Study objectives To review the available data on the early detection of lung cancer, with a
focus on three technologies: chest x-ray (CXR), sputum cytology, and low-dose CT (LDCT) …

Background The outcome among patients with clinical stage I cancer that is detected on
annual screening using spiral computed tomography (CT) is unknown. Methods In a large …

Many complications after renal transplantation can be prevented if they are detected early.
Guidelines have been developed for the prevention of diseases in the general population …

Abstract Purpose. The Early Lung Cancer Action Project (ELCAP) is designed to evaluate
baseline and annual repeat screening by low radiation dose computed tomography (low …

Abstract BACKGROUND The Early Lung Cancer Action Project (ELCAP) was designed to
evaluate the usefulness of annual computed tomography (CT) screening for lung carcinoma …

Non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality world-
wide and the majority of cases are diagnosed at late stages of disease. There is currently no …

The development of low-dose helical computed-tomography (CT) scanning to detect
nodules as small as a few mm has sparked renewed interest in lung cancer (LC) screening …

We conducted a computed tomography (CT) screening for lung cancer in a high-risk
population. Six hundred and two workers (38–81 years, 97% smokers) with asbestos-related …

The objective of this study was to evaluate the potential clinical and economic implications of
an annual lung cancer screening programme based on helical computed tomography (CT) …

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