List of My Publications (through Nov. 2012)

I have published articles in the medical literature about some of the topics that I write about on this blog. Below is a list of selected professional and other publications, with links to abstracts or full articles if available:

1. Lin KW. Practice guidelines produced by subspecialists must meet higher standards. [Letter] Ann Fam Med published online November 15, 2012.

2. Lin KW. Do electronic health records improve processes and outcomes of preventive care? [Editorial] Am Fam Physician 2012;85:956-957.
3. Barton MB, Lin K. Screening for Ovarian Cancer: Evidence Update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement. AHRQ Publication No. 12-05165-EF3. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, April 2012.

4. Lin K, Croswell JM, Koenig H, Lam C, Maltz A. Prostate-specific antigen-based screening for prostate cancer: an evidence update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Evidence Synthesis No. 90. AHRQ Publication No. 12-05160-EF-1. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, October 2011.

5. Lin KW. Challenging the conventional wisdom on colorectal and prostate cancer screening. J Lanc Gen Hosp 2010;5(3):74-77.

6. Lin K, Sharangpani R. Screening for testicular cancer: an evidence review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med 2010;153:396-99.

7. Lin KW. Ways to measure and improve patient satisfaction online. The Maryland Family Doctor 2010;47(1):15.

8. Lin K. Adverse effects. Pulse: voices from the heart of medicine. May 21, 2010.

9. Birmingham E, Lin K. Screening for depression in Maryland adolescents. The Maryland Family Doctor 2010;46(3):11,20.

10. Lin KW. New USPSTF resources and tools can help put prevention into your practice. [Editorial] Am Fam Physician 2009;80:132-35.

11. Lin K, Vickery J. Screening for hepatitis B virus infection in pregnant women: evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med 2009;150:874-76.

12. Lin KW, Slawson DC. Identifying and using good practice guidelines. Am Fam Physician 2009;80:67-69

13. LoBrano M, Lin K. Prostate cancer screening: managing Maryland’s men. The Maryland Family Doctor 2008;45(2):11-12.

14. Calonge N, Pettiti DB, Lin K. Will recommendations against spirometry make chronic obstructive pulmonary disease harder to treat? [Letter, Reply] Ann Intern Med 2008;149:513.

15. Lin K, Lipsitz R, Miller T, Janakiraman S. Benefits and harms of prostate-specific antigen screening for prostate cancer: an evidence update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med 2008;149:192-99.

16. Lin KW, Duane MR. Are some screening tests doing more harm than good? [Editorial] Am Fam Physician 2007;76:351-2.

17. Lin K, Fajardo K. Screening for asymptomatic bacteriuria in adults: evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force reaffirmation recommendation statement. Ann Intern Med 2008;149:W-20-W-24.

18. Lin K, Watkins B, Johnson T, Rodriguez JA, Barton MB. Screening for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease using spirometry: summary of the evidence for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Ann Intern Med 2008;148:535-43.

19. Lin K, Barton M. Screening for hemoglobinopathies in newborns: a reaffirmation update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Evidence Synthesis No. 52. Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, September 2007. AHRQ Publication No. 07-05104-EF-1. Available at http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/serfiles.htm#sicklecell

20. Lin K. Conflicts of interest: trust, but verify. Am Fam Physician 2007;75:472.

21. Acri T, Coco A, Lin K, Johnson R, Eckert P. Knowledge of structured treatment interruption and adherence to antiretroviral therapy. AIDS Patient Care and STDs 2005; 19(3):167-73.

22. Lin KW, Kirchner JT. Hepatitis B. Am Fam Physician 2004; 69: 75-82, 86.