First guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis calls for changes in practice to improve outcomes
The United States Cystic Fibrosis Foundation released the first guideline on newborn screening for cystic fibrosis (CF), in ...
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For Colorectal Cancer Screening, FIT Invitation Improved Participation
In an intention-to-screen population, participation in any form of screening was 31.8% in the colonoscopy group and 39.9% in ...
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Postpartum Depression (PPD) Screening Test
This postpartum screening test is based off the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS) and can help you check for common symptoms of PPD.
Exact Sciences Launches the Cologuard Plus™ Test, Transforming Colorectal Cancer Screening
The Cologuard Plus test demonstrated 95% sensitivity for colorectal cancer detection at 94% specificity, making it the most ...
Breast cancer screening is ripe for change. We need to assess a woman’s risk – not just her age
A fundamental shake-up of how we screen women for breast cancer could save more lives from the disease. Here are some options ...
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Exact Sciences kicks off commercial launch of next-gen Cologuard Plus cancer test
Cologuard is getting an upgrade after 10 years on the market, as Exact Sciences starts to roll out the new version of its ...
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First head-to-head trial of colonoscopy versus faecal testing for colorectal cancer screening
Cancer screening tests can be divided into early detection and preventive tests.1 Early-detection tests (eg, mammography for ...