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Lung Cancer Screening Can Be Effective In High Risk Population

2010-12-30T09:05:49Z

Lung cancer screening using computed tomography ( CT ) scans can be effective in high risk populations if it follows a strict clinical protocol supported by a multidisciplinary care team, said University of Cincinnati researchers this week.

More Signs Lung Cancer Screening could Save Lives

2010-12-29T06:37:06Z

More research is suggesting that heavy smokers may benefit from screening for lung cancer, to detect tumors in their earliest stages.

Alpha(1)-Augmentation Therapy Reduces Lung Tissue Loss: Study

2010-12-08T10:39:34Z

Data from two studies proves that augmentation therapy with Alpha(1)-Proteinase Inhibitor (Human) (A1PI) greatly reduces lung tissue loss in patients with emphysema related to AAT deficiency.

Ultrasound-Accelerated Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis for Massive PE

2010-11-26T10:17:30Z

Updated results from a study published last year show that patients with massive pulmonary embolism (PE) treated with ultrasound-accelerated catheter-directed thrombolysis continue to show benefit 1 year later.

Less Invasive Method for Determining Stage of Lung Cancer Shows Benefits

2010-11-24T10:09:03Z

Less invasive method is more effective at identifying a type of lung cancer that has spread, and may result in a reduction of unnecessary surgical procedures and associated adverse effects for certain patients.

LCA Hails NCI Announcement on CT Screening as Seminal Moment for the Lung Cancer Community

2010-11-10T10:53:35Z

Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) hailed today's announcement by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) on the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial (NLST) as a seminal moment for the lung cancer community.

Statement of the ACR on the National Lung Cancer Screening Trial

2010-11-10T10:00:03Z

Lung cancer, most frequently caused by cigarette smoking, is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States – claiming nearly 160,000 lives each year.

CT Scans Modestly Cut Lung Cancer Deaths

2010-11-09T11:49:35Z

A major study shows giving heavy smokers special CT scans can detect lung cancer early enough to modestly lower their risk of death -- the first clear evidence that a screening test may help fight the nation's top cancer killer.

Annual CT Lung Screening Saves Lives

2010-11-09T11:20:03Z

The physicians of Westside Medical Associates of Los Angeles and Westside Medical Imaging in Beverly Hills, California have announced the results of a pivotal, U.S. government sponsored trial showing that annual screening CT scans save lives.

VIDA Diagnostics Introduces Apollo

2010-11-04T10:13:31Z

VIDA Diagnostics, Inc., a leader in quantitative pulmonary image analysis, announces the introduction of its Apollo Pulmonary Evaluation Software, a comprehensive quantitative software solution for the analysis of major lung diseases, including COPD, asthma, and lung cancer, at the Chest 2010 meeting in Vancouver, BC.