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121. Final Research Plan: Ovarian Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan153/ovarian-cancer-screening
     March 03, 2016 - and morbidity, all-cause mortality, and quality of life KQ 2: Surgery rate, false-positive rate, complications

122. Nominate a Recommendation Statement Topic | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/public-comments-and-nominations/nominate-recommendation-statement-topic
     April 01, 2019 - The recommendations are meant to prevent the onset, spread of, or complications of disease.

123. Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Taking folic acid before and during early pregnancy helps prevent neural tube defects (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/folic-acid-suppl-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
     August 01, 2023 - folic acid, people can reduce the risk of developing neural tube defects, which can result in serious complications

124. Recommendation: Aspirin Use to Prevent Preeclampsia and Related Morbidity and Mortality: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/low-dose-aspirin-use-for-the-prevention-of-morbidity-and-mortality-from-preeclampsia-preventive-medication
     September 28, 2021 - In addition, Black persons have higher rates of preeclampsia and are at increased risk for serious complications … preeclampsia, such as antihypertensive medication, early delivery, and magnesium sulfate treatment can reduce complications … Maternal complications of preeclampsia (eg, eclampsia or death) rarely occurred in studies and could … Antiplatelet agents for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications.

125. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Hepatitis C: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review49/hepatitis-c-screening-2013
     November 15, 2012 - 1398 to 61,184) published since 2004 reported periprocedural mortality rates of 0% to 0.2% and major complications … Harms of biopsy include a risk for death of less than 0.2% and serious complications (primarily bleeding … Outcome of patients hospitalized for complications after outpatient liver biopsy. … Utilization rates, complications and costs of percutaneous liver biopsy: a population-based study including … Practice and complications of liver biopsy. Results of a nationwide survey in Switzerland.

126. Archived: Chlamydial Infection (Including Ocular Prophylaxis in Newborns): Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/chlamydial-infection-including-ocular-prophylaxis-screening-1996
     January 01, 1996 - Eradication of asymptomatic infection is also likely to reduce the complications of chlamydial infection … and a majority of female partners, are infected. 5 Chlamydia may cause epididymitis, but serious complications … , and chlamydial ophthalmia (unlike gonococcal ophthalmia) is rarely associated with serious ocular complications … Since the primary benefit of treatment in pregnancy is to prevent perinatal and postpartum complications

127. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Highlights High-Priority Evidence Gaps in 2024 Report to Congress (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/2024-annual-report-to-congress-bulletin.pdf
     January 01, 2024 - treatment outcomes, often preventing the progression of diseases and reducing the risk of disease complications

128. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Low-Dose Aspirin Use for the Prevention of Morbidity and Mortality From Preeclampsia: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary51/low-dose-aspirin-use-for-the-prevention-of-morbidity-and-mortality-from-preeclampsia-preventive-medication-september-2014
     April 08, 2014 - Accurate prediction of who will develop preeclampsia and have serious complications is not currently … Obstetric complications among US women with asthma. Am J Obstet Gynecol . 2013;208:127.e1-8. … Antiplatelet agents for preventing pre-eclampsia and its complications. … Chronotherapy with low-dose aspirin for prevention of complications in pregnancy. … Psychosocial impact of early-onset hypertensive disorders and related complications in pregnancy.

129. Archived: How Did the USPSTF Arrive at This Recommendation?: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/how-did-the-uspstf-arrive-at-this-recommendation-/prostate-cancer-screening-2012
     May 11, 2012 - A small number of men will be hospitalized because of these complications. … radiation therapy or surgery; Problems with bowel control from radiation therapy; and Death and serious complications

130. Recommendation: Gestational Diabetes: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/gestational-diabetes-screening
     August 10, 2021 - used. 4-8 Pregnant persons with gestational diabetes are at increased risk for maternal and fetal complications … diabetes. 7 Pregnant persons with gestational diabetes are at increased risk for maternal and fetal complications … gestational diabetes before 24 weeks of gestation may be at even greater risk for maternal and fetal complications … Pregnant persons with gestational diabetes are at increased risk for maternal and infant complications … In turn, this can prevent associated complications such as primary cesarean delivery, shoulder dystocia

