Advantages of FIT As CRC Screening Method Discussed
FIT has several advantages over gFOBT, but practical concerns should be considered
More Than Half of Melanomas Are Self-Detected
Self-detection by women ups prognosis; men have more melanomas in non-easily visible locations
Survival Outcomes Similar for Short-, Long-Term Blood Storage
No significant difference seen in patient survival rates
Recommendations for Secondary Prevention of Cervical Cancer
HPV DNA testing recommended in all resource settings; HIV+ should undergo screening more often
Fewer Uncertain Thyroid Results With Core Needle vs Repeat FNA
Core-needle biopsy has better diagnostic performance than repeat fine-needle aspiration
Smoking Still Responsible for Many U.S. Cancer Deaths
Linked to close to one-third of fatal cancers in patients 35 and older
Higher Grade Disease at Prostatectomy With Surveillance
No difference in other adverse pathological outcomes versus men undergoing immediate surgery
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Deaths Down 1999 to 2014
Additional study needed to demonstrate the efficacy of residential CO alarms
Lower Bone Density Seen in Heavy Users of Cannabis
Researchers find heavy users have lower bone density than cigarette smokers
Digestive Byproduct of Meat Linked to Mortality Risk in PAD
Findings for patients with peripheral artery disease and high levels of trimethylamine N-oxide
