• Clinical photoconvulsive seizures or subclinical photoparoxysmal responses occur when an individual is exposed to intermittent light stimulation (ILS), consisting of flashes of light of a particular frequency. (medscape.com)
  • One type of stimulus that more consistently triggers IEDs or clinical seizures in photosensitive individuals is ILS. (medscape.com)
  • In the absence of evidence, a pragmatic approach might include screening adults who have not been screened previously and using clinical judgment while considering risk factors, comorbid conditions, and life events to determine if additional screening of patients at increased risk is warranted. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • This guideline on screening for anal cancer and dysplasia in individuals with HIV was developed by the Medical Care Criteria Committee (MCCC) of the New York State (NYS) Department of Health (DOH) AIDS Institute (AI) Clinical Guidelines Program. (hivguidelines.org)
  • At Mass General, the brightest minds in medicine collaborate on behalf of our patients to bridge innovation science with state-of-the-art clinical medicine. (massgeneral.org)
  • Patients have access to an extensive array of clinical trials and personalized treatment regimens tailored to individual tumor mutations. (massgeneral.org)
  • Other clinical parameters such as body mass index (BMI) 6 and trabecular micro-architectur 7 have also been associated with BMD. (bvsalud.org)
  • but prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing remains the frontline test for both mass screening and individual clinical testing. (bvsalud.org)
  • Laboratory diagnosis of and subsequently retesting single specimens from SARS-CoV-2 infection was performed with all speci- positive pools is an efficient strategy for rapid mass mens using the following rRT-PCR kits targeting the E screening as well as for increasing testing capacity and RdRp genes: STANDARD M nCoV Real-time and conserving resources. (cdc.gov)
  • In fact, several epidemiological studies involving prostate cancer patients from sexual minorities have demonstrated varying rates of prostate cancer screening, diagnosis, and treatment ( 5 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • To achieve the benefit of screening for anxiety disorders and reduce disparities in anxiety disorder--associated morbidity, it is important that persons who screen positive are evaluated further for diagnosis and, if appropriate, are provided or referred for evidence-based care. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Accordingly, this guideline addresses the following topics: HPV transmission, prevention, and screening and the diagnosis, follow-up, and treatment of HPV-related anal disease. (hivguidelines.org)
  • A total of 26,357 returnees received out patient diagnosis and emergency primary health care services, including TB screening, at the Torkham crossing point. (who.int)
  • Our physicians and nursing teams are nationally recognized for their expertise and apply the latest advances in cancer care to screening and prevention, diagnosis, medical, radiation and surgical oncology treatment, and rehabilitation. (massgeneral.org)
  • In Armenia, despite repeated efforts to encourage providers to screen for diabetes and hypertension and to encourage adults to go for testing, screening rates are still low for adults between the ages of 35 and 68. (worldbank.org)
  • Low screening rates for diabetes and hypertension despite mass media campaigns for many years. (worldbank.org)
  • Treatment 1 Individuals receive personal invitations to visit health clinics for diabetes and hypertension screening, which also include details on how and where they can access screening services. (worldbank.org)
  • Genetic screening for Bartter syndrome and Gitelman syndrome pathogenic genes among individuals with hypertension and hypokalemia. (cdc.gov)
  • Several screening tools for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) have been validated in non-substance-abusing populations, but limited data are available regarding their utility in adults with current substance use disorders. (psychiatrist.com)
  • The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of visual skin examination by a clinician to screen for skin cancer in adolescents and adults. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • There is insufficient evidence to recommend for or against screening for skin cancer in adolescents and adults. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • The USPSTF recommends screening for unhealthy alcohol use in primary care settings in adults 18 years or older, including pregnant women, and providing persons engaged in risky or hazardous drinking with brief behavioral counseling interventions to reduce unhealthy alcohol use. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • One- to 3-item screening instruments have the best accuracy for assessing unhealthy alcohol use in adults 18 years or older. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Screening 2000 individuals from consecutive mass-spectrometric studies, we herein identify five healthy German adults without exhaled isoprene. (nature.com)
