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2241. Screening for Peripheral Artery Disease Using the Ankle-Brachial Index: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      July 10, 2018 - [95% CI, 0.99- 2.97]) and no statistically significant increase in major gastrointestinal bleeding (relative … e Calculated. f Relative risk. … bleeding requiring hospital admission was similar in the aspirin and control groups (0.5% vs 0.5%; relative … POPADAD, Prevention of Progression of Arterial Disease and Diabetes; RCT, randomized clinical trial; RR, relative … Bleeding risks with aspirin use for primary prevention in adults: a systematic review for the U.S.

2242. Recommendation: Skin Cancer Prevention: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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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, Volume 100. … Indoor tanning: the risks of ultraviolet rays.

2243. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Skin Cancer: Counseling, 2012 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      May 15, 2012 - squamous cell carcinoma (risk ratio, 0.65 [CI, 0.45 to 0.94]) but not basal cell carcinoma (risk ratio … no clear protective or harmful association BCC = basal cell carcinoma; OR = odds ratio; RR = relative … Women and Cancer Study; NR = not reported; OR = odds ratio; RCT = randomized, controlled trial; RR = relative … IARC Monographs on the Evaluation of Carcinogenic Risks to Humans: Solar and Ultraviolet Radiation. vol … Markers and relative risk in a German population for developing malignant melanoma.

2244. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening, December 2007 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      December 15, 2007 - death was lower in the carotid endarterectomy group than in the medical therapy group (5.1% vs. 11.0%; relative … Systematic review of the risks of carotid endarterectomy in relation to the clinical indication for and … risk; ARR = absolute risk reduction; RRR = relative risk reduction; SE = standard error; W = women; … carotid endarterectomy; MI = myocardial infarction; MM = medical management; NR = not reported; RR = relative … risk; RRR = relative risk reduction; VACS = Veterans Affairs Cooperative Study. b Standard errors and

2245. -Umtbplhkqkcqcbeq3Gtuj (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2013 - The DANTE trial found that, after a median follow-up of 34 months, the relative risk (RR) of lung cancer … Year (Reference) NLST, 2011 (53) DANTE, 2009, 2008 (39, 40) DLCST, 2012 (60) MILD, 2012 (57)* Relative … Year (Reference) NLST, 2011 (53) DANTE, 2009, 2008 (39, 40) DLCST, 2012 (60) MILD, 2012 (57)* Relative … Lung cancer screening, radiation, risks, benefits, and uncertainty [Editorial]. … risk.

2246. Final Recommendation Statement: Skin Cancer Prevention: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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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, Volume 100. … Indoor tanning: the risks of ultraviolet rays.

2247. Archived: Skin Cancer: Screening and Behavioral Counseling, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      January 01, 1996 - studies adjustment for phenotype reduced the crude risk estimates. … evidence from case series that public education can increase knowledge and beliefs about the health risks … Estimated risks and guidelines for management. Med Clin North Am . 1986;70:3–37. [ PubMed ] 25. … tumour: no evidence for steps in risk. … Risks and benefits from high-intensity ultraviolet. A sources used for cosmetic purposes.

2248. Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review of the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      April 17, 2018 - Exercise trials were associated with statistically significant reductions in people experiencing a fall (relative … effects meta-analysis using the method of DerSimonian and Laird11 was used to calculate the pooled relative … risks (RRs) when there was a sufficient number of contributing studies reporting an outcome for a given … of “high risk.” … Low-intensity exercise and reduction of the risk for falls among at-risk elders.

2249. 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

2250. Archived: Abnormal Blood Glucose and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      October 26, 2015 - Grade: B Risk Assessment Risk factors for abnormal glucose metabolism include overweight and … Many studies include persons with multiple risk factors, and CVD risk increases with the number of risk … to prevent or delay progression to type 2 diabetes. 2 A meta-analysis of these 10 trials showed a relative … risk (RR) of 0.53 (CI, 0.39 to 0.72; I 2  = 88%). … A meta-analysis of 14 trials of statins 27 found similar risks for vascular events in both persons with

2251. Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2012 - assess the balance of benefits and harms of counseling adults older than 24 years about minimizing risks … assess the balance of benefits and harms of counseling adults older than 24 years about minimizing risks … easily are at increased risk for skin cancer (1). … for melanoma (risk ratio [RR], 2.37). … The interventions themselves are not associated with any known risks or harms.

