Every year about 300 people in Ireland will develop cervical cancer, and sadly around 90 will die from the disease. It affects mostly those in the 30 to 50 age bracket and anyone who has ever been sexually active is at risk, despite their sexual orientation. new report from the National Screening Service, in which… Read More »
[unable to retrieve full-text content]Trials suggest dogs could contribute to efforts to prevent the spread of Covid at mass gatherings. BBC News – Health
A large-scale randomised trial of annual screening for ovarian cancer, led by UCL researchers, did not succeed in reducing deaths from the disease, despite one of the screening methods tested detecting cancers earlier. Results from the UK Collaborative Trial of Ovarian Cancer Screening (UKCTOCS) have been published in a report in the medical journal The… Read More »
Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto News Health Canada ‘I do believe that patients with cancer in Canada … are being rendered fatal, terminal or incurable, as a result of what’s happened’ Author of the article: Tom Blackwell Publishing date: Apr 13, 2021 • 8 hours ago • 4 minute read • 84 Comments A doctor exams mammograms,… Read More »
Humana announced this week that they are sending out more than 1 million at-home tests for patients who have put off going to the doctor because of the pandemic. The tests will be sent primarily to people who need colorectal cancer screening or diabetic condition management. Qualifying members will be able to identify if they… Read More »
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends screening for perinatal depression and anxiety, stating that “clinicians screen patients at least once during the perinatal period for depression and anxiety symptoms using a standard, validated tool.” Approximately 40 states have instituted guidelines and recommendations regarding screening for perinatal depression; however, we are… Read More »