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Screening and Removal of Precancerous Lesions Prevents Anal Cancer

UCSF Health — June 14, 2022

In a groundbreaking finding, a new study led by UCSF found that routine screening for and removal of precancerous anal lesions can significantly reduce the risk of anal cancer, similar to the way cervical cancer is prevented in women.

3-D Mammography Technique Benefits Some Women, Not All

UCSF Health — June 13, 2022

For many women, breast cancer screening with a three-dimensional imaging technique called digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT) may not offer advantages over digital mammography, but for some it may reduce the chance of an advanced cancer diagnosis, according to a new JAMA study.

UCI researcher leads national study to screen for cardiovascular disease during pregnancy

UCI Health — June 13, 2022

Orange, Calif. — UCI Health high-risk pregnancy specialist Dr. Afshan Hameed is spearheading a national study of a promising risk-assessment tool to predict cardiovascular disease during pregnancy, which is the leading cause of maternal mortality in the United States. With funding from the Diagnostic Excellence Initiative of the Gordon and…

A Brain Tumor Patient Celebrates Survival

UCSF Health — June 13, 2022

When Cheryl Broyles was diagnosed with glioblastoma, her goal was to outlive the disease’s 15-month prognosis. That was 22 years ago. Broyles’ survival has been the result of luck, tumor location, and cutting-edge treatment and diagnostics.

Shy bladder syndrome can be debilitating

UCLA Health — June 13, 2022

Consistently failing to empty the bladder when needed can cause health complications, including urinary tract infections and urinary incontinence

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