  • The USPSTF recommends screening for anxiety disorders in adults, including pregnant and postpartum persons. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening for anxiety disorders in older adults. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • The USPSTF recommends screening for anxiety in adults 64 years or younger, including pregnant and postpartum persons, regardless of risk factors. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • In the absence of evidence, health care professionals should use their judgement based on individual patient circumstances when determining whether to screen for anxiety disorders in older adults 65 years or older. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • All individuals aged 21-23 living in Aarhus county, Denmark (30 000 young adults) were offered a mailed home sampling test for C trachomatis as part of a structured 14 week information campaign on chlamydia. (bmj.com)
  • The aim of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a mass media campaign to recruit young adults for C trachomatis testing by use of home obtained mailed samples. (bmj.com)
  • The USPSTF is calling for more research on the effectiveness of screening for skin cancer in populations with a diversity of skin tones and for studies assessing the accuracy of risk assessment tools and the impact of social determinants of health. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • The USPSTF concludes that the current evidence is insufficient to assess the balance of benefits and harms of screening and brief behavioral counseling interventions for alcohol use in primary care settings in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • The USPSTF has made recommendations on screening for and interventions to reduce the unhealthy use of other substances, including illicit drugs and tobacco. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • The USPSTF found no evidence on the optimal frequency of screening for anxiety disorders. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Genetic screening is an advanced tool for reducing recessive disease burden. (mdpi.com)
  • Feature papers are submitted upon individual invitation or recommendation by the scientific editors and must receive positive feedback from the reviewers. (mdpi.com)
  • Screening interventions are designed to identify conditions which could at some future point turn into disease, thus enabling earlier intervention and management in the hope to reduce mortality and suffering from a disease. (wikipedia.org)
  • Reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with HPV-related anal and perianal disease in individuals with HIV through early identification and treatment of potentially precancerous and cancerous lesions, when treatment is most likely to be effective. (hivguidelines.org)
  • OBJECTIVE: To provide race and ethnicity-adapted starting ages of BC screening based on data on current racial and ethnic disparities in BC mortality. (lu.se)
  • These findings suggest that health policy makers may consider a risk-adapted approach to BC screening in which individuals who are at high risk are screened earlier to address mortality due to early-onset BC before the recommended age of mass screening. (lu.se)
  • In order to abate the mortality and morbidity of undiagnosed primary carnitine deficiency, this condition has been included in the expanded newborn screening program in several states within the United States. (medscape.com)
  • Diabetes screening tests. (cornell.edu)
  • 42 CFR § 410.18 - Diabetes screening tests. (cornell.edu)
  • Medicare Part B covers diabetes screening tests after a referral from a physician or qualified nonphysician practitioner to an individual at risk for diabetes for the purpose of early detection of diabetes . (cornell.edu)
  • 1) Diagnosed with pre-diabetes , two screening tests per calendar year. (cornell.edu)
  • 2) Previously tested who were not diagnosed with pre-diabetes , or who were never tested before, one screening test per year. (cornell.edu)
  • Under all level plans, preventive care services (e.g., annual physicals, mammograms, and cancer and diabetes screenings) provided in-network are covered at 100 percent with no out-of-pocket costs from the patient. (aafp.org)
  • High risk or selective screening: High risk screening is conducted only among high-risk people. (wikipedia.org)
  • It is aimed at early detection of individuals having higher imminent cardiovascular risk, as well as for routine analysis, which in turn would contribute to better management of screened 'high-risk' subjects. (selectbiosciences.com)
  • This report from the Advisory Council for the Elimination of Tuberculosis updates and replaces previous recommendations for screening for tuberculosis (TB) and TB infection among high-risk populations. (cdc.gov)
  • Screening and preventive therapy programs are important for persons in these high-risk groups. (cdc.gov)
  • The third priority is screening populations at high risk for TB to locate persons infected with TB and giving complete therapy to prevent the infection from progressing to active, contagious disease (3,5). (cdc.gov)
  • Although screening high-risk populations for TB infection and providing preventive therapy are crucial to achieving the nation's goal of eliminating TB (6), completion of TB therapy and contact investigation should have priority over screening. (cdc.gov)
  • Clinicians should use their judgment when deciding whether to screen for skin cancer. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • LGBT individuals with cancer and HIV/AIDS play two roles. (frontiersin.org)
  • Non-Hodgkin lymphoma, Kaposi's sarcoma, and cervical cancer, which are known as AIDS-defining cancers (ADCs), occur more frequently in HIV/AIDS patients than in HIV-negative individuals ( 1 , 2 ). (frontiersin.org)
