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401. Screening for Atrial Fibrillation: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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     January 25, 2022 - For KQ3, studies were required to use 1 of the following reference tests: 12-lead ECG interpreted by … 2 What is the accuracy of selected screening tests for diagnosing AF in asymptomatic adults? … 3 What are the harms of screening for AF with selected tests in older adults? a. … What is the accuracy of selected screening tests for diagnosing AF in asymptomatic adults? … What are the harms of screening for AF with se- lected tests in older adults? Key Question 4a.

402. Evidence Summary: Atrial Fibrillation: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary/atrial-fibrillation-screening
     January 25, 2022 - For KQs 1 through 4, studies assessing index tests feasible for use in or referable from primary care … including single-point-in-time tests typically conducted in an office setting (eg, single- or 12-lead … For KQ3, studies were required to use 1 of the following reference tests: 12-lead ECG interpreted by … What is the accuracy of selected screening tests for diagnosing AF in asymptomatic adults? … What are the harms of screening for AF with selected tests in older adults? Key Question 4a.

403. Archived: Lung Cancer: Screening, May 2004 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     May 15, 2004 - dose computerized tomography (LDCT), chest x-ray (CXR), sputum cytology, or a combination of these tests … of the invasive nature of diagnostic testing and the possibility of a high number of false-positive tests … Other potential harms of screening are potential anxiety and concern as a result of false-positive tests … for those with Stage IV disease. 9 The USPSTF examined the evidence for the accuracy of screening tests … technologies are being studied for potential use in lung cancer screening, including immunogenetic-based tests

404. Screening for Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Adults: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2008 - Screening Tests The screening tests used commonly in the primary care setting (dipstick analysis and … However, no currently available tests have a high enough sensitivity and negative predictive value in … that could reduce the use of urine culture, which is labor-intensive and more costly than other urine tests … D etection and screening tests Screening intervals Benefits of detection and early treatm ent Potential

405. Screening for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnancy: Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     June 01, 2009 - Screening Tests Screening for HBV infection by testing for HBsAg should be performed in each pregnancy … A test for HBsAg should be ordered at the first prena- tal visit with other recommended screening tests … hepatitis B immune globulin as soon as possible (but not later than 7 days after birth) if the mother tests … a pregnancy is discovered, regardless of hepatitis B immuni- zation history and previous results of tests … Population A ll Pregnant W om en Screen at the first prenatal visit R ecom m endation Screening Tests

406. Archived: Asymptomatic Coronary Artery Disease: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     January 01, 1996 - and JAMA Link Archived Versions Burden of Suffering Accuracy of Screening Tests … The principal tests for detecting asymptomatic CAD include resting and exercise ECGs, which can provide … The efficacy of each of these tests may be evaluated by (a) its ability to detect atherosclerotic plaque … Resting electrocardiograms as baseline tests: impact on the management of elderly patients. … Common screening tests. Philadelphia: American College of Physicians. 1991:398–401. 80.

407. USPSTF Releases Fourth Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     November 13, 2014 - Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening tests

408. John B. Wong, M.D., MACP | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     March 01, 2024 - patients, health professionals, and policymakers make informed decisions when choosing among alternative tests

409. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommends Screening Most Adult Women for Cervical Cancer (pdf file)
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     October 09, 2017 - “The Task Force looked at the evidence on the effectiveness of different screening tests and intervals … based on age, and found that after age 30, the Pap test and hrHPV tests are both effective for cervical

410. Archived: Iron Deficiency Anemia: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     May 15, 2006 - anemia may be associated with postpartum depression and poor performance on mental and psychomotor tests … USPSTF found insufficient evidence (no studies) that specifically addressed the accuracy of screening tests … anemia may be associated with postpartum depression and poor performance on mental and psychomotor tests … literature addressing other evidence linking screening (e.g., prevalence, the accuracy of screening tests … There was insufficient evidence (no studies) to specifically address the accuracy of screening tests

411. Archived: Lead Levels in Childhood and Pregnancy: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     December 15, 2006 - Screening Tests Venous sampling accurately detects elevated blood lead levels. … Screening tests for elevated blood lead levels include free erythrocyte (or zinc) protoporphyrin … With this update, the USPSTF also reviewed the evidence on the accuracy of screening tests, and the … Accuracy of Tests Blood tests or questionnaires may be used to screen for elevated blood lead levels … differences were found between treatment and control groups in mean IQ, parental rating of behavior, or tests

412. Archived: Drug Use, Illicit: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     January 15, 2008 - Illicit Drugs Recommendation No Recommendation Grade I: (Insufficient Evidence) Screening Tests … Toxicologic tests of blood or urine can provide objective evidence of drug use, but do not distinguish … Screening Tests While clinicians should be alert to the signs and symptoms of illicit drug use in patients … Toxicologic tests of blood or urine can provide objective evidence of drug use, but such tests do not … Adverse events ranging from mild (e.g., elevated liver function tests) to serious (e.g., seizures) have

413. Archived: Iron Deficiency Anemia: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     May 15, 2006 - anemia may be associated with postpartum depression and poor performance on mental and psychomotor tests … USPSTF found insufficient evidence (no studies) that specifically addressed the accuracy of screening tests … anemia may be associated with postpartum depression and poor performance on mental and psychomotor tests … literature addressing other evidence linking screening (e.g., prevalence, the accuracy of screening tests … There was insufficient evidence (no studies) to specifically address the accuracy of screening tests

414. Draft Research Plan: Screening for Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Children and Adolescents | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     July 30, 2020 - What is the frequency of agreement among screening tests (hemoglobin A1c, fasting plasma glucose, and … nephropathy) Screening KQs 1, 2: Screening (targeted or universal) for prediabetes * or diabetes; tests … include hemoglobin A1c, FPG, and the OGTT All other tests, such as genetic testing for the risk of

415. Draft Research Plan: Prediabetes and Type 2 Diabetes in Children and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/draft-research-plan/prediabetes-type2-diabetes-children-adolescents-screening
     July 30, 2020 - What is the frequency of agreement among screening tests (hemoglobin A1c, fasting plasma glucose, and … nephropathy) Screening KQs 1, 2: Screening (targeted or universal) for prediabetes * or diabetes; tests … include hemoglobin A1c, FPG, and the OGTT All other tests, such as genetic testing for the risk of

416. Final Evidence Review: Rh(D) Incompatibility: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-review86/rh-d-incompatibility-screening
     February 15, 2004 - Key Question 2: Have new screening tests been developed and tested to show improvement in the health … We found no RCTs with direct evidence addressing new screening tests that have been developed and tested

417. Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnant Persons to Prevent Preterm Delivery: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     April 07, 2020 - Screening Tests Screening tests for bacterial vaginosis are performed on vaginal se- cretions obtained … Available screening tests include nucleic acid assays, sialidase assays, and clinical assessment (ie, … Accuracy of Screening Tests The USPSTF reviewed evidence from 25 cross-sectional studies that reported … Some comments requested additional information on subgroups and additional screening tests. … The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists states that several spe- cific screening tests

418. Screening for Celiac Disease: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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     March 28, 2017 - immune conditions.2 Detection The USPSTF found inadequate evidence regarding the accuracy of screening tests … Grade: I (insufficient evidence) Risk Assessment Screening Tests Balance of Benefits and Harms For … Screening Tests Screening for celiac disease is typically not performed in average- risk persons.2 The … All rights reserved. (>90%) sensitivity and specificity and endomysial antibody (EMA) IgA tests have … Sen- sitivity was 71% for both the tTG and EMA IgA tests and specificity was 93% for the tTG test and

419. Draft Research Plan: Helicobacter Pylori Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     November 17, 2022 - What is the diagnostic accuracy of screening tests for H. pylori infection in asymptomatic children … Populations with previous treatment of H. pylori infection Screening interventions Screening tests

420. Final Research Plan: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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     March 17, 2022 - What is the comparative test accuracy of high-risk HPV tests used in U.S. … design-specific criteria Poor-quality, according to USPSTF design-specific criteria * HPV tests