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421. 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

422. 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.

423. 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

424. 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

425. Maskedstats Nis 2019 Hospital V2 (pdf file)
     hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/MaskedStats_NIS_2019_Hospital_V2.PDF
     January 01, 2019 - 5.00 Std Deviation 0.00 Median 5.00 Variance 0.00 Mode 5.00 Range 0.01 Interquartile Range 0.00 Tests … Deviation 43.14 Median 40.50 Variance 1,861.31 Mode 97.00 Range 158.00 Interquartile Range 53.00 Tests … Deviation 41.87 Median 39.00 Variance 1,753.03 Mode 22.00 Range 149.00 Interquartile Range 53.00 Tests … Table 1 The Univariate Procedure DISCWT Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests … Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles

426. Executive Summary CER 171: Noninvasive Testing for Coronary Artery Disease (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2011 - Noninvasive diagnostic tests can be broadly divided into two categories: functional tests and anatomic … tests. … • What is the comparative effectiveness of anatomic tests versus functional tests in those who are … • What is the comparative effectiveness of anatomic tests versus functional tests in those who are … Older studies of established tests (particularly functional tests) may not be as applicable in light

427. 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

428. 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

429. 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

430. 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.

431. Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comments Report (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-abnormalities-tests-update_disposition-comments.pdf
     February 13, 2012 - Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests for Breast Abnormalities: Update of a 2006 Review. … I think that suggesting that adding layers of additional tests to improve specificity will result in … We have added additional information about the radiation exposure from these tests. … We have added additional information about the radiation exposure from these tests. … This is a key problem with the review as ultrasound is included in the list of imaging tests reviewed

432. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 18, 2014 - summaries were more concise yet contained more information about key care transitions issues, such as tests … readmissions-and-adverse-events-after-discharge https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/adequacy-hospital-discharge-summaries-documenting-tests-pending-results-and-outpatient-follow

433. Archived: Chlamydial Infection (Including Ocular Prophylaxis in Newborns): Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/chlamydial-infection-including-ocular-prophylaxis-screening-1996
     January 01, 1996 - and JAMA Link Archived Versions Burden of Suffering Accuracy of Screening Tests … Commercially available tests employ enzyme immunoassay (EIA), direct fluorescent antibody (DFA), DNA … Tests using ligase chain reaction (LCR) are awaiting Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval. 29 … Of these tests, EIA and DFA tests have been most widely evaluated, with reported sensitivities of 70- … As a result, independent confirmation of positive results from some nonculture tests may be necessary

434. Archived: Chlamydial Infection: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/chlamydial-infection-screening-2007
     June 15, 2007 - Screening Tests Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) can identify chlamydial infection in asymptomatic … Screening Tests Nucleic acid amplification tests have high specificity and sensitivity when used as … screening tests for chlamydial infection. … Screening Tests Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) can identify chlamydial infection in asymptomatic … Screening tests to detect Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections—2002.

435. Archived: Dementia in Older Adults: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/dementia-older-adults-screening-1996
     January 01, 1996 - and JAMA Link Archived Versions Burden of Suffering Accuracy of Screening Tests … these patients may be subjected to further tests (e.g., neuropsychological testing, blood tests, lumbar … Some patients may be incorrectly diagnosed with dementia on the basis of screening tests alone. … Screening tests, however, should not be used in isolation to diagnose dementia.  … The diagnosis of dementia should not be based on results of screening tests alone.

436. Nis 1991 Summarystats Nis91Wt (pdf file)
     hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_1991_SummaryStats_Nis91wt.PDF
     January 01, 1991 - 170679 Median 67103.0 Variance 2.91312E10 Mode 46509.0 Range 548287 Interquartile Range 152320 Tests … Quantiles N_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles … Missing Values N_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location … Quantiles Missing Values S_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For … Location Quantiles Missing Values S_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests

437. Nis 1992 Summarystats Nis92Wt (pdf file)
     hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_1992_SummaryStats_Nis92wt.PDF
     January 01, 1992 - 170013 Median 73288.0 Variance 2.89045E10 Mode 49951.0 Range 589799 Interquartile Range 145658 Tests … Quantiles N_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles … Missing Values N_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location … Quantiles Missing Values S_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For … Location Quantiles Missing Values S_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests

438. Screening for Cervical Cancer in Primary Care: A Decision Analysis for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (pdf file)
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     August 21, 2018 - MAIN OUTCOMES AND MEASURES Lifetime number of tests, colposcopies, disease detection, false-positive … and deaths, life-years, and efficiency ratios expressing the trade-off of harms (ie, colposcopies, tests … Results from the Efficiency Analysis: Colposcopies per Life-Year Gained, Tests per Life-Year Gained, … Tests include the total number of screening tests over the lifetime of screening, including both routine … Tests per Life-Year Gained When the analysis was expressed in terms of tests (ie, cytology and hrHPV

439. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wireless-motility-capsule_research-protocol.pdf
     March 14, 2012 - Clinicians proceed to diagnostic tests based on patients' initial symptomatic presentation. … However, these tests are not perfect and have limitations that will be addressed later in this section … Need for additional tests because of continued uncertainty about diagnosis 3. … Clinical utility of diagnostic tests for constipation in adults: a systematic review. … Chapter 7: grading a body of evidence on diagnostic tests.

440. Nrd 2014 Maskedstats Hospital (pdf file)
     hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nrd/stats/NRD_2014_MaskedStats_Hospital.PDF
     January 01, 2014 - 559436 Median 285605.0 Variance 3.12968E11 Mode 112817.0 Range 2841651 Interquartile Range 518149 Tests … 80.10072 Median 60.0000 Variance 6416 Mode 225.0000 Range 345.00000 Interquartile Range 55.00000 Tests … 261817 Median 93142.0 Variance 6.8548E10 Mode 51836.0 Range 1199966 Interquartile Range 243286 Tests … Table 1 The Univariate Procedure N_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests … S_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles