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2381. Preventing Dental Caries in Children <5 Years: Systematic Review Updating USPSTF Recommendation (pdf file)
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      August 01, 2013 - The USPSTF found no validat- ed risk-assessment tools or algorithms for assessing dental disease risk … F-U, follow-up; NNT, number needed to treat; NR, not reported; RCT, randomized controlled trial; RR, relative … regular early childhood use ranged from 1.3 to 10.7 in 10 studies that relied on retrospective recall and relative … risks ranged from 4.2 to 15.6 in 4 studies that recorded supple- ment use at the time of exposure. … The fluorosis risk index: a method for investigating risk factors.

2382. Screening for Lung Cancer (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2013 - Smoking is the biggest risk factor for lung cancer. … The risk of lung cancer also increases as people get older. … This risk continues to go down over time. … can lead to follow-up tests and surgeries that aren’t needed and that may have their own significant risks … If you do smoke, quitting can greatly reduce your risk of developing lung cancer, and your risk will

2383. Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      March 20, 2018 - childhood is associated with increased melanoma risk. … It remains unclear whether the same mechanisms apply to melanoma risk. … Skin cancer: what are the risks for skin cancer? … IARC Monograph on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans. Vol 100. … Indoor tanning: the risks of ultraviolet rays. https://www.fda.gov/ForConsumers /ConsumerUpdates/ucm186687

2384. Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: A Best-Evidence Systematic Review (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2005 - trials to determine whether the potential benefit from preventing ruptured AAAs justified the potential risks … Treatment is associated with significant risks for operative death and complications. … These risks, however, may be acceptable to men with AAAs greater than 5.5 cm, which are most prone to … Smokers’ relative risk for aortic aneurysm compared with other smoking-related diseases: a systematic … KQ 1a= Does AAA screening, in an asymptomatic average-risk or high-risk population, reduce AAA-related

2385. Aspirin or Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for the Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2007 - in average-risk individuals older than 50 years of age. … reduc- tion in the incidence of colorectal adenomas, in which a higher aspirin dose conferred a greater relative … risk reduc- tion (19). … Nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug use and reduced risk of large bowel carcinoma. … A prospective study of aspirin use and the risk for colorectal adenoma.

2386. Archived: Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      September 06, 2016 - Grade: B Risk Assessment Populations at increased risk for LTBI include persons who were born … Assessment of Risk Populations at increased risk for LTBI based on increased prevalence of active disease … congregate settings may also be at increased risk of exposure. … at continued risk of exposure. … It found that at 5 years, the relative risk (RR) of progression to active tuberculosis was 0.35 (95%

2387. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Coronary Heart Disease: Screening with Electrocardiography | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      September 15, 2011 - doubling of risk would not move a person from a lower to a higher risk category. … clinical usefulness because it does not provide information about the actual predicted risks in an individual … bypass graft surgery or a percutaneous coronary intervention after screening exercise ECG, despite the risks … Assessing the value of risk predictions by using risk stratification tables. … Evaluating new cardiovascular risk factors for risk stratification.

2388. Screening Asymptomatic Adults With Resting or Exercise Electrocardiography: A Review of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2011 - clinical usefulness because it does not provide information about the actual predicted risks in an individual … bypass graft surgery or a percutaneous coronary intervention after screening exercise ECG, despite the risks … Evaluating new cardiovascular risk factors for risk stratification. … - reducing treatment Harms New risk after screening test Low risk Intermediate risk High risk Asymptomatic … on the basis of traditional risk factors Low risk Intermediate risk High risk CAD � coronary artery

2389. Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      June 07, 2016 - Syphilis infection also increases the risk for ac- quiring or transmitting HIV infection. … Syphilis infection also increases the risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV infection. … Assessment of Risk The USPSTF recommends screening for syphilis in persons who are at increased risk … HIV who do not have sex with men.4 Based on older study data from northern California, the adjusted relative … in behavior that increases their risk for other sexually transmitted infections.

2390. Archived: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      February 15, 2005 - There is only a modest association between risk factors for atherosclerotic disease and AAA. … Because there are many competing health risks at this age, any benefit of screening for AAA would be … Additionally, men having this surgery are at increased risk for impotence. … mortality in men aged 65 to 75, but not in older men. 23 A meta-analysis of these trials showed a relative … Mass or high-risk screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Br J Surg 1997;84(1):40-2.

