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Thu, 09 Feb 2012 11:21:07 +0100 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519772&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F215%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519772 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519772 Delays in referral, and parents refusing treatment for children with PKU http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519771&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F214%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519771 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519771 Newborn screening for inborn errors of metabolism in Beijing, China: 22 years of experience http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519770&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F213%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519770 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519770 The number of women who would need to be screened regularly by mammography to prevent one death from breast cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519769&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F210%3Frss%3D1 depends strongly on several factors, including the age at which regular screening starts, the period over which it continues, and the duration of follow-up after screening. Furthermore, more women would need to be INVITED for screening than would need to be SCREENED to prevent one death, since not all women invited attend for screening or are screened regularly. Failure to consider these important factors accounts for many of the major discrepancies between different published estimates. The randomised evidence indicates that, in high income countries, around one breast cancer death would be prevented in the long term for every 400 women aged 50–70 years regularly screened over a ten-year period. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519769 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519769 Impact of media reporting of cervical cancer in a UK celebrity on a population-based cervical screening programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519768&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F204%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Mass media reporting of cervical cancer in a UK celebrity was associated with a significant, but transient, increase in screening uptake and colposcopy referral and attendance. Mass media reporting can play a role in enhanced detection of abnormalities, but public health messages must be communicated effectively to minimize anxiety whilst maximizing case-finding and uptake among non-responders. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519768 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519768 A comparative case study of bowel cancer screening in the UK and Australia: evidence lost in translation? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519767&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F193%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Insufficient funding has forced programme administrators to make trade-offs that may undermine the potential net population benefits achieved in randomized controlled trials. Such policy compromise contravenes the principle of evidence-based practice which is dependent on adequate funding being made available. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519767 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519767 Health-related quality-of-life in children with coeliac disease, measured prior to receiving their diagnosis through screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519766&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F187%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The HRQoL reported by 12-year-olds with screening-detected CD, before they learned of their diagnosis, was not worse than that of the children without CD or those previously diagnosed with CD. Thus, mass screening for CD should not be justified on the basis that children with unrecognized CD have a poor HRQoL. However, because these children rated their HRQoL before diagnosis and treatment, they may not have recognized or perceived symptoms as severe enough to seek medical attention which demonstrates how difficult clinical/active case finding can be. Mass screening may still, therefore, be considered if the aim is early detection and prevention of future complications. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519766 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519766 Relationship between neonatal screening results by HPLC and the number of {alpha}-thalassaemia gene mutations; consequences for the cut-off value http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519765&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F182%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This study confirms that the percentage HbBart's, as depicted by the FAST peak, is only a relative indication for the number of α genes affected in α-thalassaemia. Based on the data obtained using the modified Bio-Rad Vnbs software, we adopted a cut-off value of 22.5% to discriminate between possible severe α-thalassaemia or HbH disease and other α-thalassaemia phenotypes. Retrospectively, if this cut-off value was utilized during this initial three-year period of neonatal screening, the positive predictive value would have been 0.030 instead of 0.014. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519765 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519765 Newborn screening for medium chain acyl-CoA dehydrogenase deficiency in England: prevalence, predictive value and test validity based on 1.5 million screened babies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519764&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F173%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion One baby in every 10,000 born in England is diagnosed with MCADD by newborn screening; around 60 babies each year. While the majority of MCADD variants detected are predicted to be of definite clinical importance, this varies according to ethnic group, with variants of uncertain importance most commonly found in Asian babies. These findings provide support for MCADD screening but highlight the need to take account of the ethnic diversity of the population tested at implementation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519764 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519764 The D1152H cystic fibrosis mutation in prenatal carrier screening, patients and prenatal diagnosis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519763&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F169%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The increased frequency of D1152H in individuals referred due to CF-related symptoms compared with healthy individuals included in the CF carrier screening programme (P < 0.001) clearly indicates that it is a disease-causing mutation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519763 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519763 Screening to detect Lynch syndrome and prevent hereditary cancers in relatives http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519762&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F167%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519762 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519762 Screening for cardiovascular disease: concerns with a Norwegian proposal http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519761&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F165%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519761 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519761 Estimates of the potential risk of radiation-related cancer from screening in the UK http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5519760&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F4%2F163%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5519760 Mon, 19 Dec 2011 05:00:00 +0100 5519760 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372649&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F162%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372649 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372649 Single negative colposcopy: is it enough to rule out high-grade disease? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372648&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F160%3Frss%3D1 We present data regarding 551 women who had colposcopy in Wales for a low-grade cytological abnormality and who were followed through Cervical Screening Wales for subsequent CIN. Of 436 women declared CIN free initially, 26 (6.0%) had high-grade CIN diagnosed on follow-up. We suggest that additional screening at an interval of less than three years should be offered to women with a negative colposcopy or a biopsy without CIN. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372648 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372648 Longitudinal predictors of adherence to annual follow-up in a lung cancer screening programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372647&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F154%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions These findings should be used in developing educational materials and targeted retention strategies to increase adherence with repeat lung cancer screening. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372647 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372647 Evaluation of the nationwide cervical screening programme in Thailand: a case-control study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372646&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F147%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The cervical screening programme in north-east Thailand has achieved excellent coverage and is preventing cervical cancer. Women who have been screened multiple times are at substantially lower risk than those only screened a few times suggesting that the quality of the screening could be improved. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372646 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372646 Minor influence of self-selection bias on the effectiveness of breast cancer screening in case-control studies in the Netherlands http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372645&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F142%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Heterogeneity between the regions stresses the importance of a country- and/or region- specific estimate of self-selection. Adjusting for self-selection bias in the regional case-control studies would not change the breast cancer mortality reduction in three regions and would result in an even larger effect in two regions. Looking at the range of IBM ratios the overall influence of self-selection in the Netherlands is minor. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372645 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372645 Factors affecting compliance in faecal occult blood testing: a cluster randomized study of the faecal immunochemical test versus the guaiac faecal occult test http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372644&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F135%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Overall compliance for test uptake was comparable between the two methods despite the more demanding procedure in the FIT arm. Sociodemographic parameters were the major determinants of compliance. An educational programme, with emphasis on the sociodemographic characteristics of the target population, should be instigated. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372644 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372644 Acceptability and side-effects of colonoscopy and sigmoidoscopy in a screening setting http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372643&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F128%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Screenees reported higher pain levels after TC than FS. The proportion of people complaining of severe side effects after discharge was similar. Bowel preparation was poorly tolerated by people undergoing TC. Subjects' reactions to the bowel preparation was predictive of post-procedural discomfort. A commitment of at least 48 hours was required of people undergoing TC, compared with 3–4 for FS. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372643 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372643 Direct mailing of faecal occult blood tests for colorectal cancer screening: a randomized population study from Central Italy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372642&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F121%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The FOBT mailing strategy modestly increased participation. This method can be used on a population of previous responders to reduce personnel costs and workload. When used as a reminder to non-responders, this method increases costs. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372642 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372642 Causes of delay in referral of patients with phenylketonuria to a specialized reference centre in Mexico http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372641&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F115%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The main cause of late referral of PKU patients was the absence of PKU testing. As a developing country, Mexico still faces challenges in the proper functioning and expansion of the NBS programme. Most PKU patients arrived at the RC late, presenting with varying degrees of the clinical spectrum. Incorporating PKU testing into the already established Mexican NBS system and adding quality indicators to guarantee proper operation in all NBS phases is necessary to achieve the goal of identifying, referring, diagnosing, and treating patients promptly. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372641 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372641 Screening for cardiovascular disease using age alone: reflections on a paper peer-reviewed as both 'radical' and 'unsurprising' http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372640&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F113%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372640 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372640 Some clarity in the management of DCIS in breast cancer screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372639&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F112%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372639 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372639 Lung cancer screening with low-dose helical CT: results from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5372638&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F3%2F109%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5372638 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +0100 5372638 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153682&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F107%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153682 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153682 Women's distress about unexpected DCIS uncertainties and information provision (response to Pryke et al.) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153681&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F105%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153681 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153681 How should screeners respond to women's distress about unexpected DCIS uncertainties? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153680&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F104%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153680 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153680 Response to Dr Braillon http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153679&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F103-b%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153679 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153679 Colorectal cancer screening, ethics and evidence-based public policy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153678&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F103-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153678 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153678 Extending the age range for breast screening in England: pilot study to assess the feasibility and acceptability of randomization http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153677&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F96%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion No major problems of feasibility or acceptability of randomization were found. This pilot study has informed the randomized phasing-in of the age extension across the whole of England. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153677 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153677 Screening outcomes in women over age 70 who self-refer in the NHSBSP in England http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153676&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F91%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Only a small proportion of all women aged over 70 utilize the self-referral policy of the NHSBSP, and most such women are aged below 80. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153676 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153676 Narrowing the equity gap: the impact of organized versus opportunistic cancer screening in Catalonia (Spain) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153675&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F87%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This study indicates that an organized screening programme could improve participation and equity of access. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153675 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153675 High yield of colorectal neoplasia detected by colonoscopy following a positive faecal occult blood test in the NHS Bowel Cancer Screening Programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153674&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F82%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The majority of colonoscopies were performed following ‘weak positive’ FOB results. Those with an ‘abnormal’ result were more likely to be diagnosed with cancer. The high yield of pathology in both the ‘abnormal’ and ‘weak positive’ groups justifies the need for colonoscopy in both. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153674 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153674 Indirect comparison of two quantitative immunochemical faecal occult blood tests in a population with average colorectal cancer risk http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153673&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F76%3Frss%3D1 Magstream and OC Sensor quantitative immunochemical faecal occult blood tests (IFOBT) have shown better performances than guaiac (G) tests in colorectal cancer screening, however Magstream and OC Sensor have never been compared. We hypothesized that similar performances could be observed with Magstream and OC Sensors, provided a similar cut-off (expressed in concentration of haemoglobin in the stools) is used. We performed a literature-based indirect comparison between these tests, taking into account the cut-off, the number of samples, and the way they were combined (I2+: at least one positive sample of 2; I2++: both positive samples; I1: only one sample). Six studies conducted in general average-risk populations were included in this review. For each [test]*[cut-off], positivity rate (PR... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153673 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153673 Impact on informed choice of offering antenatal sickle cell and thalassaemia screening in primary care: a randomized trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153672&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F65%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Offering antenatal SCT screening in primary care did not reduce the likelihood that women made informed choices. Rates of informed choice were low and could be increased by improving knowledge. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153672 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153672 Universal antenatal screening for group B streptococcus in Emilia-Romagna http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153671&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F60%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions GBS screening was performed in >85% of women and >90% of culture-positive women received prophylaxis. However, there is a need to educate clinicians about protocol adherence, as most cultures were suboptimal and cases of unnecessary IAP were administered. The screening was more effective in hospitals with fewer deliveries. