Oncology & Cancer
After coronavirus delays, health experts urge return to cancer screenings
At first, the symptoms just seemed like hemorrhoids.
Apr 2, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers study impact of pandemic cancer screening pause
John Abraham's colonoscopy was postponed for several months because of the pandemic. When he finally got it, doctors found a growth too big to be removed safely during the scope exam. He had to wait several weeks for surgery, ...
Mar 16, 2021
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Radiology & Imaging
COVID-19 vaccination axillary adenopathy detected during breast imaging
An open-access article in ARRS' American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR) describes the clinical and imaging features of axillary adenopathy detected during screening or diagnostic breast imaging after recent coronavirus disease ...
Feb 24, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Screening mammograms and COVID-19 vaccine
Reports of some patients developing swollen lymph nodes after a COVID-19 vaccination has raised questions about whether screening mammograms should be rescheduled due to concerns that this finding could be mistaken for a ...
Feb 23, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Take-at-home tests boost colorectal cancer screening tenfold for health center serving minorities
Colorectal cancer screening rates jumped by more than 1,000 percent when researchers sent take-at-home tests to patients overdue for testing at a community health center that predominantly serves people of color. Instead ...
Feb 8, 2021
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Oncology & Cancer
Cervical cancer screening rates dropped during stay-at-home order
There was a considerable decrease in the cervical cancer screening rate during the stay-at-home order issued by the governor of California on March 19, 2020, to contain the spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus ...
Jan 29, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Latvia pioneers automated virus test centre
Latvia is pioneering an automated coronavirus testing station that can operate around the clock and virtually eliminate the risk of infection during the screening process, organisers told AFP on Wednesday.
Dec 16, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Q&A: Breast cancer screening and COVID-19
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: During a breast self-exam two months ago, I felt a lump. This month, the lump seems to have disappeared. My cousin, who had breast cancer, is suggesting I get it checked anyways. I'm nervous to go to the ...
Dec 7, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Predicting colorectal cancer risk among average risk persons
Regenstrief Institute and Indiana University School of Medicine research scientists have developed and tested one of the first U.S.-based models to predict personal risk for advanced precancerous polyps and colon cancer in ...
Nov 10, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The unique mental health and brain impacts of COVID-19
As COVID-19 infections spike around the globe, with no end in sight for months, questions are beginning to arise around the long-term effects of the pandemic on our mental health and brain health.
Nov 9, 2020
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