Abstract
ABSTRACT: Make a distinction between investigating symptoms and screening for disease. Understand the performance characteristics of a test for those with symptoms and for screening those without symptoms, whether at elevated risk or average risk of disease. Positive test results require patient education and follow-up. Importantly, screening should be advantageous to an individual, and disease treatment should be in their interest. The practical application of these principles in relation to population-based Celiac disease screening may be difficult, as a large Colorado study has found.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 82-83 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | The American Journal of Gastroenterology |
Volume | 116 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2021 |