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121. 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 - ) on nonpharmacologic interventions, and 2 large observational studies (n = 243,517) addressing the harms … None of the included treatment trials that reported adverse effects found significant harms. … None of the included trials that reported adverse effects found significant harms. … of pharmacologic treatment 8 RCTs (n = 10,368) Overall, limited data on serious harms reported in … populations suggest possible harms for LAMA or LABA initiation or use of inhaled corticosteroids

122. Summary of USPSTF Draft Recommendation Screening for Intimate Partner Violence and Caregiver Abuse of Older or Vulnerable Adults (pdf file)
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     November 25, 2024 - Caregiver abuse is when a trusted person harms an older or vulnerable adult. … The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms … What are the harms? … pregnant and postpartum people and women of reproductive age for IPV is unlikely to cause any serious harms … There is not enough evidence to determine if there are harms associated with screening for caregiver

123. Summary of USPSTF Draft Recommendation: Screening and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Unhealthy Alcohol Use in Adolescents and Adults (pdf file)
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     August 05, 2025 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms … What are the harms? … The benefits of screening and counseling in adults far outweigh any potential harms. … Although unlikely, possible harms could include stigma, discrimination, privacy concerns, negative … There is not enough evidence to determine the harms of screening and counseling in adolescents.

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     October 01, 2015 - and harms of screening for iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women. … Several stud- ies assessed the harms of iron supplementation in pregnant women. … Most reported no statistically signifi- cant increase in harms. … Potential Harms The harms of screening for iron deficiency anemia have not been well-studied but are … reported on the harms of screening or early treatment (2).

125. Clinical Summary: Screening for Prostate Cancer (pdf file)
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     screened, men aged 55 to 69 years should have an opportunity to discuss the potential benefits and harms … However, many men will experience potential harms of screening, including false-positive results that … Harms are greater for men 70 years and older. … appropriate in individual cases, patients and clinicians should consider the balance of benefits and harms … family history, race/ethnicity, comorbid medical conditions, patient values about the benefits and harms

126. Recommendation: Falls Prevention in Community-Dwelling Older Adults: Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     June 04, 2024 - appropriate for an individual, patients and clinicians should consider the balance of benefits and harms … appropriate for an individual, patients and clinicians should consider the balance of benefits and harms … Harms of Interventions The USPSTF also reviewed the evidence on the harms of interventions to prevent … most common; serious harms were generally rare. … of serious harms, and the available information from studies reporting few serious harms, the evidence

127. Recommendation: Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening
     February 02, 2021 - The USPSTF found that the harms of screening for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis outweigh the benefits … Using a reaffirmation process, the USPSTF concludes with moderate certainty that the harms of screening … of confirmatory testing methods. 7 The 2014 review found 3 trials that reported on harms of CEA or … for asymptomatic carotid artery stenosis can cause harms. … However, there are known harms associated with confirmatory testing and interventions.

128. Archived: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Women: Screening and Supplementation | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/iron-deficiency-anemia-in-pregnant-women-screening-and-supplementation-september-2015
     September 07, 2015 - and harms of screening for iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women. … Harms of Early Detection and Treatment Screening The USPSTF found inadequate evidence on the harms … Several studies assessed the harms of iron supplementation in pregnant women. … Most reported no statistically significant increase in harms. … reported on the harms of screening or early treatment. 2 Potential harms of iron treatment include

129. Screening for Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women: Evidence for the Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2009 - Are there harms of screening for syphilis or harms of treatment with penicillin in pregnancy to women … Are there harms of screening for syphilis or harms of treatment with penicillin in pregnancy to women … Key Question 2 Are there harms of screening for syphilis or harms of treat- ment with penicillin in … Harms of Screening Potential harms of screening may include opportunity costs to the clinician and patient … Harms of Treatment With Penicillin In addition to the harms of screening, potential harms may also result

130. Recommendation: Skin Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     April 18, 2023 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms … cancer: The USPSTF found the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms … Trial evidence on the harms of skin cancer screening is limited. … Potential harms include cosmetic harms (eg, scarring) from diagnostic workup, psychosocial harms (eg, … harms of skin cancer screening and diagnostic follow-up.

