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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 3 of 3 Research Studies DisplayedChou R, Dana T, Fu R
Screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Chou R, Dana T, Fu R .
Screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2020 Mar 10;323(10):970-75. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.20788..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Children/Adolescents, Hepatitis, Chronic Conditions, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Prevention
Chou R, Dana T, Grusing S
Screening for HIV infection in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Untreated HIV infection can result in significant morbidity, mortality, and HIV transmission. A 2012 review for the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) found antiretroviral therapy (ART) associated with improved clinical outcomes and decreased transmission risk in persons with CD4 cell counts less than 500/mm3. The objective of this study was to update the 2012 review on HIV screening to inform the USPSTF.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Chou R, Dana T, Grusing S .
Screening for HIV infection in asymptomatic, nonpregnant adolescents and adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Jun 18;321(23):2337-48. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.2592..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Children/Adolescents, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Screening, Prevention, Evidence-Based Practice
Cantor AG, Hendrickson R, Blazina I
Screening for elevated blood lead levels in childhood and pregnancy: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The purpose of this study was to synthesize evidence on the effects of screening, testing, and treatment for elevated blood lead level in pregnant women and children aged 5 years and younger in the primary care setting to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force. The investigators found that screening questionnaires were not accurate for identifying children with elevated blood lead levels. Additionally, chelating agents in children were not significantly associated with sustained effects on blood level levels but were associated with harms.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500009I.
Citation: Cantor AG, Hendrickson R, Blazina I .
Screening for elevated blood lead levels in childhood and pregnancy: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2019 Apr 16;321(15):1510-26. doi: 10.1001/jama.2019.1004..
Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Evidence-Based Practice, Pregnancy, Prevention, Screening, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Women