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Early warning signals could help monitor disease outbreaks

New research suggests early warning signals (EWSs) could help in the monitoring of disease outbreaks, such as COVID-19. The study found warnings could be detected weeks earlier than any rapid increase in cases. The findings could help governments and policy makers improve the accuracy of their decisions and allow timely interventions if needed. from Top Health News -- ScienceDaily https://ift.tt/3DvxDk4 via IFTTT

Targeted screening could prevent one in six prostate cancer deaths

The study modeled the harms and benefits of introducing four-yearly PSA screening for all men aged 55 to 69 versus more targeted checks for those at higher risk of the disease. The researchers concluded that the best approach would be to screen men at a slightly higher genetic risk - nearly half of men in that age group -- as this would have the biggest health benefit, preventing deaths from prostate cancer while minimizing unnecessary treatments for harmless tumors.

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