131. Screening for Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/caCcWa2a6jQGRyb7H8CkbU
     July 01, 2009 - costs of treating asymptomatic vision disorders; and an unknown amount of resources spent on potential complications … bullous keratopathy, dislocation of the intraocular lens, macular edema, and retinal detachment are other complications … Overall harms seem to be small; however, many of the treatments carry a small risk for serious complications … Synthesis of the literature on visual acuity and complications following cataract extraction with intraocular

132. Archived: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/asymptomatic-bacteriuria-adults-screening-1996
     January 01, 1996 - tract infection may be associated with renal insufficiency and increased mortality in adults, but these complications … asymptomatic bacteriuria may reduce the rate of bacteriuria and prevent symptomatic infection and its complications … bacteriuria are at increased risk of developing symptomatic urinary tract infection 66 , 67 and other complications … potential value for pregnant women , in whom bacteriuria is an established risk factor for serious complications … Most of the complications from urinary tract abnormalities are thought to occur before children reach

133. Archived: Gestational Diabetes: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/gestational-diabetes-screening-2008
     May 15, 2008 - Pregnant women with pregestational diabetes are at increased risk for multiple complications affecting … degree to which pregnant women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk for maternal or fetal complications … possibility of other health benefits, the overall evidence is poor to determine whether maternal or fetal complications

134. Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults: A Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/ZrLh7o2TpPpY9WXXWbXbGk
     January 01, 2013 - 1398 to 61 184) published since 2004 reported periprocedural mortality rates of 0% to 0.2% and major complications … Harms of biopsy include a risk for death of less than 0.2% and seri- ous complications (primarily bleeding … Utilization rates, complications and costs of percutaneous liver biopsy: a population-based study including … Practice and complications of liver biopsy. Results of a nationwide survey in Switzerland. … Outcome of patients hospitalized for complications after outpatient liver biopsy.

135. Archived: Evidence Summary: Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary3/chlamydia-and-gonorrhea-screening-september-2014
     September 23, 2014 - women, gonorrhea and chlamydia infections are most often asymptomatic but can cause cervicitis and complications … Most men with gonococcal urethritis are symptomatic, prompting timely treatment that prevents serious complications … Outcomes included reduction of complications of infection and transmission or acquisition of disease, … For pregnant women, outcomes also included reduction in maternal complications and adverse pregnancy … Incidence of severe reproductive tract complications associated with diagnosed genital chlamydial infection

136. Recommendation: Bladder Cancer in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/bladder-cancer-in-adults-screening
     August 15, 2011 - False-positive results may lead to anxiety, labeling, pain, and additional complications that result … Potential harms include anxiety, labeling, discomfort or pain related to cystoscopy, and complications … Early complications of endoscopic treatment for superficial bladder tumors.

137. Screening for Genital Herpes Simplex: A Brief Update (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/ZzZp7_aoJn73k9z25w_-qr
     March 01, 2005 - Does screening for HSV in pregnant women reduce neonatal HSV and complications? … Does screening for HSV in pregnant women reduce neonatal HSV and complications? 2. … How effective are interventions in reducing neonatal infection and complications? 6. … How effective are interventions in reducing neonatal infection and complications? … in late pregnancy reduced cesarean delivery; 3) No HSV among neonates were reported, and no adverse complications

138. USPSTF Clinician Summary of USPSTF Recommendation: Preexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Acquisition of HIV (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/MpvsVJg4_V_3jxbkSyK_Ua
     August 01, 2023 - estimated 1.2 million persons in the US currently have HIV and more than 760,000 persons have died of complications

139. Final Research Plan: Prevention of Dental Caries in Children Younger Than 5 Years: Screening and Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/prevention-of-dental-caries-in-children-younger-than-age-5-years-screening-and-interventions1
     January 02, 2020 - interventions): Dental fluorosis, tooth staining, emotional stress, acute toxicity, and other associated complications

140. Final Research Plan: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/sexually-transmitted-infections
     May 01, 2025 - confirmation) Mortality and quality of life STI-related health outcomes, including cancers, reproductive complications