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Read article: Delayed fluorescence imaging helps identify cancerous tissue during surgery Diagnostic imaging Research update Delayed fluorescence imaging helps identify cancerous tissue during surgery Unique fluorescence emissions due to the presence of hypoxia could help surgeons distinguish between healthy and cancerous tissue
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