Media Coverage

Developmental Delay

Published by CTFPHC on March 30, 2016

Developmental delay screening for young children not recommended, Canada says 30 March, 2016 Don’t screen all kids for developmental delays, Canadians say 29 March, 2016 Developmental delay screens for healthy Canadian kids not recommended 29 March, 2016

Lung Cancer

Published by CTFPHC on March 7, 2016

New guidelines recommend CT scans for lung cancer in long-time smokers 08 March, 2016 New guidelines for lung cancer screening introduced in Canada 08 March, 2016 New guidelines back CT scan for lung cancer screening 07 March, 2016

Prostate Cancer

Published by CTFPHC on March 1, 2016

Does prostate cancer screening do more harm than good? 01 March, 2016 U of C study shows PSA testing doesn’t change prostate cancer mortality 01 March, 2016 More prostate patients being monitored instead of undergoing immediate treatment: report 29 February, ...

Colorectal Cancer

Published by CTFPHC on February 22, 2016

Colonoscopy not needed for routine colorectal cancer screening, Task Force says 22 February, 2016 Task Force recommends against colonoscopy for routine colorectal cancer screening 22 February, 2016 Canadian Medical Association Journal publishes CTFPHC’s guideline on colorectal cancer screening in ...

Cognitive Impairment

Published by CTFPHC on November 30, 2015

MDs should screen for cognitive impairment in seniors only if symptoms present: Task Force 30 November, 2015 New screening guidelines for mild-cognitive impairment 30 November, 2015 Canadian Medical Association Journal publishes CTFPHC’s Guideline on screening for cognitive impairment in ...

Child Obesity

Published by CTFPHC on March 30, 2015

No weight loss drugs, surgery for young children, family docs told 30 March, 2015 Child obesity charts open door to treatment 30 March, 2015 The cure for childhood obesity parents will hate 30 March, 2015 New guidelines to curb child obesity ...

Adult Obesity

Published by CTFPHC on January 26, 2015

New guidelines put family doctors on the front line in the battle against adult obesity 26 January, 2015 Canadian Task Force issues new guidelines on treating adult obesity 26 January, 2015 Obesity health strategy in Canada shifts to prevention 26 ...

Cervical Cancer

Published by CTFPHC on May 6, 2013

Pap tests should start later, new guidelines recommend 07 January, 2013 Guidelines recommend less frequent cervical cancer screenings 07 January, 2013 Stop pap tests in women under 25, Canadian panel advises 07 January, 2013

Type 2 Diabetes

Published by CTFPHC on October 18, 2012

Doctors should stop routine type 2 diabetes screening: Task Force 18 October, 2012 The key to preventing diabetes 16 October, 2012 Regular diabetes testing not necessary for all Canadians: report 16 October, 2012 New diabetes screening guidelines released; Canadian Task Force on ...

Breast Cancer

Published by CTFPHC on November 21, 2011

New guidelines call for less frequent mammograms 21 November, 2011 New breast cancer screening guidelines inflame debate, add to confusion 21 November, 2011 Breast cancer screening guide says skip exams 21 November, 2011 Updated guidelines for breast cancer screening in ...