Screening (looking) for early kidney disease in people who are not already known to have it. Kidney disease is common and is commonly insidious in onset. The burden of kidney disease in its earlier stages lies not only in the risk of progression but in the complications of decreased kidney function and the risk of heart disease. In 2002 the Nationa [..]

Testing of the newborn baby's ability to hear. Newborn screening of hearing is done with automated auditory brainstem response tests or, less often, with what are called otoacoustic emission or conventional auditory brainstem response tests. The aim is to detect those babies with hearing deficits and teach them sign language in infancy or give [..]

Checking for disease when there are no symptoms. Since screening may find diseases at an early stage, there may be a better chance of curing the disease. Examples of cancer screening tests are the mam [..]

Relationships Related Term:  moving image segregation weeding n. ~ 1. The process of reviewing materials in a collection for classified, confidential, or private information that should be restricted. [..]

A preliminary assessment of the suitability of a reservoir for a particular process or development methodology. The assessment compares the reservoir characteristics to a number of screening criteria. [..]

Screening is conducted to identify students who may be at risk for poor learning outcomes so that early intervention can occur. Screening assessments typically are brief and usually are administered with all students at a grade level. Some schools use a gated screening system, in which universal screening is followed by additional testing or short- [..]

The application of a set of criteria to reduce a set of potential investments to a smaller set having certain desired characteristics.

Screening is a quick and simple way to monitor a child's typical development. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends routine developmental screening and surveillance of all childr [..]

A test or procedure used to find cancer or a benign (not cancer) condition in a person who does not have any known problems or symptoms.

Checking for disease when there are no symptoms.

Prevention of electric, magnetic, or electromagnetic fields from escaping or entering an enclosed area by means of a barrier. Also called shielding.

initial evaluation of an individual used to identify the presence of a disease.

Techniques used for reviewing, analyzing, ranking and selecting the best alternative for the proposed action. [D01830]

A systematic method of detecting risk factors

Screening plants produce dense growth and significant height, allowing them to provide privacy in urban settings or establish wind breaks in large open spaces. Taller varieties also furnish a vertical [..]

the exhibition or display of a movie, typically at a cinema house/theatre; to screen (or unspool) a film means to show or project a film; types of screenings include a critical screening (a pre-releas [..]

Definition A preliminary assessment of job candidates or investment opportunities based on specified criteria.

Preliminary assessment of a client to ascertain his or her fitness for health related or psychiatric therapy in general, a particular treatment strategy, or recommendation to a therapy facility. This [..]

Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.

The process of stressing products so that defective units can be identified, then repaired or replaced.

To screen a library (see "Library") is to select and isolate individual clones out of the mixture of clones. For example, if you needed a cDNA clone of the pituitary glycoprotein hormone alpha subunit, you would need to make (or buy) a pituitary cDNA library, then screen that library in order to detect and isolate those few bacteria carry [..]

Checking for disease when there are no symptoms. Since screening may find diseases at an early stage, there may be a better chance of curing the disease. Examples of cancer screening tests are the mammogram (breast), colonoscopy (colon), Pap smear (cervix), and PSA blood level and digital rectal exam (prostate). Screening can also include checking [..]

Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.

A mesh of fine aluminum, galvanized steel or bronze wire often referred to as ‘insect wire screening’, ‘wire cloth’ or ‘insect wire’  

Conventional halftoning

Screening, or analytical examination of the acquis, is the stage preparatory to accession negotiations. It is vital since it forms the basis for the bilateral negotiations between the European Union and the various candidate countries. The screening process is carried out jointly by the Commission and each of the candidate countries, allowing the l [..]

A process in which products from the production line are subjected to thermal and / or vibration stresses to reduce the likelihood of early life field failures by forcing them to occur before final te [..]

“Screening is a visual and acoustical barrier which, through the use of buffers, natural topography, landscaping, fences, walls, beams or approved combination thereof, is of such nature and density th [..]

(n) the display of a motion picture(n) fabric of metal or plastic mesh(n) the act of concealing the existence of something by obstructing the view of it(n) testing objects or persons in order to ident [..]

