New Procedure Works Faster, Longer Than Botox Feb 27, 2008
GFX uses bipolar radiofrequency ablation to target the nerves associated with facial expression wrinkling, rather than the muscles. Botox may take up to five days to work while it's eating up chemicals that cause frowning. (NBC4.tv, CA)
Help! I'm not feeling better Dec 7, 2007
A neurosurgeon diagnosed bulging discs, and the pain went away with radiofrequency ablation, a process that destroys the nerves with heat. In May, she had her first fainting episode, quickly followed by several more. (CNN)
Patients Respond Well To New Minimally Invasive Treatment For Kidney Tumors Dec 4, 2007
After reviewing the outcomes of 143 solid kidney masses treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) over a nine-year period at Rhode Island Hospital, William Mayo-Smith, M.D., director of computed tomography at Rhode Island Hospital, and colleagues report that 137 of 143 tumors (96%) were successfully treated ... More than 700 patients have undergone radiofrequency ablation at Rhode Island Hospital ... Similar to radiofrequency ablation, microwave. (Science Daily)
New Microwave Technology Can Be Safely Applied To Cancerous Lung Tumors, Study Suggests Dec 1, 2007
Similar to radiofrequency ablation, microwave ablation is a minimally invasive, image-guided technique that uses heat generated by microwave energy to destroy tumors ... 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 ... 2, 2004) Radiofrequency ablation (RFA), the use of electrodes to heat and destroy abnormal tissue, is a promising technique... (Science Daily)
Benefits And Risks Of Fitting Patients With Radiofrequency Identification Devices Nov 28, 2007
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 ... 9, 2006) Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses a high frequency electric current to kill tumor cells, is effective in achieving local control in selected patients with metastasis from. (Science Daily)
Patient's vision: Treating cancer without chemo Nov 6, 2007
Doctors already use a treatment called radiofrequency ablation to kill cancer. The method involves inserting needles into tumors and killing them with electrodes. (Seattle Times)
Radio waves fire up nanotubes embedded in tumors, destroying liver cancer Nov 2, 2007
Radiofrequency ablation is limited to liver, kidney, breast, lung and bone cancers. . (EurekAlert!)
Forsythe, ACC Broadcast director, dies after stroke Oct 19, 2007
By a strange set of circumstances, Cathy came across a treatment called radiofrequency ablation and decided to pursue it. The procedure involves the insertion of a probe into the tumor that emits RF energy into the area. (Pearland Journal, TX)
Cancer Blog Chronicles One Man's Journey Oct 10, 2007
After chemo and radiation, and radiofrequency ablation (which I only know about because of Leroy) to kill some tumors in his lungs, he went into the hospital for surgery on his spine, to deal with the tumors that have been causing him so much pain. As his old friend Ted Koppel wrote last week, "This one is hitting him hard." He had a stroke during the surgery, which has taken away his peripheral vision in one eye, maybe permanently. (Newsmax)
New Treatment For Chronic Arthritis-Related Back Pain Oct 7, 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 ... But for patients with arthritis-related back pain that hasn t responded to other treatments, radiofrequency ablation is an option. (Science Daily)
Radiofrequency Ablation Kills Kidney Tumors Aug 7, 2007
"I have performed many radiofrequency ablations of renal tumors and the results looked promising," said Ronald J. Zagoria, MD, lead author of the study ... "I have performed many radiofrequency ablations of renal tumors and the results looked promising," said Ronald J. Zagoria, MD, lead author of the study. (Newsmax)
Tumor-Zapping Technique Fights Kidney Cancer Aug 5, 2007
FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- A heat-based technique called "CT-guided radiofrequency ablation" was almost 100 percent successful in destroying small malignant kidney tumors in a study of more than 100 patients, new research shows. Radiofrequency ablation has been used successful in liver tumors since the early 1990s ... Radiofrequency ablation is an outpatient procedure in which the patient is sedated but conscious, and a local anesthetic is used at the puncture site. (Forbes)
Minimally Invasive Therapy Destroys Kidney Cancer Aug 4, 2007
Dr. Ronald J. Zagoria and his associates note that existing reports on radiofrequency ablation for renal cell carcinomas are restricted to small series of patients with short follow-up intervals. To provide a better picture of the procedure's safety and effectiveness, Zagoria's team reports the results of radiofrequency ablation in a consecutive series of 104 patients with small renal cell carcinomas treated between 2000 and 2006 ... Radiofrequency ablation should be considered for patients who... (MEDLINEplus)
Radiofrequency ablation highly effective in treating kidney tumors Aug 4, 2007
I have performed many radiofrequency ablations of renal tumors and the results looked promising, said Ronald J. Zagoria, MD, lead author of the study. I wanted to scientifically review the data to better assess the results and look for patterns that might predict success or complications, he said. (EurekAlert!)
