Screening for Hepatitis C virus infection in adults: recommendation statement
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A routine screening for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in asymptomatic adults who are not at increased risk for infection is recommended by The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). This is based on USPSTF's examination of evidence specific to asymptomatic persons for HCV testing and treatment.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2004
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Screening for Hepatitis C virus infection: a review of the evidence for the U.S. preventive services task force
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A synthesis regarding the evidence on risks and benefits of screening for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is discussed. Results reveal that anti-viral treatment can successfully eradicate HCV, but data on long-term outcomes in populations likely to be identified by screening are lacking.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2004
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Evidence-based diagnostic strategies for evaluating suspected allergic rhinitis
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The test characteristics of the history, skin tests, and in vitro tests in diagnosing allergic rhinitis from the perspective of decision thresholds is discussed. Safe and effective medications are available to treat allergic rhinitis.
Publication Name: Annals of Internal Medicine
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0003-4819
Year: 2004
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