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Breast Cancer
Data on breast cancer described by researchers at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Department of Surgery
October 9th, 2008
New research, 'Effectiveness of a noninvasive digital infrared thermal imaging system in the detection of breast cancer,' is the subject of a report. "Digital infrared thermal imaging (DITI) has resurfaced in this era of modernized computer technology. Its role in the detection of breast cancer is evaluated," scientists in the United States report. "In this prospective clinical trial, 92 patients for whom a breast biopsy was recommended based on prior mammogram or ultrasound underwent DITI. Three scores were generated: an overall risk score in the screening mode, a clinical score based on patient information, and a third assessment by artificial neural network. Sixty of...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-10-09)
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