Tag: Screening
Cervical Cancer Screening Remains Low in Women Ages 45 to 65 Years
Screening rates are insufficient to reduce cervical cancer incidence
Distribution of Self-Test Kits Can Up HIV Awareness
Testing increased for men who have sex with men who received self-testing kits and their social network members
CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice
And elevated CA125 indicates higher risk for other cancers, especially in women aged ≥50 years
Patients With Cirrhosis Have Considerable Financial Burden
Lack of insurance, financial distress resulting in delayed medical care tied to lower odds of HCC surveillance
Mailing HPV Kits to Underscreened Women Can Up Screening
No significant difference found in detection of CIN2+ or treatment with intervention versus usual care
CRC Screening Recommended for Average-Risk Adults Age 50 to 75
CRC screening test should be selected based on discussion of benefits, harms, costs with patients
Cancer Screening Rates Lower Among Women With Diabetes
Rates for breast, cervical, colorectal cancer screening lower compared with women without diabetes
AI Model Based on US Classifies Thyroid Nodules by Genetic Risk
Model performance had 45 percent sensitivity, 97 percent specificity, 77.4 percent overall accuracy
Serum Elaidic Acid Levels Tied to Dementia, Alzheimer Disease
Higher serum elaidic acid levels linked to increased risk for all-cause dementia, not vascular dementia
Personal Colorectal Cancer Risk Should Drive Screening
Panel issues weak recommendations for options in adults aged 50 to 79 years with no prior screening
