Tag: Screening
Skin Prick Automated Test Shows Equivalent Accuracy to Conventional Skin Prick Test
No significant difference in accuracy seen between SPAT using ≥4.5-mm cutoff and SPT for birch, house dust mite allergy
DropScreen, ViewAllergy39 Not Equally Effective for Detecting Allergens
For 17 allergens, the average positivity rates were 20.8 and 26.6 percent, respectively
Nontargeted Screening Approach Better for Identifying New Hep C Infection in ED
Small proportion of those newly diagnosed were linked to follow-up care and attained sustained virologic response at 12 weeks
Majority of Patients With Lyme Disease Do Not Follow Up With Clinician
Study also suggests CDC's standard two-tiered testing algorithm is insensitive in early Lyme disease
Removing Out-of-Pocket Fee Boosts Rates of Digital Breast Mammography
Greatest increases in access seen among more vulnerable patient groups
Considerable Proportion of Colonoscopy Bowel Preparation Claims Involve Cost-Sharing
53, 83, and 27 percent of commercial claims, Medicare Part D claims, and Medicaid claims had out-of-pocket costs >$0
70 Percent Say They Would Conduct At-Home Test for Suspected COVID-19
Those older than 60 years, reporting other than excellent health, and having higher trust in health care system were more to test
AAP Offers Guidance for Genetic Evaluation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Three-tiered agnostic approach is proposed based on diagnostic yield and practical considerations
Survey Shows Few Adults Recognize Testicular Cancer as Affecting Young Men
Specialists say routine self-exams are the most effective way to identify testicular cancer early, when it is most curable
Genetic Testing for Developmental Disabilities Low Among Children Enrolled in Medicaid
Proportion of children receiving genetic testing was highest for children with both autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability
