Tag: Screening
Diagnostic Potential for Blood-Based NfL in Parkinson’s Disease
Blood neurofilament light chain levels may prove useful in both primary care and specialized clinics
Sickle Cell Trait May Affect Reliability of HbA1c Readings
HbA1c levels significantly lower than in people without sickle cell trait
Breath Test to Detect Esophageal, Gastric Cancers May Be Feasible
Test could reduce the number of unnecessary endoscopies, researcher says
Many VHA Patients Eligible for Lung Cancer Screening
Second study shows increase in lung cancer screening from 1.3 to 2.1 percent from 2010 to 2015
Review: Cardiopulmonary Event Rate Not Up With Propofol Use
Similar risk with propofol versus traditional sedation for gastrointestinal endoscopic procedures
Level 3 Polysomnography Data Noninferior for OSA
Change in Functional Outcome of Sleep Questionnaire at four months noninferior for level 3, 4 versus 1
USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Screen for OSA in Asymptomatic
Not enough data to advise for or against such screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
STS: Lung Cancer Screening Underused in the Community
All network providers were aware of the screening program; 15 percent never referred a patient
Too Few Patients With Severe Mental Illness Get HIV Test
Rates of infection up to 15 times higher, yet testing rates similar to those without psychiatric issues
Video Intervention Persuasive for Screening Recommendations
Intervention changed screening intentions of substantial proportion of male, female viewers
