SCREENING

This study tested a simple, low-cost plastic ruler called the Bili-ruler to screen newborns for jaundice. Over 4,000 infants were checked with the ruler, a standard device, and visual inspection. The goal was to see if the ruler can accurately identify dangerous jaundice, especia…

This study tested a program designed to reduce stigma around cervical cancer and increase screening among women in Nepal. Researchers enrolled 310 married women aged 30-60 from one municipality. The program included educational videos and group discussions. The goal was to see if…

This study tested a program called COPE2Thrive, which uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help teens manage anxiety, stress, and depression. It was offered in school-based clinics to high school students from diverse communities. The goal was to see if this approach could improv…

This study looked at how common prediabetes is in people with end-stage kidney disease who are on dialysis. Researchers screened 262 adult dialysis patients who had never been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes. The goal was to find out how many had prediabetes, which can inc…

This study looked at whether giving a written sheet to melanoma patients, to pass on to their close relatives, helps those relatives get a skin exam from a doctor. 420 patients and their family members took part. The goal was to see if the written reminder works better than just …

This completed pilot study tested a universal screening program for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in the first trimester of pregnancy. Over 3,300 pregnant women in Barcelona were screened to measure how common CMV infection is and how often it leads to fetal or newborn problems…