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Scientists develop ultra-sensitive test that detects diseases in their earliest stages
Scientists have developed an ultra-sensitive test that should enable them to detect signs of a disease in its earliest stages, in research published today in the journal Nature Materials.
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
May 27, 2012 |
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New file format will help 3-D printing progress
(PhysOrg.com) -- A newly approved standard for 3-D printing file interchange will greatly enhance 3-D printing capabilities, says Cornell's Hod Lipson, who led the development of the standard.
Jul 22, 2011 |
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PSA test for men could get a second life for breast cancer in women
The widely known PSA blood test for prostate cancer in men may get a second life as a much-needed new test for breast cancer, the most common form of cancer in women worldwide, scientists are reporting in a new study in the ...
Chemistry / Analytical Chemistry
Jul 13, 2011 |
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Rumor: Xbox 360 games to be playable on Windows 8 PC's
(PhysOrg.com) -- A number of different sites are reporting the rumors that are making gamers ears twitch. The rumor says that Microsoft is about to make a big addition to the desktop version of its upcoming ...
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 12, 2011 |
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Talent show mulled for Timberlake's Myspace
(AP) -- Justin Timberlake's longtime manager Johnny Wright said Friday that a talent show or some other way of developing new artists will be core to the revamp of Myspace.
Jul 02, 2011 |
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Allure of iPad, other tablets hurting PC sales
Last year, the popularity of Apple Inc.'s iPad hurt PC sales. This year, that trend is continuing, as new data from two market research firms indicate PC shipments declined in the first three months of 2011.
Apr 14, 2011 |
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New drug targets vitamin D receptors in hormone resistant prostate cancers
A new anti-cancer drug aimed at vitamin D receptors on cancer cells has prompted encouraging responses in the levels of PSA (prostate specific antigen) in men with prostate cancer that has become resistant to hormonal therapies.
Nov 18, 2010 |
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Prostate cancer screening improves quality of life by catching disease before it spreads
Men treated for prostate cancer who were diagnosed after the start of routine screening had a significantly reduced risk of the disease spreading to other parts of the body (metastases) within 10 years of treatment, compared ...
Oct 25, 2010 |
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Biomarker panel identifies prostate cancer with 90 percent accuracy
Researchers in England say they have discovered a set of biomarkers that can distinguish prostate cancer from benign prostate disease and healthy tissue with 90 percent accuracy. This preliminary data, if validated in larger ...
Sep 28, 2010 |
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Early prostate cancer detection, screening: No benefit for men with low baseline PSA value
Men aged 55 to 74 years who have low baseline blood levels of prostate specific antigen (PSA) are not likely to benefit from further screening and treatment. That is the conclusion of a new study published early online in ...
Sep 13, 2010 |
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To screen or not to screen
Men with a family history of prostate cancer who are confused about whether to undergo controversial screening could soon have access to an online resource to have their questions answered.
Jul 23, 2010 |
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Surprising find may yield new avenue of treatment for painful herniated discs
An immune cell known to cause chronic inflammation in autoimmune disorders has been identified as a possible culprit in low back pain associated with herniated discs, according to doctors at Duke University Medical Center.
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 29, 2010 |
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Use of testosterone for 'male menopause' questionable says DTB
The use of synthetic testosterone to combat symptoms of the so-called "male menopause" is questionable, given that it's not clear whether such a syndrome exists, and that the evidence of the hormone's effectiveness in these ...
Medicine & Health / Medical research
Jun 03, 2010 |
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What is the role of focal therapy in low-risk prostate cancer?
In the July issue of European Urology, the scientific journal of the European Association of Urology (EAU), S. Eggener et al. discussed in a recent study the significance and impact of focal therapy for low-risk cancer patien ...
May 18, 2010 |
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Men should be warned of possible distress of prostate cancer testing
(PhysOrg.com) -- Doctors should warn men that prostate cancer testing may lead to anxiety and distress, say Cancer Research UK experts, following a study conducted from the University of Bristol into how men cope with the ...
Apr 07, 2010 |
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