Screening Health News Page 10

Men aged 55 to 69 should discuss PSA blood screen with their doctor, expert panel recommends

Study finds that most still recommend the breast cancer screen for women in their early 40s

Overtreatment may lead to excess worry and worse outcomes, report says

Awareness and practicing safe sex are key to curbing the growing rate of syphilis, sexual health experts say

Transportation issues, lack of awareness and other barriers may be at issue

Scanning might reduce unneeded biopsies and overtreatment, study suggests

It analyzes samples in seconds, with 98 percent accuracy, in the privacy of a man's home, researchers say

Talk to your doctor if relatives have had this cancer

Small study finds the new technique beats CT and PET scans by around 6 months

No difference in patient outcomes when physicians order more -- or more pricey -- tests, treatments, study finds

Screening rates for the dangerous virus remain low despite recommendations, study finds

Report suggests higher screening rates explain the positive trend

Waiting later could lead to permanent vision problems, U.S. panel says

Physicians need to be comfortable screening for it, offering additional help if needed

Severe gum disease can signal undiagnosed case of blood sugar disease