January 17th 2025
Annual colorectal cancer screening with FIT was the most cost-effective strategy among patients with low adherence, researchers reported.
January 15th 2025
The USPSTF recommends all women ages 65 and older and at-risk postmenopausal women under 65 should be screened for osteoporosis.
January 14th 2025
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January 3rd 2025
The USPSTF's revised CRC screening guidelines to include adults aged 45-49 years increased screening needs by about 23% without additional funding or resources for CHCs.
Targeted Intervention Boosts Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates among Underserved US Adults
A centralized mailed FIT outreach intervention significantly improved CRC screening in a diverse patient population, according to recent data
January Issue of Patient Care Online Digital Edition is Now Live
Find details on US colorectal cancer screening rates, dietary interventions for people with IBS, and research on the primary drivers of cost of IBD care.
Preventing Colon Cancer Before It Starts: Researchers Explore Novel Therapeutic Strategies
William Grady, MD, talks about the latest research in colorectal cancer, including treatments targeting senescent cells that contribute to tumor formation.
Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Remains Low in US: Daily Dose
Counseling Patients on False Positives in cfDNA Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening
William Grady, MD, highlights ongoing efforts to improve test sensitivity and developments of new blood-based tests for early detection of CRC.
Colorectal Cancer Screening: Considerations for Using Cell-Free DNA Blood Tests in Older Adults
William Grady, MD, coauthor of the ECLIPSE study, discusses the use of non-invasive cfDNA blood-based tests for CRC screening in older adults.
USPSTF Reaffirms Syphilis Screening for Pregnant Individuals Amid Rising Congenital Syphilis Rates
Comments on the draft recommendation can be submitted through December 23, 2024.
Colorectal Cancer: How a New Blood-Based DNA Test Stacks Up in Screening Options
William Grady, MD, coauthor of the ECLIPSE trial, discusses how the Shield cfDNA blood-based test compares to traditional CRC screening methods.
Advantages of Blood-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening: An Expert Discussion
William Grady, MD, highlights the convenience and compliance of blood-based tests compared to colonoscopy and stool-based tests for colorectal cancer screening.
ECLIPSE Trial of Cell-Free DNA Blood-Based CRC Screening Test: Expert Overview
William Grady, MD, coauthor of the ECLIPSE clinical trial, discusses the study's rationale, methods, and key findings.
Awareness of Lung Cancer Screening Extremely Low Among Those at Highest Risk in the US: New Data
Among current smokers, 71% had never spoken a clinician about screening and among those who had quit, 75% had never had a conversation.
Patient Perspectives on Colonoscopies: Daily Dose
FIT Completion Rates Back Screening for CRC at Age 45: Daily Dose
Greatest Increase in Mortality from Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Seen Among Youngest US Adults
ACG: Mortality associated with both early- and late-stage EO-CRC rose most significantly among young adults aged 20 to 44 years between 2000 and 2022, new research reveals.
Roche Amyloid Plasma Panel for Alzheimer Disease Demonstrates Negative Predictive Value of 96%, Company Announced
CATD 2024: The Elecsys plasma panel also demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for AD, building strong evidence for streamlined early disease detection.
Early Detection of Skin Cancer Will Keep Getting Better Using AI-Based Technology: Expert Perspective
Rebecca Hartman, MD, MHP, assistant professor of dermatology at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School, reviews new point-of-care detection technology.
A Skin Cancer Triage Tool for Primary Care: One Specialist's Take on the DermaSensor Device
Dermatologist Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, said that reliable point-of-care screening results can help reduce unnecessary specialist referral for benign lesions.
Lead Author Rebecca Hartman, MD, MPH, Highlights Unique Design of New DermaSensor Study
The DermaSensor skin cancer screening device was pitted against clinical impressions of lesions suspected with high confidence to be melanoma. Results, here.
The DermaSensor Device vs the Dermatologist and the Pathologist: Lead Author Details New Study
Dermatologists at high volume dermatology centers referred suspicious lesions to pathology for biopsy and diagnosis. The results were compared with DermaSensor read-outs.
Survey Reveals Patient Concerns Over Colonoscopy Prep, Barriers to Procedure
More than half of US adults who had a colonoscopy in past 5 years said they wish they knew more information before their first procedure.
Similar Rates of FIT Completion Support Initiating CRC Screening at Age 45: New Research
Nearly 40% of adults aged 45 to 50 years completed a fecal immunochemical test within 3 months, according to a large retrospective study.
7 Factors That Lead Americans to Skip Health Screening
Essential health screenings and immunizations are declining among US adults. A new survey identified 7 issues that help drive the reduced rates.
Boost in CRC Screening after USPSTF Recommendation: Daily Dose
Effective Breast Cancer Prevention Requires A Primary Care Advocate, Expert Says
After a false positive breast cancer screening result, women may be reluctant to participate in future screening, a topic that could benefit from the primary care touch.
FDA Approves Next-Gen Noninvasive CRC Screening Test: Daily Dose
False Positive Breast Cancer Screening Linked with Greater Risk of Later Diagnosis
Even after adjusting for breast density, studies reveal a significantly greater risk for a cancer diagnosis within 2 decades. A UC Davis expert offers details.
How Likely is a False Positive Breast Cancer Screening Result? Veteran Researcher Explains
A false positive finding on a screening mammogram is fairly common, according to UC Davis biostatistician Diana Miglioretti, PhD. Here's why.
After a False Positive Result, Screening Mammography May Not be a Priority for Some Women
The group of women least likely to return for a regular preventive screening mammogram after a false positive result surprised this primary investigator.
Researcher Explains How Women Respond to a False Positive Breast Cancer Screening Result
After a false positive outcome on screening mammography, a short interval call back for repeat imaging was a significant deterrent to future screening.
US Colorectal Cancer Screening Increased Three-Fold among Adults Aged 45-49 Years, but Disparities Persist
Increases in CRC screening were higher in high socioeconomic status and metropolitan areas, according to a new large cohort study.