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carcinoembryonic antigen (CEA)

A protein that may be in the blood of a person with bowel cancer.

Changes in prostate specific antigen (PSA) “screening” patterns by geographic region and socio-economic status in Australia: Analysis of Medicare data in 50–69 year old men

…implemented consistently regardless of where men live. Contact: Peter Baade Reference: Kohar A, Cramb SM, Pickles K, Smith DP, Baade PD. Changes in prostate specific antigen (PSA) “screening” patterns by geographic region and socio-economic status in Australia: Analysis of Medicare…

Spatial patterns of prostate-specific antigen testing in asymptomatic men across Australia: a population-based cohort study, 2017-2018

What is known? In Australia, the rates of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing differ depending on whether the areas are remote or have different levels of socio-economic status. However, we don’t know much about the differences within these categories. This study…

prostate specific antigen (PSA)

A protein produced by prostate cells. It may indicate prostate cancer and can be used to monitor its recurrence post treatment….

antibody

Part of the body’s immune system. Antibodies are proteins made by the blood in response to an invader (antigen) in the body. They help protect against viruses, bacteria and other foreign substances.