Painless Swab Detects Oral Cancers in an Hour, With Over 95% Accuracy
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A new diagnostic tool called qMIDS tested on 545 patients achieved 95.5% accuracy detecting oral cancer with a simple brush swab in under an hour, compared to the previous painful biopsy method with results available within an hour.
Earlier versions showed promise; real-world clinical adoption and implementation remain ahead.
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