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UK NSC is reviewing the latest evidence for additional screening based on breast density  

Posted by: Cristina Visintin, Posted on: 28 May 2025 - Categories: Breast Screening

The UK NSC this summer plans to share its review of the latest evidence on whether women with dense breasts should be offered additional breast screening imaging tests.

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UK NSC stakeholder discussion groups: could you help?

Posted by: Mike Harris, Posted on: 12 May 2025 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

Would you like to be involved in a UK NSC stakeholder focus group?

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NHS AAA Screening Programme proves its effectiveness

Posted by: Harriet Strachan, Phil Gardner and Sophie Mitra, Posted on: 8 May 2025 - Categories: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening

A review of data has found that AAA screening in the UK has been effective and has contributed substantially to ongoing reductions in AAA-related deaths.

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Consultation opens on newborn screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD)

Posted by: TJ Day, Posted on: 6 May 2025 - Categories: General

The UK NSC has opened a public consultation on screening for metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD).

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Bursaries available for 2025 health screening module 

Posted by: Jo Harcombe, Posted on: 6 May 2025 - Categories: UK National Screening Committee

The UK NSC is again offering a small number of bursaries to study the popular health screening module at the University of Warwick.

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Sign up for UK NSC online seminar on breast screening and breast density

Posted by: TJ Day, Posted on: 2 May 2025 - Categories: Breast Screening

The next UK NSC seminar, on the topic of breast screening and breast density, will be held on 9 June. You can register for it now.

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