Tag: Screening
Universal 3rd-Trimester Syphilis Rescreening Not Cost-Effective
19-fold higher seroconversion incidence for universal rescreening to be cost-effective
Calculated LDL-C Varies at Lower Values of Measured LDL-C
For calculated LDL-C of 30 mg/dL, 95 percent confidence interval was 24 to 60 mg/dL
Urine Test May Help ID Pancreatic Cancer Earlier
Elevated levels of three proteins detected in urine of early-stage pancreatic cancer patients
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
