Colon Cancer Tumor Spread and Treat... Nov 14, 2009
In some cases, radiofrequency ablation can be performed where radio waves from a small needle produce enough heat to destroy tumors. Another option is cyrotherapy, where carbon dioxide or liquid nitrogen is released through a needle to freeze cancerous tissue in the liver. (Suite101.com)
Cellular Source Of Most Common Type Of Abnormal Heart Beat Described Nov 13, 2009
Knowing the location of these cells may help develop better treatments for AF. "We already target the pulmonary veins for radiofrequency ablation, a nonsurgical procedure using radiofrequency energy similar to microwaves, to treat some types of rapid heart beating as a relatively new treatment, and sometimes cure, for AF," notes Epstein. "For the most part, current drug therapy for atrial fibrillation has been disappointingly ineffective and drug therapy is often associated with burdensome... (Science Daily)
Minimally invasive procedure effective for treating snoring Oct 5, 2009
San Diego, CA Radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses heat to shrink the tissue of the soft palate, is an effective and minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat patients who snore. In a paper presented at the 2009 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in San Diego, researchers discussed treatment of primary snoring in a prospective trial in a prospective study of 60 patients. (EurekAlert!)
'Rest of the story' often goes untold Sep 20, 2009
FOR SOMEONE WITH chronic back pain, that could mean aquatic therapy or radiofrequency ablation to help reduce pain. For an athlete with a bad sprain, it could be working with a therapist to improve balance and strength in the ankle. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Queen's offers latest acid reflux treatment Sep 9, 2009
He has introduced a nonsurgical endoscopic technique at Queen's, removing the diseased tissue with radiofrequency ablation ... He has introduced a nonsurgical endoscopic technique at Queen's, removing the diseased tissue with radiofrequency ablation. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Molecular 'GPS' Helps Researchers Probe Processes Important In Aging And Disease Sep 6, 2009
3, 2008) Merging multiple CT images aids probe repositioning during radiofrequency ablation treatments of various lesions, according to a recent. (June 30, 2008) Researchers have designed a new type of probe that can image thousands of interactions between proteins inside a living cell, giving them a tool to untangle the web of signaling pathways that control. (Science Daily)
Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett’s Esophagus Sep 3, 2009
NEJM -- Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus ... Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus ... To the Editor: Shaheen et al. (May 28 issue)1 report on radiofrequency ablation of endoscopically evident, non-nodular, dysplastic Barrett's esophagus as compared with a sham procedure. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Getting Kennedy-esque care on your budget Aug 28, 2009
"She read a paper about this new procedure called radiofrequency ablation, and she wrote to the doctor who did the study, and asked him for the best place to go in the Northeast," says James Parles, a pediatrician in Smithtown, New York. The doctor returned her cold-call e-mail, and suggested she go the University of Rhode Island, where Dr. Damian Dupuy performed the ablation procedure. (CNN)
10 biggest sleep problems: How to fix them Aug 22, 2009
If these aren't enough, the doctor may recommend a dental appliance (one brand is Silent Nite Snore Guard); radiofrequency ablation of the soft palate, which clears tissue out of the way; or laser-assisted uvuloplasty, a surgical procedure that removes the uvula and surrounding tissue behind the palate, opening the airways. 6. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
DNA-coated nanotubes help kill tumors without harm to surrounding tissue Aug 20, 2009
Current thermal ablation, or heat therapy, treatments for human tumors include radiofrequency ablation, which causes regional heating between two electrodes implanted in tissue but cannot be used to selectively distinguish cancer cells from healthy cells, like researchers hope they will be able to do with MWCNTs. In addition to the DNA-encased MWCNTs used in this study, other nanomaterials, such as single-walled carbon nanotubes and gold nanoshells, are also currently undergoing experimental... (EurekAlert!)
