Incarceration history tied to lower access to health care
An incarceration history is associated with worse access to and receipt of health care, according to a study published online Feb. 23 in JAMA Health Forum.
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Therapeutic or Preventive Procedure: Breast Cancer Early Detection
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AI aids efforts to cut nuisance alerts for health care teams: Study
A new study from Vanderbilt University Medical Center demonstrates the promise of artificial intelligence to help refine and target the myriad computerized alerts intended to assist doctors and other team members in day-to-day ...
Feb 22, 2024
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1975 to 2019 saw 58% decrease in breast cancer mortality
In the United States, breast cancer screening and treatment were associated with a 58% reduction in breast cancer mortality in 2019 compared with 1975, according to a study published in the Jan. 16 issue of the Journal of ...
Jan 17, 2024
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Government housing assistance may boost some cancer screening
Receipt of government housing assistance is associated with increased rates of breast cancer (BC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening, according to a study published online Nov. 8 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
Nov 15, 2023
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Assessing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention
A review of the international effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, led by researchers at Queen Mary University of London, found that prevention services were severely affected in the early months, and in ...
Aug 29, 2023
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Most women diagnosed with early breast cancer can expect to become long-term survivors, say experts
Most women diagnosed with early stage breast cancer today can expect to become long-term cancer survivors, finds a study published by The BMJ today.
Jun 13, 2023
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Abortion bans are driving off doctors and closing clinics, putting basic health care at risk
The rush in conservative states to ban abortion after the overturn of Roe v. Wade is resulting in a startling consequence that abortion opponents may not have considered: fewer medical services available for all women living ...
May 30, 2023
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Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a US health panel recommends
Women should start getting every-other-year mammograms at age 40 instead of waiting until 50, according to a draft recommendation from a federal task force.
May 9, 2023
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Severe mental illness linked to low attendance at cancer screening
People with severe mental illness are less likely to attend cancer screening compared to those who do not have such conditions, according to new research from the University of Surrey and the Office for Health Improvement ...
May 3, 2023
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Digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer screening in community settings
Researchers have found that digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) has improved breast cancer screening performance in community practice and identifies more invasive cancers, compared to digital mammography. In addition, radiologists' ...
Apr 11, 2023
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