Nationwide study of 295,000 brain cancer patients examines differences due to age and sex

Study by TGen and collaborators documents different outcomes for males and females at various ages

PHOENIX, Ariz. — Sept. 22, 2021 — Findings from a national study by researchers at Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), an affiliate of City of Hope, and external collaborators suggest that sex and age are crucial factors in the care and survival of patients with malignant brain tumors and other central nervous system (CNS) cancers.

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Roche opens access to pathology imaging tools to improve patient care

  • Roche launches the Digital Pathology Open Environment, encouraging collaboration among software developers to improve patient outcomes and expand personalised healthcare through innovative image analysis tools
  • Artificial intelligence technology shows promise in advancing pathology imaging, which can benefit cancer patients through more precise diagnosis leading to targeted treatment
  • Open digital pathology environments can break down barriers to allow for rapid technology advances across industry and research partners, which is critical in developing next-generation diagnostic tests

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PathogenDx is a 2021 AZBio Fast Lane Honoree

“Science-based companies are in a unique position to leverage what they know to find solutions to new challenges,” stated AZBio president & CEO Joan Koerber-Walker.  “PathogenDx is an innovative company that has productized multiple assays to combat the war with pathogens.  The ability to adapt is at the core of the company’s DNA, making them a shining example of how Arizona Bioscience Companies are stepping up to meet the challenges of our time.”Continue reading