Free alternatives comparable to Mini-Mental State Examination
1. In this systematic review and meta-analysis, out of 10 alternative screening tests, the best freely available alternatives to the ...
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USPSTF finds insufficient evidence for improved mortality from diabetes screening
1. From a systematic review, the USPSTF found inadequate evidence to support any 10-year mortality benefit associated with screening for ...
Multiple colposcopy biopsies may improve cervical cancer precursor detection
1. An increased number of lesion-directed cervical biopsies during colposcopy was associated with increased sensitivity for the detection of high-grade ...
AAP recommends STI screening for adolescents and young adults
1. Prevalence rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are higher among adolescents and young adults than other age groups. Males ...
Pulse oximetry screening improved detection of congenital heart disease in China
Image: PD 1. The use of pulse oximetry screening combined with clinical examination demonstrated high sensitivity and specificity for critical ...
Revised autism screening tool (M-CHAT-R/F) may allow for earlier diagnosis
Image: PD 1. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers Revised with Follow-Up (M-CHAT-R/F) is an effective and reliable test ...
Telemedicine screening for diabetic retinopathy may be cost-effective
Image: PD 1. Telemedicine screening for diabetic retinopathy is cost-effective in populations over 3,500 and under the age of 80. ...
Insufficient data for screening with ankle-brachial index asymptomatic adults
Image: PD 1. USPSTF Recommendation Statement Summary: No recommendation. There is insufficient data for the use of ankle-brachial index (ABI) ...
Outreach increases colorectal cancer screening among underserved
Image: PD Instruments used in endoscopy 1. Compared with usual care, fecal immunochemical test (FIT) outreach tripled colorectal cancer (CRC) screening ...
MRI screening for fungal infection from methylprednisone injections
Image: PD Exserohilum rostratum 1. MRI screening of patients receiving an injection of contaminated methylprednisone indicated that 21% had a clinically ...