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21. Evidence Summary: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents
    June 07, 2016 - Four non-US studies indicated higher rates of syphilis detection with screening every 3 months vs 6 or … For example, there was an increased proportion of asymptomatic, higher-risk MSM in Australia (n = 6789 … Results indicated an increased proportion of higher-risk men receiving diagnoses of early syphilis who … Rates of false-positive results at the screening stage were higher than when RPR was used for initial … Use of a computer alert increases detection of early, asymptomatic syphilis among higher-risk men who

22. Archived: Evidence Summary: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents-june-2016
    June 07, 2016 - Four non-US studies indicated higher rates of syphilis detection with screening every 3 months vs 6 or … For example, there was an increased proportion of asymptomatic, higher-risk MSM in Australia (n = 6789 … Results indicated an increased proportion of higher-risk men receiving diagnoses of early syphilis who … Rates of false-positive results at the screening stage were higher than when RPR was used for initial … Use of a computer alert increases detection of early, asymptomatic syphilis among higher-risk men who

23. Draft Recommendation: Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-recommendation/screening-eating-disorders-adolescents-adults
    October 19, 2021 - White populations have higher rates of AN; BN is more prevalent among Latino, Asian, and Black persons … At a higher cut point (≥3), the pooled sensitivity was lower (69% [95% CI, 56% to 80%]) and specificity … was higher (80% [95% CI, 65% to 89%]) (7 trials; n=2,749 participants). … Lisdexamfetamine was associated with higher rates of dry mouth, headache, and insomnia than placebo. … Prevalence of eating disorders in elite athletes is higher than in the general population.

24. Recommendation: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    August 21, 2018 - Mortality is higher among older African American women. … The higher mortality rate in African American women may also be attributable, in part, to the higher … incidence rate of cervical cancer and slightly higher mortality rate (2.6 deaths per 100,000 women [ … colposcopy rates led to higher rates of biopsy with cotesting than with cytology alone. … hrHPV-positive and CIN 3+ rates, accompanied by higher colposcopy rates.

25. Draft Recommendation: Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Persons | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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    April 19, 2022 - In the WHI, during 20.3 years of followup, the risk of breast cancer mortality was higher for women in … vein thrombosis (1.6% vs. 1.0%; HR, 1.48 [95% CI, 1.06 to 2.07]); the risk of pulmonary embolism was higher … Stroke risk was significantly higher in persons randomized to estrogen plus progestin compared with placebo … The WHI (n=14,203) reported a significantly higher risk of gallbladder disease in persons randomized … Because people who experience systemic racism, poverty, or other socioeconomic barriers can be at higher

26. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation Statement on Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/sleep-apnea-screening-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
    November 15, 2022 - increased risk for sleep apnea include men, postmenopausal people, older adults ages 40–70, people with a higher … Black, Native American, and Hispanic/Latino people have higher rates of sleep apnea compared to White … people, which is thought to be related to higher rates of obesity and other health issues in these

27. Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2022 - sleep apnea include men, postmenopausal persons, older adults (aged 40 to 70 years), persons with a higher … • In addition, Black, Native American/Alaska Native, and Hispanic/Latino persons have higher rates

28. Evidence Directions for Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment (pdf file)
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    February 22, 2024 - measures from youth self-report and the development and validation of composite outcomes with potentially higher … in the review have raised surveillance bias in the intervention arm as a potential explanation for higher

29. Eleventh Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/reports-congress/eleventh-annual-report-congress-high-priority-evidence-gaps-clinical-preventive-services
    January 01, 2021 - populations disproportionately affected by diabetes, particularly racial and ethnic groups that have a higher … the uptake of lung cancer screening discussions in clinical practice, particularly among people at higher … are socially and economically disadvantaged (for whom smoking prevalence and lung cancer incidence is higher

30. Screening for Syphilis: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/TzddJozNQQZYmTohr64wMz
    June 07, 2016 - Four non-US studies indicated higher rates of syphilis detection with screening every 3 months vs 6 or … For example, there was an increased proportion of asymptomatic, higher-risk MSM in Australia (n = 6789 … Results indicated an increased proportion of higher-risk men receiving diagnoses of early syphilis who … Reverse screening in a low-prevalence population results in a higher false reactive rate as compared … Reverse screening yielded a higher false-positive rate than traditional testing (0.6% vs 0%, P = .03)

