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21. Evidence Summary: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/chronic-obstructive-pulmonary-disease-screening
    May 10, 2022 - Objective: To conduct a targeted systematic review to update the evidence on the effectiveness of screening … Results: The review included no trials on the effectiveness of screening, 3 trials or analyses (n = … To address KQ1 on the effectiveness of screening or risk-tailored screening (referred to as active case … To date, there are still no completed studies evaluating the effectiveness of screening or active case … Effectiveness of an exercise training programme COPD in primary care: a randomized controlled trial.

22. 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 USPSTF reviews the evidence for a preventive service to determine its effectiveness, measured by … The USPSTF does not evaluate the cost-effectiveness of preventive services. … are prioritized according to: Public health importance (that is, burden of suffering and expected effectiveness … The USPSTF does not consider cost effectiveness studies when deciding to reconsider a recommendation.

23. Draft Research Plan: Enhanced Risk Assessment for Cardiovascular Disease: Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/cardiovascular-disease-enhanced-risk-assessment-non-traditional-risk-factors
    April 25, 2024 - What is the effectiveness or comparative effectiveness of enhanced cardiovascular disease risk assessment … What is the effectiveness or comparative effectiveness of enhanced cardiovascular disease risk assessment

24. Final Research Plan: Colorectal Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/colorectal-cancer-screening
    May 16, 2019 - Reviewed What is the effectiveness … or comparative effectiveness of screening programs in reducing colorectal cancer, mortality, or both … Does the effectiveness of screening programs vary by subgroups (e.g., age, sex, or race/ethnicity)? … Modeling Network), that address the age to start screening, age to stop screening, and comparative effectiveness … What is the effectiveness of screening for colorectal cancer in adults younger than age 50 years who

25. Comparative Effectiveness of Antiviral Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/o6pGCffkVCx24mNebJGCXg
    January 01, 2013 - Comparative Effectiveness of Antiviral Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults: A Systematic … Review Comparative Effectiveness of Antiviral Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults: … Data Synthesis: No trial evaluated effectiveness of treatment on long-term clinical outcomes. … Methods guide for effective- ness and comparative effectiveness reviews. … Comparative Effectiveness Review.

26. Evidence Summary: Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years: Screening and Preventive Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/oral-health-children-adolescents-screening-preventive-interventions
    November 07, 2023 - Research is needed on the effectiveness of oral health preventive interventions in primary care settings … Effectiveness of fortnightly tooth brushing with amine fluorides in caries-prone subjects. … Effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants in the prevention of caries. … Clinical effectiveness of an autopolymerized fissure sealant after 2 years. … The effectiveness of xylitol in a school-based cluster-randomized clinical trial.

27. Draft Research Plan: Breast Cancer: Medication to Reduce Risk | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/breast-cancer-medication-use-reduce-risk
    December 28, 2023 - What is the effectiveness of risk-reducing medications on primary invasive breast cancer, breast cancer … This could include noting the effectiveness of risk-reducing medications for preventing triple negative … aromatase inhibitors) Comparisons with other types of medications (e.g., aspirin) Outcomes KQ 1 (Effectiveness

28. Final Research Plan: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/prostate-cancer-screening
    April 28, 2016 - Key question 1 addresses the effectiveness of PSA-based screening in reducing mortality and morbidity … Key question 3 addresses the effectiveness of treatment of early-stage or screen-detected prostate cancer … Finally, key question 5 addresses the effectiveness of prostate cancer risk calculators combined with … Does the effectiveness of these treatment approaches vary by subpopulation/risk factor (e.g., age, race … §  Although the review's search dates for trials of prostate cancer screening effectiveness will

29. Final Research Plan: Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/screening-for-prediabetes-and-type-2-diabetes
    November 15, 2018 - Does the effectiveness of screening differ for subgroups defined by age, sex, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic … Does the effectiveness of these interventions differ for subgroups defined by age, sex, race/ethnicity … Does the effectiveness of these interventions differ for subgroups defined by age, sex, race/ethnicity … Does the effectiveness of these interventions differ for subgroups defined by age, sex, race/ethnicity … Does the effectiveness of these interventions differ for subgroups defined by age, sex, race/ethnicity

30. Final Research Plan: Lung Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/lung-cancer-screening
    August 16, 2018 - Does the effectiveness of screening for lung cancer with LDCT differ for subgroups defined by age, sex … Does the effectiveness of screening for lung cancer with LDCT differ by the number or frequency of LDCT … What is the effectiveness of surgical resection or stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) for the treatment … Does the effectiveness of surgical resection or SBRT differ for subgroups defined by age, sex, race/ethnicity … What is the effectiveness of smoking cessation interventions among patients receiving LDCT screening?

