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  1. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary1/osteoporosis-screening-june-2018
    June 26, 2018 - of vertebral fractures (9 trials [n = 23,690]; relative risks [RRs] from 0.32-0.64). … did not report higher AUCs than instruments measuring fewer risks. … no cases of atrial fibrillation. 114 , 115 A case-control study using a Danish registry reported a relative … The evidence for clinical risk assessments varies in the incorporation of BMD and number of risks. … Benefits and risks of raloxifene by vertebral fracture status.
  2. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/aspirin-use-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-colorectal-cancer-preventive-medication-2002
    January 01, 2002 - Risk assessment should include asking about the presence and severity of the following risk factors: … of cardiovascular risk than categorizations based simply on counting the numbers of risk factors (http … Although balance of benefits and harms is most favorable in high-risk people (5-year risk greater than … caused Major gastrointestinal bleeding events **** : 2-4 caused * These estimates are based on a relative … Five-year risks of 1%, 3% and 5% are equivalent to 10-year risks of 2%, 6%, and 10%, respectively. **
  3. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/obesity-in-children-and-adolescents-screening-2005
    July 11, 2005 - relation to height when compared with an acceptable weight standard, 8 and can be related to health risks … children. 15-21 There are several fair- to good-quality longitudinal studies that have examined the risksRisks and consequences of childhood and adolescent obesity. … low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level in predicting adult dyslipidemia and other cardiovascular risks … Childhood risk factors for high adult blood pressure: the Muscatine Study.
  4. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/J-vUTejXWsdp_d86zK4Gth
    July 01, 2005 - relation to height when compared with an acceptable weight standard,8 and can be related to health risks … children.15-21 There are several fair- to good-quality longitudinal studies that have examined the risksRisks and consequences of childhood and adolescent obesity. … low-density lipoprotein cholesterol level in predicting adult dyslipidemia and other cardiovascular risks … Childhood risk factors for high adult blood pressure: the Muscatine Study.
  5. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/thyroid-cancer-frs-bulletin.pdf
    May 09, 2017 - “People who are treated for these small tumors are exposed to serious risks from surgery or radiation
  6. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/thyroid-screening-bulletin.pdf
    November 22, 2016 - “People who are treated for small or slow-growing tumors are exposed to risks from surgery or radiation
  7. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/2kM7LY6ccceVo8bmdUXhYm
    September 01, 2002 - density testing to identify fracture risks, effectiveness of treatment in reducing fracture risk, and … This was comparable to the magnitude of the relative risks of most of the other significant predictors … 3,723 participants (dosage 10 to 40 mg/d; weighted relative risk, 0.51; CI, 0.38-0.69). … by 70% (relative risk, 1.7). … risk for hip fracture 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 0.63 with treatment Relative risk for vertebral 0.52
  8. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/uPbfDukSXmFDWq8FDwTgKj
    July 03, 2018 - Clinical Summary: Risk Assessment for Cardiovascular Disease With Nontraditional Risk Factors … Clinical Summary: Risk Assessment for Cardiovascular Disease With Nontraditional Risk Factors Population … Grade: I (insufficient evidence) Risk Assessment Several traditional risk factors are associated … Risk factors can be combined in many w ays to classify a person's risk for a CVD event. … CVD risk assessment in the United States has been generally based on the Framingham Risk Score and the
  9. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/MzHhsgTBL37rRvvJfkfgMZ
    August 20, 2019 - MD IMPORTANCE Pathogenic mutations in breast cancer susceptibility genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 increase risks … In 8 RCTs (n = 54 651), tamoxifen (relative risk [RR], 0.69 [95% CI, 0.59-0.84]; 4 trials), raloxifene … trials), and aromatase inhibitors (RR, 0.45 [95% CI, 0.26-0.70]; 2 trials) were associated with lower risks … Ovarian Cancer Research Group Netherlands; HR, hazard ratio; NA, not applicable; NR, not reported; RR, relative … Cancer risks for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers: results from prospective analysis of EMBRACE.
  10. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/6L2obA88s86MoZDbWtMPTU
    December 01, 2011 - (pooled relative risk, 0.88 [CI, 0.78 to 0.99]) in older adults, but the effects differed according … to study setting: institution (relative risk, 0.71 [CI, 0.57 to 0.89]) versus community-dwelling (relative … (pooled relative risk, 1.03 [CI, 0.84 to 1.26]), with high heterogeneity across studies (I2 � 60%; P … reduction among institutionalized elderly persons (relative risk, 0.71 [CI, 0.57 to 0.89]). … fracture (relative risk, 1.02 [CI, 0.89 to 1.16]) (Figure 2).
