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Information technology can be harnessed to assist patients facing routine decisions

Technology Can Help Patients Facing Routine Decisions

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Use of technology makes appointments more productive, helps patients engage in the decision
DNA methylation testing may be feasible as a molecular triage of high-risk human papillomavirus-positive individuals for high-resolution anoscopy screening

Progress Made on Genetic Test for Anal Cancer

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But research is still in early stages
Telephone calls and short message service can improve the likelihood of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return

Calls, SMS Can Increase Adherence to FIT CRC Screening

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Increased rate of fecal immunochemical test pick-up and return with telephone call, SMS reminder
Geographic information systems mapping can visualize geographic access barriers to eye care among patients with diabetes

Mapping IDs Geographic Access Barriers for Diabetic Retinopathy

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And, telescreening ups diabetes retinopathy screening rate in primary care setting in N. Carolina
A new blood test has been developed for identifying pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma -- a step that might eventually allow earlier diagnosis

Blood Test for Earlier Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible

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Test uses chip technology that analyzes circulating tumor-derived extracellular vesicles
Testing for combined urinary PCA3 and TMPRSS2:ERG RNA can improve detection of prostate cancer

Combined Urine Test for T2:ERG, PCA3 Ups Prostate CA Detection

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Combined urinary testing can avoid unnecessary prostate biopsy, while preserving high sensitivity
Lead tests made by Magellan Diagnostics may yield inaccurate results for some children and adults

FDA Warns of Inaccurate Results From Certain Lead Tests

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But the majority of tests are unaffected, U.S. officials say
The prevalence of elevated cardiovascular risk is low in normotensive

Findings Support More Targeted Approach to Cholesterol Screens

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Among normotensive nonsmokers without diabetes, very few at heightened risk of ASCVD
A capsule robot shows potential in gastrointestinal tract diagnostics

DDW: Autonomously-Controlled ‘Capsule Robot’ Can Explore Colon

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Tiny, magnet-guided device might someday replace colonoscopy, researchers say
Clinicians should not routinely screen adults for thyroid cancer if they have no symptoms or warning signs of the disease

USPSTF Does Not Recommend Routine Thyroid Cancer Screening

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U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirms guidelines it issued in 1996 and 2016