Tag: Screening
Routine ECG Screening May Help to Prevent CVD Events in Adults
Baseline ECG abnormality linked to increased incidence of composite end point of overall death and CVD admission
E-Cigarette Use Linked to Lower Use of Lung Cancer Screening
Similar findings seen for those who previously used combustible cigarettes and currently use electronic cigarettes
In-Office Test Can Predict Likelihood of Seniors Passing On-Road Driving Test
Authors say Fit2Drive provides the clinician with useful, objective evidence to inform driving decisions
Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam Improves Detection of Cognitive Issues in Primary Care
Detection rates appear to increase during nonacute office visits
Few With Type 2 Diabetes Receive Guideline-Recommended CKD Screening
24.9 percent received creatinine and UACR screening; Hispanic ethnicity associated with lack of screening
Reported Symptoms Most Sensitive Indicator of Concussion
10-word Standardized Assessment of Concussion has limited utility
USPSTF: Not Enough Evidence to Recommend Screening for Food Insecurity
Current evidence is insufficient for assessing balance of benefits and harms of screening on health outcomes
NT-proBNP, IL-1RL Can Identify High-Risk Congenital Heart Disease in Neonates
Combining NT-proBNP and IL-1 RL1 tests performed well, enabling additional identification of asymptomatic babies
Overall Prevalence of Being Up-to-Date With Lung Cancer Screening Is Low
Increase in UTD-LCS prevalence seen with age and number of comorbidities; relatively lower levels seen in Southern states
Surveillance IDs New Tumors in Children With Cancer Predisposition
Standardized surveillance of children with cancer predisposition syndromes has high sensitivity, specificity, PPV, NPV
