For years, public health experts have encouraged primary care physicians (PCPs) to screen for infectious diseases as well as cancers, heart disease risk factors, diabetes, and more. Many assessments for risk-based infections such as hepatitis B (Hep B), hepatitis C (Hep C), HIV, and bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) were convoluted and constantly changing, resulting … Read more
Supplemental imaging techniques could more than triple cancer detection in dense breasts compared with standard care alone, according to new research. The study, published in The Lancet, found that abbreviated magnetic resonance imaging (AB-MRI) and contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) could help detect an additional 3500 breast cancer cases per year in the UK. Around 2.2 million … Read more
A self-collection (SC) device that could easily be used at home proved safe and accurate for cervical screening in the SELF-CERV prospective nonrandomized clinical trial, as reported in JAMA Network Open. Known as the Teal Wand, the device was recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for home use. When compared with … Read more
TOPLINE: Among women aged 70 years or older with screen-detected breast cancer, those with a history of screening mammography within 5 years of their diagnosis were much more likely to be diagnosed at an earlier stage and much less likely to die from breast cancer, according to a new analysis of over 13,000 women. METHODOLOGY: … Read more
During the first year after giving birth, mothers should work up to 120 min/wk of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as brisk walking and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new Canadian guideline. The document focuses on postpartum physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. Produced by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, the guideline also … Read more
TOPLINE: Low-dose CT screening in a high-risk population detected lung cancer in 2.0% of participants, with nearly 80% of cases diagnosed at stage I or II. The screening protocol demonstrated 97.0% sensitivity at 12 months, with a 4.8% false-positive rate. METHODOLOGY: Annual low-dose CT screening has been recommended in the United States since 2013, but … Read more
Researchers have developed and internally validated a simple score using clinical factors that can help estimate the likelihood of advanced colorectal neoplasia in adults younger than age 45 years. While colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence has declined overall due to screening, early-onset CRC is on the rise, particularly in individuals younger than 45 years — an … Read more
Point-of-care (POC) testing can significantly increase routine lipid screening of preteen patients, according to findings from a study published in Pediatrics. At the beginning of the study, testing rates at three pediatric primary care sites in Pennsylvania were between 1% and 10% among preteens aged between 9 and 11 years, despite recommendations from the American … Read more
Minimizing Needless Medical Procedures in Elderly Patients Table of Contents Minimizing Needless Medical Procedures in Elderly Patients Minimizing Unnecessary Procedures Challenges in Reducing Screenings Prostate Screening: A Persistent Challenge Diabetes Treatment: Balancing Benefits and Risks Urine Screening: A Positive Outcome Enhancing Clinical Efficiency with Pop-Ups Challenges in Reducing Unnecessary Medical Screenings Prostate Cancer Screening: An … Read more
Reducing unnecessary and potentially harmful tests and treatment of geriatric patients may require ongoing interventions, according to new research published in Annals of Internal Medicine. At the end of a year-long follow-up to an 18-month randomized controlled trial, reductions in overuse rebounded in two out of three areas. The first: Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing of … Read more