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Colon Cancer Rates Are Up Among the Young Worldwide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 16, 2024
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More young people around the world are falling prey to colon cancer, a new study shows.
Colon cancer rates in young adults have risen in 27 out of 50 countries around the world, in...
Major Study Confirms CT Scans' Link to Blood Cancer Risk in Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 10, 2023
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CT scans are significantly linked to an increased risk of blood cancers in young people, a major multinational study has found.
Analysis of data from nearly 1 million people under 22 who underwent at least one CT scan found a strong and clear link between exposure to the...
Blood Test Could Speed Diagnosis of Bipolar Disorder
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 25, 2023
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Researchers say they have developed a simple blood test that can spot biomarkers associated with bipolar disorder, potentially easing diagnosis.
For the study, British researchers used both an online psychiatric assessment and a blood test to diagnose the condition. Many...
Not Just a Lump: Many Women Miss Subtle Signs of Breast Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 16, 2023
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The vast majority of women know a lump in their breast likely signals the presence of cancer, a new survey finds, but that's not the only sign of the disease.
"Screening mammography is our No. 1 defense in detecting and addressing breast cancers at their earliest, most ...
Abnormal Result on a Cancer Screen? Your Family Doctor Could Be Key to Follow-Up
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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Extra efforts by primary care doctors to reach out to patients who need follow-up after an abnormal cancer test result leads to better results in getting that care, a new clinical trial shows.
The trial involved nearly 12,000 patients who were receiving care at 44 primar...
Latest AI Has 100% Success Rate in Spotting Melanomas
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 13, 2023
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The ability to detect skin cancer using artificial intelligence (AI) software has rapidly improved.
New research presented Wednesday at a medical conference in Berlin shows that this AI technology now has a 100% detection rate for melanoma, the most serious form of skin ...
What Every Woman Needs to Know About Breast Cancer Screening
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 8, 2023
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Catching breast cancer early is key to making it easier to treat and survive, according to the American Cancer Society (ACS).
The organization aims to highlight early detection, noting that screening with mammography has helped breast cancer death rates drop 43% since 19...
Mammograms: An Expert Overview on Why They're So Important
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- October 1, 2023
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Mammograms have long offered early detection of breast cancer, which is why getting them regularly is crucial to women's health, one expert says.
"There are several risk factors associated with breast cancer. As with many other diseases, risk of developing breast cancer...
FDA Will Begin to Regulate Thousands of Lab Tests
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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Faced with growing reports of inaccurate clinical lab tests, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday announced that it will for the first time regulate these vital diagnostic tools.
Many Americans might have assumed that the FDA already had oversight of all medic...
Most Older Americans Object to Cancer Screening Cutoffs Based on Life Expectancy: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 29, 2023
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While guidelines for cancer screening have begun factoring in life expectancy, a new poll shows a majority of older adults disagree with age cutoff...
Humans Outperform AI in Interpreting Chest X-Rays
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 26, 2023
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AI tools may help boost radiologists' confidence in their diagnoses, but they can't be relied on to identify common lung diseases on chest X-rays, a new study says.
Researchers pitted 72 radiologists against four commercially AI tools in an analysis of more than 2,0...
Kim Kardashian Just Got a Whole-Body MRI Scan. Should You?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- September 18, 2023
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Whole-body MRI scans are the latest health fad to be promoted by celebrities, with Kim Kardashian taking to Instagram last month to tout the practice.
But doctors are warning that such whole-body scans, while tempting, are pricey and not all that accurate.
In fact,...
Most Folks Who Need Colon Cancer Screening Aren't Reminded by Doctors
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- September 12, 2023
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Many Americans are behind on recommended colon cancer screenings -- and their doctors often fail to remind them, a new study suggests.
The study, by the American Cancer Society, focused on a nationwide sample of more 5,000 Americans who were overdue for colon cancer scre...
New Test Could Spot a Tough-to-Detect Cervical Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 7, 2023
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A new test detects a type of cervical cancer often missed by a standard Pap test, providing an important advance in detection.
The test was developed by scientists at Montefiore Einstein Cancer Center in New York City.
"Our novel test appears sensitive for detectin...
An Expert Answers Your Questions About Prostate Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- September 5, 2023
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It's important for men to be familiar with the warning signs of prostate cancer and get screened because it's the second-leading cause of cancer death in men, an expert says.
While there will be more than 288,000 diagnoses and nearly 35,000 deaths this year, there are a...
Most Cancer Screens Won't Extend Lives, But Reasons to Keep Screening Remain
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 28, 2023
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While new research suggests cancer screenings are not extending lives for the most part, the study's authors stressed that there are still good reasons why people should continue with screenings.
Their review of clinical trials looked at six kinds of common cancer tests ...
Eye Scans Could Spot Parkinson's in Earliest Stages
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 22, 2023
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British researchers may have found a way to diagnose Parkinson's disease several years sooner.
Researchers at University College London and Moorfields Eye Hospital say that eye scans may be able to detect signs of Parkinson's up to seven years before diagnosis.
