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CDC Testing Recommendations for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
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CDC’s testing recommendations for hepatitis C virus infection are outlined at the link. |
Adult, Senior |
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CRAFFT - 6-item substance abuse screening instrument for adolescents
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The CRAFFT is a behavioral health screening tool for use with children under the age of 21 and is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics' Committee on Substance Abuse. It consists of a series of 6 questions developed to screen adolescents for high risk alcohol and other drug use disorders simultaneously. It is a short, effective screening tool meant to assess whether a longer conversation about the context of use, frequency, and other risks and consequences of alcohol and other drug use is warranted. The questions should be asked exactly as written. A pocket card with the CRAFFT questions is available for clinical use. |
Adolescent |
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Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care
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The Canadian Task Force on Preventive Health Care was established by the Public Health Agency of Canada to develop clinical practice guidelines that support primary care providers in delivering preventive health care.
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Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent |
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Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T.
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Cancer Control P.L.A.N.E.T. is a web portal that links to comprehensive cancer control resources for public health professionals. It is a U.S. Government site sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Cancer Society, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), and the Commission on Cancer.
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Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent |
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DAST - Drug Abuse Screening Test
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The Drug Abuse Screening Test (DAST) was developed in 1982 and is a 28-item self-report scale that consists of items that parallel those of the Michigan Alcoholism Screening Test (MAST). The DAST has “exhibited valid psychometric properties” and has been found to be “a sensitive screening instrument for the abuse of drugs other than alcohol". |
Adult, Senior |
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Depression Screener from the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D)
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One of the most common screening tests for helping an individual to determine his or her depression quotient, the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) was originally developed by Lenore Radloff of Utah State University. The quick self-test measures depressive feelings and behaviors during the past week. |
Adult |
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015--2020
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The 2015--2020 Dietary Guidelines is designed to help Americans eat a healthier diet. Intended for policymakers and health professionals, this edition of the Dietary Guidelines outlines how people can improve their overall eating patterns -- the complete combination of foods and drinks in their diet. |
Adult, Senior |
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Electronic Preventive Services Selector (ePSS) Tool
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The electronic Preventive Services Selector (ePSS) is a quick, hands-on tool designed to help primary care clinicians and health care teams identify, prioritize, and offer the screening, counseling, and preventive medication services that are appropriate for their patients. The ePSS is based on the current, evidence-based recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). |
Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent |
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Fracture Risk Assessment Tool - FRAX
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The FRAX® tool was developed by the World Heath Organization to evaluate fracture risk of patients. It is based on individual patient models that integrate the risks associated with clinical risk factors as well as bone mineral density (BMD) at the femoral neck.
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Adult, Senior |
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Framingham Coronary Heart Disease Risk Calculator
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Risk Assessment Tool for Estimating Your 10-year Risk of Having a Heart Attack - This risk assessment tool uses information from the Framingham Heart Study to predict a person’s chance of having a heart attack in the next ten years. This tool is designed for adults aged 20 and older who do not have heart disease or diabetes. |
Adult |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Adult |
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Get the Facts
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Adult |
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Getting USPSTF Recommendations to You and Your Patients
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Blog post from the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion |
Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent |
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Guide to Community Preventive Services
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A collection of the evidence-based findings of the Community Preventive Services Task Force. |
Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent |
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HCUP Statistical Brief: Delivery Hospitalizations Involving Preeclampsia and Eclampsia, 2005–2014
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Statistical Brief from AHRQ's Healthcare Cost and Utilization Project (HCUP) |
Adult |
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Healthy People 2020
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Healthy People provides science-based, 10-year national objectives for improving the health of all Americans. |
Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent |
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Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly - Screening Version
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The screening version of the Hearing Handicap Inventory for the Elderly (HHIE-S) is a 5-minute, 10-item questionnaire developed to assess how the individual perceives the social and emotional effects of hearing loss. Persons who perceive their hearing loss to be a problem are more likely to have further testing and accept the need for a hearing aid. The HHIE-S was designed to be used with non-institutionalized older adults in a variety of clinical and community settings. Audiologic referral is recommended for individuals scoring 10 or higher on the inventory. |
Senior |
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Hepatitis B Information From the CDC
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Information about HBV prevention, vaccination, transmission, screening, counseling, and treatment |
Adolescent, Senior, Adult |
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Hepatitis B Questions and Answers for Health Professionals
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Information about HBV prevention, vaccination, transmission, screening, counseling, and treatment |
Adolescent, Senior, Adult |
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Hormone Therapy for the Primary Prevention of Chronic Conditions in Postmenopausal Women: AFP's Putting Prevention Into Practice
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The journal American Family Physician (AFP) provides a series of short case studies and quizzes based on recommendations issued by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. |
Adult, Senior |
