SCREENING

This study tested a simple, low-cost plastic ruler called the bili-ruler to see if it can accurately screen newborns for jaundice, a common condition that can cause brain damage if untreated. Over 4,000 newborns were checked with the bili-ruler and compared to standard screening …

This study tested a program to prevent mental health problems in high school students from diverse communities. Researchers used a quick online screening tool to identify teens with early symptoms and offered a resilience-building intervention. The goal was to reduce treatment ga…

This completed 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. The …

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 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 …