New test cuts risk of miscarriage.

The Daily Mail (London, England);  April 24, 2006 ;     422 words ......health by analysing fragments of its DNA that have 'leaked' into the mother's bloodstream. They say it is far safer than current invasive tests for diseases such as Down's Syndrome, as doctors will no longer need to take samples directly from the womb - potentially...

PROTECTING THE GREAT LAKES:STEPHEN B. BRANDT

Congressional Testimony;  September 9, 2005 ;     700+ words ......Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) of the Department of Commerce. I appreciate the opportunity to speak to you about NOAA`s current invasive species research priorities, GLERL`s role in invasive species research, no ballast on board (NOBOB) vessels, the status...

ROBOTIC ARM CAN PERFORM HEART SURGERY

United Press International;  July 30, 1998 ;     255 words ......new world for doctors and patients alike. He said today, ``Patients can undergo heart surgery without experiencing the current invasive procedures, have less pain and be able to go home from the hospital within two days.'' Rather than opening up the chest...

Safer test for Down's on way

The Independent - London;  April 23, 1999 ;     188 words ......conference on pregnancy and childbirth: "Development of a non- invasive test for pre-natal diagnosis with equivalent accuracy to current invasive procedures but without any risk of foetal loss is one of the holy grails of foetal medicine ... These potentially exciting...

New blood test cuts risks to unborn child

Evening Mail;  April 23, 1999 ;     163 words ......London conference on pregnancy and childbirth: "Development of a non-invasive test for prenatal diagnosis with equivalent accuracy to current invasive procedures but without any risk of fetal loss is one of the holy grails of foetalmedicine."

InSightec Awarded FDA Approval to Commence Phase 3 Clinical Testing on...

PR Newswire;  March 26, 2002 ;     535 words ......outpatient procedure that causes minimum, if any, interference with the patient's daily life. It has the potential to replace current invasive surgical procedures (hysterectomy and myomectomy), which require weeks of recovery. The Phase 3 study is based on the Phase...

Urodynamix Announces Positive Data From LUTS Pivotal Trial

CCNMatthews Newswire;  December 19, 2007 ;     700+ words ......non-invasive evaluation of the bladder using NIRS and uroflow can diagnose outlet obstruction with efficacy comparable to current invasive urodynamic techniques, and with none of the discomfort or potential side effects of catheter- based procedures," said Barry...

Urodynamix Announces Positive Data From LUTS Pivotal Trial.

Canadian Corporate News;  December 19, 2007 ;     700+ words ......non-invasive evaluation of the bladder using NIRS and uroflow can diagnose outlet obstruction with efficacy comparable to current invasive urodynamic techniques, and with none of the discomfort or potential side effects of catheter-based procedures, said Barry...

NOVAMETRIX Reports Status of NICO(TM) (Non-Invasive Cardiac Output...

PR Newswire;  May 12, 1999 ;     554 words ......protected sensors and algorithms to non-invasively measure various components in a patient's breath, correlates very well with current invasive clinical standards. NICO is non-invasive and continuous, poses no risk to the patient and is considerably less expensive...

Health Tips ... from UPI.

United Press International;  July 16, 2003 ;     514 words ......non-surgical approach to treating uterine fibroids, appears to be safe. This out-patient procedure is an appealing alternative to current invasive methods such as hysterectomy, the most common cure for fibroids. It is estimated one-quarter of all women suffer from uterine...

National Institute of Health Awards Anamed, Inc. $1.44 Million Phase II...

PR Newswire;  October 1, 2002 ;     700+ words ......a very compatible artificial material, I think we are well on the path to making keratophakia a powerful alternative to current invasive vision correction procedures, said Stephen G. Slade, MD, assistant clinical professor, University of Texas, Houston and...

Final destination of monkeys still undecided

University Wire;  March 4, 1998 ;     486 words ......publicized. When animal rights groups such as the Alliance for Animals discovered this breached agreement, they protested the current invasive research being conducted and persuaded the primate center to use the monkeys for non-invasive research only. As a result...

HEALTH TIPS ... FROM UPI

United Press International;  July 16, 2003 ;     538 words ......non-surgical approach to treating uterine fibroids, appears to be safe. This out-patient procedure is an appealing alternative to current invasive methods such as hysterectomy, the most common cure for fibroids. It is estimated one-quarter of all women suffer from uterine...

Newborn Babies May Face Fewer Needles.

PR Newswire;  October 6, 1998 ;     700+ words ......were being used. The study found that the bilirubinometer was effective in diagnosing and tracking jaundice, compared to current invasive methods involving taking blood from the infants -- often repeatedly. The researchers reported, This instrument can provide...

Scientists zeroing in on new prostate cancer treatment

The Hindustan Times;  September 16, 2008 ;     386 words ......clinical development is targeted at treatment that reduces the high level of incontinence and impotence associated with current, invasive treatments. The therapy involves two different and naturally incompatible technologies, ultrasound and MRI, which Bronskill...