Rare cancer could be caught early using simple blood tests
A pioneering study into myeloma, a rare cancer, could lead to GPs using simple blood tests to improve early diagnosis.
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The University’s recent Recognition of Distinction Exercise has awarded new titles to five staff in the Nuffield Department of Primary Care Health Sciences.
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Rare cancer could be caught early using simple blood tests
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Five staff recognised for research and teaching achievements
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Early detection of multiple myeloma in primary care using blood tests: a case–control study in primary care
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Koshiaris C. et al, (2018), British Journal of General Practice
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The use of clinical study reports to enhance the quality of systematic reviews: a survey of systematic review authors.
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Hodkinson A. et al, (2018), Syst Rev, 7
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Obstetric Anal Sphincter Injury: A Systematic Review of Information Available on the Internet
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Ghai V. et al, (2018), International Urogynecology Journal