Nobel honors IVF pioneer Edwards for IVF breakthrough
Robert G Edwards, 85, and with Dr. Patrick Steptoe, developed IVF techniques leading to the birth of Louise Brown in 1978. Edwards receives the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Steptoe died in 1988.
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Gene test could reduce unneeded angiograms
A blood based gene test named Corus CAD aims to reduce unnecessary heart angiograms by indicating current disease presence. In studies of 1,392 patients, it added 16 percent diagnostic improvement over standard methods. costs $1,195 and results take three days, with mixed expert support and safety concerns.
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