  • The Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center combines the talent and expertise of physicians from Salem Hospital with those from Massachusetts General Hospital. (massgeneral.org)
  • All medical oncologists at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center are fellowship trained and board certified. (massgeneral.org)
  • Radiation oncology services at the Mass General/North Shore Cancer Center combine the latest technology with a team of professionals who are specially trained in the planning and delivery of radiation therapy. (massgeneral.org)
  • Higher body mass index (BMI) and changes in BMI over time may increase a person's risk for gastrointestinal (GI) cancer, according to new data from the Prostate, Lung, Colorectal, and Ovarian (PLCO) Cancer Screening Trial. (medscape.com)
  • Maintaining or increasing BMI over time among overweight or obese individuals was also associated with an increased GI cancer risk. (medscape.com)
  • Aspirin use did not significantly modify these associations, suggesting that aspirin may not be as effective for cancer prevention among overweight or obese individuals. (medscape.com)
  • For these reasons, a test used in a screening program, especially for a disease with low incidence, must have good sensitivity in addition to acceptable specificity. (wikipedia.org)
  • The aim of this study was to determine the sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative predictive values of 3 commonly used ADHD screening instruments in cocaine-dependent individuals. (psychiatrist.com)
  • While all of the screening instruments were found to have adequate sensitivity and specificity, the CAARS outperformed the other instruments in regard to agreement with the CAADID and positive predictive values. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Numerous brief screening instruments can detect unhealthy alcohol use with acceptable sensitivity and specificity in primary care settings. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • However, little is known about the differences in sensitivity and specificity among these measurements for screening low bone mineral density (BMD). (bvsalud.org)
  • To correlate and compare precision, sensitivity and specificity of panoramic radiomorphometric indices and fractal dimension (FD) for screening low BMD (i.e. osteopenia and osteoporosis). (bvsalud.org)
  • In addition, sensitivity and specificity of MCI, MCW and FD were estimated for screening low BMD. (bvsalud.org)
  • FD and MCI presented a significant and relatively high sensitivity, whereas MCW presented a high specificity for screening low systemic BMD. (bvsalud.org)
  • In 1968, the World Health Organization published guidelines on the Principles and practice of screening for disease, which often referred to as Wilson and Jungner criteria. (wikipedia.org)
  • There are currently bills being introduced in various U.S. states to mandate mental health screenings for students attending public schools in hopes to prevent self-harm as well as the harming of peers. (wikipedia.org)
  • Medical professionals pass each other a coronavirus test at a drive-thru testing site at Cambridge Health Alliance Somerville Hospital on April 28, in Somerville, Massachusetts. (cnn.com)
  • Two unique NIOSH programs bring vital safety and health screening directly to miners. (cdc.gov)
  • The ECWHSP, an extension of the Coal Workers' Health Surveillance Program (CWHSP) , was developed in collaboration with the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to reduce potential barriers to participation in the screening program and investigate the trends of coal workers' pneumoconiosis, also referred to as "black lung. (cdc.gov)
  • Miners are notified in advance about the specific locations where the mobile unit will be stationed and are encouraged to make appointments to participate in the health screening process. (cdc.gov)
  • In addition to the program offering easy access for coal miners to health screenings, it also allows researchers to identify trends in disease across the nation, by occupation, and across time. (cdc.gov)
  • Outer Banks Health is providing free wellness screenings to the community. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • In addition to the screenings, participants can also receive health coaching to help them improve their overall well-being. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • To make it convenient for the community, the wellness screenings will be conducted on the Outer Banks Health Coach vehicle. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • This initiative by Outer Banks Health aims to promote preventive healthcare and encourage individuals to take control of their well-being. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • By offering free wellness screenings and making flu vaccines accessible, they are ensuring that the community has the opportunity to proactively monitor their health and take preventive measures to stay healthy. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • Wellness screenings are crucial in detecting potential health issues early on, allowing for timely intervention and treatment. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • Health coaching can provide guidance and support to individuals in making positive lifestyle changes, leading to improved overall wellness. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • The technologies under consideration will adhere to the technical specifications identified by the National Institute of Health from their study entitled Comparison of 3 Infrared Thermal Detection Systems and Self-Report for Mass Fever Screening . (dhs.gov)
  • 6, 7 However, strategies based on offering tests to individuals in particular settings do not provide equal access to health care for all. (bmj.com)
  • Much of the activity in faith and public health partnerships focuses on individual programs such as mass vaccinations, screening and health education. (confex.com)
  • small employers and individuals have used HDHPs as safety net coverage for years, often paired with a health savings account. (aafp.org)
  • Individuals who have purchased HDHPs from a state or federal health insurance exchange have discovered that they must pay out-of-pocket costs of up to $6,350 before their insurance pays anything for their medical care. (aafp.org)
  • For individuals, BMI is a screening tool, but it does not diagnose body fatness or health. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Using administrative data from health clinics and payment data, this evaluation will measure the impact of different approaches to increase take-up of screening, including a personal invitation sent in the mail, one-time cash payments, or lottery tickets for a prize. (worldbank.org)
  • Comparing Different Demand-Side Incentives for Health Screenings. (worldbank.org)
  • Decisions to screen particular groups should be based on local epidemiologic data and made in consultation with local health jurisdictions to ensure appropriate follow-up, evaluation, and management of persons having TB infection or disease. (cdc.gov)
  • The first was a travel associated case, the second was a family cluster of unknown etiology involving three people, and then the third were cases identified at sexual health clinics among gay, bisexual, or other men who have sex with men or MSM, and there were four individuals who were identified in that cluster. (cdc.gov)
  • spine, screening programmes, school health. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr Tshokey said that the individuals whose samples were collected during door-to-door screening need not come to the testing stations, which are set up only for the collection of new samples. (kuenselonline.com)
  • Samples were also screened for PACs containing 4- to 6-rings using fluorescence spectroscopy. (cdc.gov)
  • The aim was to recruit individuals for C trachomatis testing by use of mailed home obtained samples. (bmj.com)
  • Blood obtained from patients diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction exhibited significantly higher values of impedance, consistent with larger number of circulating PMP in these patients, as compared to samples from healthy individuals, thus validating biosensor as a specific, sensitive, label-free and cost-effective tool for rapid point-of-care testing of PMPs. (selectbiosciences.com)
  • ATSDR staff traveled to the homes of these individuals to collect the blood samples. (cdc.gov)
  • Blood serum samples were analyzed for PCB congeners using gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS). Results were reported as concentrations of individual PCB congeners per unit volume of blood serum, and also as lipid-based concentrations. (cdc.gov)
  • The house dust samples were strained through a wire mesh screen to remove food particles, fibers, and other debris prior to analyses. (cdc.gov)
  • Soil and house dust samples were analyzed for PCB congeners using gas chromatography/mass spectroscopy (GC/MS). (cdc.gov)
  • Individuals with obesity may need to increase aspirin frequency or dosage to see an effect, but upping the dose comes with its own risks, including GI bleeding. (medscape.com)
  • However, in the United Kingdom, a previous report identified 4 affected mothers in 62,004 infants screened, with a frequency of 1:15,500. (medscape.com)
  • The registered individuals who are asked to come for testing at the stations are the ones who are asymptomatic. (kuenselonline.com)
  • The mass media campaign had only a limited effect, and there is a need for more effective outreach programmes to recruit young asymptomatic individuals for C trachomatis testing. (bmj.com)
  • In many countries there are population-based screening programmes. (wikipedia.org)
  • There should be scientific evidence of screening programme effectiveness. (wikipedia.org)
  • Screening interventions are not designed to be diagnostic, and often have significant rates of both false positive and false negative results. (wikipedia.org)
  • Screen for unhealthy alcohol use and provide persons engaged in risky or hazardous drinking with brief behavioral counseling interventions. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • However, the WURS, with the highest sensitivity in regard to the broadest range of ADHD cases, may be the single best instrument for preliminary screening purposes. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Its purpose is to inform clinicians in NYS who provide primary care to individuals with HIV about human papillomavirus (HPV)-related anal disease and assist them in identifying opportunities for prevention, screening, and treatment. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Support the NYSDOH Prevention Agenda 2019-2024 by educating care providers on the importance of HPV vaccination and increasing the rate of 3-dose HPV immunization among individuals with HIV. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Fat-free mass is total body mass excluding the fat. (cdc.gov)
