In this paper, we consider one of the decisions that have to be made about a screening programme: which type of test to use. Our study shows that knowledge of the sensitivities, specificities, and costs of alternative tests is an inadequate basis for the choice of test. The monetary values of the different possible results of the test must also be estimated, or judgements made about the likely ...

The state of Minnesota undertook a trial of the 2005 recommendations for blood lead testing in refugees developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. New refugee children younger than 16 years of age receiving health screening at an urban clinic were tested for elevated blood lead levels (EBLLs) and nutritional status. Follow-up lead tests were obtained three to six months after ...

background: computerized preventive screening software is a cost effective intervention tool to address non-communicable chronic diseases. shiraz smart screening software (ssss) was developed as an innovative tool for qualified screening. it allows simultaneous smart screening of several high-burden chronic diseases and supports reminder notification functionality. the extent in which ssss affe...