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401. Archived: Tobacco Use Prevention: Counseling, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     January 01, 1996 - relationship (e.g., relative risk, dose-response relationship) between smoking and each disease. … body of evidence from prospective cohort and case-control studies showing that many of these health risks … severe or worsening angina, serious arrhythmias, or vasospastic or endocrine disorders, the potential risks … Smoking cessation and the risk of stroke in middle-aged men. … Multiple Risk Factor Intervention Trial Research Group.

402. Pdf (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2008 - The relative risk for these individual perinatal outcomes was not calculated between groups because no … with untreated patients (12% vs. 18%; adjusted relative risk, 0.70 [CI, 0.51 to 0.95]). … The relative risks for neonatal hypo- glycemia (0.12 [CI, 0.02 to 0.97]) and hyperbilirubinemia (0.51 … The relative risk for postpartum depression was 0.46 (CI, 0.29 to 0.73) with gestational diabetes treatment … Do very sick neonates born at term have antenatal risks? 2.

403. Ykjvkfmv5Jf8Bl3Rbx8Bp7 (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2015 - Grade: B Risk Assessment Risk factors for abnormal glucose metabolism include overweight and obesity … Many studies in- clude persons with multiple risk factors, and CVD risk increases with the number of … risk factors and glucose level. … A meta-analysis of these 10 trials showed a relative risk (RR) of 0.53 (CI, 0.39 to 0.72; I2 = 88%). … A meta-analysis of 14 trials of statins (27) found similar risks for vascular events in both persons

404. Archived: Evidence Summary: Radiation-Induced Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer Death: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     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

405. Archived: Vitamin D and Calcium to Prevent Fractures: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     February 15, 2013 - effective in preventing falls in community-dwelling adults aged 65 years or older who are at increased risk … is equal to or greater than that of a 65-year-old white woman who has no additional risk factors. … No statistically significant reduction in fractures was observed in these studies (pooled relative risk … Trials of vitamin D supplementation alone showed no statistical difference (pooled relative risk, 1.03 … Calcium plus vitamin D supplementation and the risk of fractures.

406. Final Recommendation Statement: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     May 08, 2018 - unless men express a preference for screening after being informed of and understanding the benefits and risks … important risk factors for the development of prostate cancer. … per 1000 person-years in the intervention group vs 4.6 per 1000 person-years in the control group; relative … of dying of prostate cancer and risk of metastatic disease. … the importance of shared decision making and the need for informed discussion of the uncertainties, risks

407. Screening for Carotid Artery Stenosis: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2007 - benefit patients who have a very high risk for stroke. … Research has not found any single risk factor or clinically useful risk stratification tool that can … 855 was lower in the carotid endarterectomy group than in the medical group: 5.1% versus 11.0% (relative … risk reduction, 0.53 [95% CI, 0.22% to 0.72%]). … The estimated relative risk reduction was greater for men than for women (0.66 and 0.17, respectively

408. 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

409. 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.

410. Archived: Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     July 15, 2009 - Assessment Older age is an important risk factor for most types of visual impairment. … Assessment of Risk Older age is an important risk factor for most types of visual impairment. … Risk factors for AMD include smoking, family history, and white race. … superior to no treatment for progression of vision loss (loss of ≥6 lines of visual acuity) after 2 years (relative … Verteporfin carries an initial risk for acute visual acuity loss and a greater risk for back pain related

411. Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     September 06, 2016 - for tuberculosis (see the “Assessment of Risk” section for more information). … Assessment of Risk Populations at increased risk for LTBI based on increased preva- lence of active disease … congregate set- tings 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%

412. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Breastfeeding: Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary10/breastfeeding-counseling-2008
     October 15, 2008 - Evidence suggests that breastfeeding decreases risks for many diseases in infants and mothers. … Meta-analysis and Meta-regression We used the rate ratio (relative risk) as the metric of choice to … For short-term exclusive breastfeeding, the relative risk was 1.72 (CI, 1.00 to 2.97), again with evidence … How should relative risk estimates for acute otitis media in children aged less than 2 years be perceived … for hospitalization secondary to lower respiratory tract infection (pooled adjusted relative risk, 0.28

413. Interventions in Primary Care to Promote Breastfeeding: An Evidence Review (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2010 - Evidence suggests that breastfeeding decreases risks for many diseases in infants and mothers. … for hospitalization secondary to lower respiratory tract infection (pooled adjusted relative risk, 0.28 … Meta-analysis and Meta-regression We used the rate ratio (relative risk) as the metric of choice to … For short-term exclusive breastfeeding, the relative risk was 1.72 (CI, 1.00 to 2.97), again with evidence … How should relative risk estimates for acute otitis media in children aged less than 2 years be perceived

414. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Hepatitis B in Pregnant Women: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     June 15, 2009 - found that vaccination alone resulted in a statistically significant reduction in HBV transmission (relative … risk, 0.28 [95% CI, 0.20 to 0.40]). … In 4 other trials, efficacy did not differ between recombinant and plasma-derived vaccine (relative risk … given at birth was more efficacious than hepatitis B vaccine alone at preventing virus transmission (relative … risk, 0.54 [CI, 0.41 to 0.73]).

415. Archived: Evidence Summary: High Blood Pressure in Adults, Children, and Adolescents: Screening, 2003 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     April 01, 2003 - risk factors. … 109 diastolic, and stage 3 as those equal to or greater than 180 systolic or 110 diastolic. 7 The relative … factors to global cardiovascular risk. 11 , 27 , 28 The feasibility of routine global risk assessment … Blood pressure as a cardiovascular risk factor: prevention and treatment. … Risks of untreated and treated isolated systolic hypertension in the elderly: meta-analysis of outcome

416. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women: Evidence for the Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2009 - found that vaccination alone resulted in a statistically significant reduction in HBV transmission (relative … risk, 0.28 [95% CI, 0.20 to 0.40]). … In 4 other trials, efficacy did not differ between recombinant and plasma-derived vaccine (relative risk … given at birth was more efficacious than hepatitis B vaccine alone at preventing virus transmission (relative … risk, 0.54 [CI, 0.41 to 0.73]).

417. Recommendation: Oral Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     November 15, 2013 - Grade: I Statement Risk Assessment The primary risk factors for oral cancer are tobacco and alcohol … Assessment of Risk Tobacco and alcohol use are major risk factors for oral cancer. … The effect of multifactorial risk assessment and screening for risk factors on oral cancer morbidity … In addition, given the higher risks for death from oral cancer among African Americans and men, more … research is warranted about the risks and benefits of screening in these populations.

418. Archived: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/breast-cancer-screening-2009
     December 15, 2009 - MRI is not currently used to screen women of average risk. … Assessment of Risk Increasing age is the most important risk factor for breast cancer for most women … Although the relative risk reduction is nearly identical (15% and 14%) for these 2 age groups, the risk … The risk for breast cancer increases with age. … Improvements in the relative risk (RR) for death due to breast cancer for women aged 39 to 49 years and

419. Grnjnsmqzvbc-Dnhgrmgg3 (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2014 - did not significantly reduce the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease over the fol- lowing year (relative … evidence to recommend for or against routine screen- ing in high-risk men and low-risk pregnant women … good-quality RCT of 2607 women aged 18 to 34 years who were recruited from an HMO in the United States (relative … acid amplification test; PID � pelvic inflammatory disease; RCT � randomized, controlled trial; RR � relative … risk; USPSTF � U.S.

420. 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