Tag: Screening
USPSTF Advises AAA Screening Based on Sex, Age, Smoking History
One-time abdominal aortic aneurysm screening recommended for men ages 65 to 75 years who ever smoked
Digital Sepsis Monitoring May Improve Inpatient Outcomes
Systemwide implementation presents opportunity to improve care for patients who may have sepsis
Outcomes of Hep C Screening Intervention Examined
48.1 percent of baby boomers screened for HCV, varying from 19.8 to 71.3 percent by practice
Study Supports PSA Screening for Male BRCA2 Carriers
Further follow-up needed to assess benefit of PSA screening in male BRCA1 mutation carriers
New Screening Criteria Help Better ID Retinopathy of Prematurity
Use of criteria may substantially reduce the number of infants receiving eye exams
Cervical Cancer Screening Remains Low in Women Ages 45 to 65 Years
Screening rates are insufficient to reduce cervical cancer incidence
Cervical Cancer Screening Remains Low in Women Ages 45 to 65 Years
Screening rates are insufficient to reduce cervical cancer incidence
Distribution of Self-Test Kits Can Up HIV Awareness
Testing increased for men who have sex with men who received self-testing kits and their social network members
CA125 Can Detect Ovarian Cancer in General Practice
And elevated CA125 indicates higher risk for other cancers, especially in women aged ≥50 years
Patients With Cirrhosis Have Considerable Financial Burden
Lack of insurance, financial distress resulting in delayed medical care tied to lower odds of HCC surveillance
