Tag: screening guidelines
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AONN+ Session Highlights Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Screening Adherence
New Insights at AONN+ Annual Conference on Lung Cancer Screening As the leading cause of cancer death in the United States, lung cancer remains a critical target for early detection and effective patient navigation. The 16th annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference featured a pivotal session focused on updated lung cancer…
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New Insights for Lung Cancer Screening: AONN+ Conference Highlights Updated Guidelines
Overview of the AONN+ Conference Session The 16th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference recently featured a pivotal session focused on updated lung cancer screening guidelines and how clinicians and navigators can translate them into practice. With lung cancer continuing to be the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United…
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AONN+ Conference Spotlight: Updated Lung Cancer Screening Guidelines and Practical Adherence Strategies
Introduction: Elevating Lung Cancer Screening Awareness Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, making effective screening strategies more important than ever. The 16th Annual Academy of Oncology Nurse & Patient Navigators (AONN+) Conference featured a pivotal session dedicated to updated lung cancer screening guidelines and practical approaches to boost…
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PSA Screening Improves Survival: ERSPC Trial Findings
New Evidence Highlights PSA Screening Benefits A landmark update from the European Randomised Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) confirms that sustained, protocol-driven PSA testing can reduce mortality from prostate cancer and improve the overall benefit-to-harm ratio. The new findings reinforce the value of personalized, risk-based screening strategies that prioritize patient safety and informed…
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Study confirms PSA screening improves survival and safety
Key takeaway: PSA screening improves outcomes Prostate cancer remains a major health concern worldwide, but new results from the 23-year European Randomized Study of Screening for Prostate Cancer (ERSPC) reinforce a core message: sustained, protocol-driven PSA screening saves lives. The long-term data show not only a reduction in prostate cancer mortality but also a more…
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Postpartum mental health risk rises after childbirth: screening can help
Overview: Why postpartum mental health matters Two new studies from Karolinska Institutet illuminate how mental ill-health evolves around pregnancy and childbirth. They find that depression and psychosis are more likely after giving birth than before, while the risk of suicide attempts slightly declines. The findings also suggest that national screening guidelines may help identify problems…
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Postpartum Mental Health Risks Rise After Childbirth
Overview: New evidence on postpartum mental health Two recent studies from the Karolinska Institutet illuminate how mental health can change around pregnancy and childbirth. While anxiety and other disorders show complex patterns, the research finds that depression and psychosis are more common after giving birth than before, whereas the likelihood of suicide attempts is lower.…
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Postpartum Depression Risk Higher After Birth: Swedish Study Findings
Two new Swedish studies illuminate mental health around childbirth Two large studies from Karolinska Institutet use Swedish national registers to examine mental health before, during, and after pregnancy. They cover nearly 1.8 million pregnancies from 2003 to 2019 and include both mothers and fathers. The results show that mental health problems often emerge after birth,…