Tag: Screening
Adding Benign Breast Dz to Risk Model May Boost Preventive Care
Found to increase the number of high-risk women deemed eligible for primary prevention
Delayed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening May Be OK in T1DM
Yearly exams for most with T1DM can wait until 5 years after diagnosis or age 15, whichever is later
USPSTF Recommends Depression Screening for Teens
Screening advised for those aged 12-18; insufficient evidence to weigh benefits for younger children
Blood Test Predicts Relapse in Early-Stage Breast Cancer
Circulating tumor DNA analysis spots stray cells months before scans detect recurrence
Misdiagnosis of T2DM Reported in Patient With Hb Wayne
Consistently elevated HbA1c seen with HPLC testing, but not with immunoassay
Low Rates of HIV Testing in Gay and Bisexual Youth
Only one in five gay and bisexual males ages 14 to 18 had ever been tested for HIV
Non-Invasive Laser Technique Accurately Detects Melanoma
Small study showed 100 percent sensitivity and 90.9 percent specificity
Detailed Medical History Best Screening for Preeclampsia
Should remain method of screening until studies show aspirin reduces incidence of preeclampsia
USPSTF Draft Recommendation Urges Against COPD Screening
Grade D statement recommends against routine screening for asymptomatic adults
Index Stratifies Risk for Advanced Colorectal Neoplasia
Authors suggest scoring system may allow tailoring of screening methods in those at average risk