Search results for "Cancer Screening"
Sorting through the science of PSA screening
An expert clears up issues surrounding prostate cancer screening recommendations at Internal Medicine Meeting 2022.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/sorting-through-the-science-of-psa-screening.htm
1 Jul 2022
New guidelines call for longer screening interval for cervical cancer
Guidelines on cervical cancer screening released separately this week by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society agree on most recommendations, but contain a few differences.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/2.htm
20 Mar 2012
The dilemma of breast density
Women are not getting the information they need to make decisions about breast density and mammography, while state legislators have jumped into the process.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2018/07/the-dilemma-of-breast-density.htm
1 Jul 2018
Colonoscopy screening may be less beneficial for average-risk patients ages 75 and older
Screening colonoscopy may provide modest benefit in colorectal cancer prevention among patients ages 70 to 74 years of age but “a smaller (if any) benefit in those who are older,” a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2016/09/27/1.htm
27 Sep 2016
Physicians do too many Pap tests
Most physicians continue to recommend annual cervical cancer screening, despite guidelines recommending that low-risk women be tested less frequently.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2011/08/23/2.htm
23 Aug 2011
Decision aids increased knowledge about prostate cancer but didn't affect screening rates
Decision aids improved participants' informed decision making about prostate cancer screening but did not change the actual screening rates, a study found.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2013/08/06/2.htm
6 Aug 2013
Evaluating risk and screening for colorectal cancer
Fred Ralston Jr., MD, MACP, ACP's immediate past president and a practicing internist in Fayetteville, Tenn., discusses colorectal cancer screening this month at KevinMD.com, one of the Web's leading destinations for provocative physician commentary.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/03/20/13.htm
20 Mar 2012
Studies find rates of PSA screening, incidence of early-stage prostate cancer declining
An editorial called for personalized screening strategies that are tailored to a man's individual risk and preferences.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2015/11/24/1.htm
24 Nov 2015
HPV vaccination now impacts practice later
This issue covers such topics as HPV vaccination, news from ObesityWeek, and a preview of upcoming events at Internal Medicine Meeting 2017.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/02/editors.htm
1 Feb 2017
Who needs a screening pelvic exam anyway?
Incongruous reviews, recommendations, and guidelines about the necessity of an annual pelvic screening have led internists to have discussions with female patients about their preferences.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/09/who-needs-a-screening-pelvic-exam-anyway.htm
1 Sep 2017