Routine sampling and analysis of newborn DNA would enable screening for hundreds of childhood genetic diseases, but also raises concerns about privacy and ethics.
A marked reduction in colorectal cancer recurrence after surgery has led investigators to wonder whether some patients can skip intensive surveillance afterward.
Shorter colorectal cancer screening intervals may be appropriate for patients with higher fecal hemoglobin concentrations on fecal immunochemical testing.
After a false-positive mammography result, women have a higher risk of developing and dying of breast cancer, but the risk varies by patient-specific characteristics.