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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan154/healthful-diet-and-physical-activity-for-cardiovascular-disease-prevention-in-adults-without-known-risk-factors-behavioral-counseling-july-2017
May 14, 2015 - Include
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Study aim
Primary prevention of CVD
Secondary or tertiary prevention … diet includes dietary patterns that emphasize vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and nuts; include … expenditure while in a sitting or reclining posture
Aspects of a healthful diet that are out of scope include … antioxidant supplementation
Alcohol moderation
Aspects of physical activity that are out of scope include … The first was to include reduction of sedentary behavior, independent of physical activity, as an intervention
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-pregnant-nonpregnant-adults
November 30, 2023 - Asymptomatic, Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults
*Harms of screening include … results, anxiety and effects of labeling, and partner discord, abuse, or violence. † Harms of treatment include … Pregnant Persons
*Harms of screening include false-positive test results, anxiety and effects of … labeling, and partner discord, abuse, or violence. † Harms of treatment include adverse maternal and … Long-term followup, defined as ≥2 years
*For all Key Questions, subgroups of interest include
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June 01, 2023 - In the absence of evidence,
a pragmatic approach might include screening adults who have not been screened … These include family history of depression, prior episodes of depression or other
mental health conditions … • Risk factors for perinatal depression include life stress, low social support, history of depression
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January 01, 2025 - In addition, the teams that conduct the evidence reviews for each topic
always include external content … All comments are carefully reviewed and the final materials include a summary of public
comments and
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/USPSTF-expert-input-fact-sheet-2025-update.pdf
January 01, 2025 - In addition, the teams that conduct the evidence reviews for each topic
always include external content … All comments are carefully reviewed and the final materials include a summary of public
comments and
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Interventions
Effective exercise and physical therapy interventions include group classes and at-home … Comprehensive multifactorial assessment and management interventions include assessment of multiple risk
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-pregnant-nonpregnant-adults
February 22, 2024 - Asymptomatic, Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults
*Harms of screening include … results, anxiety and effects of labeling, and partner discord, abuse, or violence. † Harms of treatment include … Pregnant Persons
*Harms of screening include false-positive test results, anxiety and effects of … † Harms of treatment include adverse maternal and infant outcomes associated with use of antiretroviral … Long-term followup, defined as ≥2 years
*For all Key Questions, subgroups of interest include
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/intimate-partner-violence-abuse-older-vulnerable-adults
April 20, 2023 - Intimate Partner Violence
Include
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Populations
Studies enrolling adolescents … services without recognized signs or symptoms of IPV or abuse †
Specific populations of interest include … campaigns without specific interventions linked to screening; studies of other interventions that do not include … Caregiver Abuse of Older and Vulnerable Adults
Include
Exclude
Populations
Studies … services without recognized signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect
Specific populations of interest include
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/intimate-partner-violence-and-abuse-of-elderly-and-vulnerable-adults-screening
April 20, 2023 - Intimate Partner Violence
Include
Exclude
Populations
Studies enrolling adolescents … services without recognized signs or symptoms of IPV or abuse †
Specific populations of interest include … campaigns without specific interventions linked to screening; studies of other interventions that do not include … Caregiver Abuse of Older and Vulnerable Adults
Include
Exclude
Populations
Studies … services without recognized signs or symptoms of abuse or neglect
Specific populations of interest include
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/healthy-diet-and-physical-activity-counseling-adults-with-high-risk-of-cvd
November 24, 2020 - and Framingham Risk Score. 9 , 10 Cardiovascular disease risk factors covered in this recommendation include … Interventions typically involve some 1-on-1 time with an interventionist and include motivational interviewing … These include recommendations on behavioral counseling to promote a healthy diet and physical activity … The evidence review did not include interventions specifically focused on weight loss in general populations … Any adaptations of these electronic documents and resources must include a disclaimer to this effect.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan142/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults-screening-january-2017
October 30, 2014 - Include
Exclude
Populations
Adults age 18 years or older
KQs 1, 2: Asymptomatic … and referral populations
KQs 4–6, 8: Persons with a confirmed diagnosis of OSA; population may include … Questionnaire, or STOP-Bang Questionnaire
Risk stratification or clinical prediction tools that include … multiple factors (e.g., the Multivariable Apnea Prediction Index); may include findings from physical … a comparison with polysomnography; studies on reliability of screening must include measures of reproducibility
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June 01, 2025 - screen positive, evaluate and if
appropriate provide or refer for evidence-based interventions that include … Risk factors for experiencing abuse include isolation, lack of social support,
functional impairment, … • Potential harms: Potential harms of screening for abuse in older or vulnerable adults include shame
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/vision-screening-children-ages-6-months-5-years
April 24, 2025 - a Amblyopia risk factors include … Include
Exclude
Populations
All KQs: Children ages 6 months to 5 years
KQs 1–3: Children … groups or earlier (at a younger age) vs. later screening (at an older age)
KQ 2: Evaluations that include
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2025-06/uspstf-public-engagement-fact-sheet_updated_2025.pdf
January 01, 2025 - of the process:
• Draft Research Plans: Draft Research Plans guide
the recommendation process and include … All final documents
include a section summarizing any changes that were made as a result of public comments
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Grade: D
Risk Assessment
Important risk factors for breast cancer include patient age, race/ … Potential harms include thromboembolic events, endometrial
cancer, and cataracts.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/gonorrhea-screening-2005
May 15, 2005 - Potential harms of screening and treatment for gonorrhea include false-positive test results, anxiety … Potential harms of screening and treatment for gonorrhea include false-positive test results, anxiety … While including key questions concerning individual risk factors, this review did not include a full … Recommended treatment for uncomplicated urogenital gonococcal infections from the CDC include one of … Harms of treatment include adverse drug-related effects.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/cardiovascular-disease-enhanced-risk-assessment-non-traditional-risk-factors
April 25, 2024 - These groups include racial and ethnic groups, socioeconomic and insurance status, or other social risk … We will also include a Contextual Question to explore the limitations of existing cardiovascular disease … Adults without known cardiovascular disease
Populations being screened for lung cancer
Analyses will include
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Harms of screening include psychological harms, additional medical visits, imaging, and biopsies in women … Harms of CBE include false-positive
results, which lead to anxiety,
unnecessary visits, imaging, and … Harms of BSE include the
same potential harms as
for CBE and may be larger
in magnitude.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/anxiety-adults-screening
June 20, 2023 - Treatment for anxiety disorders in adults can include psychotherapy or pharmacotherapy. … These include family history of mental health conditions, presence of other mental health conditions, … Selected screening tools widely used in the US include versions of the Generalized Anxiety Disorder ( … A pragmatic approach in the absence of evidence might include screening all adults who have not been … Anxiety treatment may also include relaxation and desensitization therapies.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/falls-prevention-older-adults-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
June 04, 2024 - Other risk factors include sensory problems, medications that may increase fall
risk, hazards at home … Multifactorial interventions include an assessment of an individual’s risk of falling and a personalized … These interventions may include
cognitive behavioral therapy, nutrition therapy, education, medication