Dr. Blaufox somewhat ruefully writes: "Although the stethoscope has greatly facilitated physical diagnosis, it is being put aside by devices which obviate the basic skills of history-taking, observation and examination.

The increasingly refined use of flow cytometry has also facilitated more accurate diagnosis of these lesions.

Although technological breakthroughs will greatly facilitate the detection, diagnosis, and control of certain infectious and noninfectious illnesses, they also will introduce new dangers, especially in the developed world where they are used extensively.

Identification of INI1 as a tumor suppressor has facilitated accurate diagnosis of rhabdoid tumors.

In cytogenetics it is used to stain chromosomes to facilitate diagnosis of syndromes and diseases.

Transrectal ultrasound (TRUS) may facilitate diagnosis by directing needle biopsy; however, ultrasound is operator dependent and does not assess lymph node size.

However, the system is in an unstable state and rather than risking security breaches and data corruption, the operating system stops to prevent further damage and facilitate diagnosis of the error.

Fluorescent angiography, ERG, and color vision tests are important tools to help facilitate diagnosis in early stages.

Mammograms and pap smears, for example, have facilitated early diagnosis of breast and cervical cancer.

These more accurate vaginal probes, "will facilitate very early prenatal diagnosis - they have to," Dr. Schulman said.