All Articles on Screening
For mammography, radiologists do better without computer helpBased on a new BCSC study, Dr. Diana Buist tells of technology that adds cost to breast cancer screening—without improving outcomes. Dr. Marc Mora comments.
- Computer-aided detection does not improve breast cancer screening
CAD raises screening costs without benefit to patients and may miss cancers, large national BCSC study shows.
Is cholesterol screening being done as recommended?Study identifies substantial over- and underuse of lipid testing.
Some women with dense breasts may not need extra screeningA Breast Cancer Surveillance Consortium study involving Group Health shows that density shouldn’t be the only factor when considering additional screening.
News release: Home tests and automated reminders cut colon cancer screening costsWith Kaiser Permanente colleagues, Group Health finds cost savings for two years.
- Home tests and automated reminders cut colon cancer screening costs
With Kaiser Permanente colleagues, Group Health finds cost savings for two years.
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