2391. Archived: Evidence Summary: Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Death: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary-radiation-induced-breast-cancer-and-breast-/breast-cancer-screening-january-2016
      January 11, 2016 - Committee to Assess Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation; National Research … Health Risks from Exposure to Low Levels of Ionizing Radiation: BEIR VII Phase 2. … Radiation doses and cancer risks from breast imaging studies. Radiology . 2010;257:246-53. … Comparison of Lifetime Attributable Risks for Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Death … Lifetime Attributable Risks for Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Death for Different

2392. Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm - Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2005 - There is only a modest association between risk factors for atherosclerotic disease and AAA. … Because there are many competing health risks at this age, any benefit of screening for AAA would be … Additionally, men having this surgery are at increased risk for impotence. … AAA-related mortality in men aged 65 to 75, but not in older men.23 A meta-analysis of these trials showed a relative … Mass or high-risk screening for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Br J Surg. 1997;84(1):40–42. 10.

2393. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening-february-2005
      February 15, 2005 - trials to determine whether the potential benefit from preventing ruptured AAAs justified the potential risks … Treatment is associated with significant risks for operative death and complications. … These risks, however, may be acceptable to men with AAAs greater than 5.5 cm, which are most prone to … Smokers' relative risk for aortic aneurysm compared with other smoking-related diseases: a systematic … KQ 1a= Does AAA screening, in an asymptomatic average-risk or high-risk population, reduce AAA-related

2394. Archived: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      June 15, 2008 - For example, if CHD risk without diabetes was 17% and risk with diabetes was >20%, screening for diabetes … In contrast, if risk without diabetes was 10% and risk with diabetes was 15%, screening would not affect … for CVD risk factors needs to be. … There were no reductions in stroke (relative risk (RR), 1.11), heart failure (RR, 0.91), angina (RR, … , including the risk in those with hyperlipidemia, and if the patient's risk is near a threshold for

2395. Archived: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      June 15, 2008 - For example, if CHD risk without diabetes was 17% and risk with diabetes was >20%, screening for diabetes … In contrast, if risk without diabetes was 10% and risk with diabetes was 15%, screening would not affect … for CVD risk factors needs to be. … There were no reductions in stroke (relative risk (RR), 1.11), heart failure (RR, 0.91), angina (RR, … , including the risk in those with hyperlipidemia, and if the patient's risk is near a threshold for

2396. Archived: Abnormal Blood Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      January 01, 1996 - complications of NIDDM, many other factors must be considered in determining the likely benefits and risks … medications in reducing glucose levels compliance of asymptomatic persons with lifestyle advice possible risks … were older, overweight, or otherwise at increased risk. … women to the inconvenience, costs and possible risks of follow-up testing, dietary restriction, or insulin … Shoulder dystocia: a fetal-physician risk.

2397. High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services Improving the Health of Women Through Research (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2016 - Harms of different screening and treatment options, including long-term risks to future pregnancies … are needed on the potential harms of different screening and treatment options, including long-term risks … The risks and benefits of these screening methods vary. … assessment in conjunction with comprehensive management of identified risks to prevent falls in community-dwelling … assess the balance of benefits and harms of counseling adults older than age 24 years about minimizing risks

2398. High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services Improving the Health of Women Through Research (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/2015annlrpt%20(4).pdf
      January 01, 2016 - Harms of different screening and treatment options, including long-term risks to future pregnancies … are needed on the potential harms of different screening and treatment options, including long-term risks … The risks and benefits of these screening methods vary. … assessment in conjunction with comprehensive management of identified risks to prevent falls in community-dwelling … assess the balance of benefits and harms of counseling adults older than age 24 years about minimizing risks

2399. High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2013 - adults place on receiving clinical preventive services, 4) how older adults understand the balance of risks … The risks and benefits of these screening methods vary. … C Falls Prevention: Multifactorial Risk Assessment With Comprehensive Management of Identified Risks … assessment in conjunction with comprehensive management of identified risks to prevent falls in community-dwelling … assess the balance of benefits and harms of counseling adults older than age 24 years about minimizing risks

2400. USPSTF Issues Two New Recommendations: Screening for and Management of Obesity in Adults and Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Promote a Healthful (pdf file)
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      June 26, 2012 - “The good news is that even modest weight loss can reduce health risks for people who are obese. … This recommendation is intended to improve all health outcomes, and not only risks for cardiovascular … In a separate recommendation, the Task Force determined that for people who have low risk for heart … choices, such as a healthful diet and physical activity, offers only small benefits in reducing the risk … Force also stated that this counseling may be beneficial to some people, depending on their individual risk