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153671 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153671 Vitamin D and rickets: much has been accomplished, but there is room for improvement http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153670&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F58%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153670 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153670 Genetic profiling tests in screening for cardiovascular disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153669&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F56%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153669 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153669 Genetic testing http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=5153668&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F2%2F55%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=5153668 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 23:00:00 +0100 5153668 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774405&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F52%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774405 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774405 Is community intervention in breast cancer screening in Brazil feasible? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774404&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F51%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774404 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774404 Response to van Rossum http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774403&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F50-b%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774403 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774403 Colorectal cancer screening: uptake of sigmoidoscopy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774402&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F50-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774402 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774402 Prostate cancer screening: a survey of attitudes and practices among Finnish physicians in 1999 and 2007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774401&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F46%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Based on reported practices of Finnish urologists, community physicians and occupational health physicians, popularity of PSA testing declined between 1999 and 2007. Urologists found PSA testing among asymptomatic men justified less frequently than the other physicians. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774401 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774401 'A false sense of security'? Understanding the role of the HPV vaccine on future cervical screening behaviour: a qualitative study of UK parents and girls of vaccination age http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774400&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F41%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Sufficient awareness of the issues related to screening is necessary for informed decision-making about whether or not to accept the HPV vaccine. Clearer information is needed concerning the incomplete protection offered by the vaccine, and that cervical screening will still be required. Future invitations for cervical screening should stress the necessity to attend regardless of HPV vaccination status, to ensure that high levels of prevention of cervical cancer through screening are maintained. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774400 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774400 'A mastectomy for something that wasn't even truly invasive cancer.' Women's understandings of having a mastectomy for screen-detected DCIS: a qualitative study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774399&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F34%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Given the uncertainties about DCIS and its complexity, it is important that women have the information they need to make treatment decisions. Better information about the uncertainties and the rationale for using mastectomy as a treatment may help women to make better informed choices and feel more comfortable about their decisions. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774399 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774399 False-positive mammographic screening: factors influencing re-attendance over a decade of screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774398&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F30%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Since April 2008 BreastCheck has employed full field digital mammography throughout the programme, with a resulting increase in recalls; re-attendance will be closely monitored. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774398 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774398 Pre-notification increases uptake of colorectal cancer screening in all demographic groups: a randomized controlled trial http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774397&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F24%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Pre-notification is an effective method of increasing uptake in colorectal cancer screening for both genders and all age and deprivation groups. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774397 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774397 Coverage and performance of colorectal cancer screening with the faecal occult blood test in Finland http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774396&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F18%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions By 2007, organized colorectal cancer screening covered one-third of the target population in Finland. Implementation of screening measured with response rate was successful and met the criteria for a public health programme, but performance in terms of positive predictive value needs monitoring. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774396 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774396 Avoiding inappropriate invitations to cancer screening programmes: the role of primary care http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774395&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F12%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions SIL checking in primary care for cervical cancer should continue, but its use in breast and bowel cancer screening is not supported by our results. New ways of undertaking the SIL checking process to make it more accurate and less burdensome should be examined. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774395 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774395 An audiometer to monitor progressive hearing change in school-aged children http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774394&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F8%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The newly developed audiometer is quite cost-effective and can be easily operated. The threshold dB values obtained by the audiometer developed in a conference room were comparable with the results of a clinical audiometer in a soundproof room. The audiometer developed could measure the hearing threshold values and, therefore, be useful in monitoring progressive hearing change in school-aged children. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774394 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774394 Monitoring the prenatal detection of structural fetal congenital anomalies in England and Wales: register-based study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774393&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F2%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions BINOCAR registers can, uniquely, provide contemporary data on PND and birth prevalence rates to enable monitoring of the ultrasound component of FASP at a national and regional level, allowing comparisons between populations to be made, planning of resources facilitated and assistance for parents making informed decisions on whether to enter the screening programme. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774393 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774393 Discounting the value of life http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4774392&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F18%2F1%2F1%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4774392 Sun, 01 May 2011 23:00:00 +0100 4774392 Age-specific frequency of screen-detected hepatitis C virus seropositivity in men from the Punjab province of Pakistan http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388783&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F214%3Frss%3D1 This study describes the frequency and age-distribution of seropositivity for anti-HCV antibodies in 58,680 clinically healthy, adult men, from nine districts of the Punjab province in Pakistan, undergoing pre-employment health screening. Laboratory records belonging to these men, screened by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay 3 for antiHCV antibodies in serum, were analysed and frequencies were calculated. A total of 4034 (6.9%) were seropositive for HCV. The highest frequency of HCV seropositivity was noted in men from Multan (9.6%), followed by Lahore (9.4%) district. The lowest (5.0%) was noted among men residing in Bahawalpur district. There was a progressive increase in seroprevalence with increasing age in men from all districts. Further research needs to be initiated to describe dif... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388783 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388783 Experience with a wipe guaiac-based faecal occult blood test as an alternative test in a bowel screening programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388782&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F211%3Frss%3D1 The format of the traditional guaiac faecal occult blood test (gFOBT), particularly the collection technique, might cause difficulties for some. A multistage evaluation of alternative tests was performed. Firstly, four tests with different faecal collection approaches were assessed: a focus group recommended further investigation of a wipe gFOBT. Secondly, 100 faecal samples were analysed using two wipe tests and the routine gFOBT: no differences were found. Thirdly, a wipe gFOBT was introduced. Over 21 months, 400 requests were made and 311 wipe kit sets were submitted for analysis: 153 (49.2%) were negative, 21 (6.8%) positive (all 3 kits positive), 96 (30.9%) weak positive (1 or 2 positive) and 41 (13.2%) un-testable. Forty-three participants were referred for colonoscopy. Outcome data ... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388782 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388782 Disease-specific mortality may underestimate the total effect of prostate cancer screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388781&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F204%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions In contrast to the disease-specific mortality rates an increased difference in the excess mortality rates was observed between the two arms. This observation may be due to a systematic underestimation of the disease-specific deaths, and/or an additional disease-related mortality that is measured by an excess mortality analysis but not by a disease-specific mortality. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388781 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388781 Optional screening strategies for cervical cancer using standalone tests and their combinations among low- and medium-income populations in Latin America and Eastern Europe http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388780&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F195%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The Pap test is a highly specific screening option in populations with medium-range CC prevalence. Combined testing for HPV in this scenario may yield slightly better positive predictive values in women ≥35 years of age with LSIL, but at a high incremental cost. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388780 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388780 Implementing the national invasive cervical cancer audit: correlation between local and regional classification http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388779&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F190%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Accurate and consistent classification of invasive cervical cancer cases is essential in order to obtain useful information on the efficiency of the national screening programme at a local, regional and national level. The use of a national algorithm would provide reassurance that all data used in the national evaluation of the NHS Cervical Screening Programme are consistent, meaning that robust conclusions could then be drawn from the data. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388779 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388779 Is human papillomavirus screening preferable to current policies in vaccinated and unvaccinated women? A cost-effectiveness analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388778&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F181%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Our findings strongly support changing the Pap screening policy to the use of HPV DNA as a primary test with Pap test triage for both vaccinated and unvaccinated women. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388778 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388778 Women's preferences for the delivery of the National Health Service Breast Screening Programme: a cross-sectional survey http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388777&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F176%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Many women were unconcerned about the type and setting of breast screening units. Among those who were concerned, most preferred hospital over community settings and permanent over mobile units, but nonetheless most women said time and distance were important. Well-situated units with advanced publicity about public transport links and parking facilities may encourage greater uptake. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388777 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388777 Down's syndrome: screening and antenatal diagnosis regionally in England and Wales 1989-2008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388776&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F170%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions There are regional and maternal age variations in Down's syndrome screening and diagnosis. Some regions used NT measurements, and eliminated advanced maternal age as sole reason for antenatal diagnostic testing more quickly than others. The reasons for variations need to be identified and addressed to ensure that when new screening techniques become available, regional differences are minimized. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388776 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388776 A randomized double-blind crossover trial to investigate the efficacy of screening for adult hypothyroidism http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388775&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F164%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The results indicate that screening for hypothyroidism would be worthwhile. Approximately 1% of people screened would have a better quality of life. Pilot screening programmes for adult hypothyroidism are justified. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388775 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388775 Hypothyroidism: detecting and treating early symptoms as the body's energy rheostat is slowly turned down http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4388774&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F4%2F163%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4388774 Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 +0100 4388774 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080910&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F161%3Frss%3D1 (No summary is available for this citation) (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080910 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080910 Cancer mortality in the 50-69 year age group before and after screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080909&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F159%3Frss%3D1 (No summary is available for this citation) (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080909 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080909 Breast screening: why estimates differ by a factor of 20-25 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080908&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F158%3Frss%3D1 (No summary is available for this citation) (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080908 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080908 Improving colorectal cancer screening outcomes: Proceedings of the second meeting of the International Colorectal Cancer Screening Network, a global quality initiative http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080907&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F152%3Frss%3D1 This report summarizes the presentations and discussions, the feedback from participants on their current and future needs and the potential role of the ICRCSN in supporting those needs. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080907 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080907 Mortality reductions produced by sustained prostate cancer screening have been underestimated http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080906&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F147%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Re-analysis of the ERSPC data suggests that if screening is carried out for several years, and if follow-up is pursued until the reduction becomes manifest, the reduction in mortality will be 50–60%. An analysis that includes the 2007–2008 follow-up data is required to quantify more precisely the impact of this intervention. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080906 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080906 Breast and cervical cancer screening programme implementation in 16 countries http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080905&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F139%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Overall, there were similarities and differences in the organization of breast and cervical cancer screening programmes among ICSN countries. This assessment can assist established and new screening programmes in understanding the organization and structure of cancer screening programmes. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080905 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080905 A simple method to estimate the episode and programme sensitivity of breast cancer screening programmes http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080904&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F132%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The method is a very serviceable tool for estimating sensitivity in service screening programmes, and the results are comparable with those of other methods of estimation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080904 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080904 Ethnic disparities in knowledge of cancer screening programmes in the UK http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080903&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F125%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Ethnic disparities in knowledge of breast and cervical cancer screening should be addressed. Strategies to engage ethnic minority and socioeconomically deprived groups in bowel cancer screening should be instigated to avoid the emergence of disparities. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080903 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080903 Effect of temperature changes on the occurrence of congenital hypothyroidism http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080902&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F121%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The prevalence of CH has a significant negative correlation with the temperature in the tropical area of Iran. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080902 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080902 Improvements to the newborn bloodspot screening service are required to meet national standards http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080901&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F114%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The audit revealed that for the majority of children registered in the borough, screening was successfully carried out. However, gaps in the service meant that with current practice one affected child could be missed every seven years. Recommendations include staff training, frequent data reviews, and providing a coordinating officer to oversee the programme and follow up missing results. