Metaphors and Stigma in Confucian Culture: A Qualitative Study of Cancer Risk Communication Dilemmas for Cascade Screening Among Hereditary Cancer Families From China
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DOI: 10.1002/pon.70205
Abstract: The rate of cascade screening in China is very low, and little attention has been given to the communication of cancer risk. It is important to explore Confucian perspectives to identify cancer risk communication dilemmas… read more here.
Keywords: cancer risk; cancer; cascade screening; culture ... See more keywords
A Belgian consensus strategy to identify familial hypercholesterolaemia in the coronary care unit and its subsequent cascade screening and treatment: BEL-FaHST (The BELgium Familial Hypercholesterolaemia STrategy).
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2018.05.037
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant lipoprotein disorder characterized by significant elevation of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and markedly increased risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD). Because of the very high… read more here.
Keywords: hypercholesterolaemia; treatment; familial hypercholesterolaemia; strategy ... See more keywords
Reaching detection targets in familial hypercholesterolaemia: Comparison of identification strategies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.atherosclerosis.2019.11.028
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIMS Familial hypercholesterolaemia (FH) is a common and preventable cause of premature heart attack but in most nations only a small proportion of FH-positive individuals have been identified. The aim of this study… read more here.
Keywords: detection; child parent; parent; identification ... See more keywords
Prognostic impact of cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolemia on cardiovascular events.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jacl.2020.12.012
Abstract: BACKGROUND Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disorder mainly caused by mutations in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor or associated genes, resulting in elevated serum cholesterol levels and an increased risk of premature atherosclerotic… read more here.
Keywords: risk; familial hypercholesterolemia; prognostic impact; impact cascade ... See more keywords
Reverse Cascade Screening for Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.09.011
Abstract: Problem Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and in most Western countries. Early identification and treatment of individuals with elevated levels of atherogenic cholesterol, a major contributor to CVD,… read more here.
Keywords: hypercholesterolemia; cholesterol screening; reverse cascade; familial hypercholesterolemia ... See more keywords
PROGNOSTIC IMPACT OF CASCADE SCREENING FOR FAMILIAL HYPERCHOLESTEROLEMIA ON CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS
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DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(20)32548-1
Abstract: Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an autosomal dominant disorder mainly caused by mutations in the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) receptor or associated genes, resulting in elevated serum cholesterol levels and an increased risk of premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular… read more here.
Keywords: hypercholesterolemia; screening familial; familial hypercholesterolemia; prognostic impact ... See more keywords
Cascade screening for beta-thalassaemia in Pakistan: relatives’ experiences of a decision support intervention in routine practice
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DOI: 10.1038/s41431-021-00974-y
Abstract: Low uptake of cascade screening for βeta-thalassaemia major (β-TM) in the ‘Punjab Thalassaemia Prevention Project’ (PTPP) in Pakistan led to the development of a ‘decision support intervention for relatives’ (DeSIRe). This paper presents the experiences… read more here.
Keywords: practice; cascade screening; intervention; thalassaemia ... See more keywords
Cardiomyopathy genetic testing: insights into demographics, counseling, and cascade screening
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DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2025.2484128
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Genetic testing (GT) is clinically indicated for patients with suspected inherited cardiomyopathy (CM) but is underutilized. Methods This single-center study included patients with CM who underwent outpatient GT from 2018 to 2023. Data… read more here.
Keywords: cascade screening; testing insights; cardiomyopathy genetic; cardiology ... See more keywords
Prognostic impact of cascade screening for familial hypercholesterolemia on cardiovascular events
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DOI: 10.1093/ehjci/ehaa946.2983
Abstract: Early diagnosis and timely treatment for the patients with familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) can substantially lower the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). In this sense, cascade screening could be one of the most useful options.… read more here.
Keywords: risk; familial hypercholesterolemia; prognostic impact; impact cascade ... See more keywords
Glaucoma Cascade Screening in a High Risk Afro-Caribbean Haitian Population: A Pilot Study
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DOI: 10.1097/ijg.0000000000001996
Abstract: Précis: Glaucoma cascade screening in first-degree relatives (FDRs) of young Haitian glaucoma patients had high yield for diagnosing manifest and suspected glaucoma in 30.8% of those screened despite modest participation. Purpose: To evaluate the outcomes… read more here.
Keywords: glaucoma; glaucoma cascade; suspected glaucoma; cascade screening ... See more keywords
A global view of adherence to colonoscopy follow-up in cascade screening of colorectal cancer.
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DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13577
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To overview the colonoscopy adherence in cascade screening of colorectal cancer (CRC) and evaluate potential influence of the initial tests based on an ecological evaluation. METHODS The performance of the initial screening tests and… read more here.
Keywords: initial tests; adherence colonoscopy; cascade screening; colonoscopy ... See more keywords