Opt-Out Universal Hep C Screening in Emergency Dept Is Useful
Emergency department opt-out universal hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening can identify a large number of unrecognized HCV infections.
Emergency department opt-out universal hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening can identify a large number of unrecognized HCV infections.
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adolescents and adults at increased risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Unrecognized asymptomatic and presymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections might contribute to transmission in long-term care facilities.
A multicomponent intervention can improve hepatitis C virus screening, although there is considerable variation by practice.
No significant difference found in detection of CIN2+ or treatment with intervention versus usual care
USPSTF recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery.
Most new HIV transmissions are from people who do not know they have HIV infection.
HIV during the perinatal period in the US have declined over recent decades, but its prevalence rates in female adults and adolescents continues to rise.
However, millions of people still do not know their status and do not have a suppressed viral load.
Findings based on birth cohort, risk-based testing versus opt-out testing in prison system.