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Biopsy is the removal of cells or tissues for examination by a pathologist. The pathologist may study the tissue under a microscope or perform other tests on the cells or tissue. There are many different types of biopsy procedures. The most common types include: (1) incisional biopsy, in which only a sample of tissue is removed; (2) excisional biopsy, in which an entire lump or suspicious area is removed; and (3) needle biopsy, in which a sample of tissue or fluid is removed with a needle. When a wide needle is used, the procedure is called a core biopsy. When a thin needle is used, the procedure is called a fine-needle aspiration biopsy.

Researchers make dramatic strides in understanding and treating leukemia

In the past decade, researchers have made dramatic strides in understanding and treating leukemia, according to the April issue of Mayo Clinic Health Letter.

9 Apr 2010

PSA test distress, study urges caution

A new study wants men to be informed about risks associated with screening for prostate cancer. The research has brought out that the prostate cancer tests can cause significant psychological distress to the men undergoing the screening. 330 men were studied by the University of Bristol as they underwent the tests and after they finished.

9 Apr 2010

Merge Healthcare to exhibit expanded suite of women's imaging solutions at NCBC 2010

Merge Healthcare, a health IT solutions leader, today announced it will be showcasing it's expanded suite of innovative solutions and support of comprehensive continuing education programs for the advancement of women's imaging at the National Conference on Breast Cancer (NCBC) 2010. Additionally, Merge plans to introduce and collaborate with attendees on its Women's Healthcare Initiative, which builds partnerships with clinicians to provide broader access to training in the analysis and interpretation of these important studies.

8 Apr 2010

Martina undergoing therapy for breast cancer, urges women to be more vigilant

The tennis legend Martina Navratilova has revealed on Wednesday that she is undergoing therapy for breast cancer. She has always been revered for her health and performance. Just a month short of her 50th birthday, Navratilova won her last grand slam title, the mixed doubles at the 2006 US Open, and in retirement she wrote a 'how-to' book about good living. She was a winner of a record nine Wimbledon singles titles, 59 grand slam titles, including 18 singles trophies and arguably the greatest female athlete of all time.

8 Apr 2010

Dutasteride may help reduce risk of developing prostate cancer, say researchers

A drug already used to shrink benign, enlarged prostates could also help to reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer, according to researchers in the US.

8 Apr 2010

Prostate cancer testing: Doctors should warn men of possible distress

Doctors should warn men that prostate cancer testing may lead to anxiety and distress, say Cancer Research UK experts.

7 Apr 2010

Rice University's nano-bio-chip 93% specific in detecting patients with premalignant lesions

The gentle touch of a lesion on the tongue or cheek with a brush can help detect oral cancer with success rates comparable to more invasive techniques, according to preliminary studies by researchers at Rice University, the University of Texas Health Science Centers at Houston and San Antonio and the University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center.

6 Apr 2010

UVA's DMT scanner helps detect breast cancer undetectable with mammography, MRI or needle biopsy

Perhaps no one can appreciate the importance of early cancer detection as much as Izora Armstrong. That's because UVA Cancer Center researchers, using a first-of-its-kind hybrid breast imaging device, found what mammography, ultrasound, MRI and even a needle biopsy couldn't.

2 Apr 2010

International, four-year study finds dutasteride reduces risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in men

A drug already prescribed to shrink benign, enlarged prostates has been shown to reduce the risk of a prostate cancer diagnosis by 23 percent in men with an increased risk of the disease, a large international trial has found. Results are reported April 1 in the New England Journal of Medicine.

2 Apr 2010

Physicians can increase accuracy of clinical breast examinations using attention-focusing forms

Using a simple form to help focus their attention can help physicians increase the quality and accuracy of clinical breast examinations, increasing the likelihood of detecting cancers missed by mammograms. That's the finding of a new study coming out in the April 1st issue of The American Journal of Medicine.

1 Apr 2010

Dutasteride reduces risk of prostate cancer

There is good news for those at high risk for prostate cancer. The drug dutasteride which is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline as the drug Avodart, has been found to reduce the risk of prostate cancer by a quarter. The drug is at present being used to treat enlarged prostates.

1 Apr 2010

Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

TechniScan, Inc.'s unique whole breast ultrasound technology, which provides a comfortable, radiation-free method for assessment of breast lesions was part of a scientific presentation at the National Consortium of Breast Centers (NCBC) conference in Las Vegas last week.