Study shows radiofrequency ablation highly effective in treating kidney tumors Aug 1, 2007
The patients underwent CT-guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) at Wake Forest Baptist for kidney tumors ranging in size from 0. 6 cm to 8. (EurekAlert!)
Radiofrequency Ablation for Oncogenic Osteomalacia Jul 26, 2007
NEJM -- Radiofrequency Ablation of a Tumor Causing Oncogenic Osteomalacia ... Radiofrequency Ablation of a Tumor Causing Oncogenic Osteomalacia. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Ablation procedure proves safe, effective and fast Jun 29, 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 recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Wisconsin in Madison. One of the biggest limitations of current radiofrequency ablation techniques is the inability to effectively treat large tumors said Paul Laeseke, PhD, lead author of the study ... Current radiofrequency ablation systems can... (EurekAlert!)
Cancer patient wins funding battle with Ontario Jun 2, 2007
Almost 1 1/2 years later, Stewart Anderson is alive, after he cashed in some of his retirement savings to pay for radiofrequency ablation, the medical equivalent of cooking a tumour to death ... Doctors in Ontario performed 177 radiofrequency ablations on 163 patients from April of 2002 to April of 2007 ... Radiofrequency ablation was considered, but when doctors learned the tumour was 5. (Globe and Mail)
New Approach To Treating Precancerous Esophagus Condition May 25, 2007
After the treatment, known as radiofrequency ablation, the treated cells die, slough off and are replaced within four to six weeks by new, healthier cells. In a review of the first 12 patients treated with radiofrequency ablation at Duke, gastroenterologist Darren Pavey, M.B.B.S., found that three months after treatment, 89 percent of patients had more normal-looking esophageal tissue when viewed with an endoscope inserted down the esophagus ... Pavey said that if radiofrequency ablation is... (Science Daily)
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation of liver tumors prove safe and effective May 5, 2007
Percutaneous imaging guided radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of hepatocellular carcinoma is a safe and effective technique, with benefits such as reduced post-procedural pain and length of hospital stay, according to a study conducted by researchers from Changi General Hospital in Singapore. Radiofrequency ablation of a liver tumor may be performed in a number of ways, said Hui Seong Teh, MD, lead author of the study. (EurekAlert!)
Cancer and survivorship Apr 9, 2007
As a cancer researcher, I have patients in whom an experimental approach of radiofrequency ablation completely destroyed their "incurable" liver metastases from breast cancer. My own experiences are no different from those of legions of other oncologists. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Tests show Snow suffering from recurrence of cancer Mar 29, 2007
If surgery is not an option, doctors may try to limit the cancer's spread through the liver with radiofrequency ablation, using radiofrequency energy to blast the tumors. Chemotherapy is a mainstay when the cancer has spread to more than one site. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Radiofrequency Method Zaps Lung Tumors Mar 29, 2007
"Our study has shown that this minimally invasive procedure can successfully treat patients with lung cancer who could not undergo surgery in one fairly simple treatment. The study also shows that radiofrequency ablation is equal to or more effective in terms of both survival and tumor control," Dr. Damian Dupuy, director of ablation at Rhode Island Hospital and professor of diagnostic imaging at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, said in a prepared statement. "With lung... (MEDLINEplus)
Snow has cancer recurrence Mar 28, 2007
If surgery is not an option, doctors may try to curb the cancer's spread through the liver with radiofrequency ablation, using radiofrequency energy to blast the tumors. Chemotherapy is a mainstay when the cancer has spread to more than one site, with the hope of controlling, even shrinking, tumors to prolong life. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Rhode Island Hospital study confirms RF ablation effective for treating inoperable lung cancer Mar 27, 2007
Dupuy says, "Our study has shown that this minimally invasive procedure can successfully treat patients with lung cancer who could not undergo surgery in one fairly simple treatment. The study also shows that radiofrequency ablation is equal to or more effective in terms of both survival and tumor control." With RF ablation, the Rhode Island Hospital researchers noted a two-year survival rate at 57 percent compared to 51 percent using EBT.. "With lung cancer screening for at-risk individuals on... (EurekAlert!)
