News tagged with screening rates
New study links stream quality and human cancer rates
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study demonstrates that the health of streams can help predict human health in nearby areas. This research provides a new screening tool for human cancer in Appalachia and demonstrates the importance ...
Apr 21, 2010 |
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Researchers suggest new paradigm for breast cancer screening
Should we spend more money urging women to use mammography screening on a regular basis or should those dollars and effort be used for discovering and developing better early detection tests?
Jun 29, 2010 |
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Screening for cervical cancer low for immigrant women
Immigrant women in Ontario are not screened for cervical cancer as often as native-born Canadians, with the lowest rates being among older, poorer South Asians, new research shows.
Feb 02, 2011 |
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Panel calls for reducing colorectal cancer deaths by striking down barriers to screening
Colorectal cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. Despite evidence and guidelines supporting the value of screening for this disease, rates of screening for colorectal cancer are ...
Feb 04, 2010 |
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Colon cancer screenings up, breast rate stalled
(AP) -- More older Americans are getting tested for colon cancer, with nearly two out of three getting recommended screenings.
Jul 06, 2010 |
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Study finds people residing in poor communities not benefiting from recent drop in colorectal cancer
A new study suggests that a drop in colorectal cancer incidence seen nationwide has not occurred among people living in poorer communities, and suggests that barriers to health care may be to blame. The study appears online ...
Jun 25, 2009 |
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Mail and electronic reminders may increase colon cancer screening
Mailed reminders to patients appear to promote colon cancer screening, according to a report in the February 23 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, one of the JAMA/Archives journals. In addition, electronic reminders to ...
Feb 23, 2009 |
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