Tag: Screening
Deep Learning-Enhanced Device Detects Diabetic Retinopathy
Device sensitivity/specificity 100/97.8 percent for vision-threatening diabetic retinopathy
Experimental Test May Quickly Diagnose Sepsis
Microelectrode device analyzes a patient's blood, provides results in as quickly as 2.5 minutes
USPSTF Says Screen Women With Higher Risk for BRCA Mutations
Those with positive results should be provided with genetic counseling, testing if indicated
USPSTF Recommends Counseling to Prevent Perinatal Depression
Clinicians should provide counseling or referral to high-risk pregnant, postpartum women
Rates of Diabetes Screening High Among Adults Age ≥45
HbA1c used less frequently but results in more abnormal results, more diagnoses of prediabetes, diabetes
8 Questions Helpful for Assessing IBD in Primary Care
CalproQuest survey may increase pretest probability for a positive calprotectin test
USPSTF Still Recommends Against Pancreatic Cancer Screening
No evidence seen for benefits of pancreatic cancer screening, treatment of screen-detected cancer
CDC: Most Black HIV Patients Interviewed for Partner Services
78 percent of partners identified were notified of potential exposure; 47 percent were tested for HIV
USPSTF Affirms Guidance for Hep B Screening at First Prenatal Visit
Evidence convincing that universal prenatal screening reduces perinatal transmission of HBV
AI Technology IDs Genetic Diseases by Analyzing Facial Photos
DeepGestalt technology better than doctors at identifying a range of genetic syndromes