31. Recommendation: Eating Disorders in Adolescents and Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/screening-eating-disorders-adolescents-adults
    March 15, 2022 - Persons with eating disorders also have higher mortality rates than the general population. … Assessment of Risk: Higher prevalence of eating disorders are found among athletes, females, younger … White populations have higher rates of anorexia nervosa; bulimia nervosa is more prevalent among Asian … was higher (80% [95% CI, 65% to 89%]) (7 trials; n = 2749). … Prevalence of eating disorders in elite athletes is higher than in the general population.

32. Draft Recommendation: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-recommendation/breast-cancer-screening-adults
    May 09, 2023 - The higher mortality rate for Black women diagnosed with breast cancer in the United States aligns with … The risk of a stage IIB or higher cancer diagnosis and of having a tumor with less favorable prognostic … characteristics were higher for premenopausal women screened biennially vs. annually (RR, 1.28 [95% … The number of screen-detected cancers was higher in the annual screening study group (RR, 1.64 [95% CI … detection at round one for the group screened with DBT and higher detection at round two for the group

33. Screening for High Blood Pressure: Clinical Summary (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2007 - pressure (hypertension) is usually defined in adults as: systolic blood pressure (SBP) of 140 mm Hg or higher … , or diastolic blood pressure (DBP) of 90 mm Hg or higher.

34. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Thyroid Disease: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary49/thyroid-disease-screening-2004
    January 15, 2004 - . 33 Mortality A population-based, 10-year cohort study of 1,191 people age 60 or older found a higher … This is because euthyroid patients who have a history of treatment for hyperthyroidism also have a higher … Men with hypercholesterolemia do not have a higher prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism than men … prevalence of atherosclerotic disease; they would be expected to have a higher incidence of myocardial … LDL was higher in 50 mg group (6.8 vs. 6.2) Yes Not stated Not stated Pollock et al., 2001

35. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/obstructive-sleep-apnea-drs-bulletin.pdf
    April 25, 2022 - increased risk for sleep apnea include men, postmenopausal women, older adults ages 40–70, people with a higher … Black, Native American, and Latino populations have higher rates of sleep apnea compared to White people … , which is thought to be related to higher rates of obesity and other health issues in these groups.

36. Final Recommendation Statement: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/breast-cancer-screening
    April 30, 2024 - BCSC data showed no difference in detection of cancers stage IIB or higher and cancers with less favorable … The higher mortality rate for Black women diagnosed with breast cancer in the US aligns with other health … The risk of a stage IIB or higher cancer diagnosis and of having a tumor with less favorable prognostic … characteristics was higher for premenopausal women screened biennially vs annually (RR, 1.28 [95% CI … The number of screen-detected cancers was higher in the annual screening study group (RR, 1.64 [95% CI

37. Summary of USPSTF Final Recommendation: Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2024 - disorders, with Black and Hispanic/Latino children and children from households with low incomes having higher … Studies also suggest that children with these conditions may be at higher risk for social and behavioral

38. Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/uQXcKCR6D-CDKphzvkMPzR
    September 25, 2023 - However, many cases of maltreatment are not reported, so these numbers may be even higher. … special healthcare needs, are female, and have a past history of being abused or neglected are at higher … the potential harms of interventions, which could include stigma, negative effects on families, and higher

39. Statin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults (pdf file)
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    March 21, 2022 - Age is one of the strongest risk factors; the older you are, the higher your risk of having a heart … • B eing at high risk means you have a 10% or higher chance of having a first heart attack or stroke … dyslipidemia Blood cholesterol that is higher … cardiovascular event of 10% or greater A 10% or higher

40. .S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Screening in Youth (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/type2-diabetes-children-screening-draft-rec-bulletin_0.pdf
    January 18, 2022 - When blood sugar levels are higher than normal, but not yet high enough to be diagnosed as type 2 diabetes … “American Indian, Alaska Native, Black, Hispanic, and Latino youth are at a significantly higher risk … “It is essential that future research include these youth who are at higher risk so we can improve health