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Study evaluates factors associated with racial disparities in colon cancer screening
Blacks and Hispanics appear less likely to undergo colorectal cancer screening than whites because of socioeconomic, health care access and language barriers, according to a report in the June 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. However, other factors may contribute to screening disparities experienced by... view more... (2008-06-24)
No need for gene screens in breast cancer families
Research reported today should provide relief to women who are worried after a relative's breast cancer diagnosis. The study in the open access journal BMC Cancer shows that a family history of breast cancer does not give a useful indication of the likelihood that a woman will develop it herself at an early age. view more (2008-07-23)
GENETIC SCREENING BEST OPTION FOR FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLAEMIA (p165)
Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common, potentially lethal genetic disorder that is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). This disorder is underdiagnosed and undertreated worldwide. Research published in this week's issue of THE LANCET concludes that, to identify as many people at high risk of CVD as possible, both molecular... view more... (2001-01-18)
Cystic fibrosis testing -- next steps
Three reports describing advances in cystic fibrosis genetic testing appear in the May 2009 issue of The Journal of Molecular Diagnostics. view more (2009-04-28)
ANTENATAL SCREENING FOR HAEMOGLOBIN DISORDERS ISINADEQUATE AND INEQUITABLE
Antenatal screening for haemoglobin disorders should be standard practice in the United Kingdom, explain Professor Bernadette Modell from University College London and colleagues, in order to identify couples at risk and to give them an informed choice in every pregnancy, including the option of a prenatal diagnosis. This option has been utilised... view more... (2000-02-01)
Rating your pain from 0 to 10 might not help your doctor
The most commonly used measure for pain screening may only be modestly accurate, according to researchers from the Indiana University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina. view more (2007-09-18)
New screening halves the number of children born with Down syndrome
A new national screening strategy in Denmark has halved the number of infants born with Down's syndrome and increased the number of infants diagnosed before birth by 30%, according to a study published on bmj.com today. view more (2008-12-01)
How to increase colonoscopy attendance?
In view of low attendance rate for colonoscopy screening for colorectal cancer (CRC), it is necessary to establish effective intervention methods to increase colonoscopy compliance. view more (2009-08-27)
Breast milk should be drunk at the same time of day that it is expressed
The levels of the components in breast milk change every 24 hours in response to the needs of the baby. A new study published in the journal Nutritional Neuroscience shows, for example, how this milk could help newborn babies to sleep. view more (2009-10-01)
Pregnant women in the dark on prenatal screening
Soon-to-be mums admit they feel 'left in the dark' when it comes to being told about the possible implications of prenatal screening-tests which could lead them down a path where they have to make difficult decisions about their unborn child. view more (2007-01-05)
Screening for behavioral health first step to getting treatment
Health plans seldom require screening for substance abuse and mental health in primary care even though it can improve detection, according to a new Brandeis University study published in the July issue of the Journal of General Internal Medicine. view more (2007-07-11)
BMC researchers find that single question can identify unhealthy alcohol use in patients
Researchers at Boston Medical Center (BMC) have found that a single-screening question recommended by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) accurately identifies unhealthy alcohol use in primary-care patients view more (2009-03-12)
Study finds improved communication encourages patients to seek colorectal cancer screening
Improved communication among patients and primary care physicians increases the chances those due for colorectal cancer screening will follow their doctors' advice and complete the procedure, a University at Buffalo study has found. view more (2009-06-30)
Support For Colorectal Cancer Screening With Sigmoidoscopy
Early results of a randomised controlled trial in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that a single flexible sigmoidoscopy screening programme offered at around age 60 years could lower the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer. Around 16,000 people die from colorectal cancer in the UK every year, with annual health-care costs for... view more... (2002-04-10)
Screening program yields decline in sudden cardiac deaths in young athletes
The annual incidence of sudden cardiovascular deaths among young athletes has declined significantly since the start of a pre-participation cardiovascular screening program in northeast Italy. view more (2006-10-04)
Colorectal cancer screening remains essential for elderly Americans
As people get older, their risk of developing polyps and colorectal cancer increases. Currently, there is no clear evidence or established guideline for the upper age limit for colorectal cancer screening by colonoscopy. view more (2007-10-15)
Pandemic passenger screening
Four major US national laboratories have worked together to develop a computer model to help airport authorities screen passengers for pandemic influenza. view more (2009-05-20)
Study finds patients overestimate cancer screening history
A new American Cancer Society study finds female African American patients tend to overestimate their level of cancer screening, indicating that current estimates of screening based on self-reported data may be lower than reported. view more (2008-04-18)
AGA supports new guidelines favoring tests that prevent colorectal cancer
New consensus colorectal cancer guidelines released today state for the first time that the primary goal of colorectal cancer screening is cancer prevention. Previous guidelines have given equal weight to tests for detecting cancer and preventing cancer. By removing polyps from the large bowel, colonoscopy is the only screening test that also... view more... (2008-03-06)
Women with AIDS face cervical cancer threat
According to a report issued last week by UNAIDS, access to antiretroviral therapy is beginning to reduce AIDS mortality worldwide. view more (2007-12-03)
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