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Health Screening

Journal Article
Risks Associated with Anesthesia Services During Colonoscopy
Risk of complications within 30 days of a colonoscopy increases with the use of anesthesia services.
Apr 22, 2016
Tool
Candidate Quality Measures to Assess Care for Alcohol Misuse: Technical Specifications
This tool presents detailed technical specifications for the set of quality measures identified and specified in a study of the link between improvements in processes of care for alcohol misuse and improvements in outcomes, known as the AQual study.
Apr 14, 2016
Journal Article
Affordable Care Act Provision Lowered Out-of-Pocket Cost and Increased Colonoscopy Rates Among Men in Medicare
Colorectal cancer screening is one of the few cancer screenings with an A rating from the US Preventive Services Task Force, meaning that the procedure confers a substantial health benefit.
Dec 11, 2015
Journal Article
Development of a Clinical Forecasting Model to Predict Comorbid Depression Among Diabetes Patients and an Application in Depression Screening Policy Making
The objectives of this study were 1) to develop a clinical forecasting model that predicts comorbid depression among patients with diabetes and 2) to evaluate a model-based screening policy.
Nov 19, 2015
Journal Article
Cancer Models and Real-World Data: Better Together
This study examines the synergies that exist between decision-analytic models and health care utilization data that are increasingly accessible through research networks that assemble data from the growing number of electronic medical record systems.
Nov 18, 2015
Report
SimCoach Evaluation: A Virtual Human Intervention to Encourage Service-Member Help-Seeking for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder and Depression
This report describes an assessment of SimCoach, a tool designed to encourage service members, especially those with signs or symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder or depression, to seek help for psychological health concerns.
Sep 21, 2015
Journal Article
Validation and Modification of Dried Blood Spot-Based Glycosylated Hemoglobin Assay for the Longitudinal Aging Study in India
This study aims to validate a modified dried blood spot (DBS)-based glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) assay protocol, after a pretest in India showed poor correlation between the original DBS-based protocol and venous results.
Jul 24, 2015
Journal Article
Development of Cardiovascular Quality Indicators for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Results from an International Expert Panel Using a Novel Online Process
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) have a high risk of premature cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Jul 24, 2015
Journal Article
Misclassification of Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) Mammographic Density and Implications for Breast Density Reporting Legislation
The aim of this study was to assess reproducibility of the four-category Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System [BI-RADS] density measure and examine its relationship with a continuous measure of percent density.
Jul 14, 2015
Dissertation
Controlling Tuberculosis Among High Risk Populations in Los Angeles: Three Essays
Three essays that will help policymakers decide who, how and why to test and treat for latent tuberculosis disease infection.
Jul 9, 2015
Journal Article
An Exploratory Study of HIV Risk Behaviors and Testing Among Male Sex Workers in Beirut, Lebanon
The purpose was to explore the factors influencing sexual risk behaviors and HIV testing among Male sex workers (MSW).
May 21, 2015
Research Brief
Incentives for Workplace Wellness Programs: They Increase Employee Participation, but Building a Better Program Is Just as Effective
Presents information on the landscape of wellness programs, use of incentives, and their effect on participation, drawn from the first study on this topic to be based on national survey data.
May 11, 2015
Report
Are Incentives to Join Workplace Wellness Programs Effective?
About four-fifths of U.S. employers with more than 1,000 employees offer workplace health and wellness programs, but employee participation is limited. Employers are experimenting with controversial incentives to encourage participation.
May 11, 2015
Journal Article
Mandated Coverage of Preventive Care and Reduction in Disparities: Evidence from Colorectal Cancer Screening
Universal insurance coverage may not substantially reduce disparities if systematic differences in plan benefits and cost sharing persist.
May 6, 2015
Journal Article
Breast Cancer Screening Among Dominican Latinas: A Closer Look at Fatalism and Other Social and Cultural Factors
This study tests a theoretical model of social and structural (socioeconomic status and access to health care) and cultural factors (acculturation and fatalism) as correlates of mammography screening among Dominican Latinas.
Apr 22, 2015
Journal Article
Prevalence of Colonoscopy Before Age 50
Colonoscopy before age 50 is increasingly common.
Feb 24, 2015
Commentary
Knowing When to Say Yes to Medical Technology
CT lung cancer screening turns out to be like many new medical technologies: It improves health but is quite expensive. Moreover, it needs implementation that targets those most likely to benefit and provides them the care they need efficiently.
Nov 18, 2014
Journal Article
Cost-effectiveness of CT Screening in the National Lung Screening Trial
CT screening reduced death from lung cancer by 20% during a 6 year trial among heavy smokers age 50-74; the cost was about $81,000/QALY gained. If screening is extended to not-so-heavy smokers, its value falls dramatically, and radiation risks may outweigh screening gains.
Nov 1, 2014
Commentary
Should You Get Screened for Heart Disease?
Many think of cardiovascular disease (CVD) primarily as a male problem. But one in three adult women has some form of CVD, which has killed more American women than men every year since 1984. Cardiovascular risk assessments can help women understand their current risk and health behaviors.
Jul 24, 2014
Tool
Five Steps to a Successful Workplace Wellness Program
Workplace wellness programs can reduce health risks, lower health care costs, and improve productivity — but all programs are not created equal. This toolkit presents a five-step guide for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of a successful workplace wellness program.
Jun 24, 2014

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Health Screening

Topic Synonyms:
Patient Evaluation

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