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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/update-methods-insufficient-evidence
March 04, 2021 - primary care providers a common request was for USPSTF guidance on a course of action with individual patients … in treatment delivery in a "gold-standard" RCT may eliminate the contextual aspects of the treatment experience … In clinical settings, it should be informed by patient values and concerns. … Even though evidence is insufficient, the clinician must still provide advice, patients must make choices … Survival of patients with stage I lung cancer detected on CT screening.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/preeclampsia-screening-1996
January 01, 1996 - Clinical experience, however, suggests that early detection and treatment of preeclampsia is beneficial … to the patient and fetus. 1 , 5 , 9 , 14 This view is based in part on inferences drawn from the apparent … medical complication of pregnancy and the screening test is simple, inexpensive, and acceptable to patients … In addition to the guidelines listed in Chapter 3 , the patient should be in the sitting position and … Relation of second trimester blood pressure to toxemia of pregnancy in the primigravid patient.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Xbtq4oDQwVo7KgmSjnnDbz
November 01, 2021 - The analyses
for test performance focused primarily on per-person (ie, by indi-
vidual patient rather … Without Stool DNA Test) Using Colonoscopy Reference Standard
(Key Question 2)
Study Qualitya
Mean
Patient … Randomized trial of different
screening strategies for colorectal cancer: patient
response and detection … experience from the
Telemark Polyp Study 1983-1996. Eur J Cancer Prev.
2001;10(2):131-137.
144. … Endoscopist experience as a risk factor for
colonoscopic complications.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/how-did-the-uspstf-arrive-at-this-recommendation-/prostate-cancer-screening-2012
May 11, 2012 - African American men might experience more benefit but also greater harms. … The test should be done if, and only if, as an informed patient you choose to be screened. … points in the final recommendation statement:
A “D recommendation” does not mean clinicians and patients … The Task Force emphasized that clinicians and patients should discuss the possible benefits and harms … , as well as individual patient preferences, before deciding to start or continue screening.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/aspirin-use-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-colorectal-cancer-preventive-medication-2002
January 01, 2002 - Discussions with patients should address both the potential benefits and harms of aspirin therapy … Although older patients may derive greater benefits because they are at higher risk for CHD and stroke … vascular disease, is the leading cause of death in the United States. 3 Yearly, over 1 million Americans experience … The early-documented and clear success of aspirin in preventing further clinical disease in some patients … Effects of intensive blood pressure lowering and low-dose aspirin in patients with hypertension: principal
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2023-12/health-equity-framework-report.pdf
January 01, 2023 - equity framework is needed
to consistently approach guideline development for all populations that experience … Physicians [ACP], American College of
Obstetricians and Gynecologists [ACOG]) also have health equity experience … Some Federal partners also have significant experience delivering care to
populations historically … Although this
evidence may be important to communicate to patients and clinicians, differences in … An approach to addressing subpopulation considerations in
systematic reviews: the experience of reviewers
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October 05, 2021 - Editorial page 487
Multimedia
Related article page 539 and
JAMA Patient Page page 577
Supplemental … If the screening threshold is met or ex-
ceeded, patients receive the oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT … Clinicians should understand the evidence but individualize
decision-making to the specific patient or … • Studies on potential harms of screening and treatment (ie, anxi-
ety, hospital experience, and cesarean … Accessed June 24, 2021.
