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New guidelines back CT scan for lung cancer screeningNew guidelines suggest adults aged 55 to 74 who are at high risk of lung cancer due to a history of smoking should be screened annually over three consecutive years using low-dose CT scans.HealthMar 7, 2016
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New colon cancer screening guidelines issuedNew Canadian guidelines say colonoscopy should not be used for routine screening to detect colorectal cancer in patients with no symptoms or family history of the disease.HealthFeb 22, 2016
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Get the entire family involved in tackling childhood obesity: Canadian reportMonitor children’s height, weight and body mass index, their fitness levels, lifestyle and eating habits, doctors are urging in new Canadian guidelines on preventing childhood obesity.HealthMar 30, 2015
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Should you get a prostate screening test? New guidelines are against itProstate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men, but how soon should they test for it? An expert panel's updated guidelines are sparking debate.CanadaOct 27, 2014
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