Lung Cancer Screening: Use of Low-Dose Computed Tomography.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.arbres.2019.03.012
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The prognosis of lung cancer (LC) correlates directly with the stage of the disease at the time of diagnosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS We performed low-dose CT (LDCT) in asymptomatic individuals ≥50years old, smokers or… read more here.
Keywords: low dose; cancer screening; screening use; lung cancer ... See more keywords
Rapid review of factors associated with flexible sigmoidoscopy screening use.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ypmed.2018.12.018
Abstract: Flexible sigmoidoscopy (FS) screening has been shown to reduce colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality among screened adults. The aim of this review was to identify patient-related factors associated with the screening test's use. We… read more here.
Keywords: use; screening use; flexible sigmoidoscopy; review ... See more keywords
Preconception genetic carrier screening: use and problems
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DOI: 10.1080/03009734.2016.1230158
Abstract: The recent publications on preconception health and care are very interesting (1). Indeed, the ethical issues are important concerns. The published article by Kihlbom focused upon preconception genetic screening with expanded panels, but it is… read more here.
Keywords: use problems; carrier screening; preconception genetic; genetic carrier ... See more keywords
Bedside screening with the use of pocket‐size imaging device can be useful for ruling out carotid artery stenosis in patients scheduled for cardiac surgery
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DOI: 10.1111/echo.13507
Abstract: Patients (pts) scheduled for coronary artery bypass grafting, burdened with high risk of carotid stenosis, are recommended to undergo duplex ultrasonography (DUS) of carotid arteries. read more here.
Keywords: bedside screening; screening use; carotid; pocket size ... See more keywords