Radiofrequency ablation effective treatment for inoperable lung cancer Mar 27, 2007
Pulmonary Radiofrequency Ablation: Long-term Safety and Efficacy in 153 Patients. Collaborating with Dr. Dupuy on this paper were Caroline J. Simon, M.D., Thomas A. DiPetrillo, M.D., Howard P. Safran, M.D., C. Alexander Grieco, M.D., Thomas Ng, M.D. and William W. Mayo-Smith, M.D.. (EurekAlert!)
Freezing Kidney Tumors Effective And Less Expensive Than Laparoscopy Mar 22, 2007
The FDA has approved both radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation for use in soft tissue tumors, of which renal cell carcinoma is one. We are excited about this study because it offers patients with renal cell carcinoma a less traumatic treatment that can be repeated as needed, Hinshaw added. (Science Daily)
Outpatient Treatment Kills Benign Bone Tumors Nonsurgically With Heat Mar 21, 2007
This nonsurgical technique radiofrequency ablation heats and destroys the nerve endings in the tumor that were causing pain ... Radiofrequency ablation, performed by interventional radiologists on an outpatient basis, relieves pain immediately without requiring patient rehabilitation ... Radiofrequency ablation allows otherwise healthy patients to avoid an invasive operation, get immediate pain relief, and get back to their lives right away, added Hayeems. (Science Daily)
'Beavertail' Surgery Helps Tongue Cancer Patients Jan 18, 2007
(October 9, 2006) -- Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses a high frequency electric current to kill tumor cells, is effective in achieving local control in selected patients with metastasis from. . (Science Daily)
Stronger every day Jan 1, 2007
She regularly goes to Taunton for drug-free pain management through radiofrequency ablation, a procedure she says is extremely painful to go through but allows her some relief. Kim Crocker was busy in local theater before back pain forced her to give up acting. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
Hearts Desire offers jewelry, clothing, gifts Oct 30, 2006
Radiofrequency ablation is a procedure where a small needle array is placed into a cancer, and the lesion is then heated to high temperatures, which causes cell death. In this way, the cancers are killed without using invasive surgery to remove them. (Herald-Tribune)
A Better Way To Detect Lung Cancer? Oct 26, 2006
Radiofrequency Ablation, Traditional Radiation Could Help Patients. Oct. 25, 2006. (CBS News)
High-energy clamp simplifies heart surgery for atrial fibrillation Oct 11, 2006
The clamp-like jaws of the radiofrequency ablation devices latch onto a section of heart muscle and deliver a thin, focused line of energy that heats and ablates the tissue ... "In addition to eliminating most of the incisions, the radiofrequency ablation clamp removes the potential for error by monitoring when the lesion goes all the way through the tissue and automatically shutting the power off at that point.". (EurekAlert!)
Early results indicate radiofreqency ablation useful in treating ovarian cancer metastasis Sep 29, 2006
Percutaneous radiofrequency ablation, a procedure that uses a high frequency electric current to kill tumor cells, is effective in achieving local control in selected patients with metastasis from ovarian cancer, according to a preliminary study conducted by the department of radiology at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, MA.. The study consisted of six patients with advanced ovarian cancer who underwent radiofrequency ablation to destroy disease that had spread to the liver ... "We... (EurekAlert!)
