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Immigrants From India, Pakistan Face U.S. Prostate, Breast Cancer Risks
A team of researchers at West Virginia University has shown that U.S. immigrants from India and Pakistan take on the habits of their adopted country, increasing their risks of prostate cancer among male immigrants and breast cancer among females. "Breast cancer and prostate cancer develop due to many reasons, but environmental factors and lifestyle play a major role in these cancers," said Jame Abraham, M.D.Digital Pathology Leader Adds Third FDA Clearance For Digital Pathology In Breast Cancer
Aperio Technologies, Inc., (Aperio), a global leader in digital pathology for the healthcare and life sciences industry, has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market the ER and PR image analysis applications available through its patented ScanScope? slide scanning system.PresGar Implements RamSoft’s Digital Mammography Software
Less than a year into the process, RamSoft, a leading developer of affordable healthcare information technology, has successfully helped PresGar, the nation's largest privately-owned medical imaging service company, establish a significant digital mammography presence at eight of its imaging centers. The result has been increased efficiency among PresGar mammographers and technologists and substantial savings for the company.08.28.08
Breakthrough’s Comment On Research Suggesting Positive Or Negative Experiences Can Affect Breast Cancer Risk
Research published in BMC Cancer suggests that positive thinking can reduce the risk of breast cancer, while negative experiences may increase risk. Dr Sarah Cant, Policy Manager at Breakthrough Breast Cancer, says: “There is no clear evidence that positive or negative experiences can affect breast cancer risk. Emotional stress is highly subjective and is difficult to measure accurately.
