Friday, January 3, 2014

Weekly Guideline Update


"Screening for Lung Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement"  
Annals  
http://annals.org/article.aspx?articleid=1809422   
"Recommendation: The USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography in adults aged 55 to 80 years who have a 30 pack-year smoking history and currently smoke or have quit within the past 15 years. Screening should be discontinued once a person has not smoked for 15 years or develops a health problem that substantially limits life expectancy or the ability or willingness to have curative lung surgery. (B recommendation)"

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