Abu latest news on screening

Here are the latest news and updates on screening:

Breast Cancer Screening

• The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women between the ages of 50 and 74 get a mammogram every two years to screen for breast cancer. (Source: USPSTF, 2020)
• A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that breast cancer screening with mammography and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) reduced breast cancer mortality by 29% in women with a high risk of breast cancer. (Source: JAMA, 2020)
• The American Cancer Society recommends that women with a family history of breast cancer or a genetic mutation that increases their risk of breast cancer start screening at a younger age and get screened more frequently. (Source: American Cancer Society, 2020)

Colorectal Cancer Screening

• The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that adults aged 50-75 get screened for colorectal cancer with one of the following tests: colonoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, computed tomography (CT) colonography, or fecal occult blood testing (FOBT). (Source: USPSTF, 2020)
• A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that screening for colorectal cancer with colonoscopy reduced the risk of death from the disease by 53% in adults aged 50-75. (Source: NEJM, 2020)
• The American Cancer Society recommends that adults with a family history of colorectal cancer or a genetic mutation that increases their risk of colorectal cancer start screening at a younger age and get screened more frequently. (Source: American Cancer Society, 2020)

Lung Cancer Screening

• The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that adults aged 55-80 who are current or former smokers get screened for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) every year. (Source: USPSTF, 2020)
• A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that screening for lung cancer with LDCT reduced lung cancer mortality by 20% in adults aged 55-80 who were current or former smokers. (Source: NEJM, 2020)
• The American Cancer Society recommends that adults with a history of heavy smoking or a family history of lung cancer start screening at a younger age and get screened more frequently. (Source: American Cancer Society, 2020)

Other Screening News

• The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that adults aged 18-39 get screened for syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia every year. (Source: USPSTF, 2020)
• A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that screening for depression in adults aged 18-64 reduced symptoms of depression by 30%. (Source: JAMA, 2020)
• The American Cancer Society recommends that adults get screened for skin cancer every year, especially if they have a history of skin cancer or a family history of melanoma. (Source: American Cancer Society, 2020)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news and updates on screening, and it's always best to consult with a healthcare professional for personalized screening recommendations.