Systematic PSA screening not cost effective in AustraliaNo Abstract available for this article.doi:10.1007/s40274-016-3516-0Springer International PublishingPharmacoeconomics & Outcomes News
The PSA (prostate-specific antigen) test, also called PSA screening, evaluates a blood sample for elevated levels of the prostate-specific antigen. PSA is a protein that can indicate the presence of cancer in the prostate, which is a small gland below the bladder. The PSA test has saved ma...
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The Cancer Council Australia does not currently recommend that all men undergo routinescreeningfor prostate cancer. Studies have shown that this approach does not reduce the number of men who die from prostate cancer. Although early identification of prostate cancer is very important, there are severa...
“The goal of these statements is to bring some clarity to the confusion that exists with existing guidelines, and to present reasonable and rational guidance for the early detection of prostate cancer today,” according to the consensus statement, which was published as a blog post in t...
Australia's recently released consensus guidelines may support more streamlined and consistent care. However, if GP mindlines and thus routine practice in Australia are to shift, to ultimately reduce unnecessary or harmful prostate screening, it is likely that other important drivers at all levels of...
Australia's recently released consensus guidelines may support more streamlined and consistent care. However, if GP mindlines and thus routine practice in Australia are to shift, to ultimately reduce unnecessary or harmful prostate screening, it is likely that other important drivers at all levels of...
The screening of PCa is based on two tests, the total PSA test and the rectal examination. However, PSA is not specific for PCa stage confirmation, leading in false positive result and involving PCa over-diagnosis and over-treatment. HSP27 and Menin have been found to be overexpressed in ...
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