Articles Tagged With: screening
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Does MRSA Nares Colonization Predict Non-Respiratory MRSA Infections?
Nares screening for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) carried a high negative predictive value to rule out MRSA infections at various sites.
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American Heart Association Acknowledges Psychological, Heart Health Connections
The authors of a scientific statement call for psychological health screening and treatment to be a part of caring for patients at risk for cardiovascular disease.
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Report: Record Year-Over-Year Decline in Cancer Death Rate
Fewer smokers, better detection and treatment methods credited with saving lives.
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Thorough Screening Might Cut Repeat ED Visits, Prevent Readmission
Asking patients about social determinants of health leads to more complete care.
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The Utility of Nuchal Translucency Screening in the Era of Cell-Free Fetal DNA Testing
In this retrospective cohort study of 1,901 pregnant women between 11 weeks and 13 weeks six days of gestation who had a nuchal translucency (NT) screening for fetal aneuploidies and demonstrated NT measurements > 95th percentile, 47% of fetuses (894/1,901) had an NT between the 95th and 99th percentile and 53% (1,007/1,901) had an NT ≥ the 99th percentile. In addition, of the 43% of fetuses (814/1,901) with at least one abnormality (structural or genetic), 34% (279/814) would have been missed in the first trimester if only cell-free deoxyribonucleic acid was used for prenatal genetic screening.
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January Is Cervical Cancer
Awareness MonthPap tests, HPV vaccines remain key prevention tools.
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USPSTF: Screen At-Risk Adolescents, Adults for Hepatitis B
Advocacy group says recommendations are too narrow.
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Delayed Screenings Correlate with More Severe Lung Cancer Malignancies
COVID-19 led to canceled or delayed care in 2020 — with consequences.
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HPV Vaccination Reduces the Risk of Invasive Cervical Cancer
In this retrospective cohort study of women in Sweden, receipt of human papillomavirus vaccination prior to age 17 years was associated with an 88% decrease in cervical cancer, and vaccination at ages 17 to 30 years was associated with a 53% decrease in cervical cancer.
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Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management of Depression: The Role of the Primary Care Provider
More than half of the 8 million depression-related provider visits in the United States occur in a primary care setting. The primary care provider is the most likely practitioner responsible for the detection and management of the disorder.