Tag: Screening
ACOG Issues Recommendations on Prenatal Screening
Bulletins relate to prenatal diagnostic testing for genetic disorders, screening for fetal aneuploidy
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Visual Acuity Screening in Seniors
Grade I recommendation for asymptomatic adults aged 65 years or older without vision problems
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Routine Use of ASD Screening
Insufficient evidence to assess benefits, harms of screening for children in whom no concerns raised
HIV Antigen/Antibody Combo Assay Can Detect Acute Infection
Ag/Ab combo testing can detect 82 percent of acute HIV infections detectable by pooled RNA testing
USPSTF Issues Final Recs on Youth Depression Screening
Screening recommended for those aged 12 to 18; insufficient evidence to assess for children aged ≤11
Variable Impact of USPSTF Guidance Against PSA Screen
Differential effect of 2012 USPSTF recommendations for primary care providers, urologists
Better Follow-Up Needed After Positive Fecal Blood Tests
Median time to colonoscopy ranged from about six weeks to six months
Consistent CRC Detection Seen for Fecal Immunochemical Tests
Effectiveness of the test varies between 73 and 78 percent in years two through four
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for All Adults
Recommendation applies to adults aged 18 years and older, including pregnant, postpartum women
Many Seniors Getting Unneeded Mammography, PSA Screens
Rate of non-recommended screening 15.7 percent in those 65 years and older
