Battling breast cancer: improvements needed in risk assessment and diagnosis
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Despite recent advances in treatment and risk assessment for Breast Cancer, the impact of breast cancer on society has not changed dramatically. Among various new methods developed to detect cancer, experts view mammography as the best tool available for screening and early diagnosis.
Publication Name: Diagnostic Innovation
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1537-1336
Year: 2003
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Medicine and applications
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Diagnostic innovation takes a look at the recent developments in breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis. Also, dia Dexus Inc. applies for marketing clearance on its PLAC test which is a diagnostic product to predict the risk for Coronary Heart Disease (CHD).
Publication Name: Diagnostic Innovation
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1537-1336
Year: 2003
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Battling breast cancer
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Diagnostic methods to detect breast cancer are evaluated.
Publication Name: Diagnostic Innovation
Subject: Health care industry
ISSN: 1537-1336
Year: 2003
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