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Genetic risk scores fall short in predicting common diseases

Independent - 17-Oct-2023

Limited accuracy, casting doubt on their suitability for public health screening

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Newer diagnostic techniques reduced unnecessary harm in prostate cancer testing

Independent - 23-Feb-2023

67% fewer men experienced risks of screening with advanced diagnostic techniques

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NHS to sequence the entire DNA of newborns for rare genetic disease diagnosis

BBC - 13-Dec-2022

Whole genome sequencing could speed up diagnosis and allow early life-saving treatment

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Defeat lung cancer at an early stage with CT scan

Guardian - 14-Feb-2021

CT scan detects 70% of early-stage lung cancers; NHS England launches pilot screening

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A 15-minute prostate cancer scan could replace invasive tests

Guardian - 11-Feb-2021

Prostagram allows easy access and a precise diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancers

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