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Journal Article
The Werther Effect Revisited: Measuring the Effect of News Items on User Behavior
A new methodology detects how news coverage can have both positive and negative effects on people; feedback to journalists might offer an opportunity to modify a publication to reduce negative effects.
May 24, 2017
Journal Article
Follow-up of Positive Fecal Test Results: Sooner Is Better, but How Much Better?
Patients prefer less invasive approaches such as fecal immunochemical test (FIT) for colorectal cancer screening, but the effectiveness of FIT depends on annual screenings for those with negative test results and colonoscopy if FIT tests are positive.
May 23, 2017
Tool
SUMMIT Study Protocol for Opioid or Alcohol Use Disorders
This integrated collaborative care protocol created for the SUMMIT study outlines procedures for screening, brief intervention, and treatment for patients with opioid or alcohol use disorders.
May 11, 2017
Journal Article
Gender Differences in the Association Between Conduct Disorder and Risky Sexual Behavior
Conduct disorder is associated with risky sexual behavior among youth, but the specific behavior most strongly associated with conduct disorder is different for female and males.
Apr 27, 2017
Journal Article
Chronic Physical Health Conditions and Emotional Problems From Early Adolescence Through Midadolescence
Screening youth with chronic health conditions for symptoms of depression or anxiety may help reduce adverse outcomes from these conditions.
Apr 26, 2017
Journal Article
Frequency of E-cigarette Use, Health Status, and Risk and Protective Health Behaviors in Adolescents
Adolescents who use electronic cigarettes may engage in fewer risky behaviors than their tobacco smoking peers, but their physical health and engagement in protective health behaviors is not necessarily any better.
Mar 16, 2017
Journal Article
Church-Based HIV Screening in Racial/Ethnic Minority Communities of California, 2011–2012
By expanding the reach of HIV testing programs, church-based testing events could help achieve the goal of universal testing.
Mar 14, 2017
Journal Article
Quality of Care Measures for the Management of Unhealthy Alcohol Use
Proposed quality of care measures for unhealthy alcohol use focus on screening, assessment, treatment, and follow-up in outpatient care.
Mar 13, 2017
Journal Article
A Comparison of Home-Based Versus Outreach Event-Based Community HIV Testing in Ugandan Fisherfolk Communities
Among Ugandan fisherfolk, more new HIV cases were identified in home-based testing than in community-based testing, but fewer of those tested at home were linked to care.
Jan 3, 2017
Journal Article
Patient-Reported Offers of Alcohol Treatment for Primary Care Patients at High-Risk for an Alcohol Use Disorder
Most primary care patients in this study, who were at high risk for an alcohol use disorder, report that they were not offered treatment after an annual screening.
Nov 29, 2016
News Release
Changes Needed to Fortify U.S. Blood System from Financial and Biological Threats
Medical advances have reduced the demand for blood in the United States, creating financial pressure on the nation's blood collection centers and threatening their future survival.
Nov 28, 2016
Research Brief
Building a More Sustainable U.S. Blood System
Medical advances have dramatically reduced demand for blood, putting financial stress on blood centers. How can policymakers ensure the safety and sustainability of the blood supply?
Nov 28, 2016
Report
Toward a Sustainable Blood Supply in the United States
While the U.S. blood system continues to function well, more government oversight may be needed to safeguard the future of the blood supply and prevent blood shortages from posing a risk to the public's health.
Nov 21, 2016
Journal Article
Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the US Preventive Services Task Force
Each of the diagnostics for colorectal cancer has a different level of evidence supporting its ability to detect cancer and associated risks of serious adverse effects. More research is needed to clarify the evidence base.
Oct 12, 2016
Journal Article
Influence of Age and Comorbidity on Colorectal Cancer Screening in the Elderly
Screening for colorectal cancer would benefit from re-evaluation of age-based guidelines as well as improved screening completion among the elderly.
Sep 13, 2016
Journal Article
HIV Prevalence and Demographic Determinants of Unprotected Anal Sex and HIV Testing Among Male Refugees Who Have Sex with Men in Beirut, Lebanon
Male refugees in Beirut who have sex with men are at high risk of practicing unsafe sex and are unlikely to be tested for HIV.
Aug 24, 2016
Journal Article
HIV Testing Among Black and Hispanic Immigrants in the United States
Many black and Hispanic immigrants to the United States have not been tested for HIV.
Jul 25, 2016
Journal Article
Medical Mistrust in the Context of Ebola: Implications for Intended Care-Seeking and Quarantine Policy Support in the United States
Medical mistrust such as Ebola conspiracy beliefs may influence health behaviors during infectious disease outbreaks.
Jul 5, 2016
Journal Article
Association Between Primary Care Visits and Colorectal Cancer Screening Outcomes in the Era of Population Health Outreach
Patients who visited their primary care provider one or more times were almost twice as likely to be screened for colorectal cancer and about 30 percent more likely receive a follow-up colonoscopy after a positive screening result.
Jun 24, 2016
Journal Article
Estimation of Benefits, Burden, and Harms of Colorectal Cancer Screening Strategies: Modeling Study for the US Preventive Services Task Force
Comparative modeling of colorectal cancer screening methods for previously unscreened adults found that the use of four strategies over different intervals between the ages of 50 and 75 years yielded a comparable balance of benefit and burden.
Jun 21, 2016

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RAND Topic:
Health Screening

Topic Synonyms:
Patient Evaluation

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