Found no evidence that screening for visual impairment in children leads to improved visual acuity but found that accuracy in identifying was reasonable among children with these conditions. Read More
Screening for Speech and Language Delay and Disorders in Children Aged 5 Years or Younger: Literature Surveillance Report
Summarizes an April 2019 survey of studies relating to developmental language disorder and speech/language delay in young children (both interventions and screening). Identifies specific details regarding scope of studies (bilingual children, oral skills, gesturing, etc.). Read More
Screening for Impaired Visual Acuity
Insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults. Read More
Anxiety in Children and Adolescents: Screening
Statement recommending screening for anxiety in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18 years and reporting insufficient evidence to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for anxiety in children 7 years or younger Read More
Prevention of Child Maltreatment: Primary Care Interventions
Research proposal to examine the effect of interventions on reducing children’s exposure to abuse or neglect, improving wellbeing, or reducing mortality. Also examines potential harms of intervention Read More
Speech and Language Delay or Disorders in Children Age 5 Years or Younger: Screening
Recommendations from USPSTF on screening for speech and language delay or disorders in children ages 5 years or younger Read More
Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: Clinical Summary of USPSTF Recommendation
Screening for cognitive impairment in older adults. Includes a clinical summary of USPSTF recommendation Read More
Screening for Hearing Loss in Older Adults
Recommendations from USPSTF on screening for hearing loss in men and womenages 50 and older Read More