
A CRC Blood Test Is Here. What Does It Mean for Screening? - Medscape
Sep 20, 2024 · While the new Shield blood test may motivate more people to get screened for colorectal cancer, it also comes with downsides, experts said.
Developmental Screening - Page 6 - Medscape
The Denver Developmental Screening Test, 2nd edition, [64] is the most widely used test for developmental screening and is generally accepted worldwide because of its ease of use.
Poor Adherence to Repeat Stool Tests for CRC Screening - Medscape
Oct 10, 2025 · Most adults fail to complete the recommended repeat stool testing after their initial stool test, diminishing the benefits of the at-home tests.
Promising New Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Jan 24, 2025 · A novel blood-based test for early detection of colorectal cancer in average-risk adults met the primary endpoints of sensitivity and specificity in the PREEMPT CRC trial.
Colorectal Cancer Screening Choices: What’s the Best FIT? - Medscape
May 13, 2025 · As our options for noninvasive colorectal cancer screening options grow, does fecal immunochemical testing (FIT) still have a place in primary care?
USPSTF Updates Recommendations on Cervical Cancer Screening
Dec 11, 2024 · The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has posted a draft updated statement on cervical cancer screening. The statement is open for public comment until January 13, …
A Bright Future for CRC Screening Awaits - Medscape
Sep 6, 2024 · The Shield ctDNA screening test is an important — and really cool — technology because there are many patients who are hesitant to have a colonoscopy or to submit a stool sample and …
Screening for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Which Tool?
TOPLINE: Screening tools for diabetic peripheral neuropathy vary in sensitivity, suggesting it may be necessary to use multiple tools to reliably catch the condition.
MCED Screening: What Patients Need to Know - Medscape
Jul 11, 2025 · With half a million people having already received multi-cancer early detection (MCED) screening, patients are and will continue to be asking about these blood tests, physicians said.
New Test Offers Quicker Way to Screen for Dementia - Medscape
Nov 19, 2024 · A test that takes less than 4 minutes to administer could help primary care clinicians screen for dementia in older adults.