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The 7-10 year results of a US screening trial called PLCO has just been published on line (NEJM March 18, 2009) with results that have left men and physicians with unclear information. This video summarizes the weaknesses and strengths and provides a take home message for all men.
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Cholesterol: Many young adults, kids need but lack cholesterol screening
Signs of heart disease – generally thought to be a disease ofmiddle age – can be seen even in children, cardiologists now know.But risk factors in children and young adults run the risk of beingundetected and untreated, largely because of confusion as to whoamong the young should get screened, and when.
Read more on The Journal Times
High cholesterol common in younger adults, but screening rates remain low
A new study recommends that physicians screen young adults’ cholesterol levels and discuss risk factors for coronary heart disease.
Read more on American Medical Association
Arthritis Foundation launches screening program
The Arthritis Foundation has begun a new pilot program designed to improve the early diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA).
Read more on The Township Journal
Are there modifiable risk factors for prostate cancer? Nutrition? Environment? June Chan, UCSF Division of Cancer Epidemiology, explores the nutritional and hormonal risk factors for prostate cancer. Series: UCSF Mini Medical School for the Public [2/2009] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 15574]