Previously, there have been several claims that contrast-enhanced ultrasound targeted biopsy are more effective with the addition of a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor such as dutasteride. It is believed that the substance helps increase the microvessel density in prostate cancer, thereby allowing for easier detection. However, a group of researchers at Jefferson University Hospitals found such claims […]

Endometrial Cancer continues to plague tens of thousands of American women annually. Although Total Hysterectomy has long been the trusted solution, the surgical procedure is contraindicated in those who suffer from morbid obesity and cardiac diseases. Hence, not all women can avail of the benefits of the traditional cancer treatment method. However, that is all […]

There is no denying that the costs of medical education have risen at a rate much quicker than that of inflation and that most medical students are burdened by huge debts even after they’ve left school. However, the Assn. of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) claimed that the rise of student debt levels have slowed down, […]

By January 1, 2013, certification exams for aspiring radiologists may be more competitive. This is in line with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists’ (ARRT) decision to slightly raise the exam cut score. The organization’s executive director Jerry B. Reid pointed that expectations for professional performance inevitably vary. The quality of service that employers, educators, […]

The Institute of Allied Medical Professionals (IAMP) heeds the call for more highly qualified professionals in the healthcare field by adding a couple of specialized courses. The new programs are specifically designed to equip students with ample knowledge and well-polished skills in their target area of expertise. These programs are Vascular Medical Sonography and Cardiac […]

The plight of pregnant women may just be lessened, now that a recent study has discovered a better way of checking viability early in the pregnancy. Ioannis Gallos (University of Birmingham) and the rest of the research team claim that an ultrasound coupled with a single hormone test will yield more accurate readings as to […]