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During physical exams, men have routinely been given a PSA screening for prostate cancer. But now experts are recommending against the test for men in certain age groups. Dr. David Samadi, vice chairman of the Department of Urology and Chief of Robotics and Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, explains the rationale behind the new PSA screening guidelines and how you should interpret them. [Full Story]
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