Early CDT Lung test for lung cancer detection
Dr Chris Ottinger of Encompass Medical Group Lenexa discusses a blood test that detects autoantibodies linked to tumor antigens to flag early lung cancer. The Early CDT Lung test has yielded a few hundred tests with about 40 positives and two Ottinger patients benefited from early follow up. negatives may encourage smoking cessation.
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Oneimmune rolls out EarlyCDT Lung test for early cancer detection
Nottingham based Oneimmune begins marketing EarlyCDT Lung a blood test to aid early lung cancer detection for smokers former smokers and those exposed to secondhand smoke or environmental risks. Test costs 200 dollars not covered by most insurance. company seeks broader coverage and nationwide rollout after adding 75 to 100 sites in six months.
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Dangerous MRSA found at five Washington beaches
MRSA staph bacteria were detected in sand and water at five public beaches along Washington’s coast marking a first for the state. Scientists warn the hard to treat germ is spreading beyond hospitals and could pose risks of skin infections and pneumonia. The finding implies beaches may harbor environmental sources for this evolving threat.
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Beach study finds staph bacteria at Washington beaches
University of Washington microbiologist Marilyn Roberts reports staph bacteria found at nine of ten beaches tested on the West Coast and Puget Sound, including five with MRSA. She warns the level may be higher than expected but says people should not avoid beaches and should shower and remove sand after swimming.
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University of Washington
Seattle
American Society For Microbiology
California
West
University of Miami
South Florida
Washington
Puget Sound
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