31 Mar 2010

Devicor offers to acquire EES Breast Care business

Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. (EES), a Johnson & Johnson company, today announced it has received an irrevocable, unconditional offer from Devicor Medical Products (Devicor), a portfolio company of GTCR Golder Rauner, LLC, (GTCR), to acquire its Breast Care business. The EES Breast Care business sells products designed to help doctors diagnose breast cancer at early stages, while minimizing patient discomfort. Financial terms of the offer are not being disclosed.

31 Mar 2010

Interim data comparing Cervista HPV HR to Hybrid Capture 2 presented at 4th Biennial Meeting of AOGIN

Hologic, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of premium diagnostics, medical imaging systems and surgical products dedicated to serving the healthcare needs of women, today announced that interim data from the first large-scale independent evaluation of clinical performance of Cervista® HPV HR compared to Hybrid Capture 2 (hc2), were presented at the 4th Biennial Meeting of AOGIN (Asia-Oceanic Research Organization in Genital Infection and Neoplasia) in New Delhi, India on March 26-28, 2010.

29 Mar 2010

Two-drug combination destroys precancerous colon polyps

A two-drug combination destroys precancerous colon polyps with no effect on normal tissue, opening a new potential avenue for chemoprevention of colon cancer, a team of scientists at The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center reports in the advance online edition of the journal Nature.

29 Mar 2010

ThisCaringHome.org: Interactive web site for caregivers of Alzheimer's

It is estimated that Alzheimer's disease affects 5.3 million Americans and that number is expected to double by 2050. Caregivers shoulder a particularly heavy burden as the illness alters the dementia patient's behavior, mood and judgment, impeding his or her ability to engage in normal, everyday activities.

27 Mar 2010

Genome sequencing of tumors biopsied from women with invasive breast cancer

Tumors biopsied from women with invasive breast cancer are having their genomes sequenced in an attempt to develop a DNA profile that one day may identify ahead of time the patients who will most likely respond to chemotherapy with an aromatase inhibitor. Aromatase inhibitors are a class of chemotherapeutic agents that block the production of estrogen in postmenopausal women.

27 Mar 2010

Cook Medical to feature its Goldstein SonoBiopsy Catheter at 2010 AIUM convention

With over 10 million women in the U.S. suffering from endometrial disorders like abnormal uterine bleeding or uterine fibroids, the 2010 American Institute of Ultrasound Medicine convention will feature specialized programs and product showcases highlighting imaging solutions available to better diagnose these conditions.

26 Mar 2010

Hybridyne Imaging Technologies – Brookhaven National Lab team vies for top title at 2010 WBT showcase

A team from Hybridyne Imaging Technologies, Inc., and the U.S. Department of Energy's Brookhaven National Laboratory was among over 90 top technology innovators from across the nation and around the world competing in Arlington, Texas, March 16-17, for top honors at the WBT2010 showcase presented by Lockheed Martin.

25 Mar 2010

Isotechnika Pharma releases fourth quarter financial results; reviews operational and scientific highlights for 2009

Isotechnika Pharma Inc. has released its financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 and provided a review of the Company's operational and scientific highlights for 2009

25 Mar 2010

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Researchers make dramatic strides in understanding and treating leukemia

PSA test distress, study urges caution

Merge Healthcare to exhibit expanded suite of women's imaging solutions at NCBC 2010

Martina undergoing therapy for breast cancer, urges women to be more vigilant

Dutasteride may help reduce risk of developing prostate cancer, say researchers

Prostate cancer testing: Doctors should warn men of possible distress

Rice University's nano-bio-chip 93% specific in detecting patients with premalignant lesions

UVA's DMT scanner helps detect breast cancer undetectable with mammography, MRI or needle biopsy

International, four-year study finds dutasteride reduces risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in men

Physicians can increase accuracy of clinical breast examinations using attention-focusing forms

Dutasteride reduces risk of prostate cancer

Study finds groundbreaking technology in TechniScan's Warm Bath Ultrasound promising

Devicor offers to acquire EES Breast Care business

Interim data comparing Cervista HPV HR to Hybrid Capture 2 presented at 4th Biennial Meeting of AOGIN

Two-drug combination destroys precancerous colon polyps

ThisCaringHome.org: Interactive web site for caregivers of Alzheimer's

Genome sequencing of tumors biopsied from women with invasive breast cancer

Cook Medical to feature its Goldstein SonoBiopsy Catheter at 2010 AIUM convention

Hybridyne Imaging Technologies – Brookhaven National Lab team vies for top title at 2010 WBT showcase

Isotechnika Pharma releases fourth quarter financial results; reviews operational and scientific highlights for 2009

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