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81. Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: A Systematic Evidence Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/R_cAa3AjFGQ2np_aQnzQGA
    February 11, 2025 - or test/outcome No. of studies (No. of participants) Summary of findings Consistency and precision Limitations … and 1 level for study limitations. d Not enough data to evaluate strength of evidence. e Downgraded … 1 level for study limitations, 1 level for inconsistency, and 1 level for imprecision. f Downgraded 1 … level for study limitations, including indirectness as these study designs did not directly compare … Limitations This review focused on 1 aspect of fracture prevention: identifying and treating osteoporosis

82. Final Research Plan: Perinatal Depression: Preventive Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/perinatal-depression-interventions-to-prevent
    June 01, 2023 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print in progress Final Research Plan Perinatal Depression: Preventive Interventions June 01, 2023 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. The…

83. Evidence Summary: Cardiovascular Disease: Risk Assessment With Nontraditional Risk Factors | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary--html/cardiovascular-disease-screening-using-nontraditional-risk-assessment
    July 10, 2018 - study did not meet, or it was unclear whether it met, at least 1 criterion but had no known important limitations … A poor-quality study had a single fatal flaw or multiple important limitations. … however, estimates of even small improvement likely represent an upper bound because of study design limitations … increase CVD events. 45 , 80 However, a small body of evidence with study design and applicability limitations … The evidence report has several limitations.

84. Let’s Talk About It: Preventing HIV with PrEP (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/hiv-prep-prevention-discussion-guide.pdf
    August 22, 2023 - Although available HIV risk assessment tools have limitations, healthcare professionals should routinely

85. Anxiety Screening: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/CXDusYW7s2xdypXMpnW9sw
    June 20, 2023 - Studies rated as “poor” qual- ity due to critical methodological limitations were excluded, to limit … overall quality of the studies, consistency of results between studies, precision of findings, and limitations … Anxiety Screening No. of studies (No. randomized) Summary of findings Consistency and precision Other limitations … Limitations This review had several limitations.

86. Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/4TToeya43r5Qc5A6TjFGWS
    August 01, 2023 - Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects Key question Evidence summary in 20172 Summary of new evidence Limitations … Heterogenous populations with different levels of food fortification and diet patterns; methodological limitations … Prevent Neural Tube Defects (continued) Key question Evidence summary in 20172 Summary of new evidence Limitations … Prevent Neural Tube Defects (continued) Key question Evidence summary in 20172 Summary of new evidence Limitations

87. Use of Decision Models in the Development of Evidence-Based Clinical Preventive Services Recommendations | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/use-decision-models-development-evidence-based-clinical-preventive-services-recommendations
    May 01, 2019 - For chosen topics, the USPSTF assesses the strengths and limitations of the systematically reviewed evidence … To make such assessments, the USPSTF considers the model's structure, assumptions, and limitations. … The modeling results should highlight assumptions, limitations, and implications of uncertainty in the … recommendations. 6 , 24 , 29-32 More experience will help the USPSTF to further define strengths and limitations

88. Vitamin and Mineral Supplements for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/U4Vu9hcmHtD7snox6qbPja
    June 21, 2022 - However, the evidence for multivitamins had important limitations. … Summary of Evidence Studies Summary of findings Consistency and precision Other limitations Strength … Summary of Evidence (continued) Studies Summary of findings Consistency and precision Other limitations … Summary of Evidence (continued) Studies Summary of findings Consistency and precision Other limitations … Limitations This review has several limitations.

89. Screening for Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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    January 25, 2022 - group over 6.9 years (hazard ratio, 0.96 [95% CI, 0.92-1.00]; P = .045), but that study had numerous limitations … studies, consistency of results between studies, precision of findings, risk of reporting bias, and limitations … Limitations This review has several limitations. … No. of studies/study designs (No. of participants) Summary of findings Consistency and precision Limitations … No. of studies/study designs (No. of participants) Summary of findings Consistency and precision Limitations

90. Final Research Plan: Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/screening-depression-suicide-risk-adults
    September 03, 2020 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print Final Research Plan Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults: Screening September 03, 2020 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not…

91. Final Research Plan: Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/anxiety-adults-screening
    August 27, 2020 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print Final Research Plan Anxiety Disorders in Adults: Screening August 27, 2020 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be constr…

92. Final Research Plan: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/autism-spectrum-disorder-young-children-1
    June 10, 2021 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print in progress Final Research Plan Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children: Screening June 10, 2021 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. governme…

93. Depression and Suicide Risk Screening: Updated Evidence Summary and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/zk8YxjaQxLGUTtt__nBQB_
    September 09, 2021 - Studies rated as “poor” qual- ity due to critical methodological limitations were excluded. … overall quality of the studies, consistency of results between studies, precision of findings, and limitations … This review had several limitations. … Fourth, there are also limitations to understanding of the di- rect impact of screening relative to other … Considering the methodological limitations in the evidence base of antidepressants for depression: a

94. Evidence Summary: High Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents: Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/obesity-in-children-and-adolescents-screening
    June 18, 2024 - below the 50th percentile for age and sex (eTable 15 in the  JAMA  Supplement), but this evidence has limitations … Limitations First, the lack of evidence on long-term maintenance of weight loss is a critical limitation … Intervention No. of studies; No. of observations Summary of findings Consistency and precision Other limitations

95. Evidence Summary: Ocular Prophylaxis for Gonococcal Ophthalmia Neonatorum: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/ocular-prophylaxis-for-gonococcal-ophthalmia-neonatorum-preventive-medication
    January 29, 2019 - Rationale for Previous GON Prophylaxis USPSTF Recommendation 3 and Foundational Evidence Limitations

96. 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 - question was graded as high, moderate, low, or insufficient based on the consistency, precision, and limitations … Limitations This study has several limitations.

97. Summary of USPSTF Draft Recommendation: Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/VjnCvVzsfJ8XfzqSoQdNFX
    March 25, 2024 - Summary of USPSTF Draft Recommendation: Screening and Supplementation for Iron Deficiency and Iron Deficiency Anemia During Pregnancy 1 The Task Force is an independent, volunteer panel of national experts in prevention and evidence-based medicine that w…

98. Primary Care Interventions to Prevent Child Maltreatment: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/DPq7_eawq-Ts6XLowaTaNA
    November 27, 2018 - Studies (No. of Observations) Summary of Findings by Outcome Consistency and Precision Body of Evidence Limitations … Studies (No. of Observations) Summary of Findings by Outcome Consistency and Precision Body of Evidence Limitations … Studies (No. of Observations) Summary of Findings by Outcome Consistency and Precision Body of Evidence Limitations … Limitations This study had several limitations. … Fourth, there are limitations in the evidence that relate primar- ily to the considerable diversity of

99. Evidence Summary: Pregnant Women: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary-pregnant-women1/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-screening
    June 11, 2019 - based on quality of studies, consistency of results between studies, precision of estimates, study limitations … cohort studies did not include a control group of women who did not receive ART; other methodological limitations … monotherapy in risk of early infant death (4.4% vs 3.2%, P = 0.43) or stillbirth. 9 Methodological limitations … Limitations This review had several limitations. … by Outcome Consistency and Precision; Reporting Bias Overall Risk of Bias/Quality Other Limitations

100. Final Recommendation Statement: Autism Spectrum Disorder in Young Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/autism-spectrum-disorder-in-young-children-screening
     February 16, 2016 - after a positive screening result, particularly if confirmatory testing is delayed because of resource limitations … In addition to the limitations of the evidence in size, study design, and other sources of heterogeneity … This is of particular concern when there is a delay in confirmatory testing because of resource limitations