High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) is a noninvasive way to destroy tissue or stop it from working. It was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for prostate ablation in 2015, but the ...

One in eight men will develop prostate cancer in their lifetime. Surgery to treat the disease can lead to unwelcome side effects. A minimally invasive alternative that avoids surgery is now available ...

Precisely delivered ultrasound could be an effective treatment for prostate cancer, with high-frequency sound waves heating and killing off cancer cells, a new study says. The treatment killed off all ...

Surgeon Dr. Daniel Costa, Associate Professor of Radiology at UT Southwestern Medical Center, tells KERA’s Sam Baker the new procedure uses ultrasound to destroy tumors in the prostate. How does the ...

Earlier this week, researchers presented data from the OPTIMUM (Optimization of Prostate Biopsy – Micro-Ultrasound Versus MRI) trial at the European Association of Urology Congress in Madrid, Spain.

Biopsies guided by high resolution ultrasound are as effective as those using MRI in diagnosing prostate cancer, an international clinical trial has shown. The technology, called micro-ultrasound, is ...

TULSA reduces tumor volume and PSA levels, improving urinary and sexual function in prostate cancer patients. Five-year TACT study data shows 80% of patients had no significant disease after one year, ...

High-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) can help some men with prostate cancer avoid surgery or radiation. In recent years, a new treatment strategy known as focal therapy (partial gland ablation) ...

Biopsies guided by high resolution ultrasound are as effective as those using MRI in diagnosing prostate cancer, an international clinical trial has shown. The technology, called micro-ultrasound, is ...

Routine prostate cancer screenings save lives, yet some men still avoid them. However, making the process more streamlined increases the likelihood that men will get the tests they need to catch ...