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Archive for December, 2009

Ultrasound – Cheaper, Less-Invasive Way to Spot Breast Cancers

Dec 3, 2009

U.S. researchers have declared targeted ultrasound the best and most efficient way to detect breast cancer in women under 40. Cheaper and less expensive than surgery or biopsies, targeted ultrasound examines just the area of the breast where the lump is identified. For more information, click here.

High Frequency Ultrasound Can Identify Skin Cancer

Dec 2, 2009

Dermatologists who biopsy suspicious lesions will now have a more efficient test for potentially deadly melanoma.  High-frequesncy ultrasound with elastography can improve the efficiency of skin cancer diagnosis. According to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America, high-frequency ulstrasound can help differentiate between cancerous and benign skin conditions. [...]

The World’s Largest Appliance Therapy Event

Dec 1, 2009

Share ideas and insights with dental practitioners, clinicians and technicians at the 2010 ATPA Symposium in Las Vegas, Nevada.  For more information, click here.