Editorial

J. Patnick and L. Lancucki

Cervical screening programme, England: 1997–98
J Med Screen 6(2): 57; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.57 [PDF]  

Conference Report

P. Haddow

Medical screening: the next five years
J Med Screen 6(2): 58-59; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.58 [PDF]  

Original Papers

J.E. Haddow, L.A. Bradley, G.E. Palomaki, and R.A. Doherty

Issues in implementing prenatal screening for cystic fibrosis: results of a working conference
J Med Screen 6(2): 60-66; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.60 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Gasparini, E. Arbustini, G. Restagno, L. Zelante, P. Stanziale, L. Gatta, L. Sbaiz, A.M. Sedita, N. Banchieri, L. Sapone, G.C. Fiorucci, E. Brinson, E. Shulse, E. Rappaport, and P. Fortina

Analysis of 31 CFTR mutations by polymerase chain reaction/oligonucleotide ligation assay in a pilot screening of 4476 newborns for cystic fibrosis
J Med Screen 6(2): 67-69; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.67 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M.F. Wildhagen, T.A.M. van Os, J.J. Polder, L.P. ten Kate, and J.D.F. Habbema

Efficacy of cascade testing for fragile X syndrome
J Med Screen 6(2): 70-76; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.70 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Vela, S. Gamboa, A. Loera-Luna, B.E. Aguirre, G. Pérez-Palacios, and A. Velázquez

Neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism in Mexico: experience, obstacles, and strategies
J Med Screen 6(2): 77-79; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.77 [Abstract] [PDF]  

The European Group for Colorectal Cancer Screening

Recommendation to include colorectal cancer screening in public health policy
J Med Screen 6(2): 80-81; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.80 [PDF]  

A.R. Aro, H.J. de Koning, P. Absetz, and M. Schreck

Psychosocial predictors of first attendance for organised mammography screening
J Med Screen 6(2): 82-88; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.82 [Abstract] [PDF]  

P. Olsson, K. Armelius, G. Nordahl, P. Lenner, and G. Westman

Women with false positive screening mammograms: how do they cope?
J Med Screen 6(2): 89-93; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.89 [Abstract] [PDF]  

H.A. van Leiden, A.A.M.W. van Gessel-Dabekaussen, P.J. van der Maas, and H.J. de Koning

Trends in mammography 1991–96 and the impact of nationwide screening in the Netherlands
J Med Screen 6(2): 94-98; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.94 [Abstract] [PDF]  

B. Séradour, J. Estève, P. Heid, and J. Jacquemier

Hormone replacement therapy and screening mammography: analysis of the results in the Bouches du Rhône programme
J Med Screen 6(2): 99-102; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.99 [Abstract] [PDF]  

M. Viikki, E. Pukkala, and M. Hakama

Risk of cervical cancer after a negative Pap smear
J Med Screen 6(2): 103-107; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.103 [Abstract] [PDF]  

B. Zhang and B. Yang

Combined fetoprotein testing and ultrasonography as a screening test for primary liver cancer
J Med Screen 6(2): 108-110; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.108 [Abstract] [PDF]  

Letters to the Editor

S. Ray

Antenatal screening for HIV in the UK
J Med Screen 6(2): 111-112; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.111 [PDF]  

A. Nicoll

Antenatal screening for HIV in the UK - Reply
J Med Screen 6(2): 111-112; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.111a [PDF]  

J.L. Dhondt and J.P. Farriaux

Timely neonatal screening
J Med Screen 6(2): 111-112; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.111b [PDF]  

Screening Brief

Phenylketonuria
J Med Screen 6(2): 113; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.113 [PDF]  

Comments on screening related topics

A. Tonks

Comments on screening related topics
J Med Screen 6(2): 115-116; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.115 [PDF]  

The UK Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Proramme

The UK Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Proramme
J Med Screen 6(2): 115-116; doi:10.1136/jms.6.2.115a [PDF]  

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