Publications by authors named "Jennifer Cook Middleton"
Importance: Children with speech and language difficulties are at risk for learning and behavioral problems.
Objective: To review the evidence on screening for speech and language delay or disorders in children 5 years or younger to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Data Sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, PsycInfo, ERIC, Linguistic and Language Behavior Abstracts (ProQuest), and trial registries through January 17, 2023; surveillance through November 24, 2023.
Article Synopsis
- Neural tube defects are prevalent birth defects in the US, prompting the need for research on preventive measures, particularly folic acid supplementation.
- A comprehensive review examined studies from 2015 to 2021, focusing on the benefits and risks of folic acid in preventing these defects, involving over a million participants.
- Findings indicated a significant reduction in the risk of neural tube defects with folic acid use before and during pregnancy, although this effectiveness was noted primarily in more recent years and requires careful interpretation of possible associated harms.
Importance: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with adverse health outcomes.
Objective: To review the evidence on screening for OSA in asymptomatic adults or those with unrecognized OSA symptoms to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Data Sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Embase, and trial registries through August 23, 2021; surveillance through September 23, 2022.
Article Synopsis
- * It reviews various studies regarding the effectiveness of screening for anxiety in this age group, looking closely at randomized clinical trials and treatment outcomes.
- * Findings show a wide range of accuracy for screening tools and that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) significantly improves symptoms and overall functioning in affected youth.
Importance: Of youths diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, many develop microvascular complications by young adulthood.
Objective: To review the evidence on benefits and harms of screening children and adolescents for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Data Sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and trial registries through May 3, 2021; references; experts; literature surveillance through July 22, 2022.
Importance: Eating disorders are associated with adverse health and social outcomes.
Objective: To review the evidence on screening for eating disorders in adolescents and adults to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, PsycINFO, and trial registries through December 19, 2020; surveillance through January 1, 2022.
Article Synopsis
- PROSPERO, CRD42019124057 is a systematic review protocol registered in the PROSPERO database, outlining plans for a comprehensive analysis of a specific research topic.
- The review aims to evaluate existing studies and synthesize findings to provide insights into the area of interest, which could be related to health, social sciences, or other fields.
- By following a structured methodology, this protocol ensures transparency and rigor in the research process, enhancing the reliability of the results obtained. (Note: Since the actual content of the document isn't provided, the synopsis is general based on what a typical protocol might involve.)
Importance: Type 2 diabetes is common and is a leading cause of morbidity and disability.
Objective: To review the evidence on screening for prediabetes and diabetes to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Data Sources: PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and trial registries through September 2019; references; and experts; literature surveillance through May 21, 2021.
Importance: Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death in the US.
Objective: To review the evidence on screening for lung cancer with low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF).
Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and trial registries through May 2019; references; experts; and literature surveillance through November 20, 2020.
Importance: Intimate partner violence (IPV), elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults are common and result in adverse health outcomes.
Objective: To review the evidence on screening and interventions for IPV, elder abuse, and abuse of vulnerable adults to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, EMBASE, and trial registries through October 4, 2017; references; experts; literature surveillance through August 1, 2018.
Importance: Atrial fibrillation is the most common arrhythmia and increases the risk of stroke.
Objective: To review the evidence on screening for nonvalvular atrial fibrillation with electrocardiography (ECG) and stroke prevention treatment in asymptomatic adults 65 years or older to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force.
Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and trial registries through May 2017; references; experts; literature surveillance through June 6, 2018.