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Saliva Test Shows Improved Accuracy in Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment
A new saliva test shows promise in identifying prostate cancer risk more accurately than the standard PSA blood test, with 40% of high-risk men in a UK study having cancer, compared to 25% with the PSA test, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies.
Saliva Test Shows Improved Accuracy in Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment
A new saliva test shows promise in identifying prostate cancer risk more accurately than the standard PSA blood test, with 40% of high-risk men in a UK study having cancer, compared to 25% with the PSA test, potentially reducing unnecessary biopsies.
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40% Bias Score
UK Health Secretary Backs National Prostate Cancer Screening
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting declared support for a national prostate cancer screening program, prioritizing high-risk men (Black men or those with family history), following a poll showing 94% of GPs favor the initiative and research suggesting 775 extra early diagnoses annually.
UK Health Secretary Backs National Prostate Cancer Screening
UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting declared support for a national prostate cancer screening program, prioritizing high-risk men (Black men or those with family history), following a poll showing 94% of GPs favor the initiative and research suggesting 775 extra early diagnoses annually.
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44% Bias Score
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
Postcode Lottery Leaves Thousands of Prostate Cancer Patients Facing Increased Death Risk
In January 2024, only two-thirds of English NHS trusts met the 62-day target for prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment, leaving 1,559 men with delayed treatment, with 435 waiting over 104 days, highlighting a concerning 'postcode lottery' in care.
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48% Bias Score
Micro-ultrasound rivals MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis
A Canadian, US, and European trial of 677 men showed micro-ultrasound biopsies are as effective as MRI for diagnosing prostate cancer, offering a cheaper, faster 'one-stop shop' alternative, potentially freeing up MRI scanners.
Micro-ultrasound rivals MRI for prostate cancer diagnosis
A Canadian, US, and European trial of 677 men showed micro-ultrasound biopsies are as effective as MRI for diagnosing prostate cancer, offering a cheaper, faster 'one-stop shop' alternative, potentially freeing up MRI scanners.
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48% Bias Score
Dietary Supplements Slow Prostate Cancer Progression in UK Study
A British study of 212 men with low-risk prostate cancer found that a supplement containing phytochemicals from six foods (broccoli, turmeric, pomegranate, green tea, ginger, and cranberry) and probiotics slowed disease progression by 42%, with most men opting for continued observation instead of ra...
Dietary Supplements Slow Prostate Cancer Progression in UK Study
A British study of 212 men with low-risk prostate cancer found that a supplement containing phytochemicals from six foods (broccoli, turmeric, pomegranate, green tea, ginger, and cranberry) and probiotics slowed disease progression by 42%, with most men opting for continued observation instead of ra...
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44% Bias Score
UK Newspapers Protest Labour's AI Copyright Weakening
British newspapers launched a joint campaign, "Make It Fair," protesting the Labour government's proposal to weaken copyright laws, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material without compensation, potentially harming the creative industries.
UK Newspapers Protest Labour's AI Copyright Weakening
British newspapers launched a joint campaign, "Make It Fair," protesting the Labour government's proposal to weaken copyright laws, allowing AI companies to use copyrighted material without compensation, potentially harming the creative industries.
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56% Bias Score
Targeted Prostate Cancer Screening Urged to Save Black Men's Lives
Black men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer, often without symptoms; a campaigner warns of preventable deaths without a targeted NHS screening program, backed by politicians including the Prime Minister and Health Secretary.
Targeted Prostate Cancer Screening Urged to Save Black Men's Lives
Black men are twice as likely to develop prostate cancer, often without symptoms; a campaigner warns of preventable deaths without a targeted NHS screening program, backed by politicians including the Prime Minister and Health Secretary.
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52% Bias Score
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
NHS Cancer Care Reforms Following Sir Chris Hoy's Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
The UK government is investing £16 million with Prostate Cancer UK to improve early detection and is working to modernize the NHS to improve cancer care, following the recent diagnosis of six-time Olympic gold medallist Sir Chris Hoy with terminal prostate cancer, and the death of constituent Nathan...
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60% Bias Score
NeuroSafe Prostate Surgery Improves Erectile Function Preservation
A UK trial of 344 men with prostate cancer shows NeuroSafe surgery nearly doubles the chances of preserving erectile function compared to standard surgery; one year later, 38% of the NeuroSafe group reported severe erectile dysfunction, versus 56% in the standard surgery group.
NeuroSafe Prostate Surgery Improves Erectile Function Preservation
A UK trial of 344 men with prostate cancer shows NeuroSafe surgery nearly doubles the chances of preserving erectile function compared to standard surgery; one year later, 38% of the NeuroSafe group reported severe erectile dysfunction, versus 56% in the standard surgery group.
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40% Bias Score
Prostate Cancer Screening Avoidance Linked to 45% Higher Death Risk
A 20-year study of 72,460 men reveals that those who skip prostate cancer screenings are 45% more likely to die from the disease, emphasizing the need for improved screening participation and highlighting a 20% risk reduction among attendees compared to a control group; these findings were presented...
Prostate Cancer Screening Avoidance Linked to 45% Higher Death Risk
A 20-year study of 72,460 men reveals that those who skip prostate cancer screenings are 45% more likely to die from the disease, emphasizing the need for improved screening participation and highlighting a 20% risk reduction among attendees compared to a control group; these findings were presented...
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40% Bias Score
Hoy's Campaign Spurs 75,000 Prostate Cancer Risk Checks
Following a terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy's campaign prompted 75,000 men to use an online risk checker; 61,000 were identified as higher risk, highlighting the prevalence of asymptomatic cases and raising over £55,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
Hoy's Campaign Spurs 75,000 Prostate Cancer Risk Checks
Following a terminal prostate cancer diagnosis, Olympic cyclist Sir Chris Hoy's campaign prompted 75,000 men to use an online risk checker; 61,000 were identified as higher risk, highlighting the prevalence of asymptomatic cases and raising over £55,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.
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36% Bias Score
Sunak Backs Nationwide Prostate Cancer Screening
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is endorsing a campaign for nationwide prostate cancer screening in the UK, driven by a new, highly accurate blood test and the impact of the disease on his personal life, aiming to save thousands of lives.
Sunak Backs Nationwide Prostate Cancer Screening
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is endorsing a campaign for nationwide prostate cancer screening in the UK, driven by a new, highly accurate blood test and the impact of the disease on his personal life, aiming to save thousands of lives.
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44% Bias Score
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