U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)-Related Articles, April 24, 2015

Smetana GW, Boiselle PM, Schwartzstein RM. Screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography: grand rounds discussion from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Ann Intern Med 2015 Apr 21; 162(8):577-82. [Discusses and applies USPSTF recommendations on screening for lung cancer (Ann Intern Med, 2014) and findings from associated systematic review (Ann Intern Med, 2013.] Select to access the abstract.

Crowley RA. Electronic nicotine delivery systems: executive summary of a policy position paper from the American College of Physicians. Ann Intern Med 2015 Apr 21; 162(8):583-4. [Cites Final Research Plan: Behavioral Counseling and Pharmacotherapy Interventions for Tobacco Cessation in Adults, Including Pregnant Women, as published on the USPSTF Web site.] Select to access abstract.

Kuperman EF, Tobin K, Kraschnewski JL. Comparing resident self-report to chart audits for quality improvement projects: accurate reflection or cherry-picking? J Grad Med Educ 2014 Dec; 6(4):675-9. [Uses USPSTF recommendations on 16 topics from the USPSTF A-Z Topic Guide, as published on the USPSTF Web site.] Select to access the abstract.

Cordero AM, Crider KS, Rogers LM, Cannon MJ, Berry RJ. Optimal serum and red blood cell folate concentrations in women of reproductive age for prevention of neural tube defects: World Health Organization guidelines. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep 2015 Apr 24; 64(15):421-3. [Cites USPSTF recommendations on folic acid for the prevention of neural tube defects (Ann Intern Med, 2009).] Select to access the abstract.

Fountoulakis KN. Treatment guidelines for mental disorders: Reality or illusion? Psychiatriki  2015 Apr-Jun; 26(2):89-92. [Mentions the USPSTF grading system for assessing the quality of evidence.] Select to access the abstract.