Genitourinary Radiology: Page 21

Misonix reports HIFU kidney trial success

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

Ultrasound technology developer Misonix said that results for the firm's Sonatherm 600 high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) clinical trials for kidney cancer were promising.

March 21, 2007

Scottish study shows potential gadolinium-NSF link

By Jonathan S. Batchelor

VIENNA - A clutch of recently published research studies has demonstrated the possibility of a link between the administration of gadolinium-based contrast agents and the development of nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) in patients with renal insufficiency. The link was further explored in a presentation by Scottish researchers today at the European Congress of Radiology (ECR).

March 8, 2007

B-K Medical introduces new prostate transducer

By AuntMinnieEurope.com staff writers

B-K Medical has launch a new transrectal prostate transducer, the 8818, which combines the functionality of simultaneous biplane and endfire transducers in one device.

March 8, 2007

Dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance helps spot prostate cancer

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Nov 14 - Both dynamic contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance (MR) imaging and 3D MR spectroscopic imaging do better than T2-weighted MR in pinpointing prostate cancer, Dutch researchers report in the November issue of Radiology.

November 13, 2006

CT urography useful in diagnosing bladder cancer

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Aug 22 - Use of CT urography to evaluate macroscopic hematuria possibly due to bladder cancer obviates the need for intravenous urogram and ultrasound and can help determine whether cystoscopy is warranted, new research suggests.

August 21, 2006

CT for suspected kidney stones often uncovers other findings

By Reuters Health

NEW YORK (Reuters Health), Jun 5 - Seventy-one percent of patients with acute flank pain and suspected urolithiasis have other or additional findings when evaluated with CT, according to a new report. While most of these findings are inconsequential, a minority do require treatment, possibly even immediate intervention.

June 4, 2006