MassScreening

This video describes the pros and cons of this test (sometimes called “noninvasive prenatal screening” or “the gender test”). It also explains what condition...  

This video explains which conditions this blood test can screen for and the benefits and drawbacks of the screening.  

A small survey of South Carolina family physicians found reluctance in referring high-risk patients for LDCT screening despite multiple professional organizations' recommendations.  

One in three women over 50 has delayed or not attended their cervical screening test which should take place every five years, according to a survey from a cervical cancer charity.  

Read why there is a critical need for screening and monitoring of kidney dysfunction in HIV disease management.  

Objectives To estimate the potential impact of universal screening for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease (National Health Service Health Checks) on disease burden and socioeconomic inequalities in health in England, and to compare universal screening with alternative feasible strategies.  

USPSTF finds convincing evidence that screening among asymptomatic people in this group has substantial benefit. Editorialist says control in the US is within reach, despite recent increases in case numbers.  

Adverse childhood experiences can impact health status in adulthood. Is it feasible to screen adult patients for such experiences during routine family medicine office visits?  

Screening of urine bag specimens for urinary tract infections (UTIs) can obviate catheterization in many very young febrile emergency department (ED) patients, according to Pennsylvania-based researchers.  

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) was previously known as “adult PKD” because most cases come to medical attention during adulthood. However, clinically important morbidity such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease occurs much earlier. Screening children could detect those affected, and randomised controlled trials show that early intervention reduces disease progression. Despite this, very few children from families with the condition are currently assessed in the United Kingdom.  

Autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) was previously known as “adult PKD” because most cases come to medical attention during adulthood. However, clinically important morbidity such as hypertension and cardiovascular disease occurs much earlier. Screening children could detect those affected, and randomised controlled trials show that early intervention reduces disease progression. Despite this, very few children from families with the condition are currently assessed in the United Kingdom.  

According to a new study, universal prenatal and postpartum screening for depression is feasible and can result in high levels of mental healthcare use among women who screen positive.  

Stephen Kaine relates how the United States has implemented universal screening for critical congenital heart disease in newborn infants.  

Of children tested for pre-type 1 diabetes autoantibodies, none have developed diabetic ketoacidosis, suggesting that early screening might be a feasible public-health approach to managing the disease.  

Ian Haines and colleagues call for access to all the publicly funded clinical trial data from two major trials to settle the controversies around screening for prostate cancer with prostate specific antigen  

Ian Haines and colleagues call for access to all the publicly funded clinical trial data from two major trials to settle the controversies around screening for prostate cancer with prostate specific antigen  

: Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations for one-time hepatitis C virus screening in those born from 1945-1965 without risk factors might miss one-quarter of infections.  

Two new reports demonstrate the success of EHR alert-based screening programs for hepatitis C virus and improved integration into care among American Indian/Alaska Native populations.  

After knee surgery to repair an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), people are at high risk of repeat injury to the same structure, but simple screening tests before going back to sports can reduce this risk, according to a Norwegian study.  

Are women less inclined to stay current with cervical cancer screening when the interval between screenings is increased?