Tag: screening

Lung Cancer Screening in Greece: A Modelling Study to Estimate the Impact on Lung Cancer Life Years

Lung Cancer Screening in Greece: A Modelling Study to Estimate the Impact on Lung Cancer Life Years

Souliotis Kyriakos, Golna Christina, Golnas Pavlos, Markakis Ioannis-Anestis, Linardou Helena, Sifaki-Pistolla Dimitra & Hatziandreou Evi Background: Lung cancer causes a substantial epidemiological burden in Greece. Yet, no formal national lung cancer screening program has been introduced to date. This study modeled the impact on lung cancer life years (LCLY) of a hypothetical scenario of comprehensive screening for lung cancer with…

Read more

To screen or not to screen for osteoporosis amongst post-menopausal women with one prior osteoporotic fracture in Greece

To screen or not to screen for osteoporosis amongst post-menopausal women with one prior osteoporotic fracture in Greece

Souliotis Kyriakos, Golna Christina, Golnas Pavlos, Markakis Ioannis-Anestis & Makras Polyzois Background: Screening and linkage to care (SLTC) for osteoporosis is suboptimal in several settings. In Greece, it is estimated that only up to 8.6% of postmenopausal women are SLTC for osteoporosis, despite having suffered a previous fracture. Aims: This study aims to estimate the impact of comprehensive screening on…

Read more