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Lung cancer CT scans: Just for older heavy smokers
May 20, 2012 1:35 PM
CHICAGO (AP) - New lung cancer screening guidelines from three medical groups recommend annual scans but only for an older group of current or former heavy smokers. The advice applies only to those aged 55 to 74. The risks of screening younger or older smokers or nonsmokers outweigh any benefits,... more » -
Feds asking more women to be screened for osteoporosis
July 5, 2010 6:20 PM
A government task force is urging all younger postmenopausal women to be checked for osteoporosis if they have certain risk factors. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force is widening the group of women who should consider bone-density tests. The old guidelines included only women over 65, as well... more »
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