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Screening research: who does what?  

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 28 February 2024 - Categories: General

Important factors, roles and responsibilities to consider for anyone wanting to conduct research or evaluation into screening.

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Consultation opens on modifying antenatal screening pathway for Edwards' syndrome

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 21 February 2024 - Categories: General

The UK NSC is consulting on whether to add the quadruple test to the antenatal screening pathway for Edwards' syndrome.

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Fascinating insight into potential benefits and limitations of using polygenic scores

Posted by: TJ Day, Posted on: 7 February 2024 - Categories: General

The third UK NSC web-based seminar focused on the potential benefits and limitations of using polygenic scores to calculate the overall chance of developing a disease or condition.

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Jo and Laura give positive feedback after completing health screening module

Posted by: Jo Harcombe, Posted on: 6 February 2024 - Categories: General

Bursary winners encourage other screening professionals to look into studying master's level health screening module.

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UK NSC explores potential developments in bowel cancer screening

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 5 February 2024 - Categories: General

The UK National Screening Committee held a horizon scanning event in Edinburgh to explore potential developments in research, international policy making and emerging technologies related to bowel cancer screening.

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