News that former President Joseph Biden has advanced prostate cancer has revived long-standing questions about the benefits versus the harms of a blood test that screens for the most commonly ...

A new means of prostate cancer screening could emerge as an alternative to the PSA test, which has long been the first-line option. Using machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence ...

The PSA test remains valuable for early detection, but it continues to generate controversy due to its limitations. Here’s what you should know about PSA screening, why medical guidelines vary ...

confirming that these urine biomarkers consistently outperform PSA blood tests in accuracy. This extensive validation gives medical professionals confidence in the test’s reliability.

A doctor may draw blood for a prostate-specific antigen test (PSA) or perform a rectal exam, but both of these types of screenings require follow-ups before a diagnosis can be made. PSA blood ...

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) - Former U.S. President Joe Biden had not received a test for prostate cancer, known as a PSA, for more than a decade before he was diagnosed with an advanced form ...

Current screening recommendations suggest men age 55 to 69 should discuss the benefits and harms of a PSA test with their doctor and make an individual decision when or if they need it.

The PSA test is a blood test that measures the amount of prostate specific antigen (PSA) in your blood. It can help to diagnose prostate cancer. Your doctor or nurse takes a sample of your blood. This ...