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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.

New approach could offer a more accurate way to evaluate donor kidney quality

A new way to evaluate the quality of kidneys before transplantation could one day help increase the number of usable donor kidneys.

5 Jan 2022

New CRISPR-based assay can non-invasively detect a biomarker of acute kidney rejection in urine

When a patient receives a kidney transplant, doctors carefully monitor them for signs of rejection in several ways, including biopsy. However, this procedure is invasive and can only detect issues at a late stage.

5 Jan 2022

Scientists develop novel method to monitor remote immune processes within cells

Our immune systems work hard to keep us healthy and to protect us against bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites and cancerous cells.

15 Dec 2021

Depixus Raises EUR 30.6M (USD 35.4M) in Series A Financing

Depixus®, a biotechnology company, today announces it has raised EUR 30.6 million in an oversubscribed Series A financing.

From Depixus® 15 Dec 2021

AI tool can reduce the need for invasive diagnostic procedures in ulcerative colitis

When visiting a doctor, many patients prefer non-invasive procedures over invasive and potentially painful ones.

13 Dec 2021

Henry Ford surgeons use unique approach to perform first precision prostatectomy

Surgeons at Henry Ford Health System's Vattikuti Urology Institute performed what is believed to be the first precision prostatectomy through the bladder using a single port robotic surgical system.

13 Dec 2021

RENAL nephrometry score may help predict which patients are suitable for nephron-sparing surgery

For most children with renal masses, the standard of care has long been to remove the entire affected kidney- which is the protocol for Wilms tumor, the most common kidney cancer in children.

6 Dec 2021

New blood test provides more accurate, faster diagnosis of HPV-associated head and neck cancer

Researchers at Mass Eye and Ear and Mass General Hospital have developed a blood test, or liquid biopsy, for head and neck cancer associated with the human papilloma virus (HPV) that was shown in a new study to be more accurate, faster and cheaper than conventional testing methods.

2 Dec 2021

New method can precisely, rapidly correct genetic alterations in patient cells

Researchers in the University of Helsinki and University Hospital Helsinki have developed a method to precisely and rapidly correct genetic alterations in the cultured patient cells.

30 Nov 2021

First-of-its-kind PET imaging-based tool developed to detect liver inflammation in NAFLD patients

A UC Davis Health team has developed a first-of-its-kind positron emission tomography (PET) scan imaging-based tool to detect liver inflammation in patients affected with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

30 Nov 2021

New method helps correct genetic alterations in the cultured patient cells rapidly

Researchers in the University of Helsinki and University Hospital Helsinki have developed a method to precisely and rapidly correct genetic alterations in the cultured patient cells.

30 Nov 2021

Study analyzes the resistance of H. pylori bacterium to antibiotics

A UPV/EHU study analyses the resistance of the Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) bacterium to the antibiotics routinely used to treat the infection caused by this bacterium.

29 Nov 2021

California joins states trying to shorten wait times for mental health care

When Greta Christina fell into a deep depression five years ago, she called up her therapist in San Francisco. She’d had a great connection with the provider when she needed therapy in the past. She was delighted to learn that he was now “in network” with her insurance company, meaning she wouldn’t have to pay out-of-pocket anymore to see him.

29 Nov 2021

New, improved organoids shed light on untreatable form of prostate cancer

A multi-institutional team of investigators led by bioengineer Ankur Singh has developed research tools that shed new light on a virtually untreatable form of prostate cancer, opening a pathway that may lead to novel therapeutics and a glimmer of hope for patients.

24 Nov 2021

UCLA-developed new "virtual histology" technology may reduce need for skin biopsies

Instead of surgically removing a sample of skin, sending it to a lab and waiting several days for results, your dermatologist takes pictures of a suspicious-looking lesion and quickly produces a detailed, microscopic image of the skin.

18 Nov 2021

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

The results of Olympus’ ongoing joint research program to create an AI-based pathology diagnostic tool with the potential to streamline pathologists’ workloads were announced at the Japan Society of Digital Pathology Study annual meeting.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 17 Nov 2021

Regular blood tests can identify prostate cancer patients who are resistant to treatment

Regular blood tests before and during chemotherapy for prostate cancer can detect whether or not a patient is resistant or developing resistance to treatment with docetaxel, according to research presented at the NCRI Festival.

11 Nov 2021

Bariatric surgery lowers risk of liver disease, heart complications in patients with fatty liver disease

A Cleveland Clinic study shows that patients with obesity and advanced fatty liver disease who had bariatric weight loss surgery significantly lowered their future risk of liver disease complications and serious cardiovascular disease compared with patients who did not have surgery.

11 Nov 2021

Identifying an important protein for motor coordination

News-Medical speaks to Professor Jorge Ruas about how he has identified an important protein involved in motor coordination.

10 Nov 2021

Researchers develop model for early prediction of cancer patients' response to immunotherapy

Researchers have developed a model that could predict early on in treatment whether cancer patients will respond to immunotherapy, according to a report published today in eLife.

9 Nov 2021

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New approach could offer a more accurate way to evaluate donor kidney quality

New CRISPR-based assay can non-invasively detect a biomarker of acute kidney rejection in urine

Scientists develop novel method to monitor remote immune processes within cells

Depixus Raises EUR 30.6M (USD 35.4M) in Series A Financing

AI tool can reduce the need for invasive diagnostic procedures in ulcerative colitis

Henry Ford surgeons use unique approach to perform first precision prostatectomy

RENAL nephrometry score may help predict which patients are suitable for nephron-sparing surgery

New blood test provides more accurate, faster diagnosis of HPV-associated head and neck cancer

New method can precisely, rapidly correct genetic alterations in patient cells

First-of-its-kind PET imaging-based tool developed to detect liver inflammation in NAFLD patients

New method helps correct genetic alterations in the cultured patient cells rapidly

Study analyzes the resistance of H. pylori bacterium to antibiotics

California joins states trying to shorten wait times for mental health care

New, improved organoids shed light on untreatable form of prostate cancer

UCLA-developed new "virtual histology" technology may reduce need for skin biopsies

Olympus announces first results of its AI-based pathology diagnostic tool for gastric cancer

Regular blood tests can identify prostate cancer patients who are resistant to treatment

Bariatric surgery lowers risk of liver disease, heart complications in patients with fatty liver disease

Identifying an important protein for motor coordination

Researchers develop model for early prediction of cancer patients' response to immunotherapy

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