Genalyte, Inc., a life sciences company developing and commercializing innovative next-generation multiplexing technology, today announced that it will launch an Early Access program for its Maverick™ Detection System and multiplexed autoimmune assays at two major immunology meetings in May.

A new study from researchers at the Bangkok Breast Center shows significant improvement in the detection of breast cancer in Asian women using automated breast volume sonography (ABVS) as compared to hand-held ultrasound (HHUS).

New techniques for identifying lung cancer earlier - including a new type of chest screening, a nanotech 'nose' and a method to examine the cells of the cheek - are showing substantial promise, according to presentations at the 3rd European Lung Cancer Conference (ELCC) in Geneva. "Early detection of lung ...

A Michigan State University surgeon is teaming up with a Lansing-area dental benefits firm on a clinical trial to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer, a breakthrough that would drastically improve screening and result in fewer people dying of the world's sixth most common cancer. Barry ...

Lugano-CH/Aurora-US-CO/Geneva-CH, 18 April 2012 -- New techniques for identifying lung cancer earlier including a new type of chest screening, a nanotech 'nose' and a method to examine the cells of the cheek-- are showing substantial promise, according to presentations at the 3rd European Lung Cancer Conference (ELCC) in Geneva. ...

(European Society for Medical Oncology) New techniques for identifying lung cancer earlier -- including a new type of chest screening, a nanotech "nose" and a method to examine the cells of the cheek -- are showing substantial promise, according to presentations at the 3rd European Lung Cancer Conference in ...

EAST LANSING, Mich. A Michigan State University surgeon is teaming up with a Lansing-area dental benefits firm on a clinical trial to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer, a breakthrough that would drastically improve screening and result in fewer people dying of the world's sixth ...

(Michigan State University) A Michigan State University surgeon is teaming up with a Lansing-area dental benefits firm on a clinical trial to create a simple, cost-effective saliva test to detect oral cancer, a breakthrough that would drastically improve screening and result in fewer people dying of the world's sixth most ...

Amyvid (Florbetapir F 18 Injection), a medication for PET (Positron Emission Tomography) brain scans of adults, which estimates brain amyloid plaque content in patients with cognitive decline, has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Cognitive decline occurs when the patient finds it harder to think and form clear, ...

Siemens Healthcare is the first company worldwide to announce a complete integrated diagnostic imaging solution proposed for the detection of amyloid plaques — one of the necessary pathological features of Alzheimer's disease— in the living brain.

A study published in the April 4 issue of JAMA reveals that ultrasound screening or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in addition to annual mammography increases breast cancer detection rates among women with an increased risk of breast cancer and dense breast tissue. The researchers write: "Annual ultrasound screening ...

A new study shows that annual mammogram screenings, combined with ultrasounds and MRIs, significantly increase the detection of cancer in women who had an elevated risk of breast cancer.