A deep learning algorithm accurately predicts the risk of death from cardiovascular disease using information from low-dose CT exams performed for lung cancer screening, according […]
Screening mammograms and COVID-19 vaccine
Reports of some patients developing swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination has raised questions about whether screening mammograms should be rescheduled due to concerns […]
Patient-ordered testing may increase colorectal cancer screening adherence
The ability to self-order screening kits through electronic reminders may act as a commitment device that increases colorectal cancer (CRC) screening uptake, according to a […]
Early screening based on family history may have dramatic effects on colorectal cancer detection
In an analysis that included information on adults diagnosed with colorectal cancer between 40 and 49 years of age, almost all patients could have been […]
Community-based diabetes screening feasible in barbershops
Community-based diabetes screening in barbershops owned by black individuals is feasible and can identify undiagnosed diabetes, according to a research letter published online Jan. 27 […]
Cervical cancer progress falters as screening uptake hits record lows
Cervical cancer rates in Britain halved between the late 1980s and mid-2000s but progress has since been “stalling and stagnating,” according to Cancer Research UK […]
First randomized clinical trial found no harms from dementia screening in primary care
Research scientists at Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine have conducted the first randomized controlled trial to evaluate the pros and cons of […]
Targeted screening could prevent one in six prostate cancer deaths
Nearly one in six deaths from prostate cancer could be prevented if targeted screening was introduced for men at a higher genetic risk of the […]
Screening for lung cancer based on risk could save lives
Changing the way individuals are selected to be screened for lung cancer, by considering their probability of getting or dying from lung cancer calculated from […]
Team develops donor screening for vaginal microbiota transplantation
Researchers at Johns Hopkins have taken the first step towards trials of vaginal microbiota transplantation (VMT). Inspired by the success of fecal transplantation, it is […]
Type 2 diabetes screening in community pharmacies could increase early diagnosis
Community pharmacies are well placed to screen patients for type 2 diabetes, which could increase early diagnosis and significantly reduce NHS costs—according to new research […]
Scientists have recommended that women undergo annual breast cancer screening with already 30 years
But not all need be examined only to those who have increased density of the mammary glands, there were cases of cancer in the family, […]