Recommendation: Breast Cancer: Screening | United States …
This recommendation updates the 2016 recommendation on breast cancer screening. In 2016, the USPSTF recommended biennial screening mammography for women aged 50 to 74 years and individualizing the decision to undergo screening for women aged 40 to 49 years, based on factors such as individual risk and personal …
Recommendation: Colorectal Cancer: Screening | United …
This final recommendation replaces the 2016 USPSTF recommendation on screening for colorectal cancer. In 2016, the USPSTF recommended screening for colorectal cancer starting at age 50 years and continuing until age 75 years (A recommendation).
Recommendation Topics | United States Preventive Services …
All the USPSTF recommendations listed above are also available on your tablet and phone through the Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application. Prevention TaskForce is designed to help primary care clinicians identify the right clinical preventive services for …
Recommendation: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United …
Prostate Cancer: Screening An Update for This Topic is In Progress LAST UPDATED: Dec 21, 2023. The Task Force keeps recommendations as current as possible by routinely updating existing recommendations and developing new recommendations.
Hypertension in Adults: Screening
Reaffirmation. In 2015, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) reviewed the evidence for screening for hypertension in adults and issued an A recommendation. 2 The USPSTF has decided to use a reaffirmation deliberation process to update this A recommendation. The USPSTF uses the reaffirmation process for well …
Recommendation: Ovarian Cancer: Screening | United …
Harms of Screening. The USPSTF found adequate evidence that screening for ovarian cancer can result in important harms, including many false-positive results, which can lead to unnecessary surgical interventions in …
Updated Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines | ACOG
The adoption of the USPSTF guidelines expands the recommended options for cervical cancer screening in average-risk individuals aged 30 years and older to include screening every 5 years with primary high-risk human papillomavirus (hrHPV) testing.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Screening
This recommendation updates the USPSTF's 2014 recommendation on screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea. In 2014, the USPSTF recommended screening for chlamydia in sexually active women 24 years or younger and in women 25 years or older who are at increased risk for infection.
Lung Cancer: Screening
The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) concludes with moderate certainty that annual screening for lung cancer with LDCT has a moderate net benefit in persons at high risk of lung cancer based on age, total cumulative exposure to tobacco smoke, and years since quitting smoking. The moderate net benefit of screening …
Vision in Children Ages 6 Months to 5 Years: Screening
Population Recommendation Grade; Children aged 3 to 5 years : The USPSTF recommends vision screening at least once in all children aged 3 to 5 years to detect amblyopia or its risk factors.
High Body Mass Index in Children and Adolescents: …
The USPSTF incorporated language in the Practice Considerations section regarding the harms associated with having a high BMI and the use of BMI for assessment/screening. The USPSTF also listed additional resources to help clinicians in the Additional Tools and Resources section.
Introducing a One-Page Adult Preventive Health Care …
A one-page table summarizes USPSTF recommendations for more than 80 topics, such as screening, counseling, and immunization. The table is updated …
Lipid Disorders in Adults (Cholesterol, Dyslipidemia): Screening
The USPSTF has made recommendations on screening for lipid disorders in children and screening for carotid artery stenosis, coronary heart disease, high blood pressure, and peripheral arterial disease.
Depression and Suicide Risk in Adults: Screening
Read the draft recommendation statement on screening for depression and suicide risk in adults, and provide your feedback to the Task Force.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection: Screening
Screening Tests. Current CDC guidelines recommend testing for HIV infection with an antigen/antibody immunoassay approved by the US Food and Drug Administration that detects HIV ... In its discussions about the age range for routine screening, the USPSTF considered the evidence on the age-stratified incidence of HIV …
Recommendation: Cervical Cancer: Screening | United States …
The major change in the current recommendation is that the USPSTF now recommends screening every 5 years with hrHPV testing alone as an alternative to screening every 3 years with cytology alone among women aged 30 to 65 years. These are the 2 preferred screening strategies based on the USPSTF review of trial, cohort, and …
USPSTF Evidence Report: Screening for Lung Cancer
RecommendationThe USPSTF recommends annual screening for lung cancer with LDCT in adults aged 50 to 80 years who have a 20 pack-year smoking history and currently …
Atrial Fibrillation: Screening
Atrial Fibrillation: Screening January 25, 2022. Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government. They should not be construed as an official position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Preventive Services | Prevention TaskForce
The Prevention TaskForce (formerly ePSS) application assists primary care clinicians to identify the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients.
Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening
In 2016, the USPSTF reviewed the evidence for screening for genital herpes and issued a D recommendation. 10 The USPSTF has decided to use a reaffirmation deliberation process to update this recommendation. The USPSTF uses the reaffirmation process for well-established, evidence-based standards of practice in …
Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescents and …
Population Recommendation Grade; Adolescents and adults at increased risk for infection: The USPSTF recommends screening for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adolescents and adults at …
Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: Screening
Final Recommendation Statement Depression and Suicide Risk in Children and Adolescents: Screening October 11, 2022. Recommendations made by the USPSTF are independent of the U.S. government.
USPSTF Evidence Report: Screening for Lung Cancer
This US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement concludes with moderate certainty that annual screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography has a moderate benefit in persons at high risk of lung cancer based on age, total cumulative exposure to tobacco smoke, and years...
Introducing a One-Page Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule: USPSTF
The Adult Preventive Health Care Schedule provides a concise and informative visual representation of USPSTF recommendations.
Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening
What are other relevant USPSTF recommendations? The USPSTF has made recommendations on screening for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant persons, hepatitis B virus infection in adults, and HIV infection. These recommendations are available at Where to read the full recommendation …
Recommendation: BRCA-Related Cancer: Risk Assessment, Genetic
Clinical practice guidelines recommend that BRCA1/2 mutation testing begin with a relative with known BRCA-related cancer, including male relatives, ... The USPSTF recommends against screening for ovarian cancer in women (D recommendation).
Recommendation: Skin Cancer: Screening | United States …
The USPSTF found inadequate evidence that screening for skin cancer through visual skin examination by a clinician reduces morbidity or mortality. Harms of early detection and internation and treatment: The USPSTF found inadequate evidence of the harms of skin cancer screening and diagnostic follow-up. USPSTF assessment
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening
What does the USPSTF recommend? Do not screen asymptomatic adults for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) Grade: D: To whom does this recommendation apply? This recommendation applies to adults who do not recognize or report respiratory symptoms.
Prostate Cancer: Screening
Risk Assessment. Older age, African American race, and family history of prostate cancer are the most important risk factors for prostate cancer. Screening Tests. …
USPSTF: An Overview | United States Preventive Services …
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF or Task Force) works to improve the health of people nationwide by making evidence-based recommendations on effective ways to prevent disease and prolong life. Through this work, the Task Force helps healthcare providers and their patients work together to make informed decisions about preventive ...
Prostate Cancer: Screening
USPSTF Assessment. PSA-based screening for prostate cancer has both potential benefits and harms. The USPSTF does not recommend screening for prostate cancer unless men express a preference for screening after being informed of and understanding the benefits and risks.
Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: Screening
What does the USPSTF recommend? For asymptomatic adults at increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI): Screen for LTBI in populations at increased risk. Grade: B See "How to implement this recommendation" for additional information on adults at increased risk.
Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adolescents and Adults: Screening
Reaffirmation. In 2016, the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) reviewed the evidence for screening for syphilis infection in nonpregnant adolescents and adults and issued an A recommendation for persons who are at increased risk. 12 The USPSTF has decided to use a reaffirmation deliberation process to update this …