Tag: Screening
Observation of Predictable Visual Stimuli a Potential Early Indicator for Autism
Children with potential ASD spent more time observing predictable movements than unpredictable movements
Guidelines Developed to Improve Newborn Screening for Cystic Fibrosis
Seven recommendations developed, including use of floating immunoreactive trypsinogen cutoff over fixed cutoff
Hurricanes, Pandemic Led to Drop in CRC Incidence in Puerto Rico
CRC cases exceeded expected numbers in patients with late-stage disease and in those aged younger than 50 years, 76 years or older
Prostate Cancer Screening Program Beneficial in Top Decile of Polygenic Risk Score
Targeted screening to participants in ≥90th percentile of polygenic risk score results in detection of cancer warranting clinical management in 55.1 percent
Globally, One in 13 Youth Experience Nocturnal Enuresis
Family history, urinary tract infection, parental death, and male sex significantly increase the odds
At-Home Smell Test Can Help ID Risk for Cognitive Impairment
Odor memory, identification, and discrimination scores decreased with age and were lower in MCI group
Lung Cancer Screening Rates Increased After 2021 Update to USPSTF Guidelines
Lower odds of screening seen in association with lack of health insurance, being rural resident, not having a clinician
Adding 3D Total Body Photography to Usual Care Increases Rate of Skin Excisions
Adding 3D TBP, sequential digital dermoscopy imaging to usual care increases skin excisions in patients at high risk for melanoma
Guidelines Developed for Management of Gastric Premalignant Conditions
Evidence insufficient for making recommendation on upper endoscopic screening or gastric cancer/GPMC detection in high-risk patients
Lung Cancer Screening Adherence Rates Decline Annually After Baseline Screening
Annual screening adherence linked to increased overall and early-stage lung cancer detection rates
