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Lung cancer screening guidelines are changingNow’s the time, Dr. Wernli says, to weigh in on lowering eligible age and pack-years smoked.
screening, lung cancer, low dose CT scan
2020-07-28
Benefit of 3D mammogram less with very dense breastsBut for most women, digital breast tomosynthesis improves cancer detection and reduces recalls.
dense breasts, cancer screening, 3D mammograms, tomosynthesis
2020-07-28
Decades in the making: A look back at what makes MacColl, MacCollMacColl Center co-founder Brian Austin, who is retiring this week, reflects on how the Center became a global pioneer in health care transformation.
MacColl Center, Learning Health System Program, chronic care
2020-07-15
COVID-19 vaccine well tolerated, generates immune responseNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases-sponsored phase 1 trial tested mRNA vaccine.
vaccine, coronavirus, COVID-19
2020-07-14
Medication in pregnancy: Better data for healthier kidsResearchers need much bigger data sets to find outcomes that matter, Dr. Sascha Dublin and colleagues write in Pediatrics.
medications, pregnancy, antidepressant
2020-07-06
No going back: We must rise up now to end structural racismDr. Rita Mangione-Smith shares 6 changes our research institute can make to address racism as a public health crisis.
social determinants of health, disparities, racism
2020-07-02
We decreased people’s sedentary time—by an hour a dayChanging behavior isn’t easy, but Dr. Dori Rosenberg helped older people to stand and walk more.
aging, obesity, sedentary behavior
2020-06-29
