Are text-message #healthScreening reminders more effective than mailed-letter reminders?

Both caused similar increases in the rate of #cancer screening in this pragmatic trial that included over 5000 older patients with overdue mail-in colorectal tests.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cgh.2025.09.015

How else can automated text messages educate medical patients?

Adding automated text messages to a paper-based decision aid program improved lung #cancer screening knowledge and screening rates.

https://doi.org/10.2196/69044

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