrual ...
- Pressbox.co.uk (press release)
What Ails You by Jackie Randa Aug 30, 2005
Endometriosis, uterine fibroids, ovarian cysts, IUD's and pelvic inflammatory disease are only some of the more obvious causes of back pain. ...
- Desert Dispatch
The Facts About FibroidsJul 19, 2005
For most of us, they don't cause any trouble, but for about 25 percent of all females (or 50 percent of African-American women), fibroids lead to pain, pressure ...
- Good Housekeeping Magazine
Microsphere Particles Increasingly Used to Treat Uterine Fibroids ...Jul 19, 2005
July 19, 2005—Uterine fibroids, which are benign tumorous growths on the uterus, occur in approximately 20% of women of reproductive age and as many as 50 ...
- WebWire
Study focuses on blacks with fibroidsJul 1, 2005
Center of Boca Raton, Fla., is enrolling African-American women in a study to evaluate how well its ExAblate 2000 procedure works in treating uterine fibroids. ...
- Indianapolis Star
Zonagen shares climb to 52-week highJul 27, 2005
...after The Woodlands-based biopharmaceutical firm announced positive preliminary results of a clinical trial in patients suffering from uterine fibroids. ...
- Houston Business Journal
Zonagen Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results and Provides ...Jul 29, 2005
...by year end 2005 which include a US Phase III trial of Androxal for male testosterone deficiency, a US efficacy trial of Proellex for uterine fibroids and a ...
- Business Wire
Study Focuses on Women With Uterine FibroidsJul 1, 2005
Therapy Center of Boca Raton is enrolling African-American women in a study to evaluate the efficacy of its ExAblate 2000 procedure in treating uterine fibroids ...
- RedNova.com
Search Results for GoogleJul 27, 2005
The positive control was Lucrin(R), also known as Lupron(R), an approved gonadotropin releasing agonist (GnRHa), commonly used for the treatment of fibroids. ...
- Business Wire
BioSphere Medical Reports Second Quarter 2005 Financial Results ...Jul 28, 2005
...(Nasdaq: BSMD), a medical device company that pioneered the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and vascular ...
- Business Wire
Benign growthsJul 9, 2005
FIBROIDS, or uterine fibroids, are benign tumours in the uterus. ... Most fibroids are not harmful, and do not develop into cancer. ...
- Malaysia Star
Nonsurgical Fibroid Treatment Deemed SafeJul 13, 2005
Uterine artery embolization was introduced in the United States in 1997 and is one of the first nonsurgical treatments for fibroids. ...
- WebMD
Stopping the PainJul 7, 2005
..."In most cases, the woman does not have any fibroids or abnormalities in her uterus, she just bleeds in a way that she finds uncomfortable. ...
- McLean Connection
Supreme Court NominationsJul 19, 2005
Condoleezza Rice released information about her treatment for uterine fibroids, noncancerous tumors in the uterus, last year when she was the nominee for ...
- History News Network
BioSphere Medical, Inc. to Present at the CE Unterberg, Towbin ...Jul 7, 2005
...(NASDAQ: BSMD), a medical device company that has pioneered the use of bioengineered microspheres to treat uterine fibroids, hypervascularized tumors and ...
- Business Wire
Dutton Associates Announces Investment Opinion: BioSphere Medical ...Jul 7, 2005
BioSphere is the clear technological and market leader in supplying products for a medical procedure to treat symptomatic uterine fibroids that is being used ...
- Business Wire
Misonix, Inc. Retains ThinkEquity Partners LLC for Advice and ...Jul 22, 2005
We are also excited about some of our new projects in research and development, which include expanding the uses of therapy ultrasound on fibroids of the uterus ...
- Yahoo News
Wild Veggies from the DeepJul 20, 2005
...digestion. Because it softens hardened masses or tumors, it also helps treat lumps, swollen lymph glands, fibroids and edema. In ...
- Mail Tribune
Beilinson gynecologists suspected of plagiarismJul 5, 2005
...vagina and cervix. Surgical tools attached to the scope can then be used to remove fibroids, polyps and lesions. The hospital investigative ...
- Ha'aretz
Use our pull-down menus to find more storiesJul 1, 2005
As if that was not enough, he demanded that I inform him in advance before visiting him in the city. Amidst all this I had fibroids and had to visit doctors. ...
- AllAfrica.com
A cancer warning that should not be ignoredJul 4, 2005
...and she may even consider injecting fluid through a catheter into the lining during the ultrasound to see if there are polyps or fibroids projecting inward. ...
- MSNBC
MediaSyndicate --- Free Press Release, PR, IR, News Post & Media ...Jul 7, 2005
Hot flashes - Mood swings - Weight gain - Night sweats - Bloating - Headaches - Loss of energy/sex drive - Uterine fibroids - Hypoglycemia - Endometriosis ...
- MediaSyndicate
BioSphere Medical initiated with "speculative strong buy"Jul 7, 2005
According to the analyst, BioSphere Medical's prime focus is on developing and marketing products for the treatment of symptomatic uterine fibroids.
- New Ratings
Protein Polymer issues intent to acquire medical device companyJul 14, 2005
Embolization is a procedure performed by interventional radiologists, used to treat uterine fibroids, liver cancer and neurovascular conditions. ...
- San Diego Daily Transcript (subscription)
Dr Miriam: I Fear Test for TumourJul 7, 2005
...also affect your marker levels. For example, your benign fibroids could have raised your CA125 levels. It isn'ta completely reliable ...
- RedNova.com
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