Tag: Screening
Additional Benefit Seen for Colonoscopy Versus Sigmoidoscopy
In recent study, fewer CRC cases and deaths per 100,000 person-years were observed
Markers of Systemic Inflammation May Aid Diabetes Risk Prediction
Findings seen for high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, monocyte-to-high-density lipoprotein ratio
Fecal Occult Blood Testing Tied to Reduction in Colorectal Cancer Mortality
Findings show 14 percent decreased colorectal cancer mortality over 14 years
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Iron Deficiency Screening in Pregnancy
Insufficient evidence found for assessing benefits, harms of screening and iron supplementation for preventing adverse outcomes
Repeat Preeclampsia Testing Not Tied to Better Perinatal Outcomes
No benefit seen for stillbirth, early neonatal death, or neonatal unit admission
Annual Breast Cancer Screening From Ages 40 to 79 Years Is Best Strategy
Annual screening appears to provide the greatest benefit and lowest risk
Multitarget Fecal Immunochemical Test Increases Detection of Advanced Adenoma
mtFIT-based screening could reduce incidence of colorectal cancer by 21 percent and associated mortality by 18 percent
Disparities in Transgender Prostate Screening Uptake Driven by Clinicians
Clinician-led recommendations for and discussions of PSA screening explained differences between cisgender and transgender screening rates
People With Intellectual, Developmental Disabilities Experience HIV Disparities
Inequities seen across continuum of HIV care, from testing to diagnosis to care
Suicide Screening Should Not Be Limited to Those With Psychiatric History
19.6 percent of first attempted suicides occur without an antecedent psychiatric disorder
