US Preventive Services Task Force Updates Prostate Cancer Screening Recommendations - No Benefits For Over 75s The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), updating its 2002 report, now recommends against routine prostate cancer screening for men over the age of 75. More evidence is needed to determine if men under 75 could benefit from screening. Previously, the Task Force concluded that there was insufficient scientific evidence to recommend screening for all men, and found inconclusive evidence that early detection improves
health outcomes.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com'Growing Belief' Among Men In Swaziland That Circumcision Provides Complete Protection Against HIV, IRIN News Reports There is a "growing belief" among some men in Swaziland that circumcision provides complete protection against HIV -- a perception that is concerning nongovernmental organizations working to combat the spread of the virus in the country -- IRIN News reports.
Source: www.medicalnewstoday.comMake Sure 'Express LIFTs' Reach The Right Destination, UK In response to the Department of
Health announcement that it intends to streamline and speed up the procurement process for LIFT developments, the NPA is seeking assurance from PCTs that corners will not be cut in planning and public consultation to meet deadlines. DH has stated that procurement processes for LIFT sites that have in the past lasted for two years will now be shortened to six weeks.
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