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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/vitamin-d-calcium-or-combined-supplementation-for-the-primary-prevention-of-fractures-in-adults-preventive-medication
April 17, 2018 - Although some evidence on men exists, the majority of this body of evidence is applicable to postmenopausal … incidence
Three of the 4 studies included men; studies conducted outside of United States but likely applicable … assess all-cause mortality
Older men and postmenopausal women in non-US countries, although likely applicable … reporting of how mortality ascertained
Predominantly white men (≥40 y) in New Zealand, although likely applicable … Predominantly white men (≥40 y) in New Zealand, although likely applicable to United States; doses included
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July 01, 2013 - Most of the North American
studies included mixed racial populations and are probably
applicable to the … 1 568 0.50 (0.31 to 0.79)† NA
BMI � body mass index; GDM � gestational diabetes mellitus; NA � not applicable … Z = 2.57 (P = 0.01)
Cohort studies
Naylor et al, 1996 (20)
Subtotal
Total
Heterogeneity: Not applicable … 2.35) NA
BMI � body mass index; DM � diabetes mellitus; GDM � gestational diabetes mellitus; NA � not applicable … Z = 0.21 (P = 0.83)
Cohort studies
Fassett et al, 2007 (16)
Subtotal
Total
Heterogeneity: Not applicable
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents-june-2016
June 07, 2016 - Studies applicable to clinical settings and practices in the United States were emphasized based on the … criteria for diagnostic accuracy studies specified asymptomatic participants and settings and tests applicable … no or inadequate reference standard used, a review not meeting inclusion criteria, or population not applicable … 90.5, f 97.4 g
Abbreviations: FTA-ABS, fluorescent treponemal antibody absorption; NA, not applicable … Key question 3: Screening accuracy d
Included studies conducted in populations and settings not applicable
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary3/chlamydia-and-gonorrhea-screening-september-2014
September 23, 2014 - This trial met criteria for good quality, is the largest trial, and is the most applicable to clinical … We only included studies with asymptomatic participants and settings and tests applicable to current … of 86%–100% and specificity of ≥97% †
Previous findings are similar but may not be clinically applicable … 3%; false-negative results, 0% to 14% †
Previous findings are similar but may not be clinically applicable … NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA = not applicable; NAAT = nucleic acid amplification test; PID = pelvic
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/breast-cancer-medications-for-risk-reduction
July 20, 2017 - did not yield findings useful or applicable to clinical practice.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan11/brca-related-cancer-risk-assessment-genetic-counseling-and-genetic-testing-2013
December 15, 2012 - Setting
Clinical settings applicable to U.S. primary care practice.
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October 01, 2015 - included in this update because they
were found to be of poor quality or
were conducted in settings not
applicable … No studies applicable to the current
US population demonstrated an
association between change in iron … Studies
on the benefits and harms of
treatment were generally older,
conducted in settings not considered
applicable
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/apps/
The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients.
The Prevention TaskForce data is based on the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPS…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/apps/index.jsp
The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients.
