Tag: Screening
Most Obstetricians Screen for Group B Strep at 35 to 37 Weeks
Variation in sites used to collect samples and in first-line intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis agents
Telomere Length May Help Predict Lung Cancer Risk
No significant association seen between telomere length and other types of cancer
Novel Microendoscope Ups Accuracy of Esophageal Screening
Low-cost HRME ups accuracy of Lugol's chromoendoscopy for esophageal cancer
USPSTF: Screen All Adults for Depression in Primary Care
Form could be filled out during wait for visit, and patient could be referred for follow-up care
USPSTF: More Evidence Needed for Visual Acuity Screening
More research needed to assess benefits and harms of screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults
AAIC: Saliva Test May Help Spot Alzheimer’s
Very small study shows some promise, but much more research will be needed
Prenatal Genetic Tests Can Identify Maternal Cancers
Abnormal findings on early test don't always indicate birth defects, researchers say
USPSTF: Evidence Lacking for Speech, Language Screening
Grade I recommendation finds insufficient evidence for assessing benefits, harms of preschool screening
Blood, Saliva Tests May Help ID Head and Neck Cancers Early
Study shows potential for noninvasive tumor detection
Glypican-1 Protein May Help Identify Pancreatic Cancer Early
But more research is needed before test is used for monitoring or screening, researchers say
