Browsing Genetics and Epidemiology by author "Desouza, Nandita"
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Diffusion-weighted MRI for detecting prostate tumour in men at increased genetic risk.
deSouza, NM; Morgan, VA; Bancroft, E; Sohaib, SA; Giles, SL; et al. (Elsevier BV, 2014-09-07)BACKGROUND: Diffusion-weighted (DW)-MRI is invaluable in detecting prostate cancer. We determined its sensitivity and specificity and established interobserver agreement for detecting tumour in men with a family history ... -
The BARCODE1 Pilot: a feasibility study of using germline single nucleotide polymorphisms to target prostate cancer screening.
Benafif, S; Ni Raghallaigh, H; McGrowder, E; Saunders, EJ; Brook, MN; et al. (WILEY, 2021-07-02)OBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility and uptake of a community-based prostate cancer (PCa) screening programme selecting men according to their genetic risk of PCa. To assess the uptake of PCa screening investigations by ... -
The PROFILE Feasibility Study: Targeted Screening of Men With a Family History of Prostate Cancer.
Castro, E; Mikropoulos, C; Bancroft, EK; Dadaev, T; Goh, C; et al. (WILEY, 2016-06-01)BACKGROUND: A better assessment of individualized prostate cancer (PrCa) risk is needed to improve screening. The use of the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) level for screening in the general population has limitations and ...