Tag: Screening
MRI Feasible for Predicting Prostate CA in Unselected Sample
Adjusted odds ratio of prostate cancer significantly higher for MRI score than PSA
Follow-Up of Colorectal CA Screens Lacking in Older Patients
Likelihood of being up-to-date, receiving timely follow-up lower for patients aged 76 years and older
Two-Stage Screening Could Be Cost-Effective for Trisomy
Cost-benefit analysis of hypothetical
model based on implementation of cell-free fetal DNA
Few Young Males Receive HIV Testing at Physician Office Visits
HIV test performed at 1.0 percent of visits made by young males; higher rates for blacks, Hispanics
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Pelvic Screening Examinations
Insufficient evidence to assess balance of benefits and harms for screening in asymptomatic women
Hep C Core Antigen Assays Show High Sensitivity, Specificity
Certain HCV core antigen assays could replace confirmatory nucleic acid testing for diagnosis of HCV
Use of Patient Navigators Improves Cancer Screening Rates
Navigators particularly helpful for low-income and ethnic minority patients
USPSTF Reaffirms Need for CRC Screen Beginning at Age 50
U.S. advisory group says there's not enough evidence to endorse one screening method over another
Many PCPs Discuss Low-Dose CT Screening With Patients
But more than half report making one or no screening recommendations in past year
USPSTF Finds Evidence Lacking for Sleep Apnea Screening
I statement indicates insufficient evidence for assessing balance of benefits, harms of screening
