MedWorm.com provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest items from the 'Journal of Medical Screening' source. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:18:02 +0100 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321655&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F7%3Frss%3D1 We carried out an audit of antenatal screening for Down's syndrome using the Integrated test (which provides a single screening result from information collected in the late first and early second trimesters of pregnancy) which was introduced into routine antenatal care at two London hospitals, University College Hospital (UCH) and St Mary's Hospital, in 2003–4. The audit was based on 15,888 women who accepted screening and booked in the first trimester. The Down's syndrome detection rate was 87% (95% confidence interval [CI], 74–95) consistent with an expected detection rate of 89% based on applying the estimates of screening performance of the Serum, Urine and Ultrasound Screening Study (SURUSS) to the maternal age distribution of women who were screened at UCH and St Mary's.... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321655 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321655 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2321651&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F16%2F1%2F1%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Our findings highlight the need for vaccination to be targeted specifically at migrant women and their families to ensure that they are protected from rubella in pregnancy and its serious consequences. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2321651 Mon, 06 Apr 2009 04:00:00 +0100 2321651 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062590&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F215%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062590 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062590 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062589&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F214%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062589 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062589 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062588&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F213%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062588 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062588 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062587&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F211%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062587 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062587 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062586&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F207%3Frss%3D1 A comparison of cervical cancer incidence and mortality in the Czech Republic with that from other countries shows that the burden of cervical cancer here is considerably higher than in Western Europe, where screening is widespread. In May 2008, the International Conference on Human Papillomavirus in Human Pathology was convened to review the latest evidence and to formulate consensus recommendations for the reduction of cervical cancer rates. The Czech Republic is spending considerable resources on cervical cancer prevention, but these resources are being used inefficiently. The current system is characterized by a lack of coordination and monitoring that leads to the over-screening of a minority of women while the majority of the target population are under-screened or not screened at al... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062586 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062586 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062585&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F204%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Adjusting first trimester screening markers for smoking has a minimal favourable effect on screening performance, but it is simple to implement and this paper provides the adjustment factors needed if a decision is made to make such an adjustment. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062585 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062585 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062584&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F199%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This automated imaging system provides multiple advantages that improve the traditional fresh blood film method as a more effective diagnostic tool and facilitates population screening for EPP. As fluorocytes are present in the umbilical cord blood of EPP patients, this high-throughput method can be potentially used for newborn screening of EPP. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062584 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062584 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062583&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F188%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Compared with conventional cytology, LBC may be associated with a higher prevalence of NECs but these are less likely to be associated with endometrial pathology. This finding might be explained by more consistent use of sampling instruments for LBC with better access to the endocervical canal or alternatively by changes over time, broadly coincident with the introduction of LBC, in the population in which NECs are reported. In followed-up women with NECs, most endometrial pathology is accompanied by symptoms, implying that a relatively smaller number of additional cases are identified through follow-up of asymptomatic women. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062583 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062583 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062582&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F182%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The proximal cancer outcomes considered (staging and survival) improved in women aged 40–49 but this was offset in women aged 50–79 associated with the change in screen frequency. These changes did not result in alterations in breast cancer mortality rates in either age group. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062582 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062582 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062581&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F175%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Analysis of I-FOBT-organized population-based screening cost demonstrates lower cost at repeat compared with first screening and provides reference for decision-making in screening implementation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062581 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062581 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=2062580&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F4%2F163%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Percentage changes in mortality seem modest, but the projected saving in terms of numbers of lives is not negligible – 1800–2400 per year by 2025 in England (equivalent numbers are 2200–2700 in all over the UK). Newer screening modalities may improve on these projected results. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=2062580 Tue, 23 Dec 2008 05:00:00 +0100 2062580 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880976&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F160%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880976 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880976 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880975&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F159%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880975 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880975 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880974&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F153%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Before age 50, the mortality reduction from lung CT screening that is required to outweigh the radiation risk may be substantial, and in some cases unattainable (i.e. >100%). (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880974 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880974 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880973&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F149%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion This study demonstrates that although an information leaflet was reported as being clear and readable, the information provided in it was not always understood well. This suggests that other educational options should be investigated in order to improve general knowledge of CRC in screening invitees. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880973 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880973 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880972&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F143%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion These results suggest that indicators are consistent with international references. During 2007–2008, the programme coverage will be progressively extended, and all 99 French districts should be actively involved in its implementation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880972 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880972 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880971&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F137%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Subgroups of the Australian population may require targeted intervention to ensure equity in colorectal cancer screening. