Device developed by Irish scientists to ‘vastly improve’ detection of prostate cancer

A device developed by Irish scientists is expected to lead to a vast improvement in prostate cancer detection.
Device developed by Irish scientists  to ‘vastly improve’ detection of prostate cancer

It can test a non-invasive technique that could significantly increase the chance of finding tumours. Up to now, the potentially life-saving approach to prostate cancer detection remained confined within a research setting.

The test device that mimics the prostate and entire pelvic area was developed by Silvin Knight, a PhD student at Trinity College Dublin’s School of Medicine.

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