Task force eases stance on routine prostate screenings
A government advisory panel has dropped its firm objection to routine prostate cancer screenings for millions of middle aged and elderly men while stopping short of a full recommendation. The panel says evidence remains mixed about benefits and harms and urges informed personal decisions after discussing pros and cons with doctors.
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Nuclear-imaging test aids ruling out heart attack
A study found sestamibi nuclear imaging used in emergency rooms helps rule out heart attacks in chest pain patients. Among 2475 patients at seven hospitals, 52 percent not tested were admitted and found not to have a heart attack, vs 42 percent with the imaging.
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