BIOPSY PROCEDURES

Apr 24 2025HEALTH

How to Train Doctors Better: A New Way to Teach Shave Biopsies

A shave biopsy is a common procedure in dermatology. It involves slicing off a thin layer of skin to examine it under a microscope. Doctors in training need to learn this skill. But how do you know if they're doing it right? That's where things get tricky. The usual methods of checking their skills aren't very reliable. They don't always give a clear picture of how w...

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Mar 01 2025HEALTH

What Happens When Prostate MRI Shows Suspicious Lesions But Biopsies Are Clean?

Prostate cancer screening can be confusing. Sometimes, MRI scans show suspicious areas, but biopsies come back clean. What does this mean for patients? Doctors don't have clear guidelines for follow-ups in these cases. So, what happens next? Researchers wanted to find out the risk of finding significant prostate cancer within two years and at the end of follow-ups. ...

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