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080901 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080901 Examination of the pregnancy-associated plasma protein-A assay on the Beckman Coulter Access(R) platform: suitability for use in first trimester Down's syndrome screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4080900&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F3%2F109%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Using an appropriate gestational age-specific median equation, the Access® PAPP-A assay is expected to perform acceptably in first trimester Down's syndrome screening. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4080900 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 23:00:00 +0100 4080900 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775481&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F107%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775481 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775481 Endorsement by the primary care practitioner consistently improves participation in screening for colorectal cancer: a longitudinal analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775480&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F106-c%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775480 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775480 Distribution of nuchal translucency in antenatal screening for Down's syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775479&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F106-b%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775479 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775479 Absolute numbers of lives saved and overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening, from a randomized trial and from the Breast Screening Programme in England http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775478&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F106-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775478 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775478 A tribute to Joan Austoker (13 August 1947-19 January 2010) http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775477&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F105%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775477 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775477 History of Cervical Cancer and the Role of Human Papillomavirus, 1960-2000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775476&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F104%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775476 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775476 Duffy and colleagues reply http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775475&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F103-b%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775475 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775475 Absolute numbers of lives saved and overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775474&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F103-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775474 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775474 Risk factors for colonic perforation after screening computed tomographic colonography: a multicentre analysis and review of the literature http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775473&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F99%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion There is a small but real risk of perforation following CT colonography. Patient selection and preventative procedural measures may reduce this risk. The importance of the consent process is emphasized. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775473 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775473 EUROCAT website data on prenatal detection rates of congenital anomalies http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775472&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F97%3Frss%3D1 The EUROCAT website www.eurocat-network.eu publishes prenatal detection rates for major congenital anomalies using data from European population-based congenital anomaly registers, covering 28% of the EU population as well as non-EU countries. Data are updated annually. This information can be useful for comparative purposes to clinicians and public health service managers involved in the antenatal care of pregnant women as well as those interested in perinatal epidemiology. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775472 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775472 A fall-off in cervical screening coverage of younger women in developed countries http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775471&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F91%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions There is a general trend in developed countries towards lower coverage in young women (25–29 years old). No common underlying cause has been clearly identified and there is a need for further studies to investigate the possible reasons for this phenomenon. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775471 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775471 Risk of invasive cervical cancer and cervical intraepithelial neoplasia grade III in central Italy by area of birth http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775470&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F87%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Women who reside in Italy but were born in ‘Central & South America and the Caribbean’ or in ‘Central and Eastern Europe’ are at high risk for invasive cervical cancer. These groups are less inclined to participate in screening, and appropriate preventive strategies should be planned accordingly. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775470 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775470 Screening for cervical cancer with the human papillomavirus test in an area of central Italy with no previous active cytological screening programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775469&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F79%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The workload for management of positive women was similar to cytological screening. Low compliance to one-year follow-up was the main barrier to effectiveness. The price of HPV test should be about 9 euros to maintain the same screening budget, and can go as high as 13 euros per lesion found. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775469 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775469 Flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer: uptake in a population-based pilot programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775468&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F75%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Uptake of FS screening delivered as a population-based programme was over 50% among the eligible population in a socioeconomically and ethnically diverse area of London. Disparities in uptake should be addressed to avoid exacerbating health inequalities. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775468 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775468 Effect of gender, age and deprivation on key performance indicators in a FOBT-based colorectal screening programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775467&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F68%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions In this population-based colorectal screening programme gender, age, and deprivation had marked effects on key performance indicators, and this has implications both for the evaluation of screening programmes and for strategies designed to reduce inequalities. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775467 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775467 The efficacy of a neonatal screening programme in decreasing the hospitalization rate of patients with G6PD deficiency in southern Iran http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775466&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F66%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Our study showed the effectiveness of the neonatal screening programme in decreasing the hospitalization rate. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775466 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775466 Implementing neonatal screening for haemoglobinopathies in the Netherlands http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775465&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F58%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion All three analysers detected the same abnormal haemoglobins satisfactorily, but integrated the chromatograms with variable imprecision. Comparison of the results suggested that the Bio-Rad Vnbs was the preferred system. However, software adjustments were required to improve the diagnostic potential of this device for screening for β- and -thalassaemia. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775465 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775465 Colorectal cancer prevention through screening: population acceptance of flexible sigmoidoscopy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775464&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F56%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775464 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775464 ACOG guidelines on cervical screening: a step in the right direction http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3775463&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F2%2F55%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3775463 Wed, 21 Jul 2010 21:37:16 +0100 3775463 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427958&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F53%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427958 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427958 Dr Waller and colleagues reply http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427957&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F52-b%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427957 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427957 Some women may not want cervical screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427956&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F52-a%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427956 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427956 Prostate cancer incidence rates have started to decrease in central Italy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427955&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F50%3Frss%3D1 The widespread use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing has dramatically changed the epidemiology of prostate cancer. Growing incidence rates have been documented in almost all western countries following the increased usage of PSA screening. In the United States after a period of huge increase in incidence, rates have decreased to values lower than those of the pre-PSA era. Similar changes have been documented also in the area of the Tuscany Cancer Registry, central Italy, where prostate cancer incidence rates doubled from the early 1990s to 2003 and afterwards decreased. This is the first evidence, to our knowledge, of a decline in prostate cancer incidence in Italy following the screening-related increase. