Fermiscan®: The detection of breast cancer by the analysis of diffraction patterns of hair
Mundy L, Hiller JE
Record ID 32008100119
English
Authors' results and conclusions:
It appears that this technique is not reproducible in the hands of a non-specialist. Sample preparation is the key to producing consistent and correct results and research groups other than Professor James do not appear able to replicate these ideal conditions, limiting the applicability of this technology as a diagnostic tool. There is limited and conflicting data available, and a lack of reported follow-up on false positive samples. However, it is likely that there would be a high demand for a non-invasive breast cancer diagnostic technique from women of all ages.
Authors' recommendations:
HealthPACT has recommended that further assessment of this technology is no longer warranted. However, in light of ethical concerns and the potential to do harm, HealthPACT have recommended that this summary be disseminated to the National Breast Cancer Centre and consumer groups.
Details
Project Status:
Completed
Year Published:
2007
URL for published report:
Not Available
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Australia
MeSH Terms
- Breast Neoplasms
- Female
- Keratins
- Models, Molecular
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Synchrotrons
- X-Ray Diffraction
Contact
Organisation Name:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
School of Public Health, Mail Drop 545, University of Adelaide, Adelaide SA 5005, AUSTRALIA, Tel: +61 8 8313 4617
Contact Name:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Contact Email:
ahta@adelaide.edu.au
Copyright:
Adelaide Health Technology Assessment (AHTA)
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