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CT Lung Cancer Screening No Cure-All For Smokers

Screening for lung cancer with computed tomography (CT) may help reduce lung cancer deaths in current and former smokers, but it won’t protect them from other causes of death associated with smoking, according to a new study published in the July issue of the journal Radiology.
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Group Talks Help Men Decide On Prostate Screening

Many men are not aware of the pros and cons of taking a prostate cancer test and do not make informed decisions. Now, new research suggests that health officials can help men choose more wisely by making presentations to them in groups in their communities.
Researchers found that they could boost levels of “informed decision-making” and [...]

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HIV Screening Found Cost-Effective In Older Adults

Recent studies suggest that large numbers of Americans remain sexually active well into their 60’s, 70’s and even 80’s. But researchers at Duke University Medical Center say seniors may be overlooked as possible carriers of the AIDS virus, and based on a new study, they are recommending screening for most adults ages 55 to75 as [...]

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Poverty, Poor Health Might Influence Colorectal Cancer Screening

Patients who believe in the value of colorectal cancer screenings and fear cancer often say they would undergo preventive testing, but their intentions do not necessarily translate into action, according to a new study.
“It’s well known that people don’t always do what they say they’re going to do,” said Emily Power, lead author. “Their attitudes [...]

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Screening Recommended For Hearing Loss In All Newborns

All newborn infants should be screened for congenital hearing loss that is present at birth, according to a new recommendation from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The recommendation and the accompanying summary of evidence appear in the July 7 issue of Pediatrics.
Children whose hearing is impaired at birth, during infancy or in early childhood [...]

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