New Test Can Detect Damage to Smokers' Lungs Earlier
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel › June 19, 2006
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New technology could help doctors detect lung damage in smokers who seem healthy, say researchers at the University of Wisconsin- Madison.
X-rays and CT scans have long been used to diagnose emphysema in people whose coughing and wheezing have prompted them to visit the doctor. But a new imaging technique that uses magnetized helium allows researchers a more detailed view of the lungs than ever before, which could lead to early detection of diseases related to smoking.See the full content of this document
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New Test Can Detect Damage to Smokers' Lungs Earlier
According to the American Lung Association, more than 3 million Americans live with emphysema. More than 11,000 adults in Milwaukee County have the di...
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