RITA Medical to Present at the Thomas Weisel Partners Healthcare Conference 2006 Sep 7, 2006
About RITA Medical Systems, Inc. RITA Medical Systems develops, manufactures and markets innovative products for cancer patients including radiofrequency ablation (RFA) systems and embolization products for treating cancerous tumors as well as percutaneous vascular and spinal access systems ... The LC Bead microspheres are injected into selected vessels to block the blood flow feeding a tumor, causing it to shrink over time, and are often used in combination with radiofrequency ablation (RFA). (PR Newswire)
No Cancer Risk From Arthritis Drugs? Sep 3, 2006
Radiofrequency Ablation, Traditional Radiation Could Help Patients. No Cancer Risk From Arthritis Drugs. (CBS News)
Francona says reports on Ortiz are encouraging Aug 31, 2006
Then they sent me to LA."Cora said he had the option of taking medication for the problem, but instead elected to undergo a procedure known as catheter radiofrequency ablation, which is used to destroy the abnormal heart tissue causing the irregular heartbeat. The procedure does not involve open chest surgery. Instead, as described on the Mayo Clinic's website, catheters are threaded through the patient's blood vessels to reach the abnormal tissue, and the cardiologist then uses a small cutter... (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Researchers Move Biotechnology Closer To Replacing Electronic Pacemakers Aug 23, 2006
In the current study, researchers used radiofrequency ablation to remove the SA nodes in pigs' hearts. This is the same minimally invasive technique cardiologists use in clinics to destroy the heart cells that cause abnormal electrical discharges and rapid heart rates in their patients. (Science Daily)
VNUS Medical Receives FDA 510(k) Clearance to Market ClosureFAST(TM) Catheter Aug 4, 2006
New Endovenous Radiofrequency Ablation Catheter is Intended to Reduce Procedure Time While Preserving Favorable Patient Outcomes and Comfort SAN JOSE, Calif. Aug. 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- VNUS(R) Medical Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ), a leading provider of medical devices for the minimally invasive treatment of peripheral vascular disease, today announced that it has received 510(k) clearance from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market its ClosureFAST(TM)... (PR Newswire)
Cancer Drug May Pose Heart Danger Jul 24, 2006
Radiofrequency Ablation, Traditional Radiation Could Help Patients. Research: Being Active After Treatment May Help Prevent Cancer Recurrance. (CBS News)
Combo Therapy May Treat Lung Cancer Jul 18, 2006
Radiofrequency Ablation, Traditional Radiation Could Help Patients ... The average three-year survival among 41 patients treated with radiofrequency ablation (RFA) combined with traditional radiation therapy was 3 ... Approved for use in the U.S. in 1997, radiofrequency ablation has also been used experimentally in the treatment of patients with liver, kidney, colon, and bone cancers who weren't good candidates for other therapies. (CBS News)
Combined treatment extends life expectancy for lung cancer patients Jul 17, 2006
Radiation therapy has long been used for inoperable lung cancer, and more recently, doctors have used radiofrequency ablation (RFA) and microwave ablation, processes that heat tumors to destroy them. For patients who cannot have surgery or radiation, the median survival is about one year. (EurekAlert!)
Non invasive procedure for atrial fibrillation available in KC area Jun 20, 2006
Kansas City Nursing News. Tuesday 20 June, 2006. (Kansas City Nursing News, KS)
Achievements for June 18, 2006 Jun 20, 2006
He can also offer radiofrequency ablation of osteoid osteomas, which is a rare benign bone tumor that affects young adults. Morrell received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and his Doctor of Medicine degree from University of Wisconsin Medical School, Madison. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
New Technique Offers Relief For Patients With Spinal Tumors May 6, 2006
A radiologist at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Medicine has developed a new procedure to treat fractured vertebrae caused by spinal tumors, a procedure that may decrease the risk of complications, which are experienced by 5 to 10% of patients with malignant tumors of the spine. Wade Wong, D.O.F.A.C.R, UCSD professor of radiology, and San Diego clinician Bassem Georgy, M.D., partially removed spinal tumors from 28 patients before repairing the spine with vertebroplasty... (Science Daily)
Freezing Kidney Tumors Is A Safe Alternative To Surgery May 2, 2006
(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 ... (August 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 ... (July 1, 2004) -- A study of patients with kidney cancer has shown... (Science Daily)
FDG-PET accurate for evaluating lung tumor destruction from radiofrequency ablation May 1, 2006
FDG-PET can be used to assess the amount of tumor destruction after radiofrequency ablation (RFA)--the use of heat to destroy tumors--for the treatment of lung tumors and may provide more valuable information than CT alone, according to a new study. For the study, researchers assessed 10 tumors in 10 patients who had lung tumors treated with CT-guided RFA and had PET scans both prior to RFA and following RFA. The researchers found that in seven out of 11 RFA treatments for the 10 patients,... (EurekAlert!)
Kidney Cancer Patients May Be Overtreated, Study Finds Feb 10, 2006
(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. . (Science Daily)
Biosense Webster Receives FDA Approval for Technology to Treat Patients With Heart Rhythm Disease Feb 7, 2006
The approval results in the first and only commercially available products for use during cardiac radiofrequency ablation with the Niobe(R) Magnetic Navigation System, designed by Stereotaxis, Inc. and the Carto(TM) RMT System from Biosense Webster, Inc. Cardiac radiofrequency ablation is a non-surgical procedure during which a catheter delivers energy to damaged heart tissue to restore normal heart rhythms. Cardiac arrhythmias affect millions of people nationwide. (PR Newswire)
MDCT Angiography Guides Cardiac Vein Procedures Jan 2, 2006
Two patients underwent radiofrequency ablation procedures and five had left ventricular leads implanted for biventricular pacing. All patients underwent conventional angiography and MDCT angiography. (MedPage Today)
