Tag: Screening
FDA: COVID-19 Test Could Give Inaccurate Results
Agency issues alert about Thermo Fisher's TaqPath genetic test
Guidance Issued for Genetic Testing in Prostate Cancer
Germline testing advised for metastatic disease, family history suggestive of hereditary disease
Smokers Less Likely to Receive Breast, Cervical, CRC Screening
Former smokers were more likely to receive regular screening services than never smokers
Guidelines Detail How to Manage Aneurysms of Visceral Arteries
Guidelines inform diagnosis, treatment options, screening, and follow-up of visceral aneurysms
Many U.S. Children Eligible for Type 2 Diabetes Screening
Sensitivity and specificity low for detecting any hyperglycemia with HbA1c, FPG screening criteria
Overscreening for Cancer Common Among Older Adults
Findings seen across cancer types, particularly for women living in U.S. metropolitan areas
Skin Conditions Common in Older Adults
Authors urge whole-body skin examinations for geriatric patients
Scientists Call for Broader Use of Faster COVID-19 Tests
Currently, most tests rely on complex laboratory procedures, such as polymerase chain reaction
Seven States Join Pact to Speed COVID-19 Testing
Bipartisan plan illustrates just how bad testing delays are across the country
USPSTF Still Advises Against Carotid Artery Stenosis Screening
Harms of screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis outweigh benefits in general population