The Prevention TaskForce data is based on the current recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPS…
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/gRNjNsmqZvBC-DnHGRMgG3
December 01, 2014 - Sensitivity of
86%–100% and specificity of
�97%†
Previous findings are similar but
may not be clinically
applicable … results,
�3%; false-negative results,
0% to 14%†
Previous findings are similar but
may not be clinically
applicable … No studies NA NA NA NA NA
NA � not applicable; NAAT � nucleic acid amplification test; PID � pelvic … This trial met criteria for good quality, is the largest
trial, and is the most applicable to clinical … We
included only studies with asymptomatic participants and
settings and tests applicable to current
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary-screening-for-multifactorial-dyslipidemia/lipid-disorders-in-children-screening-july-2016
August 09, 2016 - Studies conducted in very high Human Development Index countries are more likely to be applicable to … Two were in US primary care settings and are most directly applicable. … NA (different interventions)
The diet study is likely applicable to a US setting if the relatively … NA (1 study)
DISC is likely applicable to a US setting if the relatively high intensity of family counseling … : DISC, Dietary Intervention Study in Children; LDL-C, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol; NA, not applicable
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November 01, 2012 - 10 719
fected by the availability of resources, the report will
emphasize evidence that is more applicable … In the United States, these
studies are most applicable to HIV-infected women iden-
tified later in pregnancy … No studies No studies Not
applicable
No studies No studies No studies No study compared
clinical outcomes … No studies No studies Not
applicable
No studies No studies No studies No study evaluated the
yield … an RCT of
zidovudine monotherapy
found no adverse maternal
outcomes after 4 y (28)
No studies Not
applicable
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April 17, 2018 - Although some evidence on men
exists, the majority of this body of evidence is applicable to post-
menopausal … incidence
Three of the 4 studies included men;
studies conducted outside of United
States but likely applicable … assess all-cause mortality
Older men and postmenopausal
women in non-US countries, although
likely applicable … reporting of how
mortality ascertained
Predominantly white men (≥40 y) in
New Zealand, although likely
applicable … Predominantly white men (≥40 y) in
New Zealand, although likely
applicable to United States; doses
included
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary-false-positive-and-false-negative-rates-of-/breast-cancer-screening-january-2016
January 11, 2016 - Findings may not be applicable to other populations. … 77.7–95.2)
81.1 (74.1–88.6)
74.2 (64.1–85.7)
73.8 (59.1–91.9)
NA = not applicable … 14.5–23.4)
22.2 (18.1–27.2)
26.7 (21.9–32.4)
26.6 (18.5–38.1)
NA = not applicable … 0.3–1.4)
0.4 (0.2–0.8)
1.0 (0.6–1.8)
1.0 (0.4–2.4)
0 †
NA = not applicable … –102.8)
89.2 (82.1–96.8)
89.3 (78.5–101.5)
88.4 (71.5–108.8)
NA = not applicable
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/screening-for-hiv-in-pregnant-women-evidence-summary/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-screening-2013
November 15, 2012 - substantially affected by the availability of resources, the report will emphasize evidence that is more applicable … In the United States, these studies are most applicable to HIV-infected women identified later in pregnancy … No studies
No studies
Not applicable
No studies
No studies
No studies
No study compared clinical … No studies
No studies
Not applicable
No studies
No studies
No studies
No study evaluated … an RCT of zidovudine monotherapy found no adverse maternal outcomes after 4 y 28
No studies
Not applicable
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/tobacco-cessation-adults-interventions
July 17, 2025 - initiatives (e.g., mass media, community-wide campaigns), inpatient programs
Setting
Any setting applicable
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/colorectal-cancer-screening
May 16, 2019 - evaluating new endoscopy technologies, studies with operator or resource characteristics that are not applicable
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/prevention-of-dental-caries-in-children-younger-than-age-5-years-screening-and-interventions1
December 07, 2021 - −0.24)
70
Every 12 mo
1 33
−1.00 (−1.72 to −0.28)
NA
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable … to 0.98)
52
Every 12 mo
1 33
0.60 (0.40 to 0.91)
NA
Abbreviation: NA, not applicable … no xylitol did not report harms
NA
NA
NA
NA
Abbreviations: KQ, key question; NA, not applicable
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August 01, 2022 - However, skin cancer has primarily been studied in persons with fair skin,
so the evidence may not be applicable … USPSTF assessment Due to a lack of available data applicable to a US population, the USPSTF found that … Due
to the lack of available data applicable to a diverse US population,
the USPSTF is recommending neither
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/skin-cancer-screening
April 18, 2023 - Due to the lack of available data applicable to a diverse US population, the USPSTF is recommending neither … However, skin cancer has primarily been studied in persons with fair skin, so the evidence may not be applicable … USPSTF assessment
Due to a lack of available data applicable to a US population, the USPSTF found that