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321. Final Recommendation Statement: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/cervical-cancer-screening
     August 21, 2018 - technology to test for HPV strains associated with cervical cancer. hrHPV testing has been used for … primary screening, cotesting with cytology, and follow-up testing of positive cytology results (reflex … Although screening with hrHPV testing alone or in combination with cytology detects more cases of CIN … ). 2 No trials directly compared screening strategies using hrHPV testing alone vs cotesting. … Effect of screening with primary cervical HPV testing vs cytology testing on high-grade cervical intraepithelial

322. Disposition of Comments for CER 171 Noninvasive Testing for Coronary Artery Disease (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/coronary-artery-disease-testing_disposition-comments.pdf
     March 29, 2016 - Peer Reviewer 1 Methods However it would be helpful to include testing vs no testing in low risk groups … We identified no studies evaluating testing versus no testing that met our inclusion criteria. … testing as analyzed in this report. … There were no studies identified that evaluated testing versus no testing in the population of interest … No studies comparing testing vs. no testing were identified.

323. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43698/psn-pdf
     November 19, 2014 - Alcohol and drug testing of health professionals following preventable adverse events: a bad idea. … Alcohol and drug testing of health professionals following preventable adverse events: a bad idea. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alcohol-and-drug-testing-health-professionals-following-preventable-adverse … This commentary explains why implementing a formal process for substance abuse testing following an … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/alcohol-and-drug-testing-health-professionals-following-preventable-adverse-events-bad-idea

324. Genetic Risk Assessment and BRCA Mutation Testing for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Susceptibility: Systematic Evidence Review (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2005 - Genetic counseling is recommended be- fore mutation testing (25). … What are the benefits of genetic counseling before testing? 2C. … What Are the Benefits of Genetic Counseling before Testing? … gene testing. … Genetic testing for cancer susceptibility: indications for genetic testing. SEER Data.

325. Empowering Cancer Patients Through Innovations in Information Technology-Based Reporting of Precision Medicine | Digital Healthcare Research
     digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/empowering-cancer-patients-through-innovations-information-technology-based
     January 01, 2023 - Patient Engagement Personalized Medicine The introduction of large-scale genomic testing … Early evidence reveals that, despite rapid adoption of genomic testing in cancer, many patients fail … However, the application is now ready for pilot testing and researchers are actively recruiting patients … Recall of genomic testing results among patients with cancer. … Recall of genomic testing results among patients with cancer.

326. Screening for Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: A Targeted Evidence Update for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2022 - years have enabled decentralized testing and thus greater access to testing in at-risk populations. … These developments include self-testing, dried blood spots (self-collection but not self-testing), … and rapid POC testing.82 In this section we focus on rapid POC testing, which involves conducting syphilis … Expanding syphilis testing: a scoping review of syphilis testing interventions among key populations … Individuals testing positive for syphilis on POCT may be offered treatment at the time of testing

327. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.176_slideshow.ppt
     May 01, 2008 - Assessing missed opportunities for HIV testing in medical settings. … Assessing missed opportunities for HIV testing in medical settings. … Trends in HIV testing and differences between planned and actual testing in the United States, 2000-2005 … Voluntary HIV testing as part of routine medical care--Massachusetts, 2002. … Optimal allocation of testing dollars: the example of HIV counseling, testing, and referral.

328. Screening for HIV: A Review of the Evidence for the U.S. Preventive Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
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     June 20, 2019 - Study Selection: Studies of screening, risk factor assessment, accuracy of testing, follow-up testing … , fol- low-up testing, interventions, acceptability of HIV testing, and cost-effectiveness of screening … In several studies, anonymous testing was associated with increased testing rates (96–98) or higher mean … stan- dard testing in an anonymous testing clinic (100% vs. 86%) (121), sexually transmitted disease … testing.

329. Considering the Range of Decision-Relevant Effects (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
     June 01, 2012 - Determine the group to which the testing outcomes are most relevant. … consideration; and (5) the costs of testing. … Additional patient outcomes and pathways in evaluations of testing. … consideration; and (5) the costs of testing. … Genetic Testing Segal JB.

