Clinical News: Page 1506

First Warning Systems adds to coffers

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

Breast cancer detection technology developer First Warning Systems said it has received an initial investment of $540,000 as the lead-in to a funding round of $10 million.

April 16, 2014

UAE confirms 10 MERS cases as WHO issues precautions

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on April 13-14 reported 10 more cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection among healthcare workers.

April 16, 2014

MRI finds loss of brain volume in older, apathetic adults

By Wayne Forrest

MRI scans have revealed that older adults with bouts of apathy may have smaller volumes of gray and white matter in areas of the brain associated with learning, memory, and internal communication, according to a study published online April 16 in Neurology.

April 16, 2014

Lung cancer screening reduces mortality in COPD patients

By Eric Barnes

Lung cancer screening with CT and spirometry delivers a high rate of diagnosis of early-stage lung cancers and reduces mortality in individuals with mild to moderate chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to a pilot study in Respiratory Medicine.

April 16, 2014

ACR, SBI take issue with Swiss NEJM commentary

By Erik L. Ridley

The American College of Radiology (ACR) and Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) have issued a joint statement strongly criticizing an article published on Wednesday in the New England Journal of Medicine that takes aim at breast cancer screening programs in Switzerland.

April 15, 2014

Swiss board repeats call to abolish breast screening

By Rebekah Moan

Breast cancer screening programs in Switzerland should be wound down, as screening does not clearly produce more benefits than harms, according to an editorial by two members of the Swiss Medical Board published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

April 15, 2014