Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus
Brody S, Harris R P, Whitener B L, Krasnov C, Lux L J, Sutton S F, Lohr K N
 
 
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Citation
Brody S, Harris R P, Whitener B L, Krasnov C, Lux L J, Sutton S F, Lohr K N. Screening for gestational diabetes mellitus. Rockville: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Preventive Services Task Force Systematic Evidence Review No. 26. 2003
Authors' objectives

To systematically review the evidence about the benefits and harms of screening pregnant women for gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).

Authors' conclusions

The evidence of screening for GDM is insufficient to determine the extent to which screening has an important impact on maternal and neonatal health outcomes. The balance of benefits versus harms remains in question, especially for the large number of women with lower degrees of hyperglycemia. There is no evidence from prospective trials that screening for GDM is a cost-effective strategy. An RCT of screening is necessary to answer the many remaining questions.

Project page URL
http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/uspstf/uspsgdm.htm
URL for DARE abstract

http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/CRDWeb/ShowRecord.asp?ID=12008105049

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MeSH
Diabetes, Gestational /prevention & Mass Screening; Pregnancy Complications; control
Language Published
English
Country of organisation
United States
Address for correspondence
Center for Outcomes and Evidence Technology Assessment Program, 540 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD 20850, USA. Tel: +1 301 427 1610; Fax: +1 301 427 1639; Email: martin.erlichman@ahrq.hhs.gov
AccessionNumber
32003001098
Date bibliographic record published
30/09/2003
Date abstract record published
30/09/2003
 
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