Prostate-specific antigen screening rates and factors associated with screening in American men
Principal Investigator
Name
Ming Liu
Degrees
M.D.
Institution
Beijing Hospital
Position Title
Head of department
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About this CDAS Project
Study
PLCO
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Project ID
PLCO-606
Initial CDAS Request Approval
Apr 16, 2020
Title
Prostate-specific antigen screening rates and factors associated with screening in American men
Summary
The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test is used in America to detect prostate cancer (PCa) despite mixed recommendations.Complications arising from false-positives are common, posing as a cancer-screening concern. Our work aim to estimates some American rates of PSA screening and identifies men at increased odds for PSA screening.
Aims
The purpose of this study was to investigate factors associated with prostate cancer screening behaviors among men over 50 in America.
Collaborators
Shengjing Liu Xiyuan Hospital of China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences