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Image: Gold nanoparticles (at left) with green fluorescent protein (GFP) “smell” different cancer types in much the same way our noses identify and remember different odors. At right, the distinct protein levels in a cancer interact with the particle to generate patterns used to identify cancer type (Photo courtesy of the University of Massachusetts).

Sensor Array System Detects Cancer Types

A rapid, sensitive way to detect microscopic levels of many different metastatic cell types in living tissue has been developed. More...
01 Oct 2012

Direct Mailing Improves Screening for Colorectal Cancer

Direct mailing of fecal occult blood test kits to patients eligible for colorectal cancer screening appears to be efficacious for improving screening. More...
26 Sep 2012

Biopsies May Overlook Esophagus Disease

An existing diagnostic method may overlook an elusive digestive disorder that causes swelling in the esophagus and painful swallowing. More...
25 Sep 2012

Protein Linked to Aggressive Recurring Prostate Cancer

The reduction of a specific protein is correlated with the aggressiveness of prostate cancer, acting as a warning sign to indicate an increased risk of cancer recurrence. More...
19 Sep 2012

Tests on Day of Discharge Are Often Never Seen

The results of tests ordered on the day of a patient's discharge from the hospital made up a disproportionate number of tests that doctors never reviewed, according to a new study. More...
06 Sep 2012

Polyomavirus May Have Role in Prostate Cancer

Evidence has emerged suggesting human polyomavirus BK is involved in maintaining and enhancing an environment suitable for prostate cancer growth. More...
05 Sep 2012

Blood Test Predicts Low Birth Weight

A protein found in the blood of pregnant women can predict if they are likely to have a fetus that does not grow properly. More...
04 Sep 2012
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The Pathology channel details advances in the field of Surgical Pathology and all its subspecialties, including Cytopathology and its subspecialties.