Citation
(2011), "Screening for prostate cancer", Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Vol. 16 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/cgij.2011.24816aae.008
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Copyright © 2011, Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Screening for prostate cancer
Screening for prostate cancer
Article Type: Reviews of effectiveness From: Clinical Governance: An International Journal, Volume 16, Issue 1
Djulbegovic, M., Beyth, R.J., Neuberger, M.M., Stoffs, T.L., Vieweg, J., Djulbegovic, B. and Dahm, P.Screening for prostate cancer: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trialsBMJ2010Vol. 341c4543
This review found that screening for prostate specific antigen with or without digital rectal examination increased prostate cancer diagnosis but did not reduce mortality. The authors concluded that current evidence did not support the routine use of screening. The review was well-conducted and the conclusions appear reliable.