November 23, 2023 Gynecology A positive change by introducing at-home HPV testing to screen for cervical cancer mitigating the need for PAP tests.
November 17, 2023 Health Policy How a new ‘super screener’ is helping detect cancer in patients without a family doctor. Half measures are better than nothing I guess.
October 31, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Ontario lowering age for regular breast cancer screenings to 40 starting in the Fall of 2024.
October 17, 2023 Addiction New guideline urges doctors to regularly screen for alcohol use disorder. Sure, I’ll add it to the list.
October 6, 2023 Bariatric Medicine Ozempic and similar drugs linked to gastrointestinal conditions: B.C. researchers. Already known but needs context about rarity of some of the side effects versus the beneficial health outcomes when assessing overall risk of its use.
October 5, 2023 Orthopedics How helpful are school-based scoliosis screening programs? Should they be reinstated after screening ceased years ago? That brings us to face the factors that constitute a good screening test and the answer we may not want to hear.
September 26, 2023 Cancer/Oncology In-home Human Papilloma Virus test used for cervical cancer screening is a great idea. Some Canadian provinces are adopting the policy. Countries like Australia have noted excellent outcomes. Result same or better than PAP tests.
August 29, 2023 Cancer/Oncology Headlines misinterpret study finding that most cancer screenings don’t extend life. They may not extend it, but they certainly will get you close to what your expected life span would be if caught early and treated.