Publications by authors named "Beth Walker-Corkery"
Article Synopsis
- There is a growing need for a better method to screen for Barrett’s esophagus due to high costs and the increasing cases of esophageal adenocarcinoma.
- Tethered capsule endomicroscopy (TCE) is a new technology that captures detailed images of the esophagus without sedation, making it suitable for primary care settings.
- Initial experiences in a primary care practice indicate that both staff and patients find the TCE device acceptable, highlighting its potential as a valuable screening tool.
Objective: To evaluate the psychological, socio-behavioral, and medical implications of apparently false-positive prostate cancer screening results.
Methods: One hundred and twenty-one men with a benign prostate biopsy performed in response to a suspicious screening test (biopsy group) and 164 men with a normal prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test result (normal PSA group) responded to a questionnaire 6 weeks, 6 and 12 months after their biopsy or PSA test.
Results: The mean (+/-SD) age of respondents was 61+/-9 years (range, 41 to 88 years).