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121. Screening for Syphilis: A Brief Update (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/USPSTF_Admin/Home/GetFile/1/996/syphilup/pdf
     July 01, 2004 - but reactive FTA-ABS tests. … This study compared results of clinic RPR and RST tests with standard laboratory RPR and TPHA tests in … Tests for central nervous system (CNS) syphilis infection in infants. … Diagnostic Tests. In: Larsen SA, Hunter E, Kraus S, editors. A Manual of Tests for Syphilis. … Is there new information on screening tests and methods? 4.

122. Clinical Summary: Screening for Pancreatic Cancer (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/Xo5L4ZFcC4kn4wpWwthpVA
     July 31, 2019 - Screening Tests The USPSTF does not recommend screening for pancreatic cancer in the general population … tomography scan, magnetic resonance imaging, and endoscopic ultrasonography, have been studied as screening tests

123. Screening for Asymptomatic Carotid Artery Stenosis: Clinical Summary of USPSTF Task Force Recommendation (pdf file)
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     April 04, 2019 - Screening Tests All screening strategies, including ultrasonography with or without confirmatory tests

124. Archived: Bladder Cancer in Adults: Screening, 2004 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/bladder-cancer-screening-2004
     June 07, 2004 - The USPSTF found fair evidence that screening with available tests … The potential harms of screening are at least small: screening tests have a low positive predictive value … Screening tests—such as microscopic urinalysis, urine dipstick, urine cytology, or such new tests as … However, because of the low prevalence of bladder cancer, the positive predictive value of these tests

125. Archived: Final Research Plan: Impaired Visual Acuity in Older Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan93/impaired-visual-acuity-in-older-adults-screening-2016
     September 27, 2014 - worse than 20/200; other causes of vision loss Interventions KQs 1, 2: Vision screening tests … multicomponent screening with a distinct vision screening component KQ 3: Vision screening tests … photodynamic therapy, vascular endothelial growth factor inhibitors KQs 1, 2: Vision screening tests … performed in eye specialty settings KQ 3: Diagnostic tests for vision screening performed in … fractures; cognition; other treatment-related harms KQs 1, 2, 4, 5: Reading speed and other tests

126. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2014 - The Task Force found that screening tests accurately identify people who are infected with hepatitis … Many people don’t get the tests or counseling they need. … Others get tests or counseling they don’t need or that may be harmful to them. … Task Force recommendations can help you learn about screening tests, counseling services, and preventive … The Task Force recommendations do not cover diagnosis (tests to find out why you are sick) or treatment

127. Evidence Summary: Celiac Disease: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/other-supporting-document/celiac-disease-screening
     March 28, 2017 - IgA endomysial antibodies tests were associated with high specificity. … Screening tests were serologic tests or questionnaires. … What is the accuracy of screening tests for celiac disease? … What is the accuracy of screening tests for celiac disease? … EMA antibody tests were also associated with strong likelihood ratios.

128. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Issues Final Recommendation on Screening for Colorectal Cancer (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/colorectal-cancer-screening-final-rec-bulletin.pdf
     May 18, 2021 - The final recommendation includes two types of tests that are recommended to screen for colorectal cancer … : direct visualization tests and stool-based tests. … “Based on the evidence, there are many tests available that can effectively screen for colorectal cancer

129. Procedure Manual Appendix X. Factors to Consider When Recommending Screening Intervals | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-x-factors-consider-when-recommending-screening-intervals
     July 01, 2017 - Whether prior negative or positive screening tests significantly affect the probability of future negative … or positive screening tests.

130. Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Aged 5 Years or Younger (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2015 - screening Using tests to identify children who may have problems with speech or language. … Getting the best health care means making smart decisions about what screening tests, counseling services … Many people don’t get the tests or counseling they need. … Others get tests or counseling they don’t need or that may be harmful to them. … Task Force recommendations can help you learn about screening tests, counseling services, and preventive

131. Archived: Final Research Plan: Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/osteoporosis-screening-june-2018
     November 05, 2015 - KQs 1–3: Risk assessment tools for low bone mass and/or high fracture risk, bone density measurement tests … Eligible bone density measurement tests include dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (central or peripheral … inhibitors) KQs 1–3: Interventions that are not risk assessment tools or bone density measurement tests … Tests that are not in routine clinical use in the United States KQs 2, 3: Screening tests not … KQs 2, 3: Screening test characteristics of risk assessment tools, bone density measurement tests

132. Procedure Manual Appendix X. Factors to Consider When Recommending Screening Intervals | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     July 01, 2017 - Whether prior negative or positive screening tests significantly affect the probability of future negative … or positive screening tests.

133. Screening for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2016 - Screening for COPD The Task Force looked at research about the use of questionnaires or lung function tests … Getting the best health care means making smart decisions about the screening tests, counseling services … Many people don’t get the tests or counseling they need. … Others get tests or counseling they don’t need or that may be harmful to them. … Task Force recommendations can help you learn about screening tests, counseling services, and preventive

134. Final Research Plan: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan142/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults-screening
     October 30, 2014 - are more or less likely to have OSA (key question 2) and the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests … What is the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests for OSA? 3b. … Does the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests for OSA differ for subgroups defined by age, sex … validated KQ 3: Good-quality, recent (within 5 years) systematic reviews comparing diagnostic tests … The USPSTF received comments related to the population, screening and diagnostic tests, outcomes, and

135. Archived: Final Research Plan: Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan142/obstructive-sleep-apnea-in-adults-screening-january-2017
     October 30, 2014 - are more or less likely to have OSA (key question 2) and the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests … What is the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests for OSA? 3b. … Does the accuracy and reliability of diagnostic tests for OSA differ for subgroups defined by age, sex … validated KQ 3: Good-quality, recent (within 5 years) systematic reviews comparing diagnostic tests … The USPSTF received comments related to the population, screening and diagnostic tests, outcomes, and

136. Archived: Final Research Plan: Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening, December 2007 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan36/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening-december-2007
     January 23, 2014 - The accuracy and reliability of screening tests (with or without confirmatory tests) will be assessed … Studies that use a single screening test as well as multiple tests in series (e.g., ultrasonography followed … KQ 3 (diagnostic accuracy and reliability of screening tests): Sensitivity and specificity. … KQ 7 (harms of screening or confirmatory tests): False-positives leading to unnecessary treatment, nonfatal … KQ 3: Systematic reviews that compare screening tests (ultrasonography, MRA, or CTA) with angiography

137. Archived: Final Research Plan: Carotid Artery Stenosis: Screening, December 2007 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/ResearchPlanFinal/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening-december-2007
     January 23, 2014 - The accuracy and reliability of screening tests (with or without confirmatory tests) will be assessed … Studies that use a single screening test as well as multiple tests in series (e.g., ultrasonography followed … KQ 3 (diagnostic accuracy and reliability of screening tests): Sensitivity and specificity. … KQ 7 (harms of screening or confirmatory tests): False-positives leading to unnecessary treatment, nonfatal … KQ 3: Systematic reviews that compare screening tests (ultrasonography, MRA, or CTA) with angiography

138. Archived: Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/syphilis-infection-in-pregnancy-screening-2009
     May 15, 2009 - Grade: A Screening Tests Nontreponemal tests commonly used for initial screening include: … Venereal Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL) Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Confirmatory tests include … Detection There is adequate evidence that screening tests can accurately detect syphilis infection. … Screening Tests Nontreponemal tests commonly used for initial screening are the Venereal Disease Research … Follow-up serologic tests should be obtained after treatment to document decline in titers.

139. Archived: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/cervical-cancer-screening1
     January 07, 2003 - cannot determine whether the potential benefits of new screening devices relative to conventional Pap tests … Accuracy and Reliability of Screening Tests Cervical cancer screening tests potentially appropriate … for primary care settings include cervical cytology, conventional and new technologies, and tests for … Among previously screened women with a history of normal Pap tests, fewer than 1 woman in 1,000 screened … for benign disease, screening yielded 104 abnormal Pap tests but only 4 high-grade lesions: 3 cases

140. Archived: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/cervical-cancer-screening-2003
     January 07, 2003 - cannot determine whether the potential benefits of new screening devices relative to conventional Pap tests … Accuracy and Reliability of Screening Tests Cervical cancer screening tests potentially appropriate … for primary care settings include cervical cytology, conventional and new technologies, and tests for … Among previously screened women with a history of normal Pap tests, fewer than 1 woman in 1,000 screened … for benign disease, screening yielded 104 abnormal Pap tests but only 4 high-grade lesions: 3 cases