Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study: Too few kids with sickle cell get stroke screen, care
Too few U.S. kids with sickle cell anemia get a needed screening for stroke, according to a study released Tuesday.
Sep 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sexual health is a big concern for men, survey finds
When it comes to men's health as they age, a survey from Cleveland Clinic has found that sexual health is a big concern.
Sep 12, 2022
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Cardiology
Cardiovascular screening may reduce risk of death and cardiovascular disease
A randomized trial in more than 45,000 men has suggested that cardiovascular screening including cardiac imaging, blood pressure measurement and blood tests, plus treatment if needed, may lower the risk of death, heart attack ...
Aug 29, 2022
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Genetics
Novel newborn screening system uses rapid whole genome sequencing to screen and diagnose genetic diseases
Rady Children's Institute for Genomic Medicine (RCIGM) today announced the publication of a study in the American Journal of Human Genetics (AJHG) describing a scalable prototype for newborn screening (NBS) that includes ...
Aug 24, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Routine depression screening may capture underdiagnosed patient populations
Screening for depression at the primary care level could dramatically increase the likelihood of treatment for those who are traditionally undertreated—racial and ethnic minority individuals, older adults, those with limited ...
Aug 18, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Prostate cancer cases risk being detected too late due to misleading focus on urinary problems, say experts
Men with early, curable stages of prostate cancer are missing opportunities to have their cancer detected because national guidelines and media health campaigns focus on urinary symptoms despite a lack of scientific evidence, ...
Aug 3, 2022
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Oncology & Cancer
Consumer health: What is lung cancer screening, and who needs it?
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., according to the American Cancer Society. Lung cancer claims more lives each year than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined.
Aug 1, 2022
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Medical economics
Texas court case could threaten Americans' health care nationwide
A federal lawsuit out of Texas could end access to free lifesaving preventive health care services for nearly 168 million people in the United States with private insurance, a new report suggests.
Jul 28, 2022
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Medications
9 out of 10 Americans live close to a community pharmacy
Almost 90% of the U.S. population lives within 5 miles of a community pharmacy, but more than half of Americans have to commute for more than 1 mile to reach a pharmacist. A new nationwide analysis published online in the ...
Jul 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds delays in initial cystic fibrosis evaluation in infants of color
Infants from minoritized racial and ethnic backgrounds who have positive newborn screening tests for cystic fibrosis received their diagnostic follow-up for the disease later than recommended and later than white, non-Hispanic ...
Jul 27, 2022
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