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361. Final Research Plan: Sexually Transmitted Infections: Behavioral Counseling | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/sexually-transmitted-infections-behavioral-counseling
     August 02, 2018 - Evidence-based Practice Center will use to search for publications and to determine whether identified studies … Included Excluded Aim Studies targeting sexual behavior change to prevent STIs Studies aimed … Pregnant women Persons who are not sexually active (e.g., adolescents before sexual debut) Studies … In response to comments, the USPSTF revised the scope of the review to include studies of persons living … with HIV and to exclude studies published prior to 2000.

362. Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Rm4E5SooP2GnqJ_HVRA5M4
     January 01, 2017 - Studies of people referred to sleep laboratories because of con- cern for OSA were excluded, and studies … No eligible studies were identified. … included for KQ1 3 Studies (3 articles) included for KQ2 21 Studies (22 articles) included for KQ3 … 76 Studies (88 articles) included for KQ4 50 Studies (58 articles) included for KQ5 11 Studies (12 … 22 years.145 Three studies included only men; half of the studies included between 45% and 56% women.

363. Archived: Evidence Summary: NSAIDs: Aspirin/NSAIDs for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary-nsaids/aspirin-nsaids-for-prevention-of-colorectal-cancer-preventive-medication-2007
     March 15, 2007 - The chemoprophylaxis of CRC was addressed in 10 case-control studies 22-31 and 3 cohort studies. 32- … For example, some studies defined specific dose levels, whereas in other studies, researchers reported … The quality of the included studies was good for 3 of the 4 RCTs, good to fair for the 5 cohort studies … Cohort Studies Three cohort studies assessed the effect of non-ASA NSAIDs on CRC incidence. 32-34 … Dose and Duration of Use In cohort studies 33 , 34 and case-control studies 22 , 30 , 31

364. Recommendation: Vision in Children Ages 6 Months to 5 Years: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     September 05, 2017 - the accuracy of various screening tests: visual acuity tests (6 studies), stereoacuity tests (4 studies … , ophthalmologists, nurses, and Head Start staff. 1 More than half of the studies (19 studies) were … The remaining studies took place in Canada (5 studies), Europe (7 studies), and New Zealand or Australia … (3 studies). … Generally, most studies reported moderate positive LRs and small negative LRs. 1 Many of the studies

365. Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     April 17, 2018 - more studies evaluating the potential harms of supplementation are needed, particularly studies on calcium … In the 5 studies reporting race/ethnicity, 83% to 100% of participants were white; the remaining 3 studies … Four studies reported on the effect of vitamin D supplementa- tion on fracture prevention.1 Two studies … One study was conducted in men only, and 3 other studies included men (total of 5991 men across studies … Four of the studies were conducted in the United States; the other 5 studies were conducted in Finland

366. Screening for Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2016 - Studies of screening and diagnostic accuracy were limited to asymptomatic adults 65 years or older; studies … For studies on screening and diagnostic accuracy, we in- cluded studies of asymptomatic adults 65 years … in 3 articles) 45 Studies and reviews included a 11 From current search 34 From prior review 29 Studies … All studies were cross-sectional. 3 (n = 751) Two new studies found that a computerized vision screening … 3.4% in 6 studies of LASIK and 4 studies of LASEK.

367. Final Research Plan: Healthy Weight and Weight Gain In Pregnancy: Behavioral Counseling Interventions | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/healthy-weight-and-weight-gain-during-pregnancy-behavioral-counseling-interventions
     July 26, 2018 - are overweight or obese (defined by BMI) and planning pregnancy, including adolescents and adults Studies … 2: Cardiometabolic measures (e.g., glucose level, blood pressure, lipid level) Countries Studies … High” on the 2016 Human Development Index (as defined by the United Nations Development Programme) Studies … Index Study designs KQs 1–3: Controlled clinical trials KQ 3: Cohort or case-control studies … conducted in or recruited from primary care or a health care system or studies that could feasibly be

368. Evidence Summary: Vitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cancer and CVD: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary21/vitamin-supplementation-to-prevent-cancer-and-cvd-counseling
     February 03, 2014 - : 6 studies of β-carotene 24–29 , 6 studies of vitamin E 22 , 24 , 30–33 , 3 studies of selenium 33 … –35 , 5 studies of vitamin A 23 , 29 , 36–38 , 2 studies of vitamin C 30 , 31 , 1 study of folic acid … 39 , 3 studies of vitamin D 40–42 , 2 studies of vitamin D in combination with calcium 43 , 44 , … These studies did not show consistent findings across studies, between sexes, or between dietary and … Future studies of vitamin D should be done separately from studies of calcium.

369. Archived: Evidence Summary: Vitamin Supplementation to Prevent Cancer and CVD: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary21/vitamin-supplementation-to-prevent-cancer-and-cvd-counseling-february-2014
     February 03, 2014 - : 6 studies of β-carotene 24–29 , 6 studies of vitamin E 22 , 24 , 30–33 , 3 studies of selenium 33 … –35 , 5 studies of vitamin A 23 , 29 , 36–38 , 2 studies of vitamin C 30 , 31 , 1 study of folic acid … 39 , 3 studies of vitamin D 40–42 , 2 studies of vitamin D in combination with calcium 43 , 44 , … These studies did not show consistent findings across studies, between sexes, or between dietary and … Future studies of vitamin D should be done separately from studies of calcium.

