Search results for "Cancer Screening"
In the News
New opioid therapy guidelines released; PFO closure may help migraines.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2009/04/in-the-news.htm
1 Apr 2009
Making more sense of breast density
Internists are constantly pressed for time during visits, so when discussing breast density, a couple of quick talking points can help alleviate anxiety.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2020/06/making-more-sense-of-breast-density.htm
1 Jun 2020
Be on alert for CRC in younger patients
Medical groups are coming to consensus about expanded screening guidelines for colorectal cancer that lower the age to begin screening.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/09/be-on-alert-for-crc-in-younger-patients.htm
1 Sep 2021
ACP convenes, in person and virtually, for Internal Medicine Meeting 2022
This month's issue considers coverage of Internal Medicine Meeting 2022, Leadership Day in Washington, D.C., and ACP's ninth COVID-19 forum.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2022/07/acp-convenes-in-person-and-virtually-for-internal-medicine-meeting-2022.htm
1 Jul 2022
Details debated in breast screening
Amid a thicket of competing and sometimes conflicting studies about breast cancer screening, medical groups have adopted differing stances on how to address the conundrum of harms versus benefits.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2017/03/breast-screening.htm
1 Mar 2017
Mobile app increased screening rates, colonoscopy decreased mortality risk, studies find
Patients who used an iPad app had twice the colorectal cancer screening rates as those in a control group.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/13/1.htm
13 Mar 2018
Laxative-free CT colonography may be acceptable alternative for cancer screening
Colon cancer screening with laxative-free computed tomographic colonography offers a better experience for patients and may be an acceptable alternate method, a new study indicates.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2012/05/15/4.htm
15 May 2012
Model supports high-intensity surveillance after detection of colorectal adenomas
The target population was U.S. patients ages 50, 60, or 70 years with low-risk or high-risk adenomas removed after screening via colonoscopy or fecal immunochemical testing.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2019/09/24/1.htm
24 Sep 2019
Integrating oral health into primary care
A comprehensive primary care model that includes oral health is needed to prevent health problems, reduce costs, and provide equitable care.
https://immattersacp.org/archives/2021/11/integrating-oral-health-into-primary-care.htm
1 Nov 2021
Digital rectal exam may be ineffective for prostate cancer screening, meta-analysis indicates
The authors recommended against routine screening with this method in primary care to minimize unnecessary diagnostic testing, overdiagnosis, and overtreatment.
https://immattersacp.org/weekly/archives/2018/03/20/2.htm
20 Mar 2018