Portable scanner developed to detect breast cancer

Scientists at the University of Manchester in the UK have developed a portable scanner that uses radio frequency technology to detect breast cancer.

New Imaging Probe Detects Breast Cancer Earlier

Technetium, a form of insulin used to track changes in insulin metabolism and find and monitor tumours, has been developed by researchers at McMaster University.

Virtual Liver Used to Practise Keyhole Surgery

A virtual 3D liver is being used by surgeons to practise keyhole surgery before they perform operations on patients.

Holistic Eye Care :: Dr S S Badrinath, Sankara Nethralaya Hospital

Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, run by Medical and Vision Research Foundation, is a superspecialty institution for ophthalmic care receiving patients from all over the […]

Siemens Healthcare introduces unique technology in cancer detection

Siemens Healthcare has introduced a unique technology called Breast Elasticity to address the issue of early diagnosis of breast cancer. By a software called eSie TouchTM, the breast elasticity technique can be used to supplement regular ultrasound examinations to differentiate the relative stiffness of tissue.

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[This article was published in the March 2009 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital introduces the cyberknife robotic radio surgery system which is designed to treat tumours anywhere in the body.

Cyberknife’ to treat cancer

Doctors in Britain will for the first time use a robotic radiotherapy machine to treat cancer this week. The machine called Cyberknife is said to be worth 2.5 million pounds.

Apollo invests INR 75 cr on ASCH with Cyberknife robotic facility

Corporate healthcare pioneer Apollo Hospitals has invested INR 75 crore on setting up a speciality cancer hospital in the heart of the city.

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[This article was published in the March 2008 issue of the eHEALTH Magazine (https://www.ehealthonline.org)]

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