Asking questions about screening inequalities
Survey results will hopefully help focus future screening inequalities research where it is needed most.
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We’ve still got a lot to learn about multi-cancer tests
Dr Jessica Lloyd and Dr Sowmiya Moorthie, of Cancer Research UK, discuss multi-cancer tests, their potential use in screening, their challenges and uncertainties.
Five things you should know about the UK NSC
How much do you know about the UK National Screening Committee?
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Screening identifies apparently healthy people who may be at increased risk of a disease or condition, enabling earlier treatment or informed decisions. National population screening programmes are implemented on the advice of the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), which makes independent, evidence-based recommendations to …
How to write about risk: working to produce better public information on screening
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An article to get you thinking about screening, and its balance of risks and benefits.
Journal article showcases UK NSC workshop on risk stratification in breast screening
A journal article has been published about a UK NSC workshop on risk stratification in breast screening.
Prudence, not popularity, is the key to UK NSC’s work, says Chris
Our latest UK NSC member profile focuses on Professor Chris Hyde.
NHS abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening annual standards report published
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NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening Programme
The NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) screening programme annual standards report for 2023 to 2024 has been published.
Partners updated on SMA screening project workstreams
The SMA Screening In-service evaluation (ISE) Partnership Board held its latest meeting on 17 September, and received updates from partners, stakeholders and expert sub-groups.
Consultation into UK NSC recommendation on dental disease screening
UK NSC consultation opens into removal of dental disease in children from list of recommendations that are regularly reviewed.