Molecular Breast Imaging
Studies prove that mammography saves lives.
The screening tool can detect breast cancer early when it's still curable.
But for the thousands of women with dense breast tissue, mammography is not enough.
These women may need additional screening tests such as MRI's.
Now, researchers at Mayo Clinic have developed new technology that can spot breast tumors in dense tissue at a fraction of the cost of MRI's.
Dec 1, 2008
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Molecular Breast Imaging |
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Breakthrough windpipe transplant uses stem cells |
Breakthrough windpipe transplant uses stem cells
Doctors have given a woman a new windpipe with tissue grown from her own stem cells, eliminating the need for anti-rejection drugs.
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Grape seed may benefit Alzheimer's patients |
Grape seed may benefit Alzheimer's patients
Researchers in Australia say they've made a crucial step in the fight against Alzheimer's disease.
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How To Make an Easy Gingerbread House |
How To Make an Easy Gingerbread House
"Easy gingerbread house" may sound like an oxymoron, but our step-by-step guide turns this daunting holiday project into a cakewalk.
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Defiant Cafe Leopold reopens |
Defiant Cafe Leopold reopens
The Cafe Leopold, one of Mumbai's famous landmarks and popular backpacker hangout, reopened its doors on Sunday, days after gunmen fired on its customers as part of a coodinated attack on India's commercial capital.
The Leopold was the first of several targets chosen by Islamist gunmen who unleashed more than three days of terror in the city, which left nearly 200 people dead and hundreds wounded.
Eight people were killed in the Leopold, including three foreigners.
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World's tallest cake |
World's tallest cake
An Indonesian baker hopes to take the title of the world's tallest cake with a Christmassy confection in Jakarta.
Indonesia is a mostly Muslim country.
But that hasn't stopped Indonesian baker Nila Sari from creating what she hopes will be a Guinness World Record-breaking edible Christmas tree which is intended to herald the festive season and year-end shopping binge in Jakarta.


