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Urinalysis Detects Bladder Cancer
The new test is based on the identification of genes involved in this type of cancer, unlike those in the market, less precise, identifying markers, said the chief of urology at the Hospital Clinic of Barcelona, Antonio Alcaraz.
Spanish specialists saw that this technique is simple and noninvasive technique for early detection of bladder cancer.
The method to diagnose the tumor through the screening of 14 genes, and development is expected to gradually reduce the number of cystoscopy, a test that involves the exploration of the bladder through the urethra.
The results of the new technique, reached after seven years of research and investment of one million euros could be on the market in 2013.
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Medical instruments: Obesity increases risk of anesthesia
Obesity has long been associated with sleep apnea. Doctors in America are now saying that obesity is also increasing risk in Bariatrics (weight loss surgery) especially in field anesthesia.
As if not obese enough problems: this may have a problem if they need surgery. The anesthesiologist may block a transaction if there are large risks.
The American Society of Anaesthesiologists has launched a new campaign for potential surgery patients, with emphasis obese, aware that something can go wrong when they set sail over to surgery. Some obese who have surgery, even if it is a bariatric surgery, may suffer from sleep apnea can reduce respiratory symptoms and breathing hard.
Popularity: 6% [?]