Tag: Screening
ACS: Attitudes Toward CRC Screening Changed During Pandemic
Use of fecal occult blood test up during pandemic; more than half of respondents willing to do at-home FOBT in lieu of colonoscopy
ACS: Telemedicine Lung Cancer Screenings Offered During Pandemic
Distribution of Lung-RADS results did not differ for lung cancer screenings with telemedicine versus in-person visit
Many Pregnant Women Not Receiving Recommended Care
Findings show even patients adhering to prenatal care receive an average of six of eight guideline-based services
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Screening for Eating Disorders
Evidence insufficient to evaluate the benefits and harms of screening for eating disorders in adolescents and adults
Revised Guidelines Perpetuate Disparities in Lung Cancer Screening
In newly revised USPSTF guidelines, African American and Hispanic individuals continue to be less likely to be eligible for lung cancer screening
Studies Evaluate Accuracy of eGFR Equations That Omit Race
Two studies describe strategies for estimating glomerular filtration rate without the use of race in the equations
Race Alone Does Not Explain Disparities in Cancer Screening
Other factors like physical disability and insurance coverage also play a role in explaining disparities
Monitoring BP at Home More Acceptable to Adults
24-hour ambulatory BP monitoring least acceptable method; adherence to minimum number of readings up for home monitoring
Artificial Intelligence Better Than Risk Factors for Predicting Cancer Risk
Findings seen for screening-detected breast cancer, but not interval cancer risk
State Insurance Legislation May Improve Breast Cancer Diagnosis
Legislation mandating insurance coverage for breast cancer screening more impactful than breast density notification
