Multicancer Blood Test, PET-CT Combo Feasible for Cancer Screen
One percent of participants underwent PET-CT imaging due to false-positive blood tests.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Deep Learning Models Can Help Interpret Chest Radiographs
Models developed to detect pneumothorax, opacity, nodule or mass, fracture on frontal chest radiographs.
DCNN Software Aids Detection of Malignant Lung Nodules on CXR
Use of software improves sensitivity of radiologists, reduces number of false-positive findings.
RBC Count, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate May Be Useful Biomarkers of Polycythemia Vera
Although some red blood cell-related parameters used in the diagnosis of PV may be misleading in the setting of iron-deficiency, RBC count may be an effective biomarker for PV when combined with ESR.
Comparison Study Shows Predictive Value for CSCC of the Head and Neck of BWH vs AJCC 8
A team of researchers sought to determine if BWH Tumor Classification System classified tumors more accurately than AJCC 8, and their sensitivity and specificity for predicting poor outcomes.
Second Opinions from Multidisciplinary Breast Tumor Board Are Beneficial
A retrospective, observational study investigated the impact of obtaining a second opinion of a breast cancer diagnosis from a multidisciplinary tumor board.
Promising New Way to Identify Breast Cancer Tumors
An examination of the parameters of a cell’s nucleus can help identify the molecular markers of breast cancer tumors.
Computer-Aided Colonoscopy Reliably Identifies Small Polyps
Researchers evaluated the performance of real-time CAD with endocytoscopes among 791 consecutive patients undergoing colonoscopy.
Breath Analysis May Be an Effective Diagnostic for Pancreatic Cancer
Seeking to determine if breath tests could be used to diagnose pancreatic cancer, researchers identified breath volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that may indicate presence of the disease.
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