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Showing 1 to 20 of 31 for “"Screening Guidelines"”.
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The adherence to group b streptococcus screening guidelines amongst pregnant women in Western Australia – A quantitative descriptive analysis
… significant morbidity and mortality. Universal screening at 35 – 37 weeks gestation for maternal GBS colonisation and the use of intrapartum antibiotic prophylaxis has resulted in substantial reductions in the burden of neonatal Early-Onset GBS Disease (EOGBSD). Women in Western Australia (WA) …
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Screening guidelines and data analysis for the application of in-situ polymer gels for injection well conformance improvement
… complexities and the absence of efficient screening tools.</p><p>A comprehensive review for the worldwide gel field projects was conducted to develop an integrated systematic methodology that determines the applicability of three injection well gel technologies including bulk gels, …
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Colorectal cancer : a neuropsychological approach to non-adherence to screening guidelines of individuals with Lynch syndrome in the Western Cape
Lynch syndrome (LS), the most common form of inherited colorectal cancer (CRC), carries with it a lifetime risk of approximately 80% of developing CRC. This study identified unexpected findings with regard to the relationships between neuropsychological functioning, knowledge and non-adherence …
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The Prevalence Of Hpv Associated Disease In Women Under Age 21: Who Will Be Missed Under The New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines?
… age 19; however, if young women do not initiate screening at age 21 or shortly thereafter, we may seen an increase in cervical cancer among young women in their twenties and thirties, especially among unvaccinated women and women living in low income areas.</p>
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Examining Stage at Diagnosis and Survival in Three Cancers with Definitive Screening Guidelines for Average-risk Adults: The Role of Marital Status
… and cervical cancer in the United States. Screening tests can reduce morbidity and mortality associated with these cancers. Patient marital status has been associated with health outcomes, but no study has focused on the relationship of marriage with disease stage and survival for the 3 …
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Building shared knowledge for EOR technologies: Screening guideline constructions, dashboards, and advanced data analysis
… experiences based on existing EOR projects. EOR screening guidelines and EOR reservoir analog are served as such knowledge which are considered as the first step for a reservoir engineer to determine the next step techniques to improve the ultimate oil recovery from their assets. The objective of …
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Adolescent Depression Screening in the Primary Care Setting
… the United States (US). Currently, the GLAD-PC guidelines recommend yearly depression screening for adolescents in the primary care setting. The primary care setting provides opportunities for healthcare providers to screen for adolescent depression. Purpose: The purpose of the Doctor of Nursing …
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Retinopathy of prematurity screening criteria and work load implications at Tygerberg Children's Hospital, South Africa: A cross-sectional study
High-income country ROP Screening guidelines are not appropriate for middle-income countries and screening requirements may vary even between units within one city. This study aimed to determine optimal ROP screening criteria, and its workload implications, for Tygerberg Children's Hospital (TCH), …
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Implementation of Genetic Carrier Screening In The Ob Population: Healthcare Cost Impact and Recommendation Adherence
… organizations, such as ACOG and ACMG, develop guidelines to aid providers in ordering appropriate genetic testing. In this study, the ordering of carrier screening by obstetricians and genetic counselors was used to determine if duplicate genetic testing was taking place at a large academic …
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Suc Khoe La Quan Trong Hon Sac Dep! Health is Better than Beauty! Improving Breast and Cervical Cancer Screening Outcomes among Vietnamese Women
Vietnamese women experience cancer screening disparities and inconsistent adherence to screening guidelines. The goal of this study was to implement and evaluate a breast and cervical cancer screening intervention to promote cancer screening knowledge, attitudes, self-efficacy, intention, and …
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Incorporating Social Determinants of Health Into a Screening Tool Using Machine Learning to Predict Lung Cancer Diagnosis Among High Risk Patients
… determinants of health (SDoH) into prediction screening models for predicting lung cancer among high risk-patients. Lung cancer is typically diagnosed at a later stage when surival and health outcomes are poor. Screening guidelines are currently in place; however, patients at high risk can be …
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The Development, Implementation, and Evaluation of a Transgender Health Resource Bundle
… low levels of access to preventative health care screenings, resulting in sub-optimal health outcomes. The unique health circumstances of transgender individuals have been understudied in the literature. As a result clinicians are often under-informed of their specific health maintenance needs and …
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Why clinical practice guidelines shift over time : a dynamic model with application to prostate cancer screening
… Long-Term Trends in Prostate Cancer Screening Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in the U.S. after heart disease. After 35 years of routine cancer screening, we still have only a limited understanding of screening dynamics. There is evidence of over-screening and …
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Overcoming Barriers to Screening for Anal Intraepithelial Neoplasia for Persons Living with HIV
<p>Screening has proven an effective strategy in the management of diseases that plague the population. This technique has proven to be most effective when screening is conducted with those who are most at risk for developing the targeted illness and when the frequency of screening follows set …
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Risk Factors Associated with New Sexually Transmitted Disease Acquisition in HIV- positive Males in South Carolina
… to the Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Screening Guidelines and the provision of risk reduction counseling for HIV-positive individuals who are engaged in care may help to decrease STDs as one of the potentiators of the HIV epidemic. STD co-morbidity among HIV-positive individuals can …
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Mitigating security issues in the evolving DNA synthesis industry
… Health and Human Services to formulate voluntary screening guidelines for synthetic double stranded DNA. As DNA synthesis technology advances and diffuses, this centralized voluntary approach may become less effective. This thesis identifies strengths and weakness in the current voluntary regime …
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Attitudes to ward Updated Genetic Testing Among Patients With Unexplained Mismatch Repair Deficiency
… carrier status is essential to provide tailored screening guidelines to affected individuals and their family members; however, patient understanding of the potential impact of updated genetic testing for LS is unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the interest in and perceived impact of updated …
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Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Adherence Among Pregnant Women
Prenatal screening and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are critical components of maternal and child health, as they play a vital role in preventing adverse birth outcomes. Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) publishing regular guidelines for prenatal …
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Using Multi-Modal Education in a Public Health System to Increase Rates of Cervical Cancer Screening
<p>While Papanicolaou (Pap) screening has been implemented since the 1950’s, and is linked to decreased rates of cervical cancer, national screening rates are still below the national target screening rate. In Contra Costa County (CCC), the current cervical cancer screening rate is 50.92% (Contra …
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Virtual Care Navigation To Reduce Disparities And Improve Quality: A Pilot Program For Colorectal Cancer Screening
… aimed at improving compliance with colorectal screening and reducing disparities in access to care. Background: Despite the high prevalence and mortality, colorectal cancer screening remains low in the United States. This is especially true for patients who are uninsured, who are younger and …
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