  11. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/obesity-in-adults-interventions
    March 31, 2016 - Does the predictive value of body mass index (BMI) for future mortality and health risks differ by specific … assessment of central adiposity increase the predictive value of BMI for future mortality and health risks … other weight-related measure (e.g., waist circumference) Patients may or may not have additional risk
  12. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/high-cholesterol-other-lipid-abnormalities-screening-1996
    January 01, 1996 - cholesterol level. 17 , 23 , 37 Although the relative risk associated with high serum cholesterol declines … in determining whether expected benefits are likely to justify possible risks of treatment. … younger populations is of sufficient benefit to justify the inconvenience, costs, and possible risks … The risks and benefits of drug therapy in asymptomatic persons over 65 have not yet been determined. … Patients should receive information on the potential benefits, costs, and risks of long-term therapy
  13. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hypertensive-disorders-pregnancy-screening
    September 19, 2023 - factor. 34 Clinicians should also be aware of the risks of poor health outcomes for populations at … risk. … −1.58 days [95% CI, −8.10 to 4.94 days]), number of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy diagnoses (relative … of labor for any reason and for reasons related to hypertension or fetal distress. 1 , 38 , 41 , 42 Relativerisks for all these outcomes were close to or less than 1, with no statistically significant differences
  14. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/falls-prevention-older-adults-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
    June 04, 2024 - with their older patients about whether additional interventions might be helpful to reduce their risk … Other risk factors include sensory problems, medications that may increase fall risk, hazards at home … The Task Force found that providing multifactorial interventions to reduce the risk of falls may benefit … plan of interventions developed to help address the individual’s specific risks. … “Healthcare professionals should discuss with their older patients who are at increased risk whether
  15. Let's Talk About It (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/2024-04/breast-cancer-screening-lets-talk-about-it-final-rec-discussion-guide.pdf
    January 01, 2024 - This guide is meant to help you and your healthcare professional understand the benefits and risks of … The good news is getting screened for breast cancer every other year can reduce your risk of dying from … at birth who: have no signs or symptoms of breast cancer are 40 to 74 years old are at an average risk … How else can I reduce my risk of breast cancer? … How does my family history and other risk factors affect when I should get breast cancer screening?
  16. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/individualizing-cancer-screening-older-adults
    March 01, 2021 - The risks of false-positive screening results have been well described elsewhere 17  and range from emotional … However, these risks have rarely been specifically described for older adults, so we can only speculate … Mathieu and colleagues developed a decision aid outlining potential risks of breast cancer screening … In this study, clearly presenting the potential risks and benefits of mammography screening to 70-year-old … Colonoscopy in the elderly: low risk, high yield.  Surg Endosc . 1995;9(5):505-8.
  17. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/skin-cancer-finalrs-news-bulletin.pdf
    March 20, 2018 - adults over age 24 with fair skin types, the Task Force recommends clinicians consider the individual’s risks … Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) during childhood and adolescence increases the risk of skin … with ivory or pale skin, light hair and eye color, freckles, or who sunburn easily— are at a higher risk … Using tanning beds and having a history of previous skin cancer or sunburns also increases a person’s risk … to counsel adults over the age of 24, clinicians should talk with their adult patients about their risk
  18. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/skin-cancer-screening-draft-rser-news-bulletin.pdf
    November 06, 2017 - adults over age 24 with fair skin, the Task Force recommends clinicians consider the individual’s risks … Exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV rays) during childhood and adolescence increases the risk of skin … People with fair skin, with freckles, and who sunburn easily are at a higher risk for skin cancer. … Other risk factors include a history of sunburns, tanning bed use, and previous skin cancer. … to counsel adults over the age of 24, clinicians should talk with their adult patients about their risk
  19. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/aD-Br2oTJ67FeNdHHkLtPA
    April 22, 2004 - in a rowFewer than 3 days in a rowFewer than 3 days in a row Brief Intervention including “risks … Brief Intervention including “risks Brief Intervention including “risks Brief Intervention including … “risks associated with injecting” cardassociated with injecting” cardassociated with injecting” cardassociated … cocainecocainecocainecocaine Your risk of experiencing these harms is:…. … RISKS OF INJECTING CARD – INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS Using substances by injection increases the rUsing
  20. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/prevention-of-opioid-user-disorder-ehc-tech-brief.pdf
    May 14, 2021 - settings and may provide insight on promising training strategies to improve pain care and reduce risks … • Updated information on benefits and risks of nonpharmacologic, nonopioid pharmacologic, and opioid … Strategies to identify patient risks of prescription opioid addiction when initiating opioids for pain … Annual Surveillance Report of Drug-Related Risks and Outcomes. … The effectiveness and risks of long-term opioid treatment of chronic pain.

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