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1541. 167fleming.indd (pdf file)
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      January 17, 2005 - METHODS We identifi ed studies of glaucoma screening and treatment from MEDLINE, the Cochrane Library … METHODS We searched MEDLINE, the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and the Cochrane Controlled … The reported sensitivity and specifi city of perimetry varies based on the method used and the cutoff … Presently, there is no standard method for measuring visual fi eld loss in POAG. … Current methods of the US Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process.

1542. Archived: Idiopathic Scoliosis in Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      June 15, 2004 - Methods Work Group; Third U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Current methods of the U.S.

1543. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection - Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2004 - Harris RP, Helfand M, Woolf SH, et al; Methods Work Group, Third U.S. … Current methods of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process.

1544. VitaminD, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      April 17, 2018 - Methods Scope of the Review Detailed methods are available in the full evidence report at : h tt p s … independent and similar RCTs were avail- able, random-effects models using the inverse-variance weighted method … Further details are available from the USPSTF procedure manual.4 a Measures of whole-body calcium status … Section 3: topic work plan development in the US Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. https … Higgins JP, Altman DG, Gøtzsche PC, et al; Cochrane Bias Methods Group; Cochrane Statistical Methods

1545. Jxcqp7Cxvvrftqgudjzdb- (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2014 - Methods: The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on behavioral coun- seling for sexual risk reduction in primary … Interven- tion methods included face-to-face counseling, videos, written materials, and telephone support … (200 min total) delivered over 3 to 4 consecutive wk Delivered by: trained HIV and STI counselors Methods … min video followed by one 25-min group discussion session Delivered by: gender-matched facilitators Methods … Tailored intervention to increase dual-contraceptive method use: a ran- domized trial to reduce unintended

1546. Evidence Summary: Peripheral Artery Disease and Cardiovascular Disease: Screening and Risk Assessment With the Ankle-Brachial Index | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      July 10, 2018 - Calculation methods are described further in the full report. … US Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. … A targeted screening method for non-invasive vascular assessment of the lower limb. … Accuracy of oscillometric determination of the ankle-brachial index as screening method for peripheral … Further details are available from the USPSTF procedure manual. 7 ABI indicates ankle-brachial index

1547. Screening for Breast Cancer: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2009 - Methods: The USPSTF examined the evidence on the efficacy of 5 screening modalities in reducing mortality … common with mammography and can cause anxiety and lead to additional imaging stud- ies and invasive procedures … Other potential harms, such as pain caused by the procedure, exist but are thought to have little effect … The 2 available trials (20, 21) indicated that more additional imaging procedures and biopsies were done … Methods for conducting systematic reviews of evidence on effectiveness and economic efficiency of inter

1548. Addendum to Screening for Ovarian Cancer: Evidence Update for the USPSTF Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      December 31, 2014 - Methods: PubMed, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched to identify … Methods PubMed, MEDLINE, and the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials were searched to … This increase is somewhat surprising, although it may reflect improvement in ultrasonography methods … The analysis methods were also unclear (e.g., conditional multiple logistic regression was mentioned … Fourth, some have proposed alterations to the followup procedures, such as followup by imaging surveillance

1549. Archived: High Blood Pressure in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      October 12, 2015 - The USPSTF also assessed the accuracy of these blood pressure measurements and methods in confirming … The USPSTF found convincing evidence that ABPM is the best method for diagnosing hypertension. … Home blood pressure monitoring using appropriate protocols is an alternative method of confirmation if … Medical Instrumentation. 44 Research Needs and Gaps Most of the evidence supports ABPM as the best method … ( Figure 2 ). 31-33 , 35-37 Home blood pressure monitoring may also be a reasonable confirmatory method

1550. Archived: High Blood Pressure in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      October 12, 2015 - The USPSTF also assessed the accuracy of these blood pressure measurements and methods in confirming … The USPSTF found convincing evidence that ABPM is the best method for diagnosing hypertension. … Home blood pressure monitoring using appropriate protocols is an alternative method of confirmation if … Medical Instrumentation. 44 Research Needs and Gaps Most of the evidence supports ABPM as the best method … ( Figure 2 ). 31-33 , 35-37 Home blood pressure monitoring may also be a reasonable confirmatory method

1551. Screening Children for Family Violence: A Review of the Evidence (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2004 - Included studies described the study sample, the screening instrument or procedure, the abuse or neglect … Best results were achieved when screening involved a 2-step method, however, these strategies have not … • Diagnostic testing procedures applied equally to each group? … Best results were achieved when screening involved a 2-step method, however, these strategies have not … The 2-step procedure had 89% sensitivity and 28% specificity at 6-months follow-up.

1552. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      November 15, 2009 - , including a more comprehensive method that considers breast cancer mortality from cancer diagnosed … When this method was applied to women aged 39 to 49 years randomly assigned to screening at trial entry … pain and discomfort associated with mammography indicated that many women experience pain during the procedure … (Screened Patients; Control Participants) Enrollment Age, y Randomization Method … Current methods of the US Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process.

1553. Screening for Cervical Cancer: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      June 01, 2012 - See the Clinical Considerations for discussion of cytology method, HPV testing, and screening interval … See the Clinical Considerations for discussion of cytology method, HPV testing, and screening interval … Treatment of Screening-Detected Disease The harms of treatment include risks from the treat- ment procedure … of these methods are not completely understood. … Recent data suggest that there is a risk for adverse effects with these procedures.

1554. Archived: Evidence Summary: Healthful Diet and Physical Activity for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention in Adults With Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      August 26, 2014 - We did random-effects meta-analyses for 5 or more studies using the DerSimonian–Laird method to estimate … symmetrical with respect to the precision measure by using funnel plots and the Egger linear regression method … We used the DerSimonian–Laird method for random-effects meta-analyses, which has known limitations 93 … Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. 2008. … Stat Methods Med Res . 2012;21:409-26.

1555. Screening for Syphilis: A Brief Update (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2004 - examinations and direct fluorescent antibody tests of lesion exudates or tissues are the definitive methods … Methods MEDLINE® was searched from 1996 to September 2003 (Appendix 1). … Is there new information on screening tests and methods? Immunochromatographic strip (ICS). … A study evaluated methods of diagnosing CNS syphilis infection in 148 infants born to mothers with syphilis … Is there new information on screening tests and methods? 4.

1556. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Announces New Chair and Vice Chair (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2023 - As a leader in the methods of making evidence-based recommendations, I look forward to working with