Assembly Faculty Spotlight: Daniel Morris, MD

The Southern Medical Association is proud to feature Daniel Morris, MD, for his session Cancer Screening and Advancements in Early Cancer Detection, taking place on Friday, November 14, 2025 during SMA’s Annual Scientific Assembly in New Orleans.

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Cancer Screening Prevalence and Preference among Hospitalized Women With and Without Obesity

Objectives: This study explored the prevalence of nonadherence and preferences for breast cancer (BRC) and colorectal cancer (CRC) screening among hospitalized women with and without obesity who were cancer-free at baseline. In addition, the study evaluated risk factors associated with nonadherence among hospitalized women with obesity. Methods: A prospective interventional…

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Factors Associated with Routine Recommendation of Mammography for Women Aged 40–49: Provider Characteristics and Screening Influences

Objectives: Despite the US Preventive Services Task Force recommendation against screening mammography in women younger than 50 years, rates remain high, suggesting that screening recommendations may be motivated by other factors. The objective of this study was to understand provider-reported influences on screening recommendations for women 40 to 49 years…

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Healthcare Professionals’ Perceptions and Knowledge of the USPSTF Guidelines on Breast Self-Examination

Objectives: In 2009, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) published revised guidelines for breast cancer screening, which recommended against teaching breast self-examination (BSE). The objective of this study was to assess providers’ perceptions and knowledge regarding these updated guidelines. Methods: A cross-sectional survey study was administered to 205 attending…

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