Is Universal Pediatric Lipid Screening Justified?

[Detection of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women: universal screening is justified].

There is a controversy among different scientific societies in relation to the recommendations on whether universal screening for the detection of thyroid dysfunction during gestation should be performed or not. Although various studies have shown an association between subclinical hypothyroidism or hypothyroxinemia with obstetric problems and/or neurocognitive impairment in the offspring, no e...

Is Dementia Screening of Apparently Healthy Individuals Justified?

Despite efforts to raise awareness and develop guidelines for care of individuals with dementia, reports of poor detection and inadequate management persist. This has led to a call for more identification of people with dementia, that is, screening individuals who may or may not complain of symptoms of dementia in both acute settings and primary care. The following should be considered before r...

Is a nihilistic attitude to thrombophilia screening justified?

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Screening children from overseas for infections: is it justified?

OBJECTIVES To investigate current practice of screening children from abroad for infections after coming to the United Kingdom, and to make recommendations for future practice. DESIGN A review of literature and a questionnaire sent to all health authorities and boards in the United Kingdom. SETTING All health authorities and boards in the United Kingdom. SUBJECTS 167 Health authorities or...

sudden cardiac death in athletes: is universal ecg screening plausible?