Tag: Screening
Centralized Mailings Can Improve CRC Screening Adherence
Participants randomized to receive mailings had 31 percent more adjusted covered time over five years
CRC Screen Up for Older Patients, Those Not in Labor Force
Patient-provider communication not associated with receipt of CRC screening
New Alcohol Screening, Brief Intervention Manual Developed
Manual was created through partnership between AAFP, Baylor College of Medicine; supported by CDC
Noninvasive Oral Fluid-Based Immunoassay IDs Hepatitis E
Assay has high sensitivity and specificity for identifying past and recent HEV infection
Prevalence of Vertebral Fracture Varies With Assessment Method
Significantly different prevalence for quantitative morphometry, algorithm based qualitative methods
EHR-Based Prompt Ups Hepatitis C Screening for Baby Boomers
Prompt improves hepatitis C virus screening rates, and all patients are referred to specialty care
USPSTF: Ovarian Cancer Screen to Be Avoided for Most Women
Test isn't accurate enough to justify its use, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force says
Change to Cervical Screening Guidelines Impacted Chlamydia
Reduction in chlamydia testing, drop in reported incidence of chlamydia after changes in screening
Blood Test for Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer Feasible
Test screens for two biomarkers: thrombospondin-2 and CA19-9.
Screening Up When Insurance Covers CT Colonography
Patients whose insurance covered CT colonography were 48 percent more likely to be screened
