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  • MRI-first strategy for prostate cancer detection proves deemed safe and effective

    Posted on: February 07, 2025

    There are several strategies for the early detection of prostate cancer. The first step is often a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (PSA). If PSA levels exceed a certain threshold, the next step typically involves taking a tissue sample for analysis. Another option is to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to search for signs of a tumor before deciding whether a biopsy is necessary, reserving biopsies only for cases where abnormalities are detected.

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  • New lung scanning method can show treatment effects in real time

    Posted on: February 07, 2025

    A new method of scanning lungs is able to show the effects of treatment on lung function in real time and enable experts to see the functioning of transplanted lungs.

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  • New type of medical scanner shows promise for stroke patients

    Posted on: February 07, 2025

    A new type of medical scanner developed by a University of Aberdeen team has shown that it can identify brain damage in stroke patients at lower magnetic fields than ever before.

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  • Medical oncologist explains how breast cancer screening can save lives

    Posted on: December 29, 2024

    Breast cancer screening helps people live longer. Screening can catch cancer early, either in the precancerous stage or when it's localized to a very small part of the body. When we can catch it early and decrease the risk of it coming back in the future, patients not only live longer, but they also may live with fewer symptoms and breast cancer or cancer treatment-related concerns.

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  • Could MRI Spot 'Pre-Cancer' Lesions of the Pancreas?

    Posted on: December 29, 2024

    Pancreatic cancer can be a silent killer -- the organ is located deep inside the body, making cancer harder to detect before it becomes life-threatening. A specific type of MRI scan, however, might help doctors better detect pancreatic cancer early, a new study finds.

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