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Comparison of Ultrasound and Mammography for Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer Among Chinese Women with Suspected Breast Lesions: A Prospective Trial

This 2022 prospective trial assessed the diagnostic performance of ultrasound versus mammography in 2,737 Chinese women with suspected breast lesions. All participants underwent both imaging modalities followed by biopsy confirmation. Ultrasound demonstrated a significantly higher sensitivity (95.7%) compared to mammography (78.9%) for detecting breast cancer (p < 0.001). However, ultrasound

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June 26, 2025 No Comments

Serum Apo A-1 and Its Role as a Biomarker of Coronary Artery Disease

This 2016 case-control study evaluated the diagnostic performance of apolipoprotein A-1 (Apo A-1) compared to high-density lipoprotein (HDL) in detecting coronary artery disease (CAD). The study involved 100 angiographically confirmed CAD patients and 100 age- and sex-matched healthy controls. Results showed significantly lower mean Apo A-1 levels in CAD patients

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June 26, 2025 No Comments