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Credit: CC0 Public Domain A simple blood test every five years is sufficient to screen low risk men for prostate cancer, new research has…

Joseph A. Astorino, PhD1; Mandi L. Pratt-Chapman, PhD1; Laura Schubel, MPH2; Judith Lee Smith, PhD3; Arica White, PhD3; Susan A. Sabatino, MD, MPH3; Robin Littlejohn, MS2; Bryan O. Buckley, DrPH4; Teletia Taylor, PhD5; Hannah…

Join us for the Boston Premiere of Hollow Tree, hosted by History Design Studio and co-sponsored by the Harvard Graduate School of Education. The screening will be followed by a…

CHICAGO, IL, May 10, 2022 – This week, the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative is celebrating Turquoise Takeover to raise awareness about lung cancer, the nation’s leading cancer killer. As a part of the important…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Submission received: 8 February 2024 / Revised: 12 March 2024 / Accepted: 20 March 2024 / Published: 28 March 2024 Abstract This study…

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1. IntroductionSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a β-coronavirus, enveloped RNA virus, belonging to the Sarbecovirus subgenus and subfamily Orthocoronavirinae; SARS-CoV-2 causes coronavirus disease 2019…

The RaDPi-U technique is extremely simple to perform and produces reliable drug screening results in less than three minutes. With many advantages compared to…

Department of Correction expands enhanced mail screening system to all state prison…

1. IntroductionThe oral pathogenic bacteria Selenomonas noxia has been associated with the development and progress of periodontal disease, along with other gram-negative organisms such as Porphyromonas gingivalis, Treponema denticola,…

3.2. CO2 Density EstimationAn accurate estimation of CO2 density is required to understand the state of CO2 in the reservoir condition and choose the storage sites that will allow the injected CO2 to be stored in the reservoir in the…

Abstract This study addresses the critical need for accessible clinical screening in communities with a high incidence of Patients with Limited English Proficiency (PLEP). Recognizing the limitations of…

1. IntroductionBreast cancer continues to be the most common cancer globally . As highlighted by GLOBOCAN 2020’s data on cancer diagnosis and mortality, breast cancer in women now stands as the most frequently diagnosed cancer and is…

Philadelphia-area Premiere of "Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot"A free screening of the film "Seeking the Greatest Good: The Conservation Legacy of Gifford Pinchot" will take place on Wednesday, May…

1. IntroductionLow-volume roads (LVRs) constitute a large proportion of the rural roadway network, providing critical access to remote rural areas and tourist attractions. These roads are characterized by low traffic volumes, lower…

1. IntroductionThe cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention in clinical practice guidelines issued by the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) in 2021 state that both the incidence and mortality rate for atherosclerotic CVD have…

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for a greater proportion of deaths worldwide each year . About one-fourth of global NCD-related deaths take place before the age of 60 with 80% of NCD deaths occurring in low- and middle-income…

1. IntroductionPears are cultivated from perennial fruit trees belonging to the Pyrus L. genus (Rosaceae), representing one of the most extensively planted fruit trees globally. In China, pears rank third in fruit production, following…

1. IntroductionBreast density, also known as mammographic density, refers to the radiological appearance of the breast on an X-ray mammogram. High breast density appears on a mammogram as white areas and signifies a high abundance of…

Anupindi 39–150 min (range)NoTwo board certified radiologists with at least 5 year’s paediatric full body MRI experiencecoronal STIR, coronal T1-weighted, axial STIR, and axial T2-weighted fat-suppressed sequences (protocol changed…

News ReleaseWednesday, February 21, 2024 Clinical trials will assess multi-cancer detection tests, among others.The National Institutes of Health has launched a clinical trials network to evaluate emerging technologies for…

The Cancer Screening Research Network will evaluate emerging technologies for cancer screening, such…

1. IntroductionDiabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent comorbidities in surgical patients and is associated with perioperative morbidity . Perioperative care providers can take measures to prevent perioperative dysglycaemia…

Co-localization of MRI Images and joint tissue obtained at surgery. Representative images of Axial and Coronal views of target knee for co-localization of knee…

1. IntroductionForests are a significant economic resource in China , containing rich and widely distributed resources. By 2023, China’s forest coverage rate will have reached 24.02%, with 220 million hectares of forest area and 17.76…

