Publications by authors named "Suzanne M Lange"
Introduction: No professional society guidelines recommend PSA screening in men younger than age 40; however, data suggest testing occurs at meaningful rates in this age group. The purpose of this study was to identify the rate of PSA testing in men under 40.
Methods: This is a population-based, retrospective cohort study from 2008 to 2017.
Introduction: Treating pediatric voiding dysfunction involves behavioral changes that require significant time or medications that are often avoided or discontinued due to side effects. Using parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (PTENS) has shown to have reasonable efficacy, but the safety and feasibility of its off-label use for pediatric voiding dysfunction are not well-established. Concerns have also been raised over treatment adherence.
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- A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of the Choosing Wisely campaign on the use of imaging for men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer, focusing on reducing unnecessary procedures.
- Analysis of Medicare data from 2007 to 2015 showed a significant decrease in imaging utilization among low-risk patients, with declines in CT and nuclear medicine bone scans.
- Although the campaign has led to a decrease in unnecessary imaging for low-risk patients, imaging for high-risk patients remains high, suggesting ongoing challenges in promoting guideline-concordant care.
Introduction: Prostate cancer screening using prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing remains widespread. The prevalence of PSA testing in young men is unknown and may be an appropriate target for improving health care by decreasing low-value testing in this age group. The purpose of this study was to determine PSA testing rates in men younger than current guidelines support.
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