Prevention and Screening – Page 6

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.

August 29, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 29, 2023 Source:Most cancer screenings don’t extend life, study finds, but don’t cancel that appointment Reference:Estimated Lifetime Gained With Cancer Screening TestsA Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
New diagnostic test for early Alzheimer’s does not prove that you will develop the disease and requires more biomarkers to ensure accuracy.

August 24, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 24, 2023 Source:Commercially available Alzheimer’s blood test could help early diagnosis
Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it

August 23, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 23, 2023 Source:Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it Reference:Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in 51 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries
Levering the processing power of AI models may help predict the next pandemic

August 15, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 15, 2023 Source:Could AI help predict the next pandemic?
U.S. public health departments developing guidelines for STI prophylaxis

August 14, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 14, 2023 Source:STIs are on the rise in the US. A pill taken after sex could help slow them down
Study discusses how BMI should not be the sole indicator of potential health risks when there are other scales like waist circumference that add context to the evaluation.

July 6, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 6, 2023 Source:Being overweight may not be associated with early death, study says Reference:Body mass index and all-cause mortality in a 21st century U.S. population: A National Health Interview Survey analysis
How sunscreen became controversial when studies to date have not shown any conclusive evidence for harm versus the real risk reduction for skin damage and cancer. Time Magazine reviews the issue

June 29, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 298, 2023 Source:How Sunscreen Became Controversial
A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says. Adds to reasons within the guidelines why it is not recommended for primary prevention of heart attack.

June 21, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 21, 2023 Source:A daily aspirin may lead to anemia in older adults, study says..
Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, ‘not for kids’ label on cannabis packages

June 19, 2023

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 19, 2023 Source:Ottawa Public Health calls for graphic warnings, ‘not for kids’ label on cannabis packages