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Putting it to the test

University of Utah researchers develop faster, more accurate test for liver cancer that can be administered anywhere

It’s estimated that about 788,000 people worldwide died of liver cancer in 2015, the second-leading cause of cancer deaths, according to the latest statistics from the World Health Organization. One of the major challenges in combatting this disease is detecting it early because symptoms often don’t appear until later stages. (more…)

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Breathing Deeply – and Safely – After a Fire

UA researchers are working to ensure that firefighters and first responders breathe safely while cleaning up after fires.

Every year fires rage throughout the Southwestern U.S., placing firefighters and first responders at risk as they battle flames and smoke. University of Arizona researchers are working to make their jobs a bit safer by improving the breathing equipment they rely on to stay alive. (more…)

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