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Old 29-06-2007, 11:18 AM
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'Better test' for cervical cancer
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A new computerised test for cervical cancer detects more abnormalities than conventional smears, say experts.
Currently in England, cells taken from the cervix are spread on a slide and studied under a microscope.

But experience from Australia shows a computerised reading system is better at spotting suspect cancers, the British Medical Journal reports.

An official of the NHS Cancer Screening Programmes said the technology was being evaluated.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/6248964.stm

Lets hope they dont say it wont be introduced over here because it costs too much. Anything that will help detect cancerous cells is brilliant IMO.
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