"I ...
Who's Got COVID? Dogs Can Quickly Tell
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2023
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Do you have COVID-19? With a little training, your dog might be more effective at figuring that out than even at-home antigen or sophisticated hospital tests.
Breast Cancer Screening May Not Be Worth It for Women Over 70
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2023
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The risks of screening mammograms to catch breast cancer may outweigh the benefits for certain women aged 70 or older, new research indicates.
The main risk? Overdiagnosis and treatment of a breast cancer that likely wouldn't have caused any symptoms during a woman's lif...
Nasal Swab for Bacteria Might Slash Antibiotic Prescribing in Kids
- Steven Reinberg HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2023
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Testing children with a suspected sinus infection for three common bacteria might cut unnecessary antibiotic prescribing, a new study suggests.
Only half of kids with sinusitis -- inflammation or swelling of the sinuses -- show any improvement with antibiotics, whic...
While 8 in 10 Seniors See Wisdom of Dementia Screening, Few Have Been Tested: Poll
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 20, 2023
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Most older adults think that screening for dementia is a good idea, according to a new poll on aging. But few actually take that step.
Only about 20% of those aged 65 to 80 had a screening test in the past year to see if their memory and thinking abilities have started t...
Blood Prick Test for Alzheimer's Shows Promise
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2023
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A definitive diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease now requires a series of complicated and expensive imaging scans that look for abnormal protein plaques and tangles in the brain.
But in the near future, detecting signs of Alzheimer's could be as simple as taking a finger pr...
Testing Entire Genome Twice as Good at Spotting Genetic Disorders as Targeted Tests Are
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 11, 2023
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Identifying genetic disorders in newborns and infants can help them get the care they need, but one approach -- whole genome sequencing -- appears far superior to another.
In a new study, researchers compared whole genome sequencing with targeted gene-sequencing. Th...
Sick? You'll Need Multiple Tests to Rule Out COVID
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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For much of the COVID-19 pandemic, doctors have told patients who get a negative result after taking a rapid antigen test at home to test again 48 hours later.
A new study confirms that's the right advice.
Whether you have symptoms or not, repeat testin...
Here's the 12 States Where Smoking Rates are 50% Higher Than the Rest of the Country
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- July 5, 2023
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Despite overall national declines in smoking, Americans who live in the South and Midwest are still much more likely to smoke, and smoke more, than those living in other states, a new report shows.
A...
Someday, Your Shopping Cart Might Gauge Your Heart Health
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- June 28, 2023
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Could a grocery cart save lives by preventing possible strokes? It just might.
The notion stems from a new British study in which grocery cart handles were embedded with electrocardiogram (EKG) sensors.
The goal: to screen shoppers for undiagnosed cases of atrial ...
Sarah Ferguson Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis, Mastectomy
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 26, 2023
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Sarah Ferguson has undergone treatment for breast cancer, she announced on her podcast.
The Duchess of York, 63, had a mastectomy after the diagnosis and the surgery was successful, her rep confirmed Sunday, People magazine reported.
"The Duchess is rece...
Screening Newborns for 'Bubble Boy' Immune Disease Saves Lives
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- June 22, 2023
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Screening newborns for severe combined immunodeficiency -- SCID, sometimes referred to as "bubble boy disease" -- significantly increases survival rates, researchers say.
Infants with SCID appear healthy at birth, but have no immune defenses, making them highly susc...
Screen All Adults Under Age 65 for Anxiety Disorders, Expert Panel Says
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 20, 2023
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For the first time ever, the nation's top panel of preventive health experts has recommended that doctors routinely screen all adult patients under 65 for anxiety disorder.
Evidence now shows that anxiety screening can help those patients find peace of mind, the U.S. Pre...
Men: Here Are the Health Screenings You Need
- Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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Many men will put off going to the doctor unless they are really sick, but men's health screenings help catch problems before symptoms appear.
So, how can you tell if a health screening or preventive care appointment is right for you?
Scientists Get Closer to a Better PSA Test
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2023
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The most common screening test for prostate cancer so often returns a false positive result that it's no longer recommended for men older than 70, and it's offered as a personal choice for younger men.
But researchers think they've found a way to make the blood test for ...
Standard Tests May Underestimate Severity of Sleep Apnea in Black Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 24, 2023
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When it comes to diagnosing sleep apnea, current screening methods may put Black patients at a disadvantage, new research suggests.
Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious sleep disorder characterized by disrupted breathing during sleep. An initial screening tool migh...
The Women's Health Screenings and Preventive Care Appointments You Need
- Ann Schreiber HealthDay Reporter
- May 19, 2023
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Health screenings and preventive care appointments are a key to maintaining long-term health and well-being. By proactively engaging in these practices, women can identify potential health risks early on and take necessary steps.
This guide will outline the key women's ...
Experts Recommend All Women Get Mammograms Starting at Age 40
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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In a major change from its longstanding advice, an influential medical panel now recommends that women start mammography screening for breast cancer at age 40.
