Tag: Screening
Cervical Cancer Screen Rates Low for Women With Mental Illness
Rates of the disease tend to be higher in this group, researcher says
Misunderstanding of BRCA Test Results Affects Mastectomy Rates
Half of average-risk patients with variants of uncertain significance may undergo bilateral mastectomy
PSA Test Often Occurs Without Discussion of Benefits, Harms
Men with lower incomes, education, and no insurance less likely to receive pretest counseling
Patient Choice Stressed in Latest USPSTF PSA Screening Recs
Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA screening with their doctor, panel recommends
Exercise Capacity Prognostically Beneficial for Patients
When not contraindicated, reviewers urge for overall view of patients' clinical status
FDA OKs Marketing of Direct-to-Consumer Genetic Risk Tests
Saliva analysis can indicate higher risk of Parkinson's disease, among others, agency says
Rates of Colorectal CA Screening Lower for Adults With Disabilities
Transportation issues, lack of awareness, other barriers may be at issue
Ruling Out Penicillin Allergy by Testing Inpatients Saves Money
Inpatient allergy testing led to change in antibiotic selection that was greater in intensive care unit
BRCA Mutation Testing Shifts to Unaffected Women
From 2004 to 2014, greater percent of testing in unaffected women versus cancer patients
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Celiac Dz Screen in Asymptomatic
Insufficient evidence for weighing benefits, harms of screening for celiac disease in asymptomatic
