Lung Cancer Research: Delhi AIIMS invites chain smokers for low-dose CT
New Delhi: The All India Institute of Medical Sciences AIIMS, New Delhi will be conducting a study to see the effect of low-dose CT on early lung cancer diagnosis.
According to the information given by AIIMS, "Department of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine, AIIMS, New Delhi is conducting a pilot study to see the effect of Low dose CT on early lung cancer diagnosis."
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"In this study, heavy smokers above the age of 50 years will undergo free low-dose CT scans. We hereby invite people who are heavy smokers to avail this useful opportunity," the statement added.
This study is for a short-term defined period only of a few months, or till the planned numbers are achieved.
According to the information from the AIIMS, the study will be done under the guidance of Dr Ayush Goel from AIIMS.
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