Stephen Deppen
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Team explores fungal infection quandary in lung cancer screenings
Benign lesions caused by a common fungus can mimic those caused by cancer in the lungs. A Vanderbilt research team is on the hunt for a non-invasive way for doctors to tell the two diseases apart. Read MoreApr 18, 2019
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New histoplasmosis risk map
Stephen Deppen and colleagues have developed an updated map showing new areas of increased risk for a common lung infection. Read MoreSep 21, 2018
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Study finds accuracy of lung cancer imaging varies by region
A new analysis of published studies found that FDG-PET technology is less accurate in diagnosing lung cancer versus benign disease in regions where infections like histoplasmosis or tuberculosis are common. Read MoreSep 24, 2014