  • 1. Body Mass Index (BMI): A measure of body fat based on height and weight. (expresshealthcaremgmt.com)
  • Anonymous, school-level information on markers like students' body mass index (BMI) can help educators and policy-makers assess success of current programs and decide the direction of future programs. (harvard.edu)
  • What is Body Mass Index (BMI) and Can I Rely on It? (acefitness.org)
  • Although BMI is often used as an indicator of body composition (i.e., the ratio of fat mass to lean mass), it does not take into account body fat and can only be used as a method to evaluate body weight. (acefitness.org)
  • In sum, 638 residents from 11 targeted neighborhoods were screened for body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m(2) and metabolic syndrome. (nih.gov)
  • Body mass index (BMI), mandibular cortical index (MCI), mandibular cortical width (MCW), FD and connectivity (C) were assessed. (bvsalud.org)
  • Screening for spinal and posture issues such as scoliosis is sometimes carried out, but is controversial as scoliosis (unlike vision or dental issues) is found in only a very small segment of the general population and because students must remove their shirts for screening. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although no screenings are currently scheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic the program hopes to provide screening starting in September 2021( click here for current schedule). (cdc.gov)
  • In September 2021 we also started our new MA-level course on documentary films in East and South-East Asia. (lu.se)
  • Announcements for times and locations of black lung screenings begin each year in March and run throughout the summer. (cdc.gov)
  • results were presented as either the concentration of an individual PAC or a summation of the individual PACs containing either 2- to 3-rings or 4- to 6- rings. (cdc.gov)
  • Mass.gov® is a registered service mark of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. (mass.gov)
  • BMI is a screening tool used to identify individuals who have underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obesity. (cdc.gov)
  • Multiphasic screening: The application of two or more screening tests to a large population at one time, instead of carrying out separate screening tests for single diseases. (wikipedia.org)
  • This testing can be applied to individuals or to a whole population. (wikipedia.org)
  • The programme should promote equity and access to screening for the entire target population. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mass screening: The screening of a whole population or subgroup. (wikipedia.org)
  • Based on previous studies of prevalence in various age groups we chose the target population to be all individuals aged 21-23 who lived in Aarhus county, Denmark. (bmj.com)
  • Our biosensor is most ideal for mass population screening programs at periphery-level healthcare units with limited resources. (selectbiosciences.com)
  • However, bone densitometry is expensive and has limited availability for use in population screening 3,4 . (bvsalud.org)
  • When comparing the brains of 42 people with Irlen syndrome to 200 age-matched individuals without any evidence of Irlen syndrome, SPECT scans showed increased activity in the brain's emotional and visual processing centers and decreased activity in the cerebellum (an area that helps to integrate coordination and new information) 40 . (irlen.com)
  • Frequently updated recommendations for screening are provided by the independent panel of experts, the United States Preventive Services Task Force. (wikipedia.org)
  • In other words, the HIV/AIDS conditions contribute to the development of these cancers in HIV-positive individuals. (frontiersin.org)
  • During as many as 21 years of follow-up, 2803 individuals developed CRC and 2285 developed non-CRC GI cancers (esophageal, liver, gastric, and pancreatic). (medscape.com)
  • L'ACE et le CA19-9 ont une bonne sensibilité et une spécificité relative qui leur permettent de suivre l'évolution des cancers digestifs en particulier les cancers colorectaux. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Level II evaluator confirms whether the individual has SMI and/or ID/DD and, if so, whether the individual requires a nursing facility level of care and specialized services. (mass.gov)
  • Non-intrusive methods like thermographic screening can be accomplished by using fever detection systems such as thermal imaging equipment. (dhs.gov)
  • Our National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) is conducting a market survey of temperature screening thermograph technologies used for mass fever detection specifically at points of entry. (dhs.gov)
  • Screening for osteoporosis is currently recommended for all women over 65 years old, since the complications of this disease may be prevented by early detection 1 . (bvsalud.org)
  • This test method provides a means for screening materials, products, or assemblies, for the mass loss, and ignitability they exhibit under specified heat flux exposure conditions. (astm.org)
  • As an option, the test method is also suitable for screening for the heat released, by using a thermopile method (See Annex A2). (astm.org)
  • Terminology E176 , on fire standards, states that fire-test-response characteristics include ease of ignition and mass loss (both measured in this test method), as well as flame spread, smoke generation, fire endurance, and toxic potency of smoke. (astm.org)
