Insufficient evidence screenings

Question 1

coronary heart disease screening

Answer 1

if there is no history using non traditional risk factors there is Insufficient evidence

Question 2

non traditional risk factors for CHD

Answer 2

hs-CRP
ankle-brachial index
coronary artery calcification score

Question 3

EKG for CHD screening

Answer 3

Insufficient evidence for adults with insufficient evidence

Question 4

peripheral artery disease risk assessment with Ankle Brachial Index

Answer 4

screening insufficient evidence

Question 5

aspirin prophylaxis

Answer 5

Insufficient evidence to those older than 70 or younger than 50 years old

Question 6

drug use screening

Answer 6

Insufficient evidence in

adolescents, adults, pregnant women

children, adolescents not already diagnosed with substance use disorder

Question 7

alcohol screening

Answer 7

Insufficient evidence in children aged 12 to 17 years old

Question 8

thyroid dysfunction

Answer 8

Insufficient evidence in screening

Question 9

Vision

Answer 9

Insufficient evidence for glaucoma

Insufficient evidence for impaired visual acuity screening in adults 65+

Question 10

Hearing

Answer 10

Insufficient evidence for hearing loss in asymptomatic adults 50+

Question 11

grade I recommendations

Answer 11

USPSTF concludes that current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harm of the service evidence is lacking, poor quality or conflicting

Question 12

grade I recommendations and providers

Answer 12

providers should read the clinical considerations of the USPSTF before offering or providing this service to patients and patients should be informed and understand the uncertainty of the balance between the benefits and harms