330. Considering the Range of Decision-Relevant Effects (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
     June 01, 2012 - Determine the group to which the testing outcomes are most relevant. … consideration; and (5) the costs of testing. … Additional patient outcomes and pathways in evaluations of testing. … consideration; and (5) the costs of testing. … Genetic Testing Segal JB.

331. Recommendation: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/cervical-cancer-screening
     August 21, 2018 - alone, or every 5 years with hrHPV testing in combination with cytology (cotesting). … Grade: A Screen for cervical cancer every 3 years with cytology alone, every 5 years with hrHPV testing … Screening Tests Screening with cervical cytology alone, primary testing for hrHPV alone, or both at … ). 2 No trials directly compared screening strategies using hrHPV testing alone vs cotesting. … Effect of screening with primary cervical HPV testing vs cytology testing on high-grade cervical intraepithelial

332. Crisis checklists for the operating room: development and pilot testing. | PSNet
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     April 21, 2015 - Study Crisis checklists for the operating room: development and pilot testing. … Crisis checklists for the operating room: development and pilot testing. … Crisis checklists for the operating room: development and pilot testing. … April 21, 2015 Pilot testing of a model for insurer-driven, large-scale multicenter simulation

333. Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users. | PSNet
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     September 24, 2010 - Study Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication … Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users. … Academic detailing to improve laboratory testing among outpatient medication users.

334. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39414/psn-pdf
     March 31, 2010 - Responding to large-scale testing errors. March 31, 2010 Valenstein PN, Alpern GA, Keren DF. … Responding to Large-Scale Testing Errors: Table 1. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/responding-large-scale-testing-errors Using two case examples, this article … analyzes the causes and consequences of laboratory testing errors. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/responding-large-scale-testing-errors

335. Archived: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-screening-1996
     January 01, 1996 - false-positive rate of current HIV testing is not known. … of seropositive patients) chose anonymous testing over confidential testing. 71 Test kits that would … Report of the Ninth Annual Conference on Human Retrovirus Testing. … Confidential HIV testing and condom promotion in Africa. … Perinatal human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing.

336. Pzrh6M8Vucdvmsabwkaqa2 (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2014 - Risk Assessment, Genetic Counseling, and Genetic Testing for BRCA-Related Cancer in Women: U.S. … Methods: The USPSTF reviewed the evidence on risk assessment, genetic counseling, and genetic testing … It is essential that before testing, the individual is fully informed about the implica- tions of testing … Genetic testing may identify such mutations. … Although the pre- ferred BRCA testing strategy is initial testing of a family member with breast or ovarian

337. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41671/psn-pdf
     September 12, 2012 - Quality indicators to detect pre-analytical errors in laboratory testing. … Quality indicators to detect pre-analytical errors in laboratory testing. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-indicators-detect-pre-analytical-errors-laboratory-testing This … article recommends that quality indicators for preanalytical testing can improve reliability and safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/quality-indicators-detect-pre-analytical-errors-laboratory-testing https

338. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49561/psn-pdf
     May 01, 2008 - for HIV testing. … Assessing missed opportunities for HIV testing in medical settings. … Trends in HIV testing and differences between planned and actual testing in the United States, 2000- … Voluntary HIV testing as part of routine medical care--Massachusetts, 2002. … Optimal allocation of testing dollars: the example of HIV counseling, testing, and referral.

339. Measure: Developmental Screening Follow-up: Follow-up Referral Tracking (pdf file)
     www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/chipra-16-p001-3-ef.pdf
     April 01, 2016 - Reliability and Validity of the Measure ● Pilot reliability testing of the eMeasure was conducted in … ● Parallel forms reliability eMeasure testing was performed at one site, and a total of 224 developmental … Feasibility testing was conducted in the primary care networks of the Chicago Pediatric Quality and … Selected Results from Tests of the Measure ● Feasibility testing indicated that while many demographic … Through detailed review of the results and reliability testing and comparison with manual chart review

340. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/865984/psn-pdf
     May 29, 2024 - The primary care physician had ordered laboratory testing, which was unremarkable except for a slightly … Stress testing is the modality of choice in determining if a patient’s symptoms are likely secondary … Functional capacity is a substantial and prognostic component of several modalities of stress testing … , such as treadmill stress testing with continuous electrocardiogram monitoring or treadmill stress … with the sensitivity of exercise stress testing.