131. Update on the Methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: Estimating Certainty and Magnitude of Net Benefit (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2007 - It then assesses the certainty of the evidence and the magnitude of the benefits and harms. … esti- mate “net benefit” (that is, benefits minus harms). … Data about harms are often ob- tained from observational studies because harms observed in RCTs may not … The harms of screening for carotid artery stenosis, including the harms from carotid angiography to confirm … in harms as a direct consequence of the service or for other downstream reasons.

132. Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2023 - studies report- ing reduced neural tube defects with supplementation and no consistent evidence of harms … The new evidence was consistent with previously reviewed evidence on benefits and harms. … For harms, 9 studies were eligible; 1 randomized clinical trial (n = 431) assessed variations in twin … Do the harms of folic acid supplementation differ by dosage, timing, or duration of therapy? … Harms of Folic Acid Supplementation No study of harms (multiple gestation, autism, and maternal can-

133. Recommendation: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/cognitive-impairment-in-older-adults-screening
     February 25, 2020 - Potential Harms Evidence about the harms of screening is limited. … Evidence about the harms of nonpharmacologic interventions is limited, but these harms are assumed to … harms of screening for cognitive impairment. … 16.17]] For nonpharmacologic patient-level interventions, few studies reported on harms. … Harms of early detection and intervention and treatment No direct evidence on the harms of screening

134. Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     February 25, 2020 - Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes that the evidence is lacking, and the balance of benefits and harms … Potential Harms Evidence about the harms of screening is limited. … Evidence about the harms of nonpharmacologic interventions is limited, but these harms are assumed to … harms of screening for cognitive impairment. … For nonpharmacologic patient-level interventions, few stud- ies reported on harms.

135. From Topic Nomination to Clinical Practice: Making a Task Force Recommendation (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2021 - Determines the magnitude of benefits and, separately, the magnitude of harms 3. … Assesses the certainty of the overall evidence on the benefits and harms 4. …  Do the benefits outweigh the harms?  Do the harms cancel out or outweigh the benefits? … /negative" net benefit indicates that the harms equal or outweigh the benefits. … Covers scope of review and benefits and harms of the preventive service.

136. Screening for Chlamydial Infection: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2007 - USPSTF weighed the benefits (improved fertility, pregnancy outcomes, and infection transmission) and harms … Harms of Detection and Early Treatment The USPSTF concluded that the harms of screening for chlamydial … Continued research is also needed on the potential harms of screening. … Harms The USPSTF found no direct evidence of the harms of chlamydia screening programs. … , including the harms associated with a false-positive diagnosis.

137. Screening for Gestational Diabetes: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation (pdf file)
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     October 05, 2021 - OBJECTIVE The USPSTF commissioned a systematic review to evaluate the accuracy, benefits, and harms of … Harms of early detection and intervention and treatment • There is adequate evidence that the harms … , and the balance of benefits and harms cannot be determined. … Potential harms of screening for gestational diabetes include psy- chological harms (anxiety, depression … Harms of Screening and Treatment Seven observational studies (n = 166 082) looked at harms associ- ated

138. Frequently Asked Questions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/faqs/final-faq-document/breast-cancer-screening
     April 30, 2024 - on what more should be done for women with dense breasts, and we need evidence on the benefits and harms … account their health history, preferences, and how they value the different potential benefits and harms … And, screening every year increases the number of harms, like being told you might have cancer when you … the Task Force concluded that screening every other year leads to a better balance of benefits and harms … on what more should be done for women with dense breasts, and we need evidence on the benefits and harms

139. Evidence Summary: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/asymptomatic-bacteriuria-in-adults-screening
     September 24, 2019 - Trial evidence on harms of asymptomatic bacteriuria antibiotic treatment was limited. … Harms of Screening Key Question 2. … What are the harms of screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria? … What harms are associated with treatment of screen-detected asymptomatic bacteriuria? … Thus, for treatment benefits and harms, the scope was narrowly defined for study design.

140. Recommendation: Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/speech-and-language-delay-and-disorders-in-children-age-5-and-younger-screening
     January 23, 2024 - The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms … delay and disorders in younger children.The USPSTF is calling for more research on the benefits and harms … Harms of early detection and intervention and treatment Inadequate evidence on the harms of screening … No studies reported on the harms of screening or treatment. … anxiety, other psychosocial harms, and overdiagnosis.