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Research on Focused Ultrasound and Fertility Receives International Award

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Tracey

We are always pleased when research on non-invasive MR-guided focused ultrasound (MRgFUS) is published. It helps to make this new treatment more respected among physicians — and thus, potentially more available to you. What is even more exciting is when … Continue reading →

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Study That Compares Minimally Invasive Treatments Is Recruiting Patients

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Fibroid Relief

Many women would welcome relief from their fibroids without having to undergo surgery.  But there is a need for more scientific data to help physicians and women wade through their choices beyond hysterectomy.  A study has begun that will provide … Continue reading →

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Study Shows Fibroid Treatments Improve Quality of Life

Posted on March 4, 2011 by Fibroid Relief

A new study shows that fibroid treatments — particularly minimally and non-invasive options — can help improve a woman’s quality of life. Of course those of you who suffer from fibroids don’t need a study to tell you that your … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time…And ‘Ectomies’!

Posted on September 3, 2010 by Wendy

I was so excited to open the New York Times, Science Section, and find (one of) my favorite authors, Dana Jennings had written another article. In the piece, Dana discussed a book that is now on the book-tour-circuit and whose authors … Continue reading →

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Jaslok Hospital Is First Site in India to Offer MR-Guided Focused Ultrasound Treatments for Uterine Fibroids

Posted on August 27, 2010 by Fibroid Relief

On the eve of its 37th anniversary,  Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai announced in early July  that it was launching the era of non-invasive surgery in India by opening the country’s first MR-guided focused ultrasound facility.  Patients from … Continue reading →

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Focused Ultrasound, ‘Sounds-Off’ Again!!

Posted on August 7, 2010 by Wendy

Two months ago InSightec made a wonderful announcement that their ExAblate(R) system received another certification to expand  focused ultrasound into (yet) a new arena of successful ablation…adenomyosis*! Adenomyosis is a benign condition in which the endometrial tissue, which normally lines … Continue reading →

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