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Many Veterans Health Administration patients are eligible for lung cancer screening (LCS) with low-dose computed tomography

Many VHA Patients Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening

Second study shows increase in lung cancer screening from 1.3 to 2.1 percent from 2010 to 2015
The risk of cardiopulmonary adverse events is similar for propofol sedation and traditional sedation agents for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures

Review: Cardiopulmonary Event Rate Not Up With Propofol Use

Similar risk with propofol versus traditional sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
For patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea

Level 3 Polysomnography Data Noninferior for OSA

Change in Functional Outcome of Sleep Questionnaire at four months noninferior for level 3, 4 versus 1
Current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults without any known signs or symptoms of the condition

USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Screen for OSA in Asymptomatic

Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
Lung cancer screening seems to be underutilized in the community

STS: Lung Cancer Screening Underused in the Community

All network providers were aware of the screening program; 15 percent never referred a patient
Patients with severe mental illness are only slightly more likely to be screened for HIV than those in the general population

Too Few Patients With Severe Mental Illness Get HIV Test

Rates of infection up to 15 times higher, yet testing rates similar to those without psychiatric issues
A novel video intervention can alter the screening intentions of a target audience

Video Intervention Persuasive for Screening Recommendations

Intervention changed screening intentions of substantial proportion of male, female viewers
A panel of 88 single nucleotide polymorphisms can predict breast cancer risk

Panel of 88 SNPs Predicts Breast CA Risk in Women at High Risk

SNP88 is independent of Tyrer-Cuzick model; improved prediction when combined multiplicatively
It is feasible to sell chlamydia test kits through pharmacies and use existing health infrastructure to follow up on results and manage clients

Pharmacy-Based Sale of Chlamydia Test Kits Is Effective

Mailing of specimens for processing, return of results is feasible
D-dimer unit type should be clarified and laboratories interested in implementing age-adjusted D-dimer cut-offs should use only specific D-dimer assays that have been adequately assessed in clinical studies

Age-Adjusted Cut-Offs in D-Dimer Testing for PE Cause Concern

D-dimer unit type should be clarified; specific assays that have been adequately assessed should be used