Non-invasive Brain Surgery Moves A Step Closer Aug 20, 2009
The preliminary results in these patients are consistent with conventional therapy - radiofrequency ablation - which is an invasive procedure and involves making an incision in the scalp, drilling a hole in the skull, inserting an electrode through normal brain tissue into the thalamus, and using radiofrequency to create the lesion. This research demonstrates that transcranial MR-guided focused ultrasound can be used non-invasively to produce small thermal ablations with extreme precision and... (Science Daily)
Tumors Effectively Treated With Use Of Nanotubes Aug 6, 2009
Current thermal ablation, or heat therapy, treatments for human tumors include radiofrequency ablation, which applies a single-point source of heat to the tumor rather than evenly heating the tumor throughout, like the MWCNTs were able to ... (July 2, 2007) Multiple-electrode radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective way of treating patients with liver cancer that can be completed in less time than current ablation techniques, according to a. (Science Daily)
Breast CT Scanner Could Improve Cancer Screen Comfort Aug 4, 2009
Next, Boone hopes to use the breast CT scanner to guide interventional procedures such as a robotic biopsy, radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation to treat breast cancer ... Boone hopes that the new scanner could be used to perform image-guided therapies such as the technique known as radiofrequency ablation. (MEDLINEplus)
Sick Children Do Not Always Have Their Pain-relief Needs Met Jul 7, 2009
6, 2007) Radiofrequency ablation, where heat energy destroys or stuns the nerves of a painful joint, is a developing therapy for chronic arthritis-related back pain. In the right situation, this approach may. (Science Daily)
Potential For Non-invasive Brain Tumor Treatment Jun 18, 2009
ScienceDaily (June 17, 2009) Duke University engineers have taken a first step toward a minimally invasive treatment of brain tumors by combining chemotherapy with heat administered from the end of a catheter. The proof-of-concept study demonstrated that it should be technically possible to treat brain tumors without the side effects associated with the traditional approaches of surgery, systemic chemotherapy or radiation. (Science Daily)
NEJM study finds radiofrequency ablation can reverse Barrett's esophagus, reduce cancer risk Jun 3, 2009
New research finds that radiofrequency ablation -- an endoscopic procedure involving targeted thermal energy -- was very successful at restoring the esophagus and reducing risk for cancer ... "The current standard of care for Barrett's esophagus has been watchful waiting or surveillance -- delaying surgery until the first sign of cancer. This study offers powerful evidence that treatment using radiofrequency ablation can help prevent esophageal cancer by completely reversing overall Barrett's... (EurekAlert!)
Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Barretts Esophagus May 29, 2009
com - Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Barretts Esophagus ... Radiofrequency Ablation Treats Barretts Esophagus ... A landmark clinical trial led by a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill researcher concludes that radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for dysplasia in people with Barretts esophagus, a condition that can lead to deadly gastrointestinal cancer. (Newsmax)
Technique Eradicates Problems In Most Patients With Barrett's Esophagus May 29, 2009
Findings from the first multicenter trial of the procedure, called radiofrequency ablation, could mean patients have an alternative to surgery for treating Barrett's esophagus ... A total of 127 patients at 19 sites took part in the study, which used endoscopes to diagnose the disease and then to deliver radiofrequency ablation to the abnormal lining of the esophagus ... Led by Nicholas J. Shaheen, M.D., at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the investigators at the various study... (Science Daily)
Heat Therapy May Help Prevent Esophageal Cancer May 29, 2009
WEDNESDAY, May 27 (HealthDay News) -- Radiofrequency ablation is an effective treatment for precancerous Barrett's esophagus, researchers have found ... The new study included 127 people randomly selected to receive either radiofrequency ablation (RFA) -- which uses heat to destroy abnormal cells -- or a "sham" version of the procedure, to assess the effect on dysplasia, a more advanced stage of Barrett's esophagus in which the abnormal cells acquire precancerous traits ... "These results show... (MEDLINEplus)
Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett’s Esophagus with Dysplasia May 28, 2009
