Should All U.S. Newborns Undergo Genomic Testing?
TUESDAY, May 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While newborns are only screened for about 60 treatable conditions, there are hundreds of genetic disorders that have targeted treatments. Now, a national survey of experts in rare diseases found the vast major…
Learn MoreCuatro señales de que un adulto joven podría tener un cáncer de colon
VIERNES, 5 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Cuatro síntomas podrían proveer una advertencia temprana de cáncer de colon en los adultos más jóvenes.Ser consciente de las señales de advertencia podría conducir a una detección y un diagnóstico más tem…
Learn MoreUn grupo de radiólogos presiona para una ‘evaluación’ del riesgo de cáncer de mama a los 25 años
JUEVES, 4 de mayo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Aunque la recomendación típica es que las mujeres comiencen a recibir mamografías a los 40 años, el Colegio Americano de Radiología (American College of Radiology, ACR) publicó unas nuevas directrices que …
Learn MoreFour Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington Uni…
Learn MoreRadiologists’ Group Pushes for Breast Cancer Risk ‘Assessment’ by Age 25
THURSDAY, May 4, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While the typical recommendation is for women to start getting mammograms at age 40, the American College of Radiology has released new guidelines that call for all women to have a breast cancer risk assessmen…
Learn MoreChanges in Cancer Risk Factors, Screening Reported During Pandemic
WEDNESDAY, May 3, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Favorable and unfavorable trends were reported in major cancer risk factors, preventive behaviors and services, and screenings during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a study published online May 2 in Canc…
Learn MoreUSPSTF Recommends Screening At-Risk Persons for Latent TB Infection
TUESDAY, May 2, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening people at increased risk for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). This recommendation forms a final recommendation statement published in t…
Learn MoreEducational DVD + Patient Navigation Increases Cancer Screenings in Rural Women
MONDAY, May 1, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Tailored interventions delivered remotely may increase needed cancer screenings in rural women, according to a study published online April 28 in JAMA Network Open.Victoria L. Champion, Ph.D., R.N., from Indiana…
Learn MoreHIV and Other Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Down During Pandemic
THURSDAY, April 27, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) declined significantly during the pandemic and was slow to rebound to prepandemic levels, according to a study published in the April issue o…
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