Painless Swab Detects Oral Cancers in an Hour, With Over 95% Accuracy
Researchers from the UK and India have developed a non-invasive diagnostic tool called qMIDS that detects oral cancer with over 95% accuracy in under an hour. This brush-based swab test aims to replace painful biopsies and improve early detection rates for patients.
Why it matters
Improving diagnostic speed and comfort for cancer screening can significantly increase patient compliance and improve survival rates through earlier intervention.
Add ScienceAlert on Google (John Rensten/Getty Images) Oral cancer might not be one that many people think to look out for, but its prevalence is rising and it can be deadly.
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