  • The mass loss rate of a material, product, or assembly is a fire-test-response characteristic that gives an indication of its burning rate. (astm.org)
  • A mass screening test for COVID-19 is urgently and 300 individual SARS-CoV-2-negative specimens. (cdc.gov)
  • If you would like to continue helping us improve Mass.gov, join our user panel to test new features for the site. (mass.gov)
  • Treatment 3 Individuals receive the same personal invitations as in the first treatment group as well as a pharmacy voucher that can be used only after they take the screening test. (worldbank.org)
  • Nowadays, it is still unclear as to the number of genes or their variants that are necessary for effective screening. (mdpi.com)
  • This paper describes the development of a carrier screening custom panel for cystic fibrosis, phenylketonuria, alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, and sensorineural hearing loss consisting of 116 variants in the CFTR , PAH , SERPINA1, and GJB2 genes. (mdpi.com)
  • All restaurant employees must be screened for Covid-19 symptoms before beginning work. (cnn.com)
  • The PASRR process begins with a Level I Preadmission Screen, which is designed to identify all individuals seeking admission to a nursing facility that have, or may have, SMI and/or ID/DD. (mass.gov)
  • In late July, S&T released a request for information to identify potential vendors, manufacturers and distributors who have Screening Thermographs for Non-Invasive Febrile Temperature Screening of Individuals to meet the needs of first responders and protective services. (dhs.gov)
  • This screening also may identify cases of active disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Go to the publisher's online edition of Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene for the following free supplemental resource: a file containing tables summarizing statistical data and individual analyte results. (cdc.gov)
  • NIOSH directly provides each miner with their screening results. (cdc.gov)
  • The descriptive results indicated that there are numerous significant differences in many areas of the brain cortex between the control subjects and the individual with Irlen Syndrome, providing evidence of a neurobiological foundation for Irlen Syndrome 14 . (irlen.com)
  • Because data on screening and management of anal dysplasia are limited and conflicting, many of the recommendations included here are based on the expert opinions of experienced clinicians. (hivguidelines.org)
  • A Mass Casualty Management plan was activated as a precaution to expected incidences during Eid al Adha celebra tions in Kandahar. (who.int)
  • He graduated from Ulster University with a BA (Hons) Fine Art Printmaking and from Queen's University Belfast, MA Art Management. (themaclive.com)
  • In 2008, with the emergence of new genomic technologies, the WHO synthesised and modified these with the new understanding as follows: Synthesis of emerging screening criteria proposed over the past 40 years The screening programme should respond to a recognized need. (wikipedia.org)
  • Mass purges: In the first years after the February coup, the Communist Party set out to replace experienced but politically unreliable individuals in all levels of the MFA with the politically reliable, regardless of their ability or experience. (cia.gov)
  • Race and ethnicity-adapted starting ages for Black females were 6 years earlier for mass screening at age 40 years and 7 years earlier for mass screening at age 45 years. (lu.se)
  • The program is staffed by trained NIOSH personnel who provide screening services to coal miners across the U.S. through two state-of-the-art mobile testing units. (cdc.gov)
  • The data suggest that Irlen Spectral Filters provide for normalization and crystallization of visual information processing in individuals with Irlen Syndrome 16 . (irlen.com)
  • Specialists work closely with patients and their primary care physicians to provide continuous care from screening to survivorship. (massgeneral.org)
  • Fat-free mass includes everything from your skin, bones, ligaments, and tendons, to your organs and water content. (cdc.gov)
  • Additionally, some screening tests can be inappropriately overused. (wikipedia.org)
  • In this manner, male spectators come to indirectly possess the woman on screen as well. (wikipedia.org)
  • Neuro scientists can access human brains on an individual or mass scale and they can indirectly affect human behaviour. (ning.com)
  • Further, because the ASRS-V1.1 is the simplest and shortest instrument to administer, it may have advantages when a large number of patients need to be screened. (psychiatrist.com)
  • Yellen and Schweller (2009) utilized state-of-the-art Visual Evoked Responses (VER), a portion of their comprehensive neuroelectrical evaluation of patients called the DESA®, and discovered that individuals with Irlen Syndrome have early hyper-reactivity to visual stimuli somewhere between 30-60 milliseconds, and it is 3-9 standard deviations above normal (the Yellen-Schweller Effect). (irlen.com)
  • While there are many mass screening technology methods used to detect a variety of threats, the ability to rapidly screen for fevers has quickly become one of the most important tools in the world's fight against COVID-19-one that the Department of Homeland Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) is proud to support. (dhs.gov)
  • METHODS: YP attending a mobile clinic (MC) and a youth centre clinic (YC) were offered STI screening. (bvsalud.org)