Search results for "Cancer Screening"
Research model supports strategies that increase PSA screening interval and age-specific thresholds for biopsy
Using higher thresholds for biopsy referral for older men and screening men with initially low prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels less frequently seem to reduce harms of screening while preserving lives, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/02/05/5.htm
5 Feb 2013
Evidence lacking for routine prostate screening, but single test at 60 may help
Exacerbation-susceptible subtype may exist in COPD
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2010/09/21/4.htm
21 Sep 2010
MKSAP Quiz: 6-week history of dyspnea, cough
A 64-year-old woman is evaluated for a 6-week history of dyspnea, dry cough, fever, chills, night sweats, and fatigue, which have not responded to treatment with azithromycin and levofloxacin; she has lost 2.2 kg (5 lb) during that time. Based upon the findings of a physical exam and chest radiograph, what is the most likely diagnosis?.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2012/01/mksap.htm
1 Jan 2012
Study uncovers inconsistencies, challenges in shared decision making about lung cancer screening
Clinicians were inconsistent in the information they shared with patients, while patients were not always receptive to deliberating together.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/02/27/1.htm
27 Feb 2018
Middle-age adults getting less colorectal cancer screening than retirement-age adults
Specific population-based efforts to increase colorectal cancer screening are needed so that patients start at age 50 years and continue through age 75 years for the most benefit, study authors said.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2020/03/24/2.htm
24 Mar 2020
Medicare will pay for lung cancer screening with CT
Medicare announced last week that it would begin covering screening for lung cancer with low-dose CT, effective immediately.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/02/10/4.htm
10 Feb 2015
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/05/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 May 2021
European guidelines for breast cancer screening differ from U.S. recommendations
The guidelines pertain to organized screening programs for women ages 40 to 75 years who are at average risk for breast cancer and address screening type and frequency, as well as follow-up of abnormal results.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/11/26/4.htm
26 Nov 2019
FIT screening may not be the best method to find right-sided cancers, study indicates
An accompanying editorial noted that fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) may be less effective in the right colon in part because lesions grow more rapidly and bleed less.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/10/02/5.htm
2 Oct 2018
More tools available for treating IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is not a new disorder, but physicians' understanding of its pathophysiology and treatment has greatly progressed over the years.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2023/01/more-tools-available-for-treating-ibs.htm
1 Jan 2023