Screening

Screening for social risks in physician practices significantly increased over the last several years, according to a cross-sectional study published in JAMA Network Open.

In a final recommendation statement, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said that all women aged 65 years and older should be screened for osteoporosis to prevent fractures.

A study published in 2023 that analyzed more than 23 million births found that the proportion of premature infants diagnosed with retinopathy of prematurity nearly doubled in the U.S. from 2003 to 2019.

Artificial intelligence may open new opportunities for innovation in medicine, including eye care. From diagnostic chatbots to portable screening devices, AI has transformed optometry throughout 2024.

SAN DIEGO — Psychological and neurocognitive screening may help monitor mental and physical health among people with sickle cell disease, according to a speaker at ASH Annual Meeting and Exposition.

High BMI appears to be a good predictor for high fat mass index in children and adolescents across racial and ethnic groups, according to findings published in The Journal of Pediatrics.

Lack of a primary care provider may hinder an individual’s ability to undergo lung cancer screening, according to results of a quality improvement study.

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released a draft recommendation encouraging physicians to screen for syphilis in people who are pregnant as early as possible.

Routine screening for financial toxicity during active cancer treatment is feasible, according to study results presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium.

A New York hospital expanded its Candida auris screening protocols after a patient tested positive for the fungal pathogen 2 months after being admitted, catching other cases that would have previously been missed, according to a study.