2252. Screening Children for Family Violence: A Review of the Evidence (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2004 - CAP = Child abuse potential; CI = confidence interval; KFI = Kemper Family Stress Inventory; RR = relative … High-risk group 6.6% with child abuse reports compared with 2.3% in low risk group in first 36 months … for abuse based on a number of non-standardized criteria.50 When compared to low-risk patients, high-risk … High score on the KFI was the only statistically significant predictor of maltreatment at 1 year (relative … In addition, families identified with high-risk scores on the KFI were more likely than low-risk families

2253. Archived: Evidence Summary: Child Maltreatment: Counseling, 2004 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      March 09, 2004 - for abuse based on a number of non-standardized criteria. 50 When compared to low-risk patients, high-risk … High-risk group 6.6% with child abuse reports compared with 2.3% in low risk group in first 36 months … Note: KFI = Kemper Family Stress Inventory; RR = relative risk; CI = confidence interval; CAP = Child … High score on the KFI was the only statistically significant predictor of maltreatment at 1 year (relative … Possible risk: 21 points or more or presence of all items in cluster Low risk: less than 21 points

2254. H6Hac6B6Npcotwgszpct B (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2013 - Primary hypertension in children and adolescents is associated with several risk factors, the strongest … Assessment of Risk The strongest risk factor for primary hypertension in children and adolescents is … Adult hypertension is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular events. … significantly associated with hypertension in adulthood, with odds ratios ranging from 1.1 to 4.5 and relative … risks ranging from 1.5 to 9; however, the 2 studies that reported the sensitivity and specificity of

2255. Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      February 13, 2018 - (SCORE; Merck), Osteoporosis Risk Assessment Instrument (ORAI), Osteoporosis Index of Risk (OSIRIS), … a particular risk threshold. … Risk Estimation Tool. … identify risk of osteoporosis. … For women, bisphosphonates were found to significantly reduce vertebral fractures (relative risk [RR]

2256. Archived: Skin Cancer: Counseling, 2012 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      May 15, 2012 - assess the balance of benefits and harms of counseling adults older than age 24 years about minimizing risks … are at greatly increased risk for skin cancer. … easily are at increased risk for skin cancer 1 . … for melanoma (risk ratio [RR], 2.37). … The interventions themselves are not associated with any known risks or harms.

2257. Hdzuzdx4Qlnc2Pjbkfwquw (pdf file)
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      April 01, 2016 - Because we held relative risk levels constant over age, our benefit estimates could be over- or underestimated … Approximation of the Age Trial With 13-y Follow-up, by Model* Model Relative Risk for Breast Cancer … Center; S = Stanford University; W = University of Wisconsin and Harvard Medical School. * Projection of relative … 100% receipt of the most effective treatments. † Age trial invitation results (intention to treat): relative … Age trial results for women who actually were screened: relative risk, 0.76 (CI, 0.51–1.01).

2258. Microsoft Word - 5As_selfmanagement.doc (pdf file)
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      March 21, 2007 - support Assess: Beliefs, Behavior & Knowledge Advise: Provide specific Information about Health risks … - Develop list of benefits of behavior change/risk

2259. Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections: Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2009 - (See the Clinical Considerations section below for information on risk assessment.) … Assessment of Risk All sexually active adolescents are at increased risk for STIs and should be offered … In addition, risk-reduction counseling may be offered by community organizations. … reduction or risk avoidance. … OTHERS The American Academy of Family Physicians recom- mends counseling adolescents and adults on the risks

2260. Archived: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      June 07, 2016 - risk for syphilis 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.