5 results
Early detection of prostate cancer with PSA testing and a digital rectal exam - Patient Visual
detection of prostate cancer ... with PSA testing ... Patient Visual Decision ... Aid #PatientInfo ... #PrimaryCare #Screening
Radiation Dose to Adults from Common Imaging Examinations
ABDOMINAL REGION
 - Computed Tomography (CT) — Abdomen and
Screening 1.5 mSv ... mSv 7 weeks #PatientInfo ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study
Estimated Medical Radiation Doses for 5 Year-Old Child

3-view ankle	0.0015 mSv	1/14th CXRs
2-view chest	0.02 mSv	1 CXRs
Anteroposterior and lateral
Pediatrics 2008 #PatientInfo ... Radiation #Doses #Imaging ... #CT #Nuclear #Comparison ... #Table #Risks # ... Testing #Study #
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... Screening Tests ... #Tests #comparison ... #table #management ... gastroenterology #CRC #Testing
If the patient has a HEART Score of 0-3 and a negative initial troponin, have a
Shared Medical Decision-Making ... Shared Medical Decision-Making ... further testing ... Document medical decision-making ... #Management #PatientInfo