http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/ The latest news from the University of Pennsylvania Health System en-us Copyright 2008, The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania Monday, 18 Feb 2008 EDT http://pennhealth.com/images/uphs_logo.gif http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/ Diagnostic imaging refers to the various tools used to look inside the body for clues about a medical condition. A wide variety of image technologies -- X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans, nuclear medicine scans, magentic resonance imaging (MRI) scans, endo- and colonoscopes and ultrasound -- are available. While the technology used depends on the patient's symptoms and the part of the body being examined, the quality and accuracy of the image lies with the skill and expertise of the physician. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/radiology.html Monday, 18 Feb 2008 4:00:00 EST At Penn, 3D and 4D ultrasound technology is being used for high-risk pregnancies to identify potential complications that could harm the baby and/or mother. For expectant parents, a prenatal ultrasound provides the first glimpse of their child. Ultrasound has long been used to provide a window into the womb – and more importantly – as a diagnostic test for fetal abnormalities. http://pennhealth.com/radiology/services/ultra.html Thurs, 24 Jan 2008 4:00:00 EST Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death and the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in American women. It is estimated that approximately 200,000 women will be diagnosed this year, and one in 10 of these women will at some point develop the disease in the opposite breast. Recent advances in technology, experience and expertise make it easier to diagnose breast cancers at an earlier stage, leading to a higher chance of successful treatment. http://pennhealth.com/radiology/services/breast.html Tues, 8 Jan 2008 2:05:00 EST Penn physicians were the first in the region to use virtual reality, three-dimensional (3D) brain imaging for surgical planning, evaluation and education. Under a new clinical trial, they can take that technology into the operating room with a surgical navigation system that provides an enhanced view of the brain during an actual procedure. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/neuro_imaging.html Tues, 18 Dec 2007 12:15:00 EST For patients experiencing chest pain, new computed tomography (CT) imaging technology is helping doctors provide a faster and more accurate diagnosis of the source of their discomfort. Penn physicians are using this dual energy source multi-slice CT to produce three-dimensional, detailed images of the heart. http://pennhealth.com/radiology/services/cardio.html Tues, 4 Dec 2007 4:30:00 EST The Penn Lung Transplant Program at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is one of the oldest and most experienced in the country. Having performed more than 500 lung transplants since its inception in 1991, the program ranks among the top five programs in the United States and its patients reflect survival rates that are among the highest in the nation. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/transplant_pioneer.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 2:45:00 EST One of the most innovative treatments for prostate cancer is robotic-assisted laparoscopic prostatectomy (removal of the prostate gland) and the University of Pennsylvania Health System is a leader in performing this minimally invasive, high-tech treatment. Prostate cancer is among the most common cancers in American men. According to the American Cancer Society, more than 232,000 new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed each year. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/robotic_prostatectomy.html Tues, 20 Nov 2007 11:00:00 EST As Penn's surgeons speak about the benefits of robotic-assisted surgery, there is one patient voice that speaks louder than theirs about the technology. Janet Greisman, a woman in her 70s from the Baltimore area, had suffered for years with a small, non-cancerous tumor on her larynx. The tumor was discovered several years ago during surgery for thyroid cancer. At that time, she said she decided to 'just live with it,' rather than have more surgery. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/robotics_story.html Mon, 12 Nov 2007 9:00:00 EST Numerous studies show the quality of the health care provided increases with the number of patients treated by a health system and its physicians. The additional resources of a large hospital or health system like Penn, combined with a greater number of experienced physicians provide patients with a better chance of early diagnosis and quicker access to the latest treatment. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/volume.html Mon, 30 Oct 2007 9:00:00 EST The comprehensive lung program at the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) provides specialized treatment for patients suffering from chronic, and often fatal, lung disorders. Founded in 1996, the Penn Lung Center focuses on diseases of the chest. This multidisciplinary center offers comprehensive services through seven major specialty areas. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/lung_center.html Mon, 22 Oct 2007 3:30:00 EST The Penn Pancreatic Biliary Center is one of the busiest pancreatic surgery programs in the United States. At the center, Penn physicians are involved in the ongoing research and development of new surgical techniques and new treatments for diseases of the pancreas, bile duct, liver and stomach. http://pennhealth.com/gi/biliary/index.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:30:00 EST The Philadelphia Adult Congenital Heart Center was founded in 2005 as a joint program between the University of Pennsylvania Health System and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Nearly 1 million adults are now living in the United States with congenital heart defects. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/achd.html Mon, 8 Oct 2007 2:00:00 EST For more than 200 years, Penn has expanded the frontiers of medicine. Today, surgeons at the University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) are leading the way in robotic-assisted surgery. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/robotics2.html Fri, 14 Sept 2007 07:00:00 EST The Penn Hand Service offers the very latest care - along with benchmark research - to treat hand and wrist injuries. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/hand.html Sat, 11 Aug 2007 07:00:00 EDT Abramson Cancer Center's nationally-recognized pigmented lesion/melanoma group leads the way in prevention, diagnosis and treatment of melanoma. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/melanoma.html Sat, 4 Aug 2007 EDT With a nationally recognized cancer research program, Penn's Abramson Cancer Center leads the way with dramatic new treatment breakthroughs. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/abramson.html Sat, 21 Jul 2007 EDT At Penn, our revolutionary transoral robotic surgery redefines the treatment of head and neck cancer and is a first in the world. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/tors.html Sat, 7 Jul 2007 EDT At Penn, our internationally recognized Heart Failure and Transplantation Program offers breakthroughs for early prevention strategies in addition to end-stage options. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/heart_failure.html Sat, 23 Jun 2007 EDT At Penn, our Neurosurgery Department is home to the most advanced Gamma Knife radiosurgery available. Gamma Knife radiosurgery is a blade-free surgical option for patients suffering from serious brain disorders. The procedure is one of the most precise, powerful and proven treatments for conditions. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/gamma_knife.html Sat, 16 Jun 2007 EDT Breast cancer is the second leading cause of death in American women and the most commonly diagnosed non-skin cancer in women. In 2007 alone it is estimated that almost 200,000 women will be diagnosed with this disease. Of those, one in ten with cancer in one breast will develop it in the opposite breast. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/breast_cancer.html Sat, 9 Jun 2007 EDT Each year, hundreds of thousands of Americans suffer from severe hip and knee arthritis, a condition in which the cartilage on the surface of the bone wears away, causing significant pain. Often, their best hope for regaining mobility and lessening pain is joint replacement surgery. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/joints.html Sat, 2 Jun 2007 EDT At the University of Pennsylvania Health System we provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for the most complex disorders of the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nervous system. We are a regional and national leader in providing quality spine care utilizing a team approach, implementing the latest advances in techniques and technology, and using both basic science and clinical research to improve patient care. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/spine.html Sat, 19 May 2007 EDT Home to the first program in the world approved to perform transoral robotic surgery, Penn has one of the largest robotic surgical programs in the country. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/robotics.html Sat, 12 May 2007 EDT The University of Pennsylvania Health System has a unique approach to the challenge of ovarian cancer. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/gynonc.html Sat, 5 May 2007 EDT The University of Pennsylvania Health System has one of the top heart rhythm (electrophysiology) treatment centers in the United States. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/afib.html Sat, 28 Apr 2007 EDT Right now 35 million people are living with some form of America's third leading cause of death – chronic lung disease. At the University of Pennsylvania Health System, when it comes to the research and treatment of lung disease, we are experts. http://pennhealth.com/breakthroughs/chest_surgery.html Sat, 21 Apr 2007 EDT