Tag: Screening
Mailed self-sample kits boosted cervical cancer screening
Receiving a sample collection kit by mail has proven to be a game-changer for people who were behind…
Colon Cancer Cases Are Rising. Here Are Your Options For Screening
Colon cancer is a prevalent cause of cancer-related deaths, often originating from polyps in the colon or rectum.…
Mailed self-collection HPV tests more than double cervical cancer screening rates, study shows
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center conducted a groundbreaking study that showed how mail-in self-collection tests…
Extra cancer screening could help pick up early cases in dense breasts
Dense breast tissue and tumours appear similar on scans, which can make the latter hard to identifyGorodenkoff/Shutterstock A…
ASGCT news: Chatter about Vinay Prasad, and newborn screening
The American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy conference is buzzing with discussions about Baby KJ and the…
AI-powered app enables anemia screening using fingernail selfies
Anemia is a common health condition that affects over 2 billion people globally, with an estimated 83 million…
Two Arrested at The Encampments Screening at UCLA
Last night, chaos erupted at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) campus during an attempted screening of…
RFK Jr. Blames ‘Environmental Toxins’ For Autism Rates, Dismisses Better Awareness, Screening
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the idea that increased screening and understanding of autism is responsible…
Lung cancer screening lags behind breast and colorectal screenings
Lung cancer screening is a crucial tool in detecting lung cancer early and potentially saving lives. However, despite…
How Genetic Screening Is Changing Lives
Advancements in modern medicine have revolutionized the way we approach treating genetic and inherited diseases in fetuses and…
Barriers in cancer screening for people with intellectual disabilities highlight need for tailored support
People with intellectual disabilities (ID) face significant barriers when it comes to participating in population-based cancer screening programs,…
Screening with telephone-based intervention reduces risky alcohol use in Texas study
Researchers from Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin have successfully implemented a screening and…