Tag: Screening
Retinal Photographs Viable for Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening
In a recent study, models had mean AUROC, sensitivity, and specificity of 1.00 for ASD screening
Those Aware of Climate Change’s Health Impact Have More Interest in Cancer Screenings
Authors say findings support the need for environmental health literacy
Guidelines Updated for Pediatricians in Relation to Suicidality
Providers should screen for suicide risk at well-child visits starting at age 12 years and during higher-risk situations
Model Based on Age, Routine Lab Tests Predicts Atherosclerotic CVD Accurately
C-statistics for laboratory models do not differ significantly from those of more complex pooled cohort equations
Colorectal Screening Rates Do Not Differ by 10-Year Life Expectancy in Seniors
Authors say that screening based on individual life expectancy, rather than age, may improve screening selection and value
Prediction Model for Invasive Breast Cancer Improved With Additional Risk Factors
Body mass index was associated with largest improvement in estimated risk for individual women
Diabetes Tied to Identifiable Vocal Changes
Voice analysis may be effective for screening or monitoring of diabetes
Direct-Mail Self-Sampling Increases Uptake of Cervical Cancer Screening
Opt-in approach with option to request a self-sampling kit minimally increases screening uptake
Primary Care Loop Closure Low Across All Test Types
Rates found to be lowest for telehealth visits
Study IDs Barriers to Eye Screening Among Adults With Diabetes
Food insecurity, housing insecurity, mental health concerns, and the perceived importance of practitioner concordance all pose barriers
