Experimental technique facilitates real-time breast cancer biopsies

Washington, November 14: A sophisticated microscope that offers a “real-time” 3-D analysis of tissue samples has shown promise to reduce the number of needle biopsies, which are needed from women suspected of having breast cancer, in future.

Such instant tests would enable doctors to immediately tell whether they have collected adequate samples of breast tissue, thereby limiting the number of repeat biopsies, say researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.

US helping evolve new formula to bring Musharraf, Pak political parties together

Washington, Nov 14: The Bush administration is helping evolve a new political formula that can enable President General Pervez Musharraf and main political parties of Pakistan to work together, acc

Cyclone alert sounded in Orissa

Bhubaneswar, Nov 14: A high alert has been issued today in the coastal areas of Orissa, as a severe cyclonic storm is set to approach the coast from the Bay of Bengal.

‘I am not dictator, want to restore democracy’: Pervez Musharraf

Islamabad, Nov 14: Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf has said that he is not a dictator, and wanted to restore democracy in the country.

Bones in museum's drawers lead to rediscovery of dinosaur

Washington, Nov 14: The skeleton of a dinosaur known as Barosaurus has been rediscovered by a curator in drawers of the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) in Canada.

Pak Army losing grip in terror-hit areas

Islamabad, Nov 14: Despite the proclamation of an emergency, the Pakistan Army is losing its grip in insurgent-hit areas of the country, according to a US daily.

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