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The Utility of Liquid Biopsy in Oncology Clinical Trials

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Liquid biopsy tests in oncology involve isolating entities such as circulating tumor cells (CTC), circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) and tumor-derived exosomes. However, Dr. Bahassi reported that the selection of CTCs using this method is often not very efficient and the CTC population is usually highly contaminated with leukocytes.

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COVID-19 Pandemic Coverage

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Meanwhile, N95 masks are in such short supply that regulators have told healthcare workers they can be used multiple times with little evidence that disinfecting them works. Unlike COVID-19 tests that need to be processed through PCR machines, the new rapid test is processed through a handheld DNA analyzer. Drugs and Vaccines.