1 Introduction Disease-modifying therapeutic development for Huntington’s disease (HD) depends on the availability of appropriate outcome measures or clinical endpoints for use in clinical trials. Given the evolution of HD…

In 2019, less than half of children aged 2–16 years with sickle cell anemia received the recommended screening for stroke, a common complication of the disease, according to a new CDC Vital Signs report. In addition, many of these…

4.2. Association between Disability and Preventive Healthcare Service Use in JapanOur study showed that disability was a significantly associated factor for non-participation in GHE and the screening of gastric, colorectal, breast and…

Short Title: SBIRT Initial Announcement Back to the Grants Dashboard Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) NOFO Number:…

1. IntroductionGermline BRCA1/2 mutations underlie tumorigenesis in approximately 5–15% of all ovarian cancer (OC), 3% of all breast cancer (BC) and in 10–20% of all triple negative BC cases . The BRCA1/2 proteins play a pivotal role in…

1. IntroductionEach year, more than 500,000 new diagnoses of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) are reported worldwide . The incidence of HNC is increasing, with an expected rise of 30% by 2030, equivalent to a total of 1.08…

1. IntroductionThe Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study estimated that there were 57.4 (95% uncertainty interval 50.4–65.1) million cases of dementia globally in 2019 . The pooled prevalence of dementia in the World Health…

BackgroundGame Changers for Cervical Cancer Prevention (GC-CCP), a peer-led, group advocacy training intervention, increased cervical cancer (CC) prevention advocacy not only among intervention recipients, but also their social network…

West Virginia coal mine meets POV screening criteria; receives postponement noticeWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration today released the results of its second 2023 pattern of violations…

This February, we highlight screenings and diagnoses for BIPOC communities, Black History Month, and global inequities in screening, diagnosis, and care. Our public policy resources include a new texting option for Action Alerts, the…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A screening tool often used in primary care clinics to detect cognitive impairment has shortcomings when…

1. IntroductionCancer is one of the leading causes of death for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the Northern Territory (hereafter the term ’Aboriginal’ is respectfully used). Like the broader trend in Australia, the gap…

1 Introduction Population aging is a global phenomenon because of improvement in hygiene, nutritional status, and medical technology. Consequently, the number of elderly individuals at risk of dementia or mild cognitive impairment…

1. IntroductionColorectal cancer (CRC) screening is effective in both the prevention and early detection of colon cancer, yet CRC continues to be one of the most common cancers diagnosed in both men and women in the United States (US),…

The second aim of this study was to observe whether there are any differences between boys and girls in height, weight, BMI, degrees of the ATR, maturity and dominant hands and legs. We found that boys were taller and heavier than girls.…

Appendix A. The PRAISE-U ConsortiumHendrik Van Poppel (EAU), Sarah Collen (EAU), James N’Dow (EAU), Phillip Cornford (EAU), Juan Gómez Rivas (EAU), Monique Roobol-Bouts (EMC, ERSPCF), Renée Leenen (EMC), Lionne Venderbos (EMC, ERSPCF),…

1. IntroductionLung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the world. It has the highest mortality rates both in males and females, and according to the International Agency for Research on Cancer, lung cancer leads to…

2.1. KNTB Project DescriptionThe KNTB program is a 5-year Cooperative Agreement (1 October 2019 to 30 September 2024) between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Union Zimbabwe Trust (UZT) under the TB…

Plant traits are determined by gene expression and environmental factors, which reflect the morphology, function, and adaptability of plants . Gene expression refers to the activity of genes at the transcriptional level, which determines…

1. IntroductionHepatic osteodystrophy is the generic term defining the group of metabolic bone diseases, including osteoporosis and osteomalacia, which appear as possible complications of chronic liver disease .Osteoporosis is very…

Breast cancer screening means checking a woman’s breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. All women need to be informed by their health care provider about the best screening options for them. When you are…

Background Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne disease primarily acquired by inhalation of infectious aerosol particles containing Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB). TB in children and adolescents is a growing concern and problem,…

Findings from a study funded by CDC’s Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) program were recently published in the journal Pediatrics. The article, entitled “Reading proficiency trends following newborn hearing screening…

1. IntroductionNeutropenic patients are not recommended for chemotherapy since it induces further neutrophil count decreases . Chemotherapy treatments for cancer are well-known to be associated with a depletion of white blood cells,…

NIH Consensus Development Conference on Phenylketonuria (PKU): Screening and Management (Day 1) …