Lung cancer: x-rays, unnecessary screening?
Detecting possible lung cancer by a chest x-ray would be an ineffective procedure to lower the mortality associated with this ...
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Colon cancer population screening
Early detection is important Colon cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer in the Netherlands. More than ...
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The benefits of mammography after 75 years
A US study reveals that women over 75 who have not had regular mammograms would be at a higher risk ...
Read moreSerious illnesses spotted at birth
The success of systematic screening for serious diseases from birth is real. In fact, in 2010, nearly 860,000 babies, ie ...
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Screening for trisomy 21: a blood test to replace amniocentesis
500 fetuses die each year as a result of amniocentesis. A simple blood test can prevent this invasive act. Available ...
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Generalized screening for colorectal cancer
The National Cancer Institute (Inca) has announced the launch of a national information campaign on colorectal cancer screening. Tested in ...
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