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61. Disposition of Comments for CER 159 Insomnia (pdf file)
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    December 30, 2015 - Definitions and statistical methods were appropriate. Thank you. … TEP Reviewer 8 Discussion Implications are clearly stated and appropriate. … TEP Reviewer 6 General Primary and secondary end points are appropriate to this literature and appropriate … We felt this was most scientifically appropriate. … The key questions are appropriate. Thank you. We agree.

62. Disposition of Comments for CER 167 Renal Masses (pdf file)
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    February 24, 2016 - All studies meeting appropriate criteria were included. … The statistical methods used are appropriate. … The statistical methods used are appropriate. … Statistics appear to be appropriate. Thank you. … Key questions are appropriate and explicitly defined. Thank you.

63. Disposition of Comments Report for Local Therapies for Unresectable Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma (pdf file)
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    May 24, 2013 - The key questions are appropriate and explicitly stated. … If they meet these criteria, they are triaged to the appropriate therapy based on tumor burden. … The key questions are appropriate and explicitly stated. Thank you. … Statistical methods used appear appropriate. Thank you. … Definitions for outcome measures are appropriate.

64. Disposition of Comments Report for The Effectiveness and Risks of Long-Term Opioid Treatment of Chronic Pain (pdf file)
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    September 29, 2014 - prescribing and appropriate patient use of the medication, (2) appropriate prescribing and inappropriate … patient use of the medication, (3) appropriate prescribing and either appropriate or inappropriate … sections are well written, and the conclusions are appropriate. … The key questions were appropriate and explicitly stated. … Peer Reviewer 11 Methods Appropriate statistical methods used?

65. Disposition of Comments for CER 172 Clostridium Difficile Diagnosis Prevention Treatment (pdf file)
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    March 29, 2016 - Appropriate definitions are explicitly stated by the authors. … All significant topics are reviewed and appropriate detail. … We believe the results as stated are appropriate. … We believe the findings are appropriate. … The key questions are very appropriate and are explicitly stated.

66. Emerging MRI Technologies for Imaging Musculoskeletal Disorders under Loading Stress (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2011 - Jamie Phelan Executive Summary Concise with appropriate information relevant to the topic. … Page 13 lin 9 - Preclude may not be the appropriate word: diminish or alleviate may be more appropriate … [not sure "predictive" accuracy is an appropriate term? … We agree that “diagnostic accuracy” would be a more appropriate term. … Peer Reviewer #1 References Mostly appropriate given the stated scope.

67. Wheeled Mobility (Wheelchair) Service Delivery (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - postural seating and positioning in wheeled mobility bases has on appropriate clinical outcomes and … Ruffner, Stan General Abstract: Very appropriate and right on target. Thank you. … Are the definitions or diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures appropriate? … Are the statistical methods used appropriate? … What barriers exist to you providing the most appropriate technology for your patient?

68. Disposition of Comments for Treatment Strategies for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (pdf file)
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    May 29, 2013 - Statistical methods appear appropriate for the studies included. … Are the statistical methods used appropriate? Yes Thank you. … Outcome measures are appropriate and described adequately. … TEP Member 3 General Yes. this is an appropriate target populatin ad the key questions are appropriate … The key questions are appropriate and explicitly stated. Thank you.

69. Disposition of Comments Report for Strategies To Reduce Cesarean Birth in Low-Risk Women (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2010 - Geographic variation in the appropriate use of cesarean delivery. … The definitions for outcome measures are appropriate. … Peer Reviewer #10 Results Detail is appropriate. … Have added "NR=not reported" to all appropriate tables. … The key questions are appropriate and clearly stated.

70. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2011 - YES Are the definitions or diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures appropriate? … YES Are the statistical methods used appropriate? YES No response needed. … Peer Reviewer 2 Results Amount of detail is appropriate No response needed. … YES Are the key questions appropriate and explicitly stated? YES No response needed. … The comments have been reviewed and incorporated in the appropriate sections.

71. Disposition of Comments for Evidence Report 222 Youth Suicide Prevention (pdf file)
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    October 04, 2016 - The questions are appropriate and explicitly stated Thank you for your comment. … The statistical methods are appropriate. Thank you for your comment. … Definitions and diagnostic criteria for the outcome measures appear appropriate. … Statistical methods used also appear appropriate. Thank you for your comment. … TEP #3 Methods Overall, the approach to the literature review is appropriate.

72. Prioritization Criteria Methodology for Future Research Needs Proposals Within the Effective Health Care Program (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2013 - After modification, the remaining criteria were divided into two prioritization steps as appropriate … A product from the EHC program could be an appropriate vehicle for change. 4 Potential risk from inaction … The criterion of Feasibility is appropriate