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Teens Should Be Screened for Depression, Experts Recommend

Teens Should Be Screened for Depression, Experts Recommend

A government-appointed medical panel said doctors should screen all teenagers for depression, a...
» read full story March 30th, 2009 - 20:41
Colorectal Cancer Screenings Should Stop at Age 75, Government Task Force Recommends

Colorectal Cancer Screenings Should Stop at Age 75, Government Task Force Recommends

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has rejected the latest X-ray screening technology, called...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 16:00

Colon Cancer Screening Recommended Between Age 50 And 75

According to the US Preventive Services Task Force’ recommendations, people after age 75 who have...
» read full story October 07th, 2008 - 14:43
Update: Pfizer Is Seeking FDA’s Approval For Osteoporosis Drug

Update: Pfizer Is Seeking FDA’s Approval For Osteoporosis Drug

Pfizer, the world’s biggest drugmaker, is seeking U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for...
» read full story September 09th, 2008 - 14:30
OTC Painkillers Affect Results Of Prostate Screening Tests

OTC Painkillers Affect Results Of Prostate Screening Tests

Researchers have found that common over-the-counter painkillers such as aspirin, ibuprofen, and...
» read full story September 08th, 2008 - 22:13
Calcium, Height Linked with Prostate Cancer

Calcium, Height Linked with Prostate Cancer

Men with high-normal levels of calcium in their blood, as well as men with above-average height,...
» read full story September 04th, 2008 - 23:15
Blood Screenings for Prostate Cancer Not Recommended Over 75

Blood Screenings for Prostate Cancer Not Recommended Over 75

The 16-member U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has concluded that blood tests that may discover...
» read full story August 06th, 2008 - 19:37
Efficiency Of Prostate Screening  In The Elderly Questioned

Efficiency Of Prostate Screening In The Elderly Questioned

Prostate-cancer screening or the PSA test for men aged 75 or older should be stopped because there...
» read full story August 06th, 2008 - 14:49
Prostate Cancer Screening Not Recommended for Men over 75

Prostate Cancer Screening Not Recommended for Men over 75

For years there has been the common perception that prostate cancer screening is one of the most...
» read full story August 05th, 2008 - 22:59
Men Over 74 Needn’t Worry About Prostate Cancer

Men Over 74 Needn’t Worry About Prostate Cancer

In the Aug. 5 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine, a report on men over 74 was published. It...
» read full story August 05th, 2008 - 20:03
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Specials

Just 1 in 5 Men Screened for Prostate Cancer Last Year

Just 1 in 5 Men Screened for Prostate Cancer Last Year

Although the American Cancer Society strongly recommends annual testing, starting with at the age...
» read full story August 13th, 2008 - 12:30
Prostate Screening’s Efficiency In The Elderly Questioned

Prostate Screening’s Efficiency In The Elderly Questioned

Prostate-cancer screening or the PSA test for men aged 75 or older should be stopped because there...
» read full story August 05th, 2008 - 14:01
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