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401. 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.

402. Evidence Summary: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/abdominal-aortic-aneurysm-screening
     December 10, 2019 - , no significant association with all-cause mortality benefit was seen at 12- to 15-year follow-up (relative … from the 4 screening trials 5 , 23 , 58 , 83 (n = 124,929) did not reach statistical significance (relative … Quantifying the risks of hypertension, age, sex and smoking in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm … RR indicates relative risk. Return to Table of Contents Figure 5. … NR, not reported; PIVOTAL, Positive Impact of Endovascular Options for Treating Aneurysms Early; RR, relative

403. 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.

404. Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     August 24, 2021 - It is also associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease … It is also associated with in- creased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), nonalcoholic fatty liver … Assessment of Risk Overweight and obesity are the strongest risk factors for develop- ing prediabetes … Inten- sive glucose control was associated with a decreased risk for all- cause mortality (relative risk … factors, and screening persons with risk factors for diabetes (regardless of age).

405. JAMA (pdf file)
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     June 12, 2020 - visual acuity– related outcomes, including likelihood of visual acuity gain (�15 let- ters or 3 lines) (relative … with zinc and an increased risk of yellowing skin with antioxidants. … Currently, no risk assessment tools are available to reliably identify persons at increased risk for … Older drivers and cataract: driving habits and crash risk. … Epidemiology of risk factors for age-related cataract.

406. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Hepatitis B in Pregnant Women: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review48/hepatitis-b-in-pregnant-women-screening-2009
     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]).

407. Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     December 27, 2019 - Factors that put a person at increased risk include a. … Behavioral Counseling Interventions to Reduce Risk for STI Acquisition in Persons at Increased Risk for … based on well-defined risk assessment methods … Effect of risk-reduction counseling with rapid HIV testing on risk of acquiring sexually transmitted … Committee Opinion No. 582: addressing health risks of noncoital sexual activity.

408. Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Skin Cancer: A Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2011 - the highest- and lowest-risk groups. … findings; no clear protective or harmful association BCC � basal cell carcinoma; OR � odds ratio; 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 mel- anoma. … Women and Cancer Study; NR � not reported; OR � odds ratio; RCT � randomized, controlled trial; RR � relative

409. Archived: Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/latent-tuberculosis-infection-screening-september-2016
     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%

410. Screening for Gestational Diabetes: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation (pdf file)
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     October 05, 2021 - Pregnant persons with gestational diabetes are at increased risk for maternal and fetal complications … Assessment of Risk Several factors increase a person’s risk for developing gestational diabetes, including … of primary cesarean deliv- eries (relative risk [RR], 0.70 [95% CI, 0.54-0.91]; absolute risk dif- … The USPSTF found limited data on risk- based screening strategies. … Gestational diabetes: risk assessment, testing, diagnosis and management.

411. 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.

412. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary44/sexually-transmitted-infections-behavioral-counseling-2008
     October 15, 2008 - reduction or risk avoidance. … for STIs on the basis of sociodemographic population risk factors or individual risk factors, including … Many high-risk populations are not addressed. … ratio; PC = primary care; RESPECT = Review, Enhance, Situations, Plan, Examine, Challenge, Tell; RR = relative … NS = not significant; OR = odds ratio; PC = primary care; STI = sexually transmitted infection; RR = relative

413. Folic Acid Supplementation to Prevent Neural Tube Defects: US Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2023 - However, they are also often important predictors of health risk. … Certain risk factors convey a higher risk, and individuals with these risk factors should talk to their … demonstrated a benefit of folic acid supplementation re- gardless of timing (before pregnancy only: adjusted relative … Obesity and the risk and detection of fetal malformations. … Periconceptional folic acid and risk for neural tube defects among higher risk pregnancies.

414. 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.

415. Recommendation: Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/screening-for-prediabetes-and-type-2-diabetes
     August 24, 2021 - Assess risk: Obtain height and weight measurements to determine whether patient has overweight or … It is also associated with increased risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD), nonalcoholic fatty liver … Assessment of Risk Overweight and obesity are the strongest risk factors for developing prediabetes … Intensive glucose control was associated with a decreased risk for all-cause mortality (relative risk … factors, and screening persons with risk factors for diabetes (regardless of age).

416. Behavioral Counseling to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/HQGXw2wkcM7q6TA5eWzdT5
     January 01, 2010 - reduction or risk avoidance. … population risk factors or individual risk factors, including participants with a history of current … ratio; PC � primary care; RESPECT � Review, Enhance, Situations, Plan, Examine, Challenge, Tell; RR � relative … All effective interventions were based on individ- ual risk-based counseling and included tailored risk … NS 5 not significant; OR 5 odds ratio; PC 5 primary care; STI 5 sexually transmitted infection; RR 5 relative

417. 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]

418. 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

419. Medicines to Help Prevent Breast Cancer: Let's Talk About It (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/breast-cancer-risk-reduction-discussion-guide_3.pdf
     September 01, 2019 - Medicines that reduce the risk of breast cancer are one way to help some women lower their risk. … will look at a combination of your risk factors to determine whether or not you are at higher risk. … lower risk, such as: 1 What is my risk of developing breast cancer? … a combination of risk factors or by using a risk assessment tool. … To determine a personal risk profile using risk factors, a combination of factors should be considered

420. Medicines to Help Prevent Breast Cancer: Let's Talk About It (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/inline-files/breast-cancer-risk-reduction-discussion-guide.pdf
     September 01, 2019 - Medicines that reduce the risk of breast cancer are one way to help some women lower their risk. … will look at a combination of your risk factors to determine whether or not you are at higher risk. … lower risk, such as: 1 What is my risk of developing breast cancer? … a combination of risk factors or by using a risk assessment tool. … To determine a personal risk profile using risk factors, a combination of factors should be considered