31. Archived: Dental Caries in Preschool Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/dental-caries-in-preschool-children-screening-2004
    April 15, 2004 - Clinical trials that assess the effectiveness of oral fluoride supplementation started before the age … Only 1 study (of poor quality) has examined the effectiveness of early counseling on caries prevention … Little research (only 1 case study with substantial methodological problems) examines the effectiveness … Effectiveness of methods used by dental professionals for the primary prevention of dental caries. … A systematic review of the effectiveness of health promotion aimed at improving oral health.

32. Archived: Final Recommendation Statement: Dental Caries in Preschool Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/dental-caries-in-preschool-children-screening-2004
    April 15, 2004 - Clinical trials that assess the effectiveness of oral fluoride supplementation started before the age … Only 1 study (of poor quality) has examined the effectiveness of early counseling on caries prevention … Little research (only 1 case study with substantial methodological problems) examines the effectiveness … Effectiveness of methods used by dental professionals for the primary prevention of dental caries. … A systematic review of the effectiveness of health promotion aimed at improving oral health.

33. Archived: Physical Activity: Behavior Counseling in Primary Care, July 2002 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/physical-activity-behavioral-counseling-primary-care-2002
    July 01, 2002 - The USPSTF reviewed only the literature on the effectiveness of primary care counseling to promote physical … Existing studies limit the conclusions that can be drawn about efficacy, effectiveness, and feasibility … Effectiveness of Counseling The ideal evidence in support of counseling would directly link counseling … The USPSTF found no completed studies examining the effectiveness of physical activity counseling for … Effectiveness of physician-based assessment and counseling for exercise in a staff model HMO.

34. John B. Wong, M.D., MACP | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/current-members/john-b-wong-md-macp
    March 01, 2024 - He is also director of comparative effectiveness research for the Tufts Clinical Translational Science … diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for coronary artery disease, and methodologies for comparative effectiveness

35. Final Research Plan: Breast Cancer: Medication to Reduce Risk | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/breast-cancer-medication-use-reduce-risk
    March 21, 2024 - What is the effectiveness of risk-reducing medications on primary breast cancer, breast cancer mortality … This could include noting the effectiveness of risk-reducing medications for preventing triple negative … aromatase inhibitors) Comparisons with other types of medications (e.g., aspirin) Outcomes KQ 1 (Effectiveness

36. Final Research Plan: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/syphilis-infection-nonpregnant-adults-adolescents-screening
    January 28, 2021 - Reviewed What is the effectiveness … What is the effectiveness of specific screening intervals and screening among population subgroups (e.g … KQ 1: Outcomes that are not directly related to health outcomes (e.g., laboratory studies); cost-effectiveness

37. Behavioral Interventions to Promote Breastfeeding - Recommendations and Rationale (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/rdNAq7uEUC2tNYV6_L9Qte
    January 01, 2010 - The USPSTF found no evidence for the effectiveness of counseling by primary care providers during routine … visits and generally poor evidence to assess the effectiveness of peer counseling initiated from the … for the effectiveness of written materials suggests no significant benefit when written materials are … The effectiveness of primary care based interventions to promote breastfeeding: a systematic evidence … Randomised controlled trial assessing the effectiveness of a booklet on the duration of breast feeding

38. Screening, Referral, Behavioral Counseling, and Preventive Interventions for Oral Health in Children and Adolescents Aged 5 to 17 Years: A Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/9AtjNaSwTXonz49w_DEbNz
    November 07, 2023 - Research is needed on the effectiveness of oral health preventive interventions in primary care settings … Effectiveness of fortnightly tooth brushing with amine fluorides in caries-prone subjects. … Effectiveness of pit and fissure sealants in the prevention of caries. … Clinical effectiveness of an autopolymerized fissure sealant after 2 years. … The effectiveness of xylitol in a school-based cluster-randomized clinical trial.

39. Evidence Summary: Breastfeeding: Primary Care Behavioral Counseling Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/breastfeeding-primary-care-interventions
    April 11, 2025 - There was limited and mixed evidence on the effectiveness of breastfeeding support interventions on infant … and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews, 22 based on the number, quality, and size of studies as well … Feasibility and effectiveness of telelactation among rural breastfeeding women. … Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 2010. Published July 2018. … Effectiveness of peer counselor support on breastfeeding outcomes in WIC-enrolled women.

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    February 01, 2016 - Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis to Update the 2009 U.S. … Purpose: To review studies of the effectiveness of breast cancer screening in average-risk women. … This systematic review updates evidence for the USPSTF on the effectiveness of mammography screen- ing … , and advanced breast can- cer, and how effectiveness differs by age, risk factors, screening intervals … REVIEW Effectiveness of Breast Cancer Screening 4 Annals of Internal Medicine • Vol. 164 No. 4 • 16