Tag: Screening
Sex-Specific Criteria May Up Accuracy for Diagnosis of aMCI
Non-sex-specific criteria less accurate for diagnosis of amnestic mild cognitive impairment
Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Not Advised
USPSTF finds no net benefit from screening among those not at increased risk for preterm delivery
Universal Screening for Autism Feasible in Pediatric Network
Sensitivity of 38.8 percent found for M-CHAT/F; specificity lower in children of color, lower-income households
USPSTF Urges Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Screening in Pregnancy
No net benefit seen for screening, treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria for nonpregnant adults
High-Intensity Surveillance of Colorectal Adenomas Modeled
Model shows high-intensity surveillance could provide modest, clinically relevant benefits at acceptable cost
Many Hospitals, Practices Not Screening for Social Needs
Screening for all five social needs reported for 24.4 percent of hospitals, 15.6 percent of practices
Skipping Cancer Referral Appointments Linked to Earlier Death
U.K. study reveals that more than 5 percent of patients skip their urgent referral appointment
Seniors Should Undergo Annual Cognitive Health Assessment
After MCI diagnosis, patients should be counseled on treatment options; support needed for partners
Screening for Breast Cancer in Men Has Increased Over Time
Risk higher for older age, Ashkenazi descent, genetic mutations, and personal, first-degree family hx
Stepwise Approach Effective for Primary Care Dementia Screening
Stepwise screening starts with single question on subjective memory loss
