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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/breast-cancer-medications-for-risk-reduction
September 03, 2019 - by using a profile likelihood random-effects model to account for variation among studies. 15 All analyses … For outcomes of major adverse events, analyses were stratified by active vs posttreatment periods, although … Estimates used combined RRs from the meta-analyses and combined event rates from placebo groups of included … invasive breast cancer risk (RR, 0.83 [95% CI, 0.42-1.62]; n = 1884) and was not included in the meta-analyses … Consequently, they were not included in the meta-analyses of raloxifene trials.
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April 05, 2016 - Given the clinical heterogeneity of studies,
meta-analyses were not conducted for any of the questions … (Table 6).44-46,50,51,53-55
ICS
One trial of patients with mild to moderate COPD, 2 post hoc sub-
analyses … tiotropium in patients naive to mainte-
nance treatment with moderate COPD (n = 457)55 and 4 subgroup
analyses … Furthermore, there were a number of limitations in the in-
cluded subgroup analyses for all classes of … However, the
treatment literature was largely limited to subgroup analyses, al-
most exclusively among
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/human-immunodeficiency-virus-hiv-infection-screening-2005
July 05, 2005 - Agency staff and USPSTF members participated in the initial design of the study and reviewed interim analyses … Cost-effectiveness analyses
Good
Two good-quality cost-effectiveness analyses found that the cost-effectiveness … In addition, intention-to-treat analyses of clinical outcomes incorporate the effects of intolerable … We also included cost-effectiveness analyses of HIV screening in outpatient settings in the HAART era … Are appropriate sensitivity analyses performed?
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July 01, 2013 - For
policy context, however, the USPSTF reviewed some cost-
effectiveness analyses published since its … These analyses, which include downstream costs,
support the cost-effectiveness of HIV screening in settings … Subsequent analyses from the DAD study (36–38) and
other cohort studies (39, 40) also report cardiovascular … recommen-
dation statement now includes a brief summary of its con-
textual review of cost-effectiveness analyses
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/carotid-artery-stenosis-screening-1996
January 01, 1996 - Subgroup analyses suggest that endarterectomy may be less effective in women than in men (17% vs. 66% … Revised cost-effectiveness analyses of various screening and treatment strategies for asymptomatic carotid
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July 01, 2007 - For the literature search on bene-
fits, the search is limited to meta-analyses, systematic
reviews, … and RCTs; for harms, the search includes meta-
analyses, systematic reviews, RCTs, cohort and case–
control
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June 20, 2019 - Agency staff and USPSTF members
participated in the initial design of the study and reviewed
interim analyses … Cost-effectiveness
analyses
Good Two good-quality cost-effectiveness analyses
found that the cost-effectiveness … We also included cost-effectiveness analyses of HIV screen-
ing in outpatient settings in the HAART era … Cost-Effectiveness Analyses: Criteria
Framing
1. … Are appropriate sensitivity analyses performed?
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January 01, 2013 - We performed meta-analyses of trials that evaluated
similar populations, interventions, comparisons, … Statistical heterogeneity was explored through sensitivity
and subgroup analyses based on study quality … Analyses were per-
formed with Stata software, version 11.0 (StataCorp, Col-
lege Station, Texas). … We did not perform formal analyses for
publication bias because of the small numbers of trials, but
analyses … Meta-analyses were per-
formed by using the DerSimonian–Laird random-effects
model, which results in
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September 18, 2018 - Random-effects meta-analyses were conducted for weight loss outcomes in
behavior-based interventions. … Full method-
ologicaldetails(includingstudyselection,excludedstudies,anddescrip-
tion of data analyses … The reference lists of previously published
reviews, meta-analyses, and primary studies were also examined … For weight outcomes in behavior-based interventions, random-
effects meta-analyses were conducted using … Quantitative analyses were conducted using Stata version 13.1
(Stata Corp LP).
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August 01, 2016 - To determine whether meta-analyses were appropriate,
the clinical and methodological heterogeneity of … were developed for each type of serologic test, and separate
analyses were conducted for HerpeSelect … The metandi program in
Stata version 1412 was used to conduct all quantitative analyses. … and
specificity based on hierarchical
summary receiver operating
characteristic curve and bivariate
analyses … NA NA
Key question 2:
Accuracy of
serologic
screening tests
11 Total: 7129;
pooled
analyses:
6537
(
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July 13, 2021 - review of abstracts, full-text articles, and study
quality; qualitative synthesis of findings; meta-analyses … To determine whether meta-analyses were appropriate, the
clinical and methodological heterogeneity of … Quantitative analyses were conducted using Comprehensive Meta-
Analysis version 3.3 (Biostat Inc) and … High strength of evidence from meta-analyses found that life-
style interventions for obese or overweight … Measuring inconsistency in meta-analyses.
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May 01, 2021 - tality, or health-related quality of life.13,16
The USPSTF reviewed 3 trials with newly published analyses … bronchodilators and ICS in the treat-
ment of COPD, such as heart failure and pneumonia, as described
in meta-analyses
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-research-plan/unhealthy-alcohol-use-in-adolescents-and-adults-screening-and-behavioral-counseling-interventions
October 20, 2016 - Suggestions for implementation of the review (e.g., stratifying analyses based on alcohol use severity
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September 06, 2016 - Based on pooled analyses of studies reviewed by the
USPSTF, when using a positive threshold of 10 mm, … has
sensitivity of 79% (11 studies; n = 988) and specificity of 97% (9
studies; n = 9651).2
Pooled analyses … Pooled analyses of the QuantiFERON-TB Gold
In-Tube test (another type of IGRA) indicate sensitivity of
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hepatitis-b-virus-infection-screening-nonpregnant-adolescents-adults-may-2014
June 18, 2014 - Results remained consistent when stratified by individual drug and in sensitivity and subgroup analyses … Analyses were limited by small numbers of trials. … Pooled analyses from 3 fair- to good-quality trials showed that vaccination was also associated with
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April 15, 2013 - For key questions 4 and 5 only, we conducted random-effects meta-analyses to estimate the effect size … We used Stata, version 11.2 (StataCorp, College Station, Texas), for all statistical analyses. … to older adults
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
No trials were limited to older adults, and no subgroup analyses … adults
No data
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
No trials were limited to older adults, and no subgroup analyses … XX Significant group differences for at least 1 but fewer than one half of reported follow-ups or analyses
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June 22, 2025 - the belief that a gap exists between evidence and practice)
New evidence (e.g., new studies or new analyses
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June 20, 2023 - screening questions, CES-D, and EPDS. 1 , 58 One study conducted a series of individual patient data meta-analyses … In the individual patient data meta-analyses, the PHQ-9 identified 85% of participants with major depression … evidence available suggested benefits of psychological treatment in these populations. 1 , 58
Pooled analyses … statistically significant (OR, 0.94 [95% CI, 0.73-1.22]; 12 RCTs [n = 14,573]; I 2 = 11.2%). 1 , 58 Pooled analyses
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/folic-acid-for-the-prevention-of-neural-tube-defects-preventive-medication-january-2017
January 10, 2017 - To determine whether meta-analyses were appropriate, the clinical and methodological heterogeneity (in … A third meta-analysis, 35 consisting of a subset of the primary studies in other meta-analyses, also … high or unclear risk of bias. 32 articles representing 24 studies were included in the quantitative analyses … 40
b A third meta-analysis, 35 consisting of a subset of the primary studies in the other 2 meta-analyses
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February 11, 2014 - cirrhosis-related deaths was increased in one of the communities participating in the study. 29 More recent analyses … The results of these analyses have been inconsistent.