The new guidance, from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, says women at average risk of breast cancer sho...
Should All U.S. Newborns Undergo Genomic Testing?
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 9, 2023
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While newborns are only screened for about 60 treatable conditions, there are hundreds of genetic disorders that have targeted treatments.
Now, a national survey of experts in rare diseases found the vast majority support DNA sequencing in healthy newborns.
Testi...
Four Signs That a Young Adult Might Have Colon Cancer
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 5, 2023
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Four symptoms could provide early warning of colon cancer in younger adults.
Being aware of these red flags could lead to earlier detection and diagnosis for those under age 50, said researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
The telltale...
Radiologists' Group Pushes for Breast Cancer Risk 'Assessment' by Age 25
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- May 4, 2023
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While the typical recommendation is for women to start getting mammograms at age 40, the American College of Radiology has released new guidelines that call for all women to have a breast cancer risk assessment by age 25 to determine if they should start screening mammograms b...
Black Women Die of Breast Cancer at Younger Ages. Should They Be Screened Earlier?
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 21, 2023
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Experts recommend that women at least consider starting breast cancer screening once they turn 40. Now a new study suggests that is especially critical for Black women.
Looking at data on U.S. breast cancer deaths, researchers found -- as other studies have -- that Black...
In the Cards: Simple Test Could Assess Risk of Dementia
- Alan Mozes HealthDay Reporter
- April 20, 2023
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Is there a simple way to screen older folks for dementia risk years before there are any signs of memory loss or thinking impairment?
Yes, researchers report.
It's a test called SOMI, short for Stages of Objective Memory Impairment.
The process is straightfo...
Study Offers Best Evidence Yet That Intervening Early Helps Curb Autism
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 18, 2023
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A leading doctors' group recommends that toddlers get screening for autism at 18 months old. That may not be a moment too soon -- and earlier may be even better, researchers say.
A new randomized clinical trial, the gold standard for studies, backs up the recommendation ...
Blood-Based 'Liquid Biopsy' Might Spot Early-Stage Cancers
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- April 17, 2023
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An experimental blood test may be able to catch a dozen different types of cancer with a high degree of accuracy -- including some that are particularly tricky to detect, a preliminary study suggests.
Researchers found that the blood test was usually on the money in dete...
AI Beats Trained Staff in Spotting Heart Trouble on Sonograms
- Denise Mann HealthDay Reporter
- April 5, 2023
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It's machine: 1, man: 0 in the latest battle between artificial intelligence (AI) technology and human health care pros.
This time researchers set out to see if cardiologists could tell the difference between AI and a sonographer's assessments of a key measure of heart h...
Ultrasound Good Diagnostic Tool After Breast Symptoms
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- April 4, 2023
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For women with "focal breast complaints" -- issues with pain, lumps or discharge -- ultrasound is an effective diagnostic tool, according to new research.
These concerns are frequent, and ultrasound is effective as a standalone diagnostic method, researchers report Apri...
Suspicious Mammogram? Out-of-Pocket Costs Keep Some Women From Follow-Up
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 31, 2023
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Breast cancer screening may be free for women with health insurance, but high costs may still keep some from getting needed follow-up tests, a new study finds.
The study, of more than 230,000 U.S. women who underwent screening mammography, found that those in insurance p...
Parts of Intestinal Scope Devices Can Break Off Inside Patients
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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A medical device used to diagnose and treat pancreatic and bile duct disease is getting attention from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration after pieces have fallen off and remained in patients' bodies.
Kids With Autism Face Higher Odds of Vision Issues, But Many Don't Get Screened
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 24, 2023
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Children with autism are less likely than their peers to receive important vision screening despite a high risk for serious eye disorders, researchers report.
Only about 36% of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) completed vision screenings during their health c...
Good News or Bad, Patients Want Access to Medical Test Results
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 21, 2023
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When waiting for medical test results, days can feel like an eternity.
In a new survey, patients overwhelmingly say they'd like their results immediately -- even if their provider has not yet reviewed them and even if the news is bad.
In April 2021, new rules went ...
Chest Scans for Respiratory Ills Can Also Spot Heart Trouble
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- March 13, 2023
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Ordering special heart scans before a major surgery to gauge risks may be unnecessary, a new study suggests.
Researchers found that surgeons can instead estimate patients' risk of heart attack or death by reviewing existing images of the chest captured months earlier dur...
Cancer Screenings Rise in States With Mandatory Paid Sick Leave
- Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter
- March 2, 2023
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Many Americans are not getting recommended cancer screenings, and a new study hints at one way to push the needle: paid sick leave from work.
Researchers found that in areas of the United States that passed mandates on paid sick leave, cancer screening rates inched up in...
New Screen Might Spot More Cases of Hidden COPD
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2023
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Doctors could soon have a new tool to help diagnose chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
A questionnaire called CAPTURE successfully identified almost half of clinical trial participants who had moderate to severe forms of previously undiagnosed COPD, resea...