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.
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USPSTF Recommends Hep B Screening for Those at Increased Risk
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends screening adolescents and adults at increased risk for hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Symptom-Based Screening May Fail to Identify all SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Unrecognized asymptomatic and presymptomatic severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections might contribute to transmission in long-term care facilities.
Outcomes of Hep C Screening Intervention Examined
A multicomponent intervention can improve hepatitis C virus screening, although there is considerable variation by practice.
Mailing HPV Kits to Underscreened Women Can Increase Screening
No significant difference found in detection of CIN2+ or treatment with intervention versus usual care
Screening for Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Not Advised
USPSTF recommends against screening for bacterial vaginosis in pregnant women who are not at increased risk for preterm delivery.
CDC: New HIV Transmission Often From Those Unaware of Infection
Most new HIV transmissions are from people who do not know they have HIV infection.
HIV Risk and Testing Behaviors in Pregnant Women
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.
More People Worldwide Now Know Their HIV Status
However, millions of people still do not know their status and do not have a suppressed viral load.
Targeted Hep C Testing Misses High Number of Cases in Prisons
Findings based on birth cohort, risk-based testing versus opt-out testing in prison system.
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