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101. Lipid Screening in Childhood and Adolescence for Detection of Multifactorial Dyslipidemia: Evidence Report and Systematic Review (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/9Ks34K-BnsDSBK4MYDATYS
     August 09, 2016 - ommend for or against routine selective or universal lipid screen- ing of children or adolescents.12 The purpose … lipid test (without confirmatory testing) and had screening yields of 8% to 11% were used for this purpose

102. Archived: Evidence Summary: Hepatitis B Virus Infection: Screening, 2014 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary29/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening-nonpregnant-adolescents-adults-may-2014
     May 27, 2014 - Purpose: To update the 2004 USPSTF review on screening for HBV infection in adolescents and adults. … The purpose of this report is to review the current evidence on screening for HBV infection in asymptomatic

103. Final Research Plan: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/cervical-cancer-screening-adults-adolescents
     March 17, 2022 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print in progress Final Research Plan Cervical Cancer: Screening March 17, 2022 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be co…

104. PII: S0749-3797(01)00261-6 (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/Harris2001.pdf
     January 01, 2001 - The Task Force makes recommendations intended for the general pri- mary care situation; for this purpose … policymakers must still consider additional factors in making their own decisions.34 The Task Force sees its purpose

105. Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     March 02, 2020 - Treatment The purpose of antiviral treatment regimens for HCV infection is to prevent long-term health

106. Primary Care–Based Interventions to Prevent Illicit Drug Use in Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     May 26, 2020 - The purpose of this recommendation is to assess the evidence on interventions to prevent the initiation

107. Evidence Summary: Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-preventive-medication
     April 26, 2022 - widespread in the US, with more than one-third of adults 50 years or older taking aspirin for this purpose

108. Archived: Evidence Summary: Aspirin for the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary10/aspirin-for-the-prevention-of-cardiovascular-disease-preventive-medication-2009
     March 15, 2009 - Purpose:  To determine the benefits and harms of taking aspirin for the primary prevention of myocardial

109. Aspirin for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events: An Update of the Evidence (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2009 - Purpose: To determine the benefits and harms of taking aspirin for the primary prevention of myocardial

110. Archived: Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/cognitive-impairment-in-older-adults-screening-2014
     March 18, 2014 - Food and Drug Administration–approved medications for the treatment of Alzheimer disease with the purpose

111. Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right for You? (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Home/GetFileByID/3795
     May 01, 2018 - Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right for You? MEN Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right for You? Understanding the Potential Benefits vs. Risks for Men 55–69 The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening test is the most common method clinicians use to screen for prostate cancer. The PSA test measures the amount of PSA…

112. Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right for You? (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Home/GetFileByToken/HV9RGq3wLyh6PyK4oxVtde
     May 01, 2018 - Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right for You? MEN Is Prostate Cancer Screening Right for You? Understanding the Potential Benefits vs. Risks for Men 55–69 The prostate-specific antigen (PSA) screening test is the most common method clinicians use to screen for prostate cancer. The PSA test measures the amount of PSA…

113. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Falls Prevention in Older Adults: Counseling and Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary24/falls-prevention-in-older-adults-counseling-and-preventive-medication-2012
     December 15, 2010 - Purpose: To describe the benefits and harms of interventions that could be used by primary care practitioners … The purpose of our review was to evaluate outpatient approaches to falls prevention that are relevant

114. Vitamin D With or Without Calcium Supplementation for Prevention of Cancer and Fractures: An Updated Meta-analysis for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/6L2obA88s86MoZDbWtMPTU
     December 01, 2011 - Purpose: To examine the benefits and harms of vitamin D with or without calcium supplementation on clinical … For the purpose of our review, we excluded studies that en- rolled pregnant women only or measured vitamin

115. Archived: Obesity: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/obesity-screening-1996
     January 01, 1996 - Effectiveness of Early Detection The purpose

116. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Breastfeeding: Counseling, July 2003 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/breastfeeding-counseling-2003
     July 01, 2003 - Contents Abstract Purpose

117. Archived: Coronary Heart Disease: Screening Using Non-Traditional Risk Factors | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/coronary-heart-disease-screening-using-non-traditional-risk-factors-2009
     October 15, 2009 - Several risk calculators are available for this purpose, including the ATP III and traditional Framingham

118. Fbqmoapkebekmj7Aqmale5 (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2014 - Food and Drug Administration–approved medications for the treatment of Alzheimer disease with the purpose

119. Archived: Skin Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/skin-cancer-screening-2009
     February 15, 2009 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print archived Final Recommendation Statement Skin Cancer: Screening February 15, 2009 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should n…

120. Evidence Summary: Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/genital-herpes-serologic-screening
     February 14, 2023 - Share to Facebook Share to X Share to WhatsApp Share to Email Print Evidence Summary Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening February 14, 2023 Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be co…