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AI helps spot early warning signs of breast cancer sooner

AI helps spot early warning signs of breast cancer sooner

By Stephen Beech Early warning signs of breast cancer could be spotted up to six years in advance using AI, suggests a new study. The latest artificial intelligence technology can provide an "early alert" for the potentially deadly disease years before a diagnosis, say scientists. Three commercially available

Former HHS secretary tied to company that could benefit from CMS screening proposal

(The Center Square) – A proposed federal rule that would expand Medicare coverage for certain colorectal cancer screening tests could benefit a company whose board includes former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has proposed expanding national coverage standards to include

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

Poop tests and blood tests join colonoscopy as options for colorectal cancer screening

(AURORA, COLORADO) It’s increasingly common to see headlines and social media conversations about the rise in colorectal cancer among younger adults. In fact, the growing incidence of colorectal cancer in people under age 50 helped drive the American Cancer Society’s 2018 decision to recommend lowering the recommended age

Doctors warn CMS proposal could weaken colorectal cancer screening standards

(The Center Square) – Doctors have voiced concerns about a proposed rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services that would expand Medicare coverage for some colorectal cancer screening tests. The proposal would allow for coverage of non-invasive, blood-based tests under new national standards if they meet specific

From pregnancy to baby’s first year: How Medicaid supports parent and infant care

From pregnancy to baby’s first year: How Medicaid supports parent and infant care

From pregnancy to baby’s first year: How Medicaid supports parent and infant care Finding out you’re pregnant can be a whirlwind of emotion—joy, nerves, and even uncertainty about what comes next. Between the flurry of appointments, prenatal screenings, and prepping for a newborn, the "to-do&

Screening dramatically increases breast cancer patients’ survival rate

Screening dramatically increases breast cancer patients’ survival rate

By Stephen Beech Screening dramatically increases the survival rate for breast cancer patients, according to new research. Women with stage IV breast cancer detected through screening have a 60% chance of still being alive 10 years after diagnosis, say scientists. But they found that the survival rate is less than