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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.

Gene variant in African Americans contributes to unnecessary bone marrow biopsies

A gene variant that lowers white blood cell levels and is common in individuals with African ancestry contributes to unnecessary bone marrow biopsies, according to a study published June 28 in JAMA Internal Medicine.

28 Jun 2021

Muscles lose their smallest, most basic building blocks after stroke

After suffering a stroke, patients often are unable to use the arm on their affected side. Sometimes, they end up holding it close to their body, with the elbow flexed.

25 Jun 2021

New blood test can accurately detect 50 types of cancer before symptoms emerge

Final results from a study of a blood test that can detect more than 50 types of cancer have shown that it is accurate enough to be rolled out as a multi-cancer screening test among people at higher risk of the disease, including patients aged 50 years or older, without symptoms.

25 Jun 2021

New microscopy technique reveals the cellular make-up of Wilm's tumors

A new technique to look at tumors under the microscope has revealed the cellular make-up of Wilm's tumors, a childhood kidney cancer, in unprecedented detail.

24 Jun 2021

Blood test shows promise for predicting treatment response in patients with advanced HPV-positive throat cancer

A sensitive blood test being developed by a team of researchers at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center shows promise for predicting whether patients with metastatic HPV-positive throat cancer will respond to treatment months earlier than standard imaging scans.

23 Jun 2021

CTCELLS selected for the '200 Baby Unicorns Fostering Project'

CTCELLS, established by Prof. Minseok Kim of the Department of New Biology, DGIST, was selected for the '200 Baby Unicorns Fostering Project' organized by Ministry of SMEs and Startups(MSS) and Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development(KISED), recently.

23 Jun 2021

Foresight Diagnostics to demonstrate utility of PhasED-Seq technology at ICML meeting

Foresight Diagnostics, the emerging leader in blood-based lymphoma disease monitoring, announced today that clinical performance of its minimal residual disease (MRD) detection platform in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) will be presented at the 16th International Conference on Malignant Lymphoma (ICML) on June 18-22, 2021.

18 Jun 2021

PET/CT images can be used to measure biomarker levels, predict lung cancer outcomes

Tests that analyze biomarkers are used during cancer management to guide treatment and provide information about patient prognosis.

17 Jun 2021

New noninvasive biomarker can be used in the diagnosis of NAFLD

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most common liver disease worldwide and can progress to liver cirrhosis, liver failure or cancer. Currently, nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) diagnosis requires an invasive liver biopsy which can lead to procedural complications.

17 Jun 2021

MicroRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors, study reveals

A recent study by Nagoya University researchers revealed that microRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors.

17 Jun 2021

Virginia Tech researcher receives $2.2 million to advance study on small 'fat burning' molecules

The liver is the most resilient organ in the human body. It can remove toxins from the bloodstream, recycle red blood cells, maintain sugar levels, and it can even regenerate itself. But, when a large amount of fat builds up in the liver, it becomes too inflamed to perform its crucial duties.

14 Jun 2021

Cross-sectional study explores differences in biomarkers in fulminant and non-fulminant COVID-19 myocarditis

Researchers from the US recently conducted a study to examine the clinical course and echocardiographic and lab testing across clinically defined fulminant and non-fulminant COVID-19 myocarditis. This study is published on the preprint server, medRxiv.*

11 Jun 2021

Researchers to develop new technology to detect and remove cancer tumors

New technology that will marry probes that can detect cancer tumors through the skin with high-precision robotic surgery is to be developed for use in hospital settings for the first time in a project led by the University of Warwick.

7 Jun 2021

Researchers analyze transparency, variation of payer-negotiated prices for thyroid cancer treatment

Hospital price transparency is intended to help inform patients about the cost of services and procedures before they receive them. Since Jan. 1, 2021, hospitals in the U.S. have been required by The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide pricing information online about items and services.

5 Jun 2021

New nano-sized particles help improve detection of tumors within the body

Nano-sized particles have been engineered in a new way to improve detection of tumors within the body and in biopsy tissue, a research team in Sweden reports. The advance could enable identifying early stage tumors with lower doses of radiation.

3 Jun 2021

Doctors tell how to make the most of your telehealth visits

When the pandemic sidelined in-office visits at his practice, Dr. Dael Waxman "wasn't exactly thrilled with being at home." But he quickly shifted gears to video and telephone appointments.

2 Jun 2021

New project aims to develop technologies for quantifying cancer and viral biomarkers

Liquid biopsy, the detection of circulating disease biomarkers in bodily fluids such as blood, is a non-invasive method, alternative to tissue removal, which has taken important strides toward the implementation of personalized medicine, especially in the case of tumors and RNA-viruses.

1 Jun 2021

The LUCA device shows high accuracy in thyroid cancer screening

Thyroid nodules are a common pathology having a prevalence of 19-76% when screened with ultrasound, with higher frequencies in women.

1 Jun 2021

New AI tool predicts the extent of chronic damage in the kidney

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is caused by diabetes and hypertension. In 2017, the global prevalence of CKD was 9.1 percent, which is approximately 700 million cases.

24 May 2021

Doctors now must provide patients their health data, online and on demand

Last summer, Anna Ramsey suffered a flare-up of juvenile dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune condition, posing a terrifying prospect for the Los Angeles resident: She might have to undergo chemotherapy, further compromising her immune system during a pandemic.

18 May 2021

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Gene variant in African Americans contributes to unnecessary bone marrow biopsies

Muscles lose their smallest, most basic building blocks after stroke

New blood test can accurately detect 50 types of cancer before symptoms emerge

New microscopy technique reveals the cellular make-up of Wilm's tumors

Blood test shows promise for predicting treatment response in patients with advanced HPV-positive throat cancer

CTCELLS selected for the '200 Baby Unicorns Fostering Project'

Foresight Diagnostics to demonstrate utility of PhasED-Seq technology at ICML meeting

PET/CT images can be used to measure biomarker levels, predict lung cancer outcomes

New noninvasive biomarker can be used in the diagnosis of NAFLD

MicroRNAs in urine could be a promising biomarker to diagnose brain tumors, study reveals

Virginia Tech researcher receives $2.2 million to advance study on small 'fat burning' molecules

Cross-sectional study explores differences in biomarkers in fulminant and non-fulminant COVID-19 myocarditis

Researchers to develop new technology to detect and remove cancer tumors

Researchers analyze transparency, variation of payer-negotiated prices for thyroid cancer treatment

New nano-sized particles help improve detection of tumors within the body

Doctors tell how to make the most of your telehealth visits

New project aims to develop technologies for quantifying cancer and viral biomarkers

The LUCA device shows high accuracy in thyroid cancer screening

New AI tool predicts the extent of chronic damage in the kidney

Doctors now must provide patients their health data, online and on demand

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