Short-Term Stability of Amino acids and Acylcarnitines in the Dried Blood Spots Used to Screen Newborns for Metabolic Disorders
Conclusion
Low humidity and low temperature conditions are required for transportation and storage of dried blood spots. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 10, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Golbahar, J., Altayab, D., Carreon, E. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Cochrane report on lowering blood pressure
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Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 10, 2014 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Wald, N. J., Law, M. R. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme
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Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Report from the International Cancer Screening Network Biennial Meeting, October 2012
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Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Contrasting beliefs about screening for mental disorders among UK military personnel returning from deployment to Afghanistan
Conclusions
Although respondents were positive about a screening programme for mental illness, the barriers to seeking help for mental illness appear deep rooted and reinforced by the value ascribed to hardiness. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Keeling, M., Knight, T., Sharp, D., Fertout, M., Greenberg, N., Chesnokov, M., Rona, R. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Risk estimation versus screening performance: a comparison of six risk algorithms for cardiovascular disease
Conclusions
All six risk algorithms had similar screening performances. The accuracy (calibration) of CVD risk estimation does not materially affect screening performance. In distinguishing who will and will not develop CVD it is screening performance that matters rather than the accuracy of the risk estimation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Simmonds, M. C., Wald, N. J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Interval cancers in nasopharyngeal carcinoma screening: comparing two screening intervals after a negative initial screening result
Conclusions
The incidence of NPC, especially aggressive NPC, was low during the first few years after a negative screening; the incidence increased to the general population level afterwards. A screening interval of 4–5 years may therefore be more suitable than 9–10 years after a negative VCA-IgA test in NPC screening. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Chen, F., Huang, Q.-H., Fang, F., Liu, Z.-W., Liu, K., Xie, S.-H., Liu, Q., Hong, M.-H., Liao, Z.-E., Ye, W.-M., Zeng, Y.-X., Cao, S.-M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Cervical screening uptake, political interest and voter turnout: a population-based survey of women in England
Conclusion
We found limited evidence for the hypothesis that falling attendance for cervical screening could be associated with a broader phenomenon of disillusionment as indexed by reported voting behaviour and other measures of political engagement. Alternative explanations should be considered in order to better understand falling cervical screening uptake, particularly among younger women. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Macedo, A., Waller, J., Patnick, J., Marlow, L. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Jade Goody Effect: whose cervical screening decisions were influenced by her story?
Conclusions
The ‘Jade Goody Effect’, as acknowledged by women themselves, was more pronounced among young women and influenced screening decisions more markedly among those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Narrative communication may be an effective way to encourage attendance at cervical cancer screening and reach groups of the population that are difficult to reach using traditional intervention methods. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Marlow, L. A. V., Sangha, A., Patnick, J., Waller, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Asymptomatic breast cancer in non-participants of the national screening programme in Norway: a confounding factor in evaluation?
Conclusions
A considerable percentage of breast cancers detected outside the organized screening programme were asymptomatic, with a prognostic profile comparable with screening-detected breast cancers in the NBCSP. Individual data regarding the detection method for all breast cancers are needed for a complete evaluation of the organized screening programme in Norway. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Hoff, S. R., Klepp, O., Hofvind, S. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Patient-reported outcomes following flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer in a demonstration screening programme in the UK
Conclusions
PROMs indicate high acceptability of FS screening in 58–59 year olds, with no adverse effects on colorectal symptoms, health status or psychological wellbeing. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Robb, K. A., Lo, S. H., Power, E., Kralj-Hans, I., Edwards, R., Vance, M., von Wagner, C., Atkin, W., Wardle, J. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
Feasibility of using plasma rather than serum in first and second trimester multiple marker Down's syndrome screening
Conclusions
This study provides strong evidence that current serum-based prenatal screening can be performed equally well using plasma samples. This may prove useful, especially if secondary screening using a DNA-based test requires maternal plasma. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening)
Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Lambert-Messerlian, G. M., Palomaki, G. E., Eklund, E. E., Kloza, E. M., Neveux, L. M., Phipps, M. G., Canick, J. A. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
The Canadian recommendations on screening for type 2 diabetes
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Source: Journal of Medical Screening - March 13, 2013 Category: Epidemiology Authors: Wald, N. J., Haddow, J. E. Tags: Editorial Source Type: research