NEJM -- Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia ... Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia ... We assessed whether endoscopic radiofrequency ablation could eradicate dysplastic Barrett's esophagus and decrease the rate of neoplastic progression. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Study in the New England Journal of Medicine Shows Non-Surgical Treatment for Pre-Cancerous Condition of Esophagus is Effective and Reduces Risk for Cancer Development May 28, 2009
The study entitled "Radiofrequency Ablation in Barrett's Esophagus with Dysplasia" is authored by lead investigator Nicholas J. Shaheen, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology, The University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. "This is a well-designed trial conducted in a rigorous manner at 19 expert U.S. centers, each having experience in the management of Barrett's esophagus, dysplasia, and cancer," said Dr. Shaheen. (PR Newswire)
Radiofrequency Ablation — Great for Some or Justified for Many? May 28, 2009
NEJM -- Radiofrequency Ablation -- Great for Some or Justified for Many ... Radiofrequency Ablation Great for Some or Justified for Many. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Microwave Technique Successful In Treatment Of Liver Tumors, Surgeon Shows May 15, 2009
15, 2008) Use of multipolar radiofrequency ablation in the treatment of colorectal liver metastases is effective and has a relatively low recurrence rate, according to a recent. (Feb. (Science Daily)
Targeting Tumors Using Tiny Gold Particles May 5, 2009
(May 22, 2005) The use of expandable electrodes with multiple tips in the treatment of liver tumors by radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is safe and effective, making it a useful alternative to surgery in selected. . (Science Daily)
Freezing Kidney Cancer: Hot Treatment Should Be New Gold Standard For Destroying Small Tumors Mar 16, 2009
(July 1, 2004) A study of patients with kidney cancer has shown that radiofrequency ablation, a minimally invasive, kidney-sparing procedure, can be a successful treatment option for patients whose cancer has not. (Nov. (Science Daily)
Oh, My Aching Back: Give Me A Shot Of Ozone Mar 12, 2009
22, 2008) Radiofrequency ablation -- an interventional treatment that "cooks" and kills lung cancer tumors with heat -- greatly improves survival time from primary or metastatic inoperable lung tumors. (Apr. (Science Daily)
Bone Cement Eases Pain of Late-Stage Cancers Mar 11, 2009
Orthopedists who do osteoplasty generally partner with an interventional radiologist who first performs radiofrequency ablation (extreme heat) or cryoablation (freezing) to kill nerve cells near the tumor. Osteoplasty involves injecting bone cement (here they used polymethyl-methacrylate or PMMA) into a bone lesion with the help of image guidance. (MEDLINEplus)
'Miraculous' Effects, Pain Relief Of Osteoplasty Shown For Those Suffering From Metastatic Bone Disease Mar 11, 2009
In treating cancer patients with painful bone metastases, interventional radiologists may also use radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or cryoablation ... 6, 2007) Radiofrequency ablation, where heat energy destroys or stuns the nerves of a painful joint, is a developing therapy for chronic arthritis-related back pain. (Science Daily)
Drinking Wine Lowers Risk Of Barrett's Esophagus, Precursor To Nation's Fastest Growing Cancer, Study Suggests Mar 8, 2009
(May 19, 2008) Radiofrequency ablation appears to be an effective treatment for dysplasia in people with Barrett's esophagus, a condition that can lead to deadly gastrointestinal cancer. Barrett's esophagus is a. (Science Daily)
Radiofrequency Treatment Better Than Ethanol Injection For Small Liver Tumors, Study Suggests Feb 10, 2009
9, 2009) A new review of four randomized controlled trials that directly compared two different treatments for small inoperable liver tumors has found that radiofrequency ablation (RFA) significantly improves patient survival compared to the standard therapy of percutaneous ethanol injection (PEI) ... (July 2, 2007) Multiple-electrode radiofrequency ablation is a safe and effective way of treating patients with liver cancer that can be completed in less time than current ablation techniques,... (Science Daily)
Microcoils Help Locate Small Lung Nodules Feb 8, 2009
2, 2004) Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), the use of electrodes to heat and destroy abnormal tissue, is a promising technique to safely and effectively treat patients with inoperable lung tumors, say. (May 31, 2005) Annual screening with helical computed tomography (CT) can help radiologists detect lung cancers at their earliest, most curable stage, but has not been shown to reduce mortality from the disease. (Science Daily)