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427955 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427955 Perianal condylomas, anal squamous intraepithelial neoplasms and screening: a review of the literature http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427954&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F44%3Frss%3D1 This article explores the literature on ASILs and the growing problem of anal cancer in the community, along with the literature surrounding the current progress towards implementing a screening programme for ASIL in the future. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427954 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427954 Randomized controlled trial of mammographic screening from age 40 ('Age' trial): patterns of screening attendance http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427953&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F37%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Uptake in this trial was comparable with that in the UK screening programme for women aged over 50. There was an inverse relationship between deprivation level and the number of screens attended. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427953 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427953 Modelling the impact of changes in sensitivity on the outcomes of the UK breast screening programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427952&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F31%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Likely achievable improvements in the sensitivity of screening do not have a marked effect on breast cancer mortality. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427952 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427952 Absolute numbers of lives saved and overdiagnosis in breast cancer screening, from a randomized trial and from the Breast Screening Programme in England http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427951&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F25%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The benefit of mammographic screening in terms of lives saved is greater in absolute terms than the harm in terms of overdiagnosis. Between 2 and 2.5 lives are saved for every overdiagnosed case. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427951 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427951 Endorsement by the primary care practitioner consistently improves participation in screening for colorectal cancer: a longitudinal analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427950&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F19%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Associating a GPR or medical practice of recent contact with an invitation to screen achieves better participation and re-participation than does an invitation from a centralized screening unit. Furthermore, enhanced participation can be achieved by practice endorsement alone without requiring actual GPR involvement. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427950 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427950 Evaluation of a proposed mixture model to specify the distributions of nuchal translucency measurements in antenatal screening for Down's syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427949&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F13%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The mixture model method offers no advantage over the standard MoM method in antenatal screening for Down's syndrome, is more complicated and less generalizable to other data-sets. The standard MoM method remains the method of choice. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427949 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427949 Distribution of nuchal translucency in antenatal screening for Down's syndrome http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427948&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F8%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The standard deviation of NT has declined over time and using the revised estimates improves the screening performance of tests that incorporate an NT measurement. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427948 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427948 Moderately increased risks of Down's syndrome (1/51-1/270) identified on first trimester sequential screening: What do patients do with this information? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427947&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F4%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The vast majority (97%) of patients in the moderately increased Down's syndrome risk range (1/51–1/270) following first trimester sequential screening did not pursue an invasive procedure based on their first trimester sequential screen risk. Using a >=1/50 risk cut-off in the first trimester is an effective screening policy for sequential screening. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427947 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427947 Has cytology become obsolete as a primary test in screening for cervical cancer? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3427946&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F17%2F1%2F2%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3427946 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:09:51 +0100 3427946 The national institute for health research health technology assessment programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148323&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F215%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148323 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148323 The value of C-reactive protein in screening for future coronary heart disease events http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148322&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F212%3Frss%3D1 Measurement of C-reactive protein (CRP), an inflammatory marker associated with coronary heart disease (CHD) events, has been proposed as a means of screening for future CHD. In prospective studies about a three-fold increase in risk of CHD observed between the top fifth and bottom fifth of the CRP distribution has been taken to support the use of CRP as a screening test. This however gives an over-optimistic impression of its value, because people in the middle of the distribution, where most CHD events occur, are excluded from the analysis. A different analysis is needed to assess whether screening is worthwhile. Examination of the relative frequency distributions of CRP in individuals from 22 prospective studies of individuals without previous cardiovascular disease who subsequently did... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148322 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148322 The contributions of Louis I Woolf to the treatment, early diagnosis and understanding of phenylketonuria http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148321&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F205%3Frss%3D1 Early diagnosis of phenylketonuria (PKU) became a goal worth pursuing following demonstration of the efficacy of the dietary treatment conceived by Louis I Woolf. This paper narrates the history of this treatment, describes Woolf's role in the establishment of neonatal PKU screening and surveys his other contributions to our understanding of this condition. If Woolf, Centerwall, Baird and Berry had waited until all the scientific evidence about PKU that is now at our disposal had been brought to light, there would still be no neonatal screening programmes. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148321 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148321 Barriers to cervical cancer screening attendance in England: a population-based survey http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148320&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F199%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Practical barriers were more predictive of screening uptake than emotional factors such as embarrassment. This has clear implications for service provision and future interventions to increase uptake. The association between voting behaviour and screening uptake lends support to the hypothesis that falling screening coverage may be indicative of a broader phenomenon of disillusionment, and further research in this area is warranted. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148320 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148320 Exploring the acceptability of two self-sampling devices for human papillomavirus testing in the cervical screening context: a qualitative study of Muslim women in London http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148319&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F193%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions There was limited enthusiasm for self-sampling in this group of Muslim women who had mostly attended for cervical screening, but a clear preference for a swab rather than a cervico-vaginal lavage. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148319 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148319 Screening histories of invasive breast cancers diagnosed 1989-2006 in the West Midlands, UK: variation with time and impact on 10-year survival http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148318&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F186%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The detection of invasive breast cancers by screening has improved over time, with an equivalent reduction in the numbers of interval cancers. This, together with a stable rate of cancers in NA and an improvement in the survival of women with interval cancers, suggests that further improvements in breast cancer mortality can be predicted. International comparisons of interval cancer rates are difficult due to interprogramme differences in the time between screens. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148318 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148318 Increasing participant recruitment into large-scale screening trials: experience from the CADET II study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148317&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F180%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions In multicentre trials, monitoring of local recruitment protocols is required to ensure that each centre can maximize accrual targets. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148317 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148317 Perceived barriers to flexible sigmoidoscopy screening for colorectal cancer among UK ethnic minority groups: a qualitative study http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148316&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F174%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The study was the first attempt to qualitatively explore barriers to FS bowel cancer screening in UK ethnic minorities. Most barriers were shared by all ethnic groups but health educators should supplement approaches designed for the majority to incorporate the specific needs of individual minority groups to ensure equitable access. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148316 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148316 Influence of number of children on cancer screening among adults in the United States http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148315&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F170%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Across several different cancer screening modalities, the probability of screening is lower as the number of children in the household increases. Children may be an additional barrier to screening beyond factors such as socioeconomic status and access to care. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148315 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148315 An audit of the precipitating factors for haemolytic crisis among glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase-deficient paediatric patients http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148314&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F167%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Fava bean ingestion is the major precipitating factor for haemolytic anaemia episodes among G6PD-deficient children in Jordan. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148314 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148314 The profile of newborn screening coverage in China http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3148313&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F4%2F163%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion There are disparities in screening coverage between regions and between provinces throughout China, but the extent of this is difficult to ascertain because of the different systems of reporting live births. To calculate nationwide screening coverage it is probably appropriate to use the SSB data on live births. However, for provincial screening coverage the calculation is probably best based on the number of live births reported by the MCHIS once the validity of the MCHIS data is verified. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3148313 Thu, 07 Jan 2010 01:32:34 +0100 3148313 The national institute for health research (nihr) health technology assessment (hta) programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864819&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F160%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864819 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864819 Combining carotid intima-media thickness with carotid plaque on screening for coronary heart disease http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864818&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F155%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion In screening for CHD, combining carotid IMT measurement with plaque assessment is better than using either measurement alone, but the improvement in discrimination is not sufficient to make carotid ultrasound screening for CHD worthwhile. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864818 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864818 Carotid ultrasound screening for coronary heart disease: results based on a meta-analysis of 18 studies and 44,861 subjects http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864817&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F147%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Neither carotid plaque nor IMT has a CHD screening performance that is sufficiently discriminatory between affected and unaffected individuals to be a worthwhile screening test. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864817 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864817 Tumour size at detection according to different measures of mammographic breast density http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864816&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F140%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Of the breast density measures assessed, either dense area or per cent density are suitable measures for identifying women who might benefit from more intensive mammographic screening or alternative screening strategies. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864816 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864816 Comparing interval breast cancer rates in Norway and North Carolina: results and challenges http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864815&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F131%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Even when applying a common set of definitions of interval cancer, the ICR was lower in Norway than in NC. Different definitions of interval cancer did not influence the ICR within Norway or NC. Organization of screening and screening performance might be major contributors to the differences in ICR between Norway and NC. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864815 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864815 The psychological impact of being offered surveillance colonoscopy following attendance at colorectal screening using flexible sigmoidoscopy http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864814&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F124%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The results of the current study are broadly reassuring and indicate that referral for colonoscopic surveillance is not associated with adverse psychological consequences. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864814 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864814 Is umbilical cord blood total thyroxin measurement effective in newborn screening for hypothyroidism? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864813&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F119%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The use of CB-TT4 is a valid screening strategy for primary congenital hypothyroidism. It meets the metabolic screening demands of early discharge policy and guarantees screening all newborns delivered in the hospital. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864813 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864813 Ductus venosus pulsatility index as an antenatal screening marker for Down's syndrome: use with the Combined and Integrated tests http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864812&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F112%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Addition of DVPI measurements to the Combined and Integrated tests substantially improves the efficacy and safety of antenatal Down's syndrome screening. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864812 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864812 What now on screening for prostate cancer? http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2864811&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F3%2F109%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2864811 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:53:38 +0100 2864811 The national institute for health research (nihr) health technology assessment (hta) programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555208&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F106%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555208 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555208 Erratum http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555207&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F104%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555207 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555207 Adjustment of serum markers in first trimester screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555206&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F102%3Frss%3D1 First trimester combined screening can be performed using maternal serum pregnancy-associated plasma protein A, total human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) and ultrasound measurement of nuchal translucency at 11–13 weeks of pregnancy. Our objective was to explore the effects of covariates on total hCG in the first trimester. First trimester total hCG levels were significantly increased in twins (median = 1.87 MoM), mildly increased in pregnancies achieved by in vitro fertilization (1.04 MoM) and decreased in smokers (0.80 MoM). (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555206 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555206 Stage shift in PSA-detected prostate cancers - effect modification by Gleason score http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555205&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F98%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The observed stage shift could be partially explained by length bias or overdiagnosis. These findings may have implications on understanding pathways of prostate cancer progression and on identifying potential targets for screening, pending further investigation of complexities of associations between PSA testing, Gleason score, and stage. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555205 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555205 Validity of self-reported Pap smear history in Norwegian women http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555204&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F91%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Estimated screening rates, based on self-reporting without organized screening, are biased. Telescoping leads to increased risk for developing invasive disease, because women will postpone their next Pap smear. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555204 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555204 Variation in the cervical cancer screening compliance among women with disability http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555203&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F85%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions In Taiwan, women with disability were found to be at higher risk of lower compliance than women without disability. The gap between women with and without disability persisted across different levels of physician availability. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555203 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555203 Invitation management initiative to improve uptake of breast cancer screening in an urban UK Primary Care Trust http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555202&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F81%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Phone calls and home visits resulted in only a moderate increase in breast cancer screening uptake. The initiative encouraged nervous attenders who were reassured about the screening process. However, more women declined screening than were screened and the initiative made it easier for women to request to be permanently withdrawn from the NHSBSP. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555202 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555202 Differences in endpoints between the Swedish W-E (two county) trial of mammographic screening and the Swedish overview: methodological consequences http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555201&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F73%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The conclusion that invitation to mammography screening reduces breast cancer mortality remains robust. Disagreements were mainly due to study design issues, while disagreements about cause of death were a minority. When secondary research does not adhere to the protocols of the primary research projects, the consequences of such design differences should be investigated and reported. Register linkage of trials can add follow-up information. The precision of trials with modest size is enhanced by individual monitoring of case status and outcome status such as determination of cause of death. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555201 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555201 League tables of breast cancer screening units: worst-case and best-case scenario ratings helped in exposing real differences between performance ratings http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555200&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F67%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The worst-case and best-case scenario ratings demonstrated the uncertainty within the ratings of a league table. League tables should therefore only be used with great caution and after providing the public with sufficient information. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555200 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555200 Demographic variations in HIV testing history among emergency department patients: implications for HIV screening in US emergency departments http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555199&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F60%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Almost half of ED patients surveyed had never been tested for HIV. Certain demographic groups are being missed though HIV diagnostic testing and screening programmes in other settings. These groups could potentially be reached through universal screening. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555199 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555199 The ability of the quadruple test to predict adverse perinatal outcomes in a high-risk obstetric population http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2555198&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F2%2F55%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The quad screen shows value in predicting risk of APO in high-risk patients. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2555198 Sun, 28 Jun 2009 23:00:00 +0100 2555198 The National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321692&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F52%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321692 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321692 Response to Xu and Prorok http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321690&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F51%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321690 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321690 On testing independence of repeated screening tests http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321688&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F50%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321688 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321688 Five cases of triploidy identified through antenatal screening programme http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321686&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F48%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321686 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321686 Evaluation of four years of prenatal screening for aneuploidies in Hospital S. Francisco Xavier using the integrated test http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321681&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F46%3Frss%3D1 We report an audit of our Prenatal Screening Programme for aneuploidies between March 2003 and August 2007. Overall detection and false positive rates were 86% and 3.6%, respectively. These results are similar to those predicted by the Serum, Urine and Ultrasound Screening Study (SURUSS). (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321681 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321681 Interval cancer incidence and episode sensitivity in the Norrbotten Mammography Screening Programme, Sweden http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321676&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F39%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Our study showed an interval cancer incidence of 38% and the episode sensitivity of 62–73%, depending on the method of calculation. Our results are of clinically acceptable level and concert with the reference values of the European guidelines. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321676 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321676 Willingness to undergo colorectal cancer screening in first-degree relatives of hospitalized patients with colorectal cancer http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321672&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F33%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Being a close relative of a colorectal cancer patient is positively related with willingness to undergo colonoscopy screening in this study. This cross-sectional study outlines a strategy for increasing the level of willingness to undergo colorectal cancer screening in a group of people at risk. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321672 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321672 Comparison of emergency department HIV testing data with visit or patient as the unit of analysis http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321668&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F29%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Results changed little regardless of whether unique patients or unique visits were used as the unit of analysis. Any differences in positive rates were mitigated by the contribution of repeat testing to the identification of newly infected patients. Given these findings, and the difficulty of tracking repeat testing over time, visit-level analysis are appropriate for comparing programme outcomes when detailed modeling of epidemiology, cost, and/or outcomes is not required. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321668 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321668 Premarital screening programmes for haemoglobinopathies, HIV and hepatitis viruses: review and factors affecting their success http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321664&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F22%3Frss%3D1 This literature review is a comprehensive summary of premarital (prenuptial) screening programmes for the most prevalent hereditary haemoglobinopathies, namely thalassaemia and sickle cell disease, and the important infections HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and hepatitis viruses B and C (HBV and HCV). It describes the background to premarital screening programmes and their value in countries where these diseases are endemic. The use of premarital screening worldwide is critically evaluated, including recent experiences in Saudi Arabia, followed by discussion of the outcomes of such programmes. Despite its many benefits, premarital testing is not acceptable in some communities for various legal and religious reasons, and other educational and cultural factors may prevent some married co... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321664 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321664 Evaluation of unilateral referrals on neonatal hearing screening http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321661&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F17%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Infants who pass one ear and refer one ear on neonatal hearing screening still need to have thorough and prompt evaluations. In many cases, the ear that passed can be found to have significant hearing loss. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321661 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321661 Permanent and transient congenital hypothyroidism in Isfahan-Iran http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321658&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F11%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The rates of both permanent and transient CH in our study were higher than the comparable worldwide rates. The transient group had low T4 levels, suggesting that iodine contamination should be investigated. The aetiology of CH was also different from that recorded in many other studies. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321658 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321658