The search for disease, such as cancer, in people without symptoms. Screening may refer to coordinated programs in large populations. The principal screening measure for breast cancer is mammography.

A test or set of tests to check for a condition in a person who shows no symptoms, but who may be at risk (perhaps because of their age or sexual behaviour, for example).

Synonyms: screen Definition: Checking for disease when there are no symptoms. The PSA test is the most common screening marker for prostate cancer.

testing for, or identifying, certain characteristics in objects or people.

the process of administering global methods to determine if the child has a suspected disability and whether the child should have evaluations to determine if he qualifies for special education servic [..]

An initial process of identifying children whom appear to have delays or developmental needs. Screening activities may warrant further investigation or referral. (very first time, screening, with it, [..]

A brief examination of a child designed to pick up potential difficulties and to identify children who need further evaluation and diagnosis.

A mesh of fine aluminum, galvanized steel or bronze wire often referred to as "insect wire screening", "wire cloth" or "insect wire".

The presumptive identification of unrecognized disease or defect by the application of tests, examinations, or other procedures which can be applied rapidly. A screening test is not intended to be dia [..]

Determination of whether or not an EIA is necessary.

Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.

Use of screens to remove coarse floating and suspended solids from sewage.

The showing of a film for test audiences and/or people involved in the making of the movie.

Procedures performed on people to identify those who have Neoplasms or PRENEOPLASTIC CONDITIONS.

Preclinical testing of Drugs in experimental Animals or In Vitro for their biological and toxic effects and potential clinical applications.

Detection of Drugs that have been abused, overused, or misused, including legal and illegal Drugs. Urine screening is the usual method of detection.

Searching a Population or individuals for Persons possessing any of a set of certain Gene Mutations, Genotypes, or Karyotypes that: (1) are already associated with Disease or predispose to Disease; (2 [..]

Testing or screening required by federal, state, or local law or other agencies for the Diagnosis of specified conditions. It is usually limited to specific Populations such as categories of Health Ca [..]

Organized periodic procedures performed on large groups of people for the purpose of detecting Disease.

The simultaneous use of multiple Laboratory procedures for the detection of various Diseases. These are usually performed on groups of people.

Tests of chemical substances and physical agents for mutagenic potential. They include microbial, Insect, mammalian Cell, and whole Animal tests.

The Identification of selected parameters in Newborn Infants by various tests, examinations, or other procedures. Screening may be performed by clinical or Laboratory measures. A screening test is des [..]

A Prenatal Ultrasonography measurement of the soft Tissue behind the fetal neck. Either the translucent area below the Skin in the back of the fetal neck (nuchal translucency) or the distance between [..]

Performing various procedures and tests on the the Ovum; Zygote; or Blastocyst, prior to implantation, for the detection of Diseases.

Performing various procedures and tests on the Embryo; Fetus; or Mother for the detection of Diseases.

Application of tests and examinations to identify visual defects or Vision Disorders occurring in specific Populations, as in School Children, the Elderly, etc. It is differentiated from Vision TESTS, [..]

adjustment of gravel content with mesh screens

the process clinicians use to see if a volunteer is eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Screening usually includes a medical history, including personal questions and laboratory tests.

Testing designed to identify individuals in a given population who are at higher risk of having or developing a particular disorder, or having a gene mutation for a particular disorder.

checking a person or a group of people to see if they have ever had a disease or condition

Examining and/or testing a large number of people who have no symptoms of a particular disease, to identify anyone who may have that disease. This enables the disease to be treated at an early stage, [..]

The process clinicians use to see if a volunteer is eligible to participate in a clinical trial. Screening usually includes a medical history, including personal questions and laboratory tests.

A quick process used to identify youth who may require more in-depth evaluation to determine risks or needs related to problematic behavior, education, health, mental health, trauma, and/or drug use. [..]

Screening is the illegal placement of players in order to prevent the opposition from seeing the ball or server. Screens take place during the serve. Usually a team is warned if there is a possible in [..]

