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Occult blood screen

Known as: Occult Blood, occult blood screening, Blood, Occult 
Chemical, spectroscopic, or microscopic detection of extremely small amounts of blood.
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Highly Cited
2008
Highly Cited
2008
Development and validation of a model predictive of occult nipple involvement in women undergoing mastectomy
This prospective study aimed to build a predictive model using preoperative information to aid selection for nipple‐sparing… 
Review
2008
Review
2008
Cancer Screening before and after Switching to a High-Deductible Health Plan
Context Patients enrolled in high-deductible health plans might avoid routine preventive care. Contribution This study found that… 
Review
2003
Review
2003
Beliefs Associated With Fecal Occult Blood Test and Colonoscopy Use at a Worksite Colon Cancer Screening Program
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Although regular screening can decrease… 
Highly Cited
1993
Highly Cited
1993
Adherence to Continuous Screening for Colorectal Neoplasia
Continuous screening is defined as the periodic provision of an opportunity for diagnostic testing to a population of individuals… 
Review
1993
Review
1993
Knowledge, attitudes, and personal practices regarding prevention and early detection of cancer.
METHODS To determine population knowledge, attitudes, and personal practices regarding prevention and early detection of cancer… 
Highly Cited
1987
Highly Cited
1987
The early detection of cancer in the primary-care setting: factors associated with the acceptance and completion of recommended procedures.
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
A monoclonal antibody-based immunoradiometric assay for detection of circulating antigen in Bancroftian filariasis.
A monoclonal antibody designated Gib 13 has been used in an immunoradiometric assay (IRMA) to detect circulating antigen in the… 
Highly Cited
1984
Highly Cited
1984
A nurse-initiated reminder system for the periodic health examination: implementation and evaluation
• Implementation of specific health maintenance recom[ill]endations into practice settings has been difficult. We intro[ill]ucedd… 
Highly Cited
1979
Highly Cited
1979
Evaluation of the Echocardiogram as an Epidemiologic Tool in an Asymptomatic Population
An asymptomatic adult population of 196 men and women was studied with the echocardiogram to derive age- and sex-specific "normal… 
Highly Cited
1969
Highly Cited
1969
Filarial antibodies and eosinophilia in human subjects in an endemic area.
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