Objective: To analyze the neonatal screening program for hemoglobinopathies in São Carlos, Southeast Brazil, by investigating a series of cases in which the screening test was abnormal. More specifically, it was aimed to know the information regarding the neonatal screening received by mothers at the hospital and at primary health care, in addition to information related to genetic counseling. ...

BACKGROUND In 2003, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force concluded that evidence was insufficient to advise for or against routinely screening all pregnant women for gestational diabetes mellitus. PURPOSE To review evidence about the benefits and harms of screening for gestational diabetes. DATA SOURCES Databases (MEDLINE, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Health Technology As...