CINCINNATI (WKRC) - A recent report from the American Cancer Society raises new concerns about higher cancer rates in younger people. Local doctors say screening is more critical than ever right now ...
When screening patients for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (CT), raising the nodule size threshold from 5 mm to 7 or 8 mm before starting a more intensive workup could result in fewer ...
Although Lung Cancer Awareness Month is observed nationally in November, a woman who attended a Let’s Hear It meet-up said ...
Dr George Owiti, a radiographer at Kericho County Hospital examines the Chest CT results of a patient admitted to the hospital. [James Wanzala, Standard] Despite recent breakthroughs that have ...
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Omer Awan is a practicing physician who covers public health. Lung Cancer, Scan, Essay Can Be Used Only To Illustrate Cancer, ...
Computed tomography (CT) examinations (known more commonly as a “CT scan” or “CAT scan”) incorporate a series of x-ray images taken of areas inside the body and use a computer to create a ...
More than 100,000 future cancer cases were projected to result from the 93 million CT examinations performed in 2023, according to a study published April 14 in JAMA Internal Medicine. Low-dose CT ...
In a study of more than 31,000 adults, an EHR-integrated patient-facing tool significantly improved identification of ...
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Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT can save lives, say experts
With most lung cancers in India diagnosed at advanced stages, experts say low-dose CT screening for high-risk groups like long-term smokers can help detect the disease early, improve survival, and ...
Low-dose CT scans could reduce mortality in lung cancer patients by up to 20 percent, according to a recent study in the New England Journal of Medicine. From Aug. 2002 through April 2004, researchers ...
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University of Iowa, pharmacy pair up for lung cancer screening study to reach at-risk Iowans
Only 20% of Iowans who qualify for lung cancer screening get one - and an innovative new program from the University of Iowa ...
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