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Screening for colorectal cancer should start at age 50
New estimates of the lifetime risk of developing colorectal cancer, published in the Journal of Medical Screening, suggest that screening should start at age 50 or 55 in the general population. For individuals with a family history of colorectal cancer, screening is recommended from age 40-44. Using cancer registry data, researchers in France... view more... (2000-11-20)
Opportunistic chlamydia screening 'not underpinned by sound evidence
The value of opportunistic chlamydia screening is called into question in this week's BMJ. view more (2007-04-06)
Men with prostate cancer want screening despite doubts over effectiveness of treatment
Most men with prostate cancer strongly advocate routine testing for prostate specific antigen (PSA), despite evidence that aggressive screening and treatment does not reduce deaths, according to two studies in this week's BMJ. In the first study, researchers at the University of Oxford interviewed 52 men with suspected or confirmed prostate... view more... (2002-10-02)
THE VALUE OF CYSTIC FIBROSIS SCREENING (p 789)
Research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET concludes that screening babies for cystic fibrosis provides the opportunity for more reliable prenatal diagnosis of the disease. The value of screening for the currently incurable disease cystic fibrosis has been the subject of debate over the past few years. Virginie Scotet and colleagues... view more... (2000-08-30)
PSA velocity's clinical usefulness remains unclear
Some studies have suggested that the rate of change of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels may correspond with prostate cancer survival. But this does not necessarily mean that PSA velocity will be valuable as a prostate cancer screening tool. view more (2007-10-10)
Colon cancer screening — Going 'Back To The Future'?
Colon cancer screening rates continue to lag behind those for breast and cervical cancer. view more (2007-02-20)
Should compulsory screening of immigrants be part of UK public health policy?
The UK government may be considering compulsory screening of immigrants for tuberculosis and HIV, yet compulsory screening is not based on adequate evidence and has practical and ethical problems, argues a senior doctor in this week's BMJ. view more (2004-02-05)
Screening for aortic aneurysms is cost effective
Routine screening for aortic aneurysms in older men is cost effective, according to a study in this week's BMJ. Using data from a large randomised trial, researchers assessed the cost effectiveness of ultrasound screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms in 67,800 men aged 65-74 years for up to four years. Over four years, there were 47 fewer deaths... view more... (2002-11-13)
SCREENING MAMMOGRAPHY UNDER SCRUTINY
In the UK and many other countries, women are advised to have routine screening (mammography) for breast cancer in the hope that early detection of a breast cancer and prompt treatment will cure the disease. A report in The Lancet in January 2000, by Peter G'¸tzsche and Ole Olsen from the Nordic Cochrane Center In Copenhagen, Denmark, suggested... view more... (2001-10-17)
One-time melanoma screening of older adults appears to be cost-effective
One-time melanoma screening of adults age 50 or older appears to be as cost-effective as other nationally recommended cancer screening programs. view more (2007-01-16)
No Magic: Catalysts from the Cylinder
The Institut für Mikrotechnik Mainz GmbH (IMM) has further developed its catalyst screening reactor for heterogenously catalytical applications. The new cylindrical shape of the stainless steel screening reactor (Catalyst Testing Micro Reactor CTMR) allows test temperatures of up to 800° C, 300° C higher than its predecessor.... view more... (2004-04-19)
Postpartum depression is a major public health problem that requires more resources
Childbearing is a potent event in the lives of women, a particularly vulnerable time for developing or exacerbating psychiatric illness. view more (2006-12-06)
Birth attendant and maternal hand-washing associated with reduced newborn death rate
Washing hands with soap and water before delivering a newborn infant is associated with a lower rate of neonatal deaths in developing countries, according to a report in the July issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. view more (2008-07-08)
Maternal alcohol use increases the risk of newborn infections
Despite public-information campaigns and physician advice about alcohol consumption during pregnancy, between 15 and 25 percent of pregnant women continue to drink each month, and five to 10 out of 1,000 pregnant women drink an average of seven or more drinks per week. view more (2005-06-15)
UK cervical screening programme saves 5,000 lives a year (p 224, 249)
An epidemiological study in this week's issue of THE LANCET highlights the success of the UK's national screening programme for cervical cancer introduced in 1988. Authors of the study outline how the programme has prevented an epidemic of cervical cancer-around 5000 deaths are prevented every year and 100 000 (one in 80) of the 8 million British... view more... (2004-07-14)
Cholesterol screening a cost-effective procedure to extend life in Hodgkin's disease survivors
Hodgkin's lymphoma survivors who have lipid screening every five years to detect high cholesterol will live a half year longer than patients who don't have the screening and the intervention is cost-effective. view more (2006-11-09)
Premature births linked to physical abuse
Premature birth can have serious effects on the development and growth of children. In many parts of the world, preterm deliveries are increasing in frequency. view more (2008-02-22)
Prostate specific antigen: A review of PSA use in screening for prostate cancer
Screening for prostate cancer using prostate specific antigen (PSA) testing continues to be problematic. Even though it is unproven whether population-wide screening with PSA can reduce death, illness or disability from prostate cancer, testing has become common in North America. view more (2007-06-19)
Surgical Removal of Small Colon Polyps is Costly and Unnecessary
Polypectomy (the surgical removal of polyps by colonoscopy) of small polyps found during CT colonography is costly and unnecessary according to a study performed at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI.
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Preventive health exams may provide opportunities for cancer screening
Health plan members who receive preventive health examinations, as opposed to going to a physician only when they are sick, appear more likely to undergo testing for colorectal, breast and prostate cancers. view more (2007-03-27)
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