Fasting blood glucose tests as an initial step in gestational diabetes screening could eliminate the need for oral glucose tolerance tests in most pregnant women,…
One in 13 Australians over the age of 40 are estimated to be living with COPD.1 COPD is one of the ‘big five’ lung diseases.…
This story was updated at 3.30pm to reflect the publication of the updated guidelines. Patients with average bowel cancer risk are now recommended to start…
BreastScreen SA’s decision to notify women of their breast density after routine mammography is “premature” and not supported by “robust evidence”, says a leading cancer…
Women undergoing routine mammography at all BreastScreen SA clinics will now be notified of their individual breast density. The updated policy, which came into effect…
Dr Sandy Minck is angry. At present, 38 states in the US mandate some level of breast density reporting by mammography services and radiologists to…
More than one in 10 women who have rescreened for cervical cancer in 2023 have made the switch to self-collected HPV swabs, according to the…
Carrying out two stool-based tests improves sensitivity and cuts the number of missed colorectal cancers, according to a UK study. Researchers compared the diagnostic performance…
Since 2006, I have been using a psychological screening tool to help assess the likely cognitive competence in older drivers. It has given me confidence…
A national lung cancer screening program will commence in July 2025, with the Federal Government pledging $264 million in funding for next week’s budget. Minister…
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