Pathology

Mutations in Minor Subclones Lead to Leukemia Relapse After Chemotherapy
Cancer researchers monitored changes in the genomic composition of acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells in all stages of cancer progression in order to determine why some cells survived chemotherapy to proliferate and eventually cause the death of the patient. More...30 Mar 2015




Blood-Based Test Developed for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
A simple blood test has been developed to confirm the presence of beta amyloid proteins in the brain, which is a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, and could be a key advance in diagnosing this neurodegenerative disorder. More...23 Mar 2015

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Biomarkers Show Promise Improving Prostate Cancer Care
Multianalyte Test Predicts Drug Resistance in Esophageal Cancer
Breast Cancer Test Links Immune Hotspots to Better Survival
Blood-Based Diagnostic Determines Hormonal Status of Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients
Analysis of Circulating Free DNA May Replace Tumor Biopsy for Detection of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer
Skin Test Helps Diagnose Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases
Aggressive Bladder Cancers May Be Identified by Measuring Two Urinary Proteins
Blood Tests Help Identify Children Who Need Appendectomy
Blood-Based Molecular Test Improves Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer
Gene Test Matches Treatment to Patients with Cancer of Unknown Origin
Analysis of Isotope Imbalance May Aid Liver Cancer Diagnosis
Breakthrough Blood Test Developed for Bowel Cancer Diagnosis
Noninvasive Test Monitors Bladder Cancer Recurrence
Blood Test Developed for Aggressive Bone Cancer
Minimally Invasive Test Identifies Patients with Reflux Symptoms
MicroRNA Panel Distinguishes Between High- and Low-Risk Pancreatic Lesions
Microdiversity Predicts Outcome in Children's Kidney Cancer
Prosthetic Joint Infections Test Receives CE Marking
Genes Linked to Drug Resistance in Testicular Cancer
Mutated Gene Biomarker Identified for Rare Adrenal Tumors
Collaboration Agreement Targets Tumor-Related Genes
Neutrophil Subtypes Play Different Roles During Cancer Development
Biomarker Panel Characterizes Rare Phyllodes Breast Tumors
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