Scleroderma dramatically under-diagnosed with commercial screening method
Scleroderma dramatically under-diagnosed with commercial screening method
New research from Georgetown University Medical Center (GUMC) suggests that up to 40 percent of scleroderma patients will not be correctly diagnosed with the disorder using a new automated commercial screening test. The findings of the study will be presented Wednesday, November 10th at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Rheumatology in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Categories: Breast Cancer Pain Tags: Commercial, dramatically, Method, Scleroderma, Screening, underdiagnosed
New retrieval method makes studying cancer proteins easier
New retrieval method makes studying cancer proteins easier
( Purdue University ) A Purdue University researcher can better retrieve specific proteins needed to study how cancer cells form by using a newly developed technique and synthetic nanopolymer.
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Categories: Metastatic Breast Cancer Tags: cancer, easier, makes, Method, proteins, retrieval, Studying
A breath of fresh air: Lebed method helps area patients
A breath of fresh air: Lebed method helps area patients
Ronnie Baker / Staff photo – Opening lymphatic ÔdrainsÕ reduces lymphatic fluid buildup through gentle rhythmic movements and deep breathing. Participants Robert Douglas and Ashley McClan blow bubbles to practice their deep breathing.
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Ovarian Cancer Screening Method Shows Promise In Study
Ovarian Cancer Screening Method Shows Promise In Study
A new screening method — a blood test and ultrasound follow up — might help physicians detect ovarian cancer earlier and with less unnecessary follow-up testing, according to research reported Thursday, the AP/MSNBC reports (Marchione, AP/MSNBC, 5/21). Although ovarian cancer is relatively uncommon, it has a lower survival rate compared to many other cancers, primarily because tumors are often …
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Breakthrough Method Predicts Risk Of Invasive Breast Cancer
Breakthrough Method Predicts Risk Of Invasive Breast Cancer
For the first time, scientists have discovered a way to predict whether women with ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) – the most common form of non-invasive breast cancer – are at risk of developing more invasive tumors in later years.As a result of the finding, women with DCIS will have the opportunity to be more selective about their treatment, according to the scientists.”Women will have much …
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Categories: Breast Cancer Lump Tags: Breakthrough, breast, cancer, invasive, Method, predicts, Risk