Sentences with phrase «lung screening»

National Lung Screening Trial data presented to the National Institutes of Health confirmed that the test is cost effective — particularly compared to other screening programs.

Though the optimal scenario is actually estimated to catch fewer lung cancers than the criteria used in the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) in the US, the authors predict this more stringent scenario would require fewer CT scans, and lead to fewer false positive screens and lung cancer overdiagnosis, which can lead to patient harm.

Also returning will be St. John's Riverside Hospital's Cardiopulmonary Services for lung screenings and the Center for Vein Restoration, which screens for varicose veins, spider veins, and related conditions.

A new UC San Diego Health lung screening program is helping smokers determine their risk of lung cancer.

Going forward, McKee said that what's needed is «an effective public service campaign to educate the lay and physician communities about CT lung screening.»

The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) reported a reduction in lung cancer mortality in high - risk participants aged 55 to 74 who were randomly assigned to screening with low - dose computed tomography (LDCT) versus chest radiography.

- Results of the Two Incidence Screenings in the National Lung Screening Trial; Denise Aberle MD, UCLA.

The CMS decision stems from the National Lung Screening Trial, a large - scale clinical trial funded by the National Cancer Institute.