Tag: biopsy
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Minimally Invasive Biopsy Enables Real-Time Tracking of Amyloid Disease Progression
Revolutionizing ATTR monitoring with minimally invasive biopsies Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare, progressive disease driven by misfolded proteins that form toxic filamentous deposits in multiple organs. Historically, clinicians faced challenges in accurately tracking disease progression because traditional tissue sampling was invasive, risky, and and often impractical for repeated measurements. A new approach—minimally invasive biopsy—promises…
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Minimally Invasive Biopsy Enables Real-Time Tracking of ATTR Amyloidosis Progression
Overview: A Breakthrough in Monitoring ATTR Amyloidosis Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a rare, progressive disease driven by misfolded proteins that accumulate as filamentous deposits in heart, nerves, and other organs. Traditional monitoring relies on imaging and symptomatic assessment, but a novel minimally invasive biopsy approach now enables real-time tracking of disease progression. This advancement could…
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Fluorescent Dye Helps Highlight Lung Nodules: What Patients Should Know
Understanding Lung Nodules and Why They Matter Lung nodules are small, round or oval growths in the lungs. They often appear on imaging tests done for unrelated reasons and can range from benign to potentially cancerous. Because nodules are typically very small, doctors rely on imaging techniques and, in some cases, special dyes or contrast…
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Could a Blood Test Screen for Breast Cancer? AI-Driven Early Detection in Young Women
The Promise of a Blood Test for Breast Cancer Across Canada, researchers are pursuing a simple, noninvasive blood test as a potential supplement to conventional screening for breast cancer. Led by a team at the Centre de recherche du Centre hospitalier de l’Université de Montréal, the work focuses on using a blood-based approach to detect…