A transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) of the prostate may also be called a prostate sonogram or endorectal ultrasound. A doctor usually performs a TRUS to help diagnose prostate cancer or detect prostate ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

LAS VEGAS -- Focused ultrasound ablation for prostate cancer proved at least equivalent to radical prostatectomy for failure-free survival, according to a randomized trial reported here. After 3 years ...

Study data, published in JAMA and presented at EMUC 2025, suggest ExactVu is potential MRI alternative for image-guided prostate biopsy Exact Imaging today announced results from its OPTIMUM clinical ...

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ultrasound contrast agents show promise for detecting and evaluating uterine disorders and prostate cancers, scientists reported today at the annual Advances in Contrast ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new study showed that men treated with ultrasound experienced a 92% decrease in average prostate size within a year, and a ...