https://www.aafp.org/family-physician/patient-
care/clinical-recommendations/
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August 05, 2025 - on their alcohol use; advise the patient to reduce their alcohol use; have a discussion with the patient … 2016 National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey, 72% of primary care physicians report screening their patients … Studies are needed that demonstrate effective interventions customized to patient populations. … Studies are needed in populations who experience increased rates of UAU. … should be routinely screened for at-risk drinking and brief counseling should be provided to patients
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/osteoporosis-screening-2011
January 15, 2011 - fracture during their lifetime; 25% of these women will develop a vertebral deformity, and 15% will experience … Although hip fractures are less common in men than in women, more than one third of men who experience … The USPSTF found no studies that assessed the effect on patient outcomes of using risk prediction instruments … Clinicians should provide patient education on how to use drug therapies to minimize adverse effects. … include false-positive test results causing unnecessary treatment, false-negative test results, and patient
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/prostate-cancer-screening
May 08, 2018 - Pooled RRs were used to estimate the number of patients needed to be treated for 1 patient to be harmed … No RCTs evaluated the clinical effect of risk calculator use on patient outcomes. … Most men undergoing radical prostatectomy will experience long-term sexual difficulties and approximately … 17% will experience urinary difficulties, while approximately 36% of men receiving radiation therapy … experience erectile problems and many will experience adverse bowel symptoms. 66 Nevertheless, compared
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening
December 15, 2020 - Data Abstraction and Quality Rating
One investigator abstracted details about the study design, patient … Variability in patient populations (eg, HBeAg status and prevalence of cirrhosis at baseline), intermediate … Problems in the management of chronic hepatitis B with interferon: experience in a randomized, multicentre … a French sexually transmitted infection clinic experience. … Experience with interferon in chronic hepatitis B in Egypt.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-recommendation/perinatal-depression-interventions-to-prevent
April 22, 2025 - Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression (Patient … Women with perinatal depression can experience disengagement from their infants and are more likely to … Practice Considerations
Patient … attitudes and by increasing positive events and activities. 13 Common therapeutic techniques include patient
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October 01, 2013 - Clinicians should
understand the evidence but individualize decision making to
the specific patient or … CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS
Patient Population Under Consideration
This recommendation applies to school-aged … quitting, as well as community-wide,
proactive telephone support (proactive follow-up) com-
bined with patient … Annals of Internal Medicine and the American College of
Physicians in a uniquely rich and engaging user experience … professional judgment and patient
preferences.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/brca-related-cancer-risk-assessment-genetic-counseling-and-genetic-testing
August 20, 2019 - serum tumor marker cancer antigen 125 measurements for women without cancer. 124 Most women did not experience … Patients' resistance to risk information in genetic counseling for BRCA1/2 . … Patient Educ Couns . 2008;70(1):135-142.
61. … Surgical decision making in the BRCA-positive population: institutional experience and comparison with … Patient experience with breast reconstruction process following bilateral mastectomy in BRCA mutation
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/article/prostate-cancer-screening-2008
August 05, 2008 - other sources of psychological differences between the 2 groups (for example, referral vs. primary care patient … Both studies by Roemeling and colleagues were limited by having highly self-selected patient populations … Studies excluded during our review that were performed in black patient samples involved strategies for … increase; no established triggers for treatment; decisions "made according to the judgment of each patient … results from uncontrolled experiments
III: Opinions of respected authorities, based on clinical experience
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August 01, 2008 - sources of psychological differ-
ences between the 2 groups (for example, referral vs. pri-
mary care patient … Both studies by Roemeling and col-
leagues were limited by having highly self-selected patient
populations … increase; no established
triggers for treatment;
decisions “made
according to the
judgment of each patient … Studies excluded during
our review that were performed in black patient samples
involved strategies for … dramatic results from uncontrolled experiments
III: Opinions of respected authorities, based on clinical experience
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary10/aspirin-for-the-prevention-of-cardiovascular-disease-preventive-medication-2009
March 15, 2009 - We accepted studies that included patients with a history of CVD or patients who were at very high risk … for CVD only if those studies reported separate results for patients without a history of CVD or who … Some factors, such as whether the patient is receiving proton-pump inhibitors, may modify the risk for … than in nondiabetic patients. … III: Opinions of respected authorities, based on clinical experience; descriptive studies or case reports
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March 01, 2009 - We
accepted studies that included patients with a history of
CVD or patients who were at very high risk … Excluded (n = 722)
High-risk patients only: 331
Aspirin not evaluated: 294
Inappropriate study design … Some factors, such as whether the patient
is receiving proton-pump inhibitors, may modify the risk
for … than in nondiabetic patients. … dramatic results from uncontrolled experiments
III: Opinions of respected authorities, based on clinical experience
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/family-violence-screening-interventions-1996
January 01, 1996 - In addition to physical injuries, children who have been victims of or witnesses to violence often experience … The value of the patient interview may be limited if the abuser is present. … Abuse of patients in nursing homes: findings from a survey of staff. … Inquiry about victimization experiences: a survey of patient preferences and physician practices. … Laws mandating reporting of domestic violence: do they promote patient well-being?
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May 01, 2008 - Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) makes
recommendations about preventive care services for patients … there is better evidence, clinicians should discuss
screening for gestational diabetes with their patients … U
ntil there is better evidence, clinicians should discuss screening for G
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ith their patients … If the service is offered, patients should understand the uncertainty about
the balance of benefits and … Clinical experience with a screening
program for gestational diabetes.