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A new study found higher rates of invasive procedures and complications after annual lung cancer screenings than shown in previous research.

Sharing liver health results and lifestyle advice with those at risk for ALD and MASLD led to sustained improvements in alcohol intake, diet, and exercise for up to 2 years.

A well-curated background and presentation during virtual visits are more important than ever now.

Only a minority of patients with psoriatic disease know about their increased risks.

Data suggest that few immigrants to Canada with tuberculosis infection were infected within the preceding 2 years, when the risk for progression to tuberculosis disease is the highest.

Jessica Diplock is Sciences Norths new vice-president of people and culture.

Updates to the American Diabetes Association's Standards of Care for 2024 include multiple new screening recommendations, as well as new obesity management guidance and other revisions.

Unsatisfactory fecal immunochemical tests often stem from inadequate or old specimens, incomplete labeling, or broken/leaking containers, and they may leave many patients unscreened.

Patients with moderate to severe atopic dermatitis could soon have more therapeutic options, with monoclonal antibodies targeting novel immune pathways that reduce disease severity, suggest two trials.

Clinicians should screen patients who are pregnant for iron deficiency anemia, experts said.