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world1 day ago
OB-GYN Group Releases Separate Vaccine Schedule for Pregnant Women
A medical organization issued its own immunization recommendations for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women. The schedule differs from current federal guidance on one vaccine.
Washington Examinerpolitics4 days ago
FTC Sues Transgender Health Group Over Clinical Guidelines
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the World Professional Association for Transgender Health on Wednesday. The agency alleges the group issued guidelines that enabled unsubstantiated claims about medical procedures for minors.
nbcnews.comscience24 days ago
American Cancer Society Updates Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society now recommends that adults begin colorectal cancer screening at age 45. The organization also added blood-based tests to the list of acceptable screening options.
finance25 days ago
American Cancer Society Adds Blood and Stool Tests to Colon Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society has endorsed three new screening options for colorectal cancer. The additions include one blood test and two stool tests that detect cancer at higher rates than older methods.
nbcnews.comscience4 days ago
American Cancer Society Adds Blood Test to Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines
The American Cancer Society updated its colorectal cancer screening recommendations on Wednesday to include a blood-based test for adults age 45 and older at average risk. The change applies when individuals decline or do not complete visual exams or stool tests.
ncbi.nlm.nih.govworld35 days ago
Medical Groups Differ on Recommended Age to Start Mammograms
Guidelines from major health organizations vary on when women should begin regular mammogram screening and how often scans should occur. The differences center on starting ages of 40, 45, or 50 and screening intervals of one or two years.
GB Newsfinance47 days ago
Over One Million UK Asthma Patients Now Use Combination Inhalers
More than one million asthma patients in Britain have switched to combination inhalers, outnumbering those using traditional blue reliever inhalers for the first time. The change follows 2024 guidance from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommending these d…