Tag: Screening
Second Trimester Lipids Can ID Gestational Diabetes
Five lipid biomarkers significantly associated with post-load glucose levels in validation cohort
Low Incidence of Cervical Cancer, CIN3+ for HPV-Negative Women
Low incidence may support extension of cervical screening interval beyond five years
Industry-Funded Team Says Algorithm Improves HbA1c Value
Scientists say their mathematical formula improves accuracy of glycated hemoglobin testing
Researchers Question Value of Web-Based Test for Prediabetes
Assessment finds eight in 10 Americans over 60 at risk -- a conclusion questioned by researchers
Lung Cancer Decision Aids Are Helpful for Patients
Patient understanding of lung cancer screening increased after participation in focus groups
USPSTF Recommends BP Screening for Preeclampsia
Substantial net benefit for preeclampsia screening with BP measurements throughout pregnancy
Increased HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
Data from 21 jurisdictions show higher percentages with negative HIV test 12 months before diagnosis
Drop in Use of Digital Rectal Examination, PSA Testing
Decreases in use of screening following USPSTF recommendations against routine PSA screening
Positive FCal Not Likely to Indicate IBD in Peds Primary Care
Negative FCal result likely to be a true negative; high sensitivity in children referred to specialist care
Discrepancies ID’d in Adult CVD Risk Assessment Guidelines
All recommendations but one advocate for screening, most include prediction models for follow-up