370. Evidence Summary: Syphilis Infection in Pregnant Women: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-pregnancy-screening
     September 04, 2018 - Results: Seven studies in 8 publications were included. … No studies were identified for harms of penicillin in pregnancy. … Studies of screening tests not currently used in US primary care settings and studies in women living … Studies were rated as poor quality if they had major risk of bias. … No studies were excluded for poor quality.

371. Archived: Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/osteoporosis-screening-june-2018
     June 26, 2018 - The most frequently studied tools in women were the ORAI (10 studies; n = 16,780), OSIRIS (5 studies; … n = 5649), OST (13 studies; n = 44,323), and SCORE (8 studies; n = 15,362). … The vast majority of studies were conducted in postmenopausal women exclusively; only 2 studies were … The USPSTF identified 16 studies on alendronate, 4 studies on zoledronic acid, 6 studies on risedronate … , 2 studies on etidronate, and 7 studies on ibandronate that reported on harms.

372. Archived: Speech and Language Delay in Preschool Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/speech-and-language-delay-in-preschool-children-screening
     February 15, 2006 - Furthermore, no studies have assessed any additional benefits that may be gained by treating children … The results of studies of other risk factors are inconsistent, so the USPSTF was unable to develop a … For preschool children 2 to 4.5 years of age, studies that evaluated combined speech and language delay … However, studies of risk factors have inconsistent results. … In children 2 to 3 years of age, 8 fair- or good-quality studies demonstrated sensitivity from 17 to

373. Archived: Speech and Language Delay in Preschool Children: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/speech-and-language-delay-in-preschool-children-screening-2006
     February 15, 2006 - Furthermore, no studies have assessed any additional benefits that may be gained by treating children … The results of studies of other risk factors are inconsistent, so the USPSTF was unable to develop a … For preschool children 2 to 4.5 years of age, studies that evaluated combined speech and language delay … However, studies of risk factors have inconsistent results. … In children 2 to 3 years of age, 8 fair- or good-quality studies demonstrated sensitivity from 17 to

374. Archived: Vitamin D Deficiency: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/vitamin-d-deficiency-screening-november-2014
     November 24, 2014 - studies included women only) and community-dwelling, although 4 studies were conducted in exclusively … Studies used vitamin D 3 in doses of 400 to 4800 IU/day or 8400 to 50,000 IU/week, and 5 studies included … No studies directly assessed the effectiveness of screening for vitamin D deficiency. … 2 Studies on vitamin D treatment and falls reported mixed results. … Five studies were conducted exclusively in institutionalized settings.

375. Evidence Summary: Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening
     March 01, 2016 - Studies of screening and diagnostic accuracy were limited to asymptomatic adults 65 years or older; studies … For studies on screening and diagnostic accuracy, we included studies of asymptomatic adults 65 years … Two studies comparing ranibizumab versus sham and 2 studies of pegaptanib versus sham were pooled for … Two studies comparing ranibizumab versus sham and 2 studies of pegaptanib versus sham were pooled for … 3.4% in 6 studies of LASIK and 4 studies of LASEK.

376. Archived: Evidence Summary: Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2016
     March 01, 2016 - Studies of screening and diagnostic accuracy were limited to asymptomatic adults 65 years or older; studies … For studies on screening and diagnostic accuracy, we included studies of asymptomatic adults 65 years … Two studies comparing ranibizumab versus sham and 2 studies of pegaptanib versus sham were pooled for … Two studies comparing ranibizumab versus sham and 2 studies of pegaptanib versus sham were pooled for … 3.4% in 6 studies of LASIK and 4 studies of LASEK.

377. Archived: Iron Deficiency Anemia in Pregnant Women: Screening and Supplementation | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/iron-deficiency-anemia-in-pregnant-women-screening-and-supplementation-september-2015
     September 07, 2015 - Grade: I statement (insufficient evidence) Risk Assessment No studies assessed the performance … Several studies reported inconsistent findings on these health outcomes. … Change in Iron Status No studies were found that directly assessed the association between change in … Several studies assessed the harms of iron supplementation in pregnant women. … Studies used varying doses of iron, ranging from 20 to 200 mg per day.

378. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
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     May 18, 2021 - In observational studies, receipt of screening colonoscopy (2 studies, n = 436 927) or fecal immunochemical … Studies whose design was subject to a high risk of bias were excluded, including those studies subject … 2 studies report- ing stratified analyses for persons younger than 50 years; however, 2 studies suggested … lower risk of bias than included prospective cohort studies. … Evidence of bias and variation in diagnostic accuracy studies.

379. Screening for Ovarian Cancer: Evidence Update for the USPTF Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2012 - For harms, we included controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and case series, as … For harms, we included controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and case series, as … We excluded 18 studies not related to ovarian cancer, 34 studies that did not describe screening, two … studies that described no relevant outcomes, two studies that described a high-risk or special patient … These three studies offer quite different perspectives.

380. Archived: Final Evidence Review: Ovarian Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review78/ovarian-cancer-screening-2012
     April 15, 2012 - For harms, we included controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and case series, as well … For harms, we included controlled trials, cohort studies, case-control studies, and case series, as well … We excluded 18 studies not related to ovarian cancer, 34 studies that did not describe screening, two … studies that described no relevant outcomes, two studies that described a high-risk or special patient … These three studies offer quite different perspectives.