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880971 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880971 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880970&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F130%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Further research is required to identify explanations for the gap between intentions and behaviour in UK Asians if any future FS screening programme is to be introduced equitably. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880970 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880970 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880969&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F122%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The proposed early reporting rule for a cancer screening trial with post-screening follow-up is a promising method for making results from the trial available sooner, which translates into health benefits (reduction in cancer deaths or avoidance of unnecessary morbidity) reaching the population sooner. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880969 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880969 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880968&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F118%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy was associated with socioeconomic deprivation, but non-sight-threatening diabetic retinopathy was not. Uptake of screening was inversely related to socioeconomic deprivation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880968 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880968 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880967&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F112%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion c.985A>G homozygous MCADD is not found in Black and Asian ethnic groups that have been screened at birth in England. This is consistent with the earlier published observations suggesting that MCADD due to the c.985A>G mutation is a disease of White ethnic origin. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880967 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880967 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1880966&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F3%2F109%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Our data suggest that neonatal screening of filter paper samples kept at 4–8°C are reliable for repeating the hormonal measurements when specimens are stored for up to one year, in the case of 17-OHP, or three years, in the case of T4 and TSH. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1880966 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1880966 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567994&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F108%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567994 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567994 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567993&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F105%3Frss%3D1 In faecal occult blood test (FOBT) screening for colorectal cancer, face-to-face consultation for pre-colonoscopy assessment has significant resource implications. For this reason, providing the option of telephone interview for this purpose was evaluated. In the second year of the third round of screening in Tayside, all FOBT-positive individuals were offered pre-colonoscopy assessment by means of telephone interview. This was evaluated by comparing the results with those obtained in the first year, when only face-to-face consultation was available. Of 388 individuals offered the choice of telephone interview or face-to-face consultation, 330 (85.1%) chose telephone interview, and all but two of the remainder underwent face-to-face consultation. When compared with the preceding year, ther... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567993 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567993 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567992&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F97%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion These data implicate that HPV testing for hrHPV types might be a safe enough approach to warrant extension of the screening interval of hrHPV–/Pap–women even in low-resource settings. Although some women will inevitably contract hrHPV, the process to develop HSIL will be long enough to enable their detection at the next screening round (e.g. after three years). (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567992 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567992 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567991&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F91%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion In contrast to screening attendance, ethnicity plays an important role in HPV testing. Specific cultural barriers should be identified and addressed to ensure ethnic disparities in testing are limited. While marital status is associated with screening attendance, HPV testing could overcome this bias. Sociodemographic variables seem to play a limited role in HPV vaccine acceptance among mothers making vaccine decisions for their daughters, but as with other studies, age of daughter is important. The scientific reasons for vaccinating at 12–13 years should be emphasized in HPV information. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567991 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567991 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567990&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F83%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Previously published results of long MST and low screen test sensitivity were confirmed with the new approach. Questionnaire data on time since previous screening can be used to estimate MST and STS, but the approach is sensitive to relaxing the assumptions regarding the expected breast cancer incidence without screening and constant STS over time. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567990 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567990 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567989&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F76%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Detailed absolute risk and benefit information about FOBT screening can be effectively used at home by people to increase informed choice. The DA was effective in people with lower education levels. Trial Registration Unique Protocol ID 211705 ClinicalTrials.gov ID NCT 00148226. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567989 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567989 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567988&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F72%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Evaluation of HIV prevalence through the HIV-Ab positive rate by third ELISA will significantly overestimate the true prevalence in a low-prevalence population. Individual HIV-infection status should be taken into consideration when analysing the results of HIV-Ab tests in a population with low infection. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567988 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567988 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567987&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F65%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Vision-screening test performance measures are mild. It is suggested to change vision cut-off level that denotes vision abnormality from current policy of vision not equal 6/6 in both eyes (tested separately) to vision 6/12 or worse in both eyes (tested separately). This change will result in reduction of FPR from 22% to 15%, concomitant with an increase in false-negative rate from 28% to 41%. Students may be equally screened by either a senior or a less experienced nurse. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567987 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567987 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567986&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F62%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Routine neonatal screening in Isfahan, Iran with a relatively high prevalence of G6PD deficiency is justified and meets the World Health Organization recommendation. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567986 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567986 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567985&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F2%2F55%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion VIFmax values of 5 or more suggest instability. The tests using CT marker ratios were stable (VIFmax < 3), but the tests using repeat measurements in the standard manner were not (VIFmax > 5). (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567985 Fri, 20 Jun 2008 04:00:00 +0100 1567985 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568010&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F52%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568010 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568010 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568009&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F51%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568009 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568009 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568008&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F50%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568008 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568008 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568007&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F48%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568007 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568007 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568006&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F47%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568006 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568006 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568005&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F46%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568005 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568005 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568004&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F44%3Frss%3D1 The purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to examine if an adjunct research project to a breast cancer screening programme would affect the high programme attendance. Women residing in the municipality of Tromsø aged 55 years or older, scheduled to receive an invitation letter to their first screening round in the Norwegian Breast Cancer Screening Programme during our 15-week recruitment period, were eligible. We randomly selected up to 25 invitees per screening day to receive a mailed request to participate in the research project named the Tromsø Mammography and Breast Cancer study. These women constituted the study arm, while the remaining eligible invitees served as the control arm. The attendance rate to the screening programme was 80.1% among the 253 women in ... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568004 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568004 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568003&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F36%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Increasing the cervical screening interval from two to three years would be expected to significantly increase the odds of detection of a high-grade abnormality for NSW women aged 20–49 years and cervical cancer for NSW women aged 20–69 years. Accordingly, our study provides evidence in support of retaining the recommended cervical screening interval at two years for HPV unvaccinated, well women. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568003 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568003 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568002&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F30%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions The results were in line with the previous Italian data and with the recommended European standards. The inverse effect of woman's age and of recall rate was expected. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568002 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568002 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568001&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F27%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions No specific reason for this effect is evident. Action could be targeted at women aged 25–34 to address falling coverage. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568001 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568001 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568000&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F23%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion Our study showed a considerably higher sensitivity in organized screening than in opportunistic screening, while the specificity was fairly similar in the two settings. The findings support implementation of population-based breast screening programmes, as recommended in the ‘European guidelines for quality assurance in breast cancer screening and diagnosis’. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568000 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1568000 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567999&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F18%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion A simple estimate is proposed for the probability of at least one FP if persons took a regimen of multiple screening tests of different types. The methodology is useful for summarizing the burden of multiphasic screening programmes. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567999 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1567999 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567998&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F14%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The introduction of an organized nationwide screening programme in Hungary resulted in increases in the number of screening mammographies, and also of non-organized mammographies. Although the ratio of organized screening versus non-organized mammography changed in favour of screening mammographies, there are large within-country differences between counties. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567998 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1567998 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567997&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F9%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion The results from the national newborn sickle cell screening programme in England — show that the sickle cell disorders are as common as cystic fibrosis (CF) in England, although the distribution of cases is concentrated in London and other urban areas. The findings and approach to implementation adopted in England may be of interest to other Western European countries with increasing rates of sickle cell disease who are considering such programmes and also to other developed countries. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567997 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1567997 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567996&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F5%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion There was an improvement in neonatal screening programme performance around the time that revised neonatal screening guidelines were introduced. This highlights the importance of ongoing education and training for those involved in screening programmes. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567996 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1567996 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1567995&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F15%2F1%2F1%3Frss%3D1 Objectives The main objective of the national screening programme is to reduce the risk of sight loss among people with diabetes due to diabetic retinopathy (DR). Methods Offering two-field mydriatic digital photographic screening to all people with diabetes in England over the age of 12 years. Stage of development The programme is in its infancy, receiving the first year's annual reports from approximately 96 screening programmes, each of which have developed to offer screening to a minimum number of 12,000 people with diabetes, which would cover a population of 350,000 people with 3.4% diabetes prevalence. The national programme has commenced the External quality assurance (QA) programme in order to achieve and sustain the highest possible standards. Potential benefits England has a p... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1567995 Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:00:00 +0100 1567995 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568021&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F215%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568021 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568021 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568020&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F210%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Basal phenotype is a powerful prognostic factor for women with small screen-detected invasive breast cancer. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568020 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568020 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568019&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F205%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: This finding suggests that the threshold screening schedule for breast cancer increase the schedule sensitivity by reflecting the age-specific incidence rate of a population. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568019 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568019 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568018&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F200%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: The results suggest that the performance of the programme continues to improve. In the future, analysis of data on interval cancers will assist the interpretation of cancer detection rates. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568018 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568018 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568017&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F191%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: We used cost-effectiveness to identify 110 ng/mL as the optimal cut-off of iFOBT in a Taiwanese population-based screening for CRC. Our model provides a useful approach for health policy-makers in designing population-based screening for CRC to determine the optimal cut-off of iFOBT when cost and effectiveness need to be taken into account. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568017 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568017 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568016&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F186%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Three factors in Health Belief Model were associated with referral compliance after positive FOBT. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568016 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568016 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568015&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F178%3Frss%3D1 Cancer screening is aimed primarily at reducing deaths. Thus, site-specific cancer mortality is the appropriate endpoint for evaluating screening interventions. However, it is also the most demanding endpoint, requiring follow-up and a large numbers of patients order to have adequate power. Therefore, it is highly desirable to have surrogate endpoints that can reliably predict mortality reductions many years earlier. We here review a range of surrogate markers in terms of their potential advantages and pitfalls, and argue that a measure which weights incident cancers according to their predicted mortality has many advantages over other measures and should be used more routinely. Application to the UK Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Screening Trial data suggests that predicted colorectal cancer mort... Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568015 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568015 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568014&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F174%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: More than one concept of sensitivity with standard method of estimation is needed to describe the ability of screening to identify the disease in the DPCP. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568014 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568014 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568013&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F169%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: Our results further substantiate the claim that the use of NESTROFT is highly indicated for screening for β-thalassaemia trait in regions where the prevalence is high and the resources are constrained. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568013 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568013 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568012&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F165%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568012 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568012 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568011&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F4%2F163%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568011 Sat, 01 Dec 2007 05:00:00 +0100 1568011 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568032&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F160%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568032 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568032 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568031&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F159%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568031 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568031 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568030&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F158%3Frss%3D1 (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568030 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568030 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568029&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F151%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: Correlations between screening markers considered separately in affected and unaffected pregnancies can either decrease or increase screening performance. In practice, these effects are usually modest, because most screening markers are not highly correlated with each other and the effects become important only with strong correlations, whether positive or negative. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568029 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568029 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568028&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F144%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: At the trade-off point between the combined test and VIA alone or VILI alone, given the numbers of additional FP results involved for each additional TP case of disease that were found, it would be more likely that settings already using VIA would advocate combined testing, and for settings using VILI to opt for the single test. The additional costs (per 1000 women) incurred with the combined test would be International $4117.68 versus either of the tests above. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568028 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568028 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568027&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F138%3Frss%3D1 Conclusion: In this urban population invited to mammographic screening, the survival rate for women with interval cancer has improved over a period of 20 years. Further studies are needed to assess what factors might explain changes in the course of interval breast cancer. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568027 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568027 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568026&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F132%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Immudia HemSp appeared to be the most accurate immunochemical FOBT, however, there was no clear evidence to suggest whether guaiac or immunochemical FOBTs performed better, either from direct or indirect comparisons. Poor reporting of data limited the scope of this review, and the use the Standards for Reporting of Diagnostic Accuracy guidelines is recommended for reporting future diagnostic accuracy studies. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568026 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568026 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568025&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F123%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Systematic screening of newborn hearing results in earlier identification and intervention for children with permanent hearing loss. Superior language outcome following newborn screening was not demonstrable in the setting of this study. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568025 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568025 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568024&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F117%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: Survival estimates for the study sample showed improvement compared with the Jamaican Sickle Cell Cohort Study. This study continues to demonstrate the benefits of, and as such shows support for, newborn screening and early interventions in sickle cell disease. In addition, it highlights some of the areas for continued focus and research development. Although the current system is providing an essential and beneficial service, the study emphasizes the need for newborn screening programmes to be comprehensive care systems to be fully effective. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568024 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568024 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568023&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F113%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions: The lower cost and the high specificity of ELISA test are appropriate for developing countries, and such systematic screening for sickle cell anaemia is therefore feasible. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568023 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568023 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=1568022&cid=s_37247_54_f&fid=37247&url=http%3A%2F%2Fjms.rsmjournals.com%2Fcgi%2Fcontent%2Fshort%2F14%2F3%2F109%3Frss%3D1 Conclusions Our data demonstrated that cystic hygroma at 15–18 weeks has a strong association with chromosomal abnormalities. In euploid fetuses, maternal serum screening results may have a role in the diagnostic work-up of the pregnancy. (Source: Journal of Medical Screening) Journal of Medical Screening journals http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=1568022 Sat, 01 Sep 2007 04:00:00 +0100 1568022