Tag: Screening
Aberrant Lipid Metabolism ID’d in Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Screening assay based on nine lipids commonly dysregulated in early-stage lung cancer
Model With Lifestyle, Genetic Factors Can Predict Early-Onset CRC
Increasing values of environmental risk score, polygenic risk score linked to increasing relative risks for early-onset CRC
2005 to 2019 Saw Decline in Cervical Cancer Screening Rates
Most commonly cited reason for not receiving a timely screening was lack of knowledge
Novel Algorithm May Help Classify Skin Diseases
New algorithm uses multistage fusion process that includes clinical images, dermoscopy images, and patient meta-data
USPSTF: Evidence Still Lacking for Atrial Fibrillation Screening
Evidence currently inadequate for assessing the balance of benefits and harms of screening for atrial fibrillation in asymptomatic adults
Screening Nonsmokers May Up Lung Cancer Overdiagnosis, Spurious Survival Rates
Promoting low-dose CT screening among mostly nonsmoking women increased detection of early-stage, but not late-stage, lung cancers
COVID-19 Rapid Test Makers Struggling to Meet Demand
However, government's order for the free test kits is in addition to existing supply and does not interfere with existing orders
2021 USPSTF Lung Cancer Screening Criteria Expand Eligibility
Compared with 2013 USPSTF criteria, more patients eligible for lung cancer screening with less racial disparity in access
White House Launches Website for Free Home COVID-19 Tests a Day Ahead of Schedule
Early launch due to 'beta testing'; website currently working at 'limited capacity' ahead of official Wednesday debut
Real-World, Rapid COVID-19 Testing Shows Few False Positives
Cluster of false-positive results likely the result of manufacturing issues, rather than implementation