Tags: prostate | biopsy | new | test | UCLA | MRI | ultrasound

New Test Could Replace Painful Prostate Biopsies

Monday, 10 December 2012 04:59 PM EST

A new method to find prostate cancer could replace painful prostate biopsies.
By combining magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with ultrasound, researchers say they are able to identify prostate tumors. This type of test is much less invasive than prostate biopsies, which require general anesthesia and take a month or more of recovery time.
The new screening approach was developed by researchers at UCLA.
To read the entire story, click here





© HealthDay


Health-News
A new test promises to be a less invasive alternative to invasive prostate biopsies.
prostate,biopsy,new,test,UCLA,MRI,ultrasound
70
2012-59-10
Monday, 10 December 2012 04:59 PM
Newsmax Media, Inc.

Sign up for Newsmax’s Daily Newsletter

Receive breaking news and original analysis - sent right to your inbox.

(Optional for Local News)
Privacy: We never share your email address.
Join the Newsmax Community
Read and Post Comments
Please review Community Guidelines before posting a comment.
 
Find Your Condition
Get Newsmax Text Alerts
TOP

The information presented on this website is not intended as specific medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical treatment or diagnosis. Read Newsmax Terms and Conditions of Service.

Newsmax, Moneynews, Newsmax Health, and Independent. American. are registered trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc. Newsmax TV, and Newsmax World are trademarks of Newsmax Media, Inc.

NEWSMAX.COM
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved
NEWSMAX.COM
© Newsmax Media, Inc.
All Rights Reserved