IT'S BASIC: The Documentary

Our feature-length documentary, “It’s Basic,” looks at several pilot programs launched in the US that test the effects of giving everyday people an extra $500 to $1,000 monthly, with no strings …

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What is a screening test?

The goal is early detection and lifestyle changes or surveillance, to reduce the risk of disease, or to detect it early enough to treat it most effectively. Screening tests are not considered diagnostic, but are used to identify a subset of the population who should have additional testing to determine the presence or absence of disease. ...

What is a health screening test?

Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2024 Jan-. StatPearls [Internet]. Donald N. Givler; Amy Givler. Last Update: February 19, 2023. A health screening test is a medical test or procedure performed on members of an asymptomatic population or population subgroup to assess their likelihood of having a particular disease. ...

What are the characteristics of a good screening test?

There are several characteristics of a good screening test. Diseases that are good candidates for screening are those that are prevalent in the population and cause significant morbidity and mortality. In the United States, heart disease and lung cancer are good examples. ...

Are screening tests diagnostic?

Screening tests are not considered diagnostic, but are used to identify a subset of the population who should have additional testing to determine the presence or absence of disease. When is a screening test helpful? ...

What is the ideal screening test?

The screening test should have the highest possible sensitivity (few false-negative results) and specificity (few false-positive results). The ideal screening test will be 100% sensitive and 100% specific, identifying all patients with the disease and falsely diagnosing none. Unfortunately, no ideal test exists. ...

Do screening recommendations vary?

The overall message here is that screening recommendations vary, so it’s important to discuss the appropriateness of all screening tests with your provider. “Your provider will review all of your risk factors and recommend the screenings they find important enough for your age and your overall health profile,” Dr. Goldman says. ...