Lung cancer screening according to existing guidelines is likely cost-effective
1. In this study comparing three prominent lung cancer screening strategies, all were found to be cost-effective, yielding incremental cost-effectiveness ...
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USPSTF recommends biennial screening mammography in 50 to 74 year-old women
1. From a systematic review of the evidence, the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening mammography every other ...
USPSTF review supports ambulatory blood pressure monitoring
1. For ambulatory systolic blood pressure measurements, an increase of 10 mmHg was linked to an increased risk of stroke ...
USPSTF finds insufficient evidence on screening for suicide risk
Image: PD 1. Based on the paucity of research evidence on the topic, the USPSTF released a statement noting that ...
Screening mammography may not decrease overall mortality in women ages 40-59
Image: PD 1. A 5 year mammography screening program did not result in a difference in mortality compared to breast ...
