June 1, 2021. We support all 3 of USPSTF’s reissued recommendations. However, we urge the USPSTF to also specify the gap in data caused by the lack of information on race in the research.
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NCHR’s Comments on USPSTF’s Draft Recommendation for Diabetes Screening
While we agree that diabetes screening is an important tool, the USPSTF recommendation appears to be not fully rooted in data.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments on USPSTF’s Recommendations for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Screenings
Although we support the reissued “B” grade recommendation for screening for chlamydia and gonorrhea in all sexually active ages 24 and younger, we disagree that women ages 25 and over should only be screened if at high risk. We suggest that a “C” recommendation for men may capture that health care providers should assess patients’ risk factors and suggest screening accordingly.
Read More »NCHR Comments on USPSTF’s Draft Recommendation on Gestational Diabetes Screening
March 15, 2021. We support the USPSTF’s update to the 2014 recommendations for GDM screening in asymptomatic pregnant persons.
Read More »NCHR’s Comments on Colorectal Cancer Screening in Asymptomatic Adults
November 23, 2020. We support for the United States Preventive Services Task Force’s (USPSTF) draft recommendation statement regarding colorectal cancer screening in asymptomatic adults.
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