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A Machine Learning Approach to Design an Efficient Selective Screening of Mild Cognitive Impairment

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Cancer screening across the aging continuum.

Barbara Resnick¹, Sandra W McLeskey

¹School of Nursing, University of Maryland, 655 W Lombard St, Baltimore MD 21201, USA. resnick@son.umaryland.edu

The American Journal of Managed Care

|May 13, 2008

Summary

Cancer screening for older adults requires an individualized approach, considering health status and life expectancy. Tailoring screening avoids unnecessary burden and addresses ethical concerns for better patient outcomes.

Area of Science:

Geriatric Medicine
Oncology
Public Health

Background:

Cancer screening guidelines for older adults are evolving.
Current practices may not adequately address individual patient needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To review existing cancer screening guidelines for older adults.
To establish a best-practice approach for cancer screening in this demographic.
To ensure applicability across various care settings.

Main Methods:

Comprehensive literature search.
Review of current research and practice in cancer screening for older adults.

Main Results:

Evidence supports cancer screening effectiveness in older adults when individualized.

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Conclusions:

An individualized screening approach is recommended for older adults.
Consideration of screening benefits, risks, patient preferences, and life expectancy is crucial.
Ethical concerns, such as screening futility, must be addressed.