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Cholesterol Resources for Health Professionals (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Health professionals have many opportunities to educate others. To support that effort, CDC's Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention has put together two sets of educational materials. One set is for patients, and another set is for professionals. Adult, Senior
Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ)--Health Professional Version Clinician guide on screening for colorectal cancer Adult, Senior
Complete List of PrEP Best Practices The CDC has compiled a list of PrEP interventions and best practices. Adolescent, Senior, Adult
Coronary Heart Disease (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute) Patient resources related to coronary heart disease provided by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Adult, Senior
DAST - Drug Abuse Screening Test 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
Depression Screener from the Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale (CES-D) 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
Diabetes for Health Professionals (National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases) NIDDK clinical practice tools and patient education materials can help health care professionals effectively meet the needs of people with or at risk for diabetes. Adult, Senior
Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2015--2020 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
Early Childhood Health (Health Resources and Services Administration) The Health Resources and Services Administration's website contains various oral health program resources, including the "Bright Futures: Oral Health--Pocket Guide, 3rd edition," an overview of oral health prevention and interventions. Pediatric
Electronic Preventive Services Selector (ePSS) Tool 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
Estimated Tuberculosis Burden by Country, World Health Organization Information on estimated tuberculosis burden by country is available from the World Health Organization. Adult, Senior
Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Expert Panel on Integrated Guidelines for Cardiovascular Health and Risk Reduction in Children and Adolescents developed comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines addressing the known risk factors for cardiovascular disease to assist all primary care professionals in both the promotion of cardiovascular health and the identification and management of specific risk factors from infancy into young adult life. Pediatric, Adolescent
Falls and Falls Prevention (NIH) The National Institutes of Health provides information on falls and fall prevention. Senior
Fracture Risk Assessment Tool - FRAX 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. Adult, Senior
Framingham Coronary Heart Disease Risk Calculator 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
Genital Herpes (CDC) Treatment guidelines for genital herpes from the CDC. Adolescent, Senior, Adult
Get the Facts: Screening for Breast Cancer Final Recommendation This is a fact sheet on the 2016 USPSTF final recommendation on screening for breast cancer. Adult, Senior
Getting USPSTF Recommendations to You and Your Patients Blog post from the HHS Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent
Global Tuberculosis Report 2022, World Health Organization Annual global tuberculosis report from the World Health Organization. Adult, Senior
Guide to Community Preventive Services A collection of the evidence-based findings of the Community Preventive Services Task Force. Pediatric, Senior, Adult, Adolescent
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