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… to identify and assess any new available evidence on screening for and management of obesity and overweight in … examined five key questions: 1) whether primary care screening programs that identify obese or overweight adults … .org/Page/Document/EvidenceReportFinal/v2-obesity-in-adults-screening-and-counseling-2012. The USPSTF used the evidence …
… released today a final recommendation statement on vision screening in children aged 6 months to 5 years. The Task Force found that clinicians should conduct vision screening in children aged 3 to 5 years and found insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening in younger children. To view the recommendation and …
… public comment on its draft recommendation statement on screening for cervical cancer, and holding a briefing via … on the same topic. The draft recommendation statement on screening for cervical cancer is an update of the 2003 USPSTF … USPSTF Web site at /uspstf/recommendation/cervical-cancer-screening . Task Force members will also hold a briefing via …
… Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for depression and suicide risk in adults. The Task Force determined that screening can help identify depression in all adults, … and postpartum. More research is needed on whether screening can help prevent suicide in all adults. To view the …
… Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for depression in children and adolescents. The Task Force recommended screening for major depressive disorder in adolescents ages … there was not enough evidence to recommend for or against screening in children age 11 years and younger. To view the …
… Table 4. Application of the 4 Domains: Colorectal Cancer Screening by Using Computed Tomography (CT) Colonography 24 Domain Information Potential preventable burden A screening program that incorporates the option of CT … in the population if patients who would otherwise refuse screening found it an acceptable alternative. Potential harms …
… Table 5. Application of the 4 Domains: Lung Cancer Screening Using Computed Tomography (CT) Domain Information … harms Suspicious lung lesions are identified by CT screening in about 13% of at-risk individuals, such as … found on an initial screen and 5% of those found on annual screening turn out to be lung cancer. 26 Evaluation of …
… recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening tests, counseling about healthy behaviors, and … benefits and harms of preventive services, including screening tests, behavioral counseling, and preventive … health where more research is needed. Cancer Prevention Screening for Cervical Cancer, Especially Among Diverse …
… recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening tests, counseling about healthy behaviors, and … and makes recommendations about the effectiveness of screening tests, counseling about healthful behaviors, and … three reports to Congress, the Task Force identified screening tests, behavioral interventions, and preventive …
… about clinical preventive services, including screening tests, counseling about healthful behaviors, and … and makes recommendations about the effectiveness of screening tests, counseling about healthful behaviors, and … Annual Report to Congress, the Task Force identified four screening tests and three behavioral interventions with …
… following factors should be considered when recommending a screening interval: Whether the natural history of the target … medical conditions. Whether prior negative or positive screening tests significantly affect the probability of future negative or positive screening tests. Whether direct research evidence …
… Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults. The … is insufficient to make a recommendation for or against screening in older adults without reported vision problems … spstf/recommendation/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening . A fact sheet that explains the final …
… Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children: Screening High Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents: … Oral Health in Children, Adolescents, and Adults: Screening and Preventive Interventions Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy: Screening and Supplementation Breast Cancer: Screening Falls …
… recommendation statement and draft evidence review on screening for anxiety in adults. The Task Force determined that screening can help identify anxiety in adults younger than … More research is needed to recommend for or against screening for anxiety in adults older than 65. The draft …
… Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for obstructive sleep apnea in adults. The Task Force is calling for more research about whether screening for obstructive sleep apnea in asymptomatic adults … cument/UpdateSummaryFinal/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults-screening . The final recommendation statement can also be …
… to identify and assess any new available evidence on screening for coronary heart disease in asymptomatic adults … Practice Center, examined four key questions: 1) whether screening with resting or exercise ECG improves coronary … groups; and 4) whether there are harms associated with screening with resting or exercise ECG. The evidence report …
… statement and draft evidence review on vision screening in children ages 6 months to 5 years. The Task Force found that clinicians should conduct vision screening in children ages 3 to 5 years and found insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening in younger children. The draft recommendation …
… report include: Depression in Children and Adolescents: Screening Suicide Risk in Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults: Screening Prevention and Cessation of Tobacco Use in Children … Primary Care–Based Interventions Unhealthy Drug Use: Screening Obesity in Children and Adolescents: Screening …
… Task Force posted its draft recommendation statement on screening for prostate cancer for public comment. The draft … may be viewed at /uspstf/recommendation/cervical-cancer-screening . The Task Force encourages interested individuals … via conference call on its draft recommendation on screening for prostate cancer on Friday, October 14 from 3:00 …
… Force released today a final Recommendation Statement on screening for hepatitis B virus infection in nonpregnant … /uspstf/draft-update-summary/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening-nonpregnant . A fact sheet that explains the final … /uspstf/draft-update-summary/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening-nonpregnant . The final Recommendation Statement …