Where an attacker attempts to block the vision of the goalie (by positioning himself between the goalie and the shooter) so a teammate can score.

Also called Shielding. A technique where a controlling player keeps their body between the ball and a marking opponent.

Selecting for a particular trait, often used when referring to the application of a specific treatment such as white pine blister rust spores or a herbicide, and then looking for resistant individuals. Usually implies checking large number of individuals at one time.

Screening is the process of early diagnosis of a disease, i.e. identification of disease or risk factors for the disease in its pre-symptomatic or pre-clinical stage. There are several well-known mass [..]

is the testing of usually asymptomatic people to determine their likelihood of having a particular disease. Screening tests sort out asymptomatic persons who probably have a disease from those who probably do not. A screening test is not intended to be diagnostic. Persons with positive or suspicious findings are usually referred to additional diagn [..]

Screening entails health tests, examinations or other procedures which are used to identify disease, developmental issues, or health defects among a given population. A screening test is not intended to be diagnostic. Persons with positive or suspicious findings must be referred to their medical professionals for diagnosis and necessary treatment.

The process of asking specific questions to determine if respondents are eligible or qualified for a particular study.

Using tests or other methods of diagnosis to find out whether or not an apparently well person has a specific disease or condition before it causes any symptoms.

Carrying out of a test or tests, examination(s) or procedure(s) in order to expose undetected abnormalities, unrecognized (incipient) diseases, or defects: examples Pharmacological or toxicological sc [..]

The method by which managed care organizations limit access to health care for unnecessary reasons. In most Health Maintenance Organizations (HMOs), a phone call to the physician or his or her medical office staff is required before an office visit can be arranged. “Gatekeepers” and concurrent review are other methods of screening patients.

A process used within a project to determine whether more in depth environmental assessments are needed and the type and level of these assessments.

The operation of passing loose materials through a screen of known mesh so that constituent particles are separated into defined sizes.

The process of deciding whether a plan or programme needs a strategic environmental assessment.

the procedure used at a dig site after the soil is excavated from a unit. The dirt is shaken or sifted through a wire mesh screen to recover the artifacts within it

Measurement tool for the extent of one's addiction (e.g., self-completion questionnaire/life-history assessment) Self-Help Group 

The process of creating a Halftone print, I.e. a print with areas of lower optical density than of the ink film, by the use of a fine pattern of ink dots.

searching the entire universe of mutual funds or stocks meeting user-specified criteria.

The act of searching for and seeking out specific mutual funds or stocks.

A rapid analysis to determine if further action (detailed analysis, clean-up, etc.) is warranted.

Process of applying nonconductive or semiconductive materials to a substrate to form thick film components. A process of sampling incoming or out going parts for certain parameters to insure the compo [..]

Treatment for breast cancer is most effective when breast cancers are small so early detection is vital. Breast screening is a method of detecting small changes in breast tissue before they can be see [..]

As defined by the Act, "screening" means an environmental assessment that is conducted pursuant to section 18 and that includes a consideration of the factors set out in subsection 16(1).A screening is a self-assessment type of environmental assessment that is usually conducted for projects that are not likely to cause significant [..]

An organised program to identify disease in people before any symptoms appear.

Examination of a group of usually asymptomatic individuals to detect those with a high probability of having a given disease, typically by means of an inexpensive diagnostic test.

Screening plants produce dense growth and significant height, allowing them to provide privacy in urban settings or establish wind breaks in large open spaces. Taller varieties also furnish a vertical [..]

Screening may refer to: Screening (economics), a strategy of combating adverse selection Screening (medicine), a strategy used in a population to identify an unrecognised disease in individuals witho [..]

Screening, in medicine, is a strategy used in a population to identify the possible presence of an as-yet-undiagnosed disease in individuals without signs or symptoms. This can include individuals wit [..]

Screening in economics refers to a strategy of combating adverse selection, one of the potential decision-making complications in cases of asymmetric information, by the agent(s) with less information [..]