Urine Test Better Than PSA? |

Опубликовано: 10 Октябрь 2024
на канале: Prostate Cancer Research Institute

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0:49 What is the MiPS2 test and how does it work?
2:14 Can urine tests be used as a partial substitute for biopsies?
4:52 How does the 95% accuracy rate of urine tests affect the screening process?
7:17 What percentage of cancer is missed by different screening methods?
9:25 Can a PSMA scan cover the blind spots of an MRI?
9:58 Does MiPS2 function similarly to other urine tests?
11:15 Are urine tests helpful for those who don't have access to an MRI?
12:02 Is there much in the way of useful reporting data related to MiPS2?
13:43 Can PSA density provide information about the potential presence of cancer?
14:50 Are urine tests helpful for patients with more standard PSA levels?
16:46 Alex's conclusions

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