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NHS hospitals adopt improved bladder cancer test
University Hospitals of Leicester has become the first NHS trust in England to adopt a new non-invasive urine test for diagnosing bladder cancer, which is more accurate and patient-friendly than the traditional cystoscopy. The Galeas bladder test, developed by researchers at the University of Birmingham, correctly identified bladder cancer in 92% of trial participants, surpassing the 81% accuracy of cystoscopy. The test is now being implemented in multiple hospitals, with at least 16 more expected to follow by the end of the year, aiming to improve diagnosis speed and patient comfort.
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