Plasma DNA More Reliable Than CEA for Detecting Recurrent Esophageal Cancer
Elevated free plasma DNA is a reliable indicator of recurrent esophageal cancer, more so than carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA), and is able to detect recurrent disease in most patients before clinical evidence emerges. These findings come from a study by researchers at the University of Southern California, published in the July issue of the Journal of […]
Polyalkylimide Dermal Fillers Linked to Inflammatory and Granulomatous Reactions
Polyalkylimide implants (PAI) used as dermal fillers can infrequently result in delayed and recurrent chronic inflammatory and granulomatous reactions, according to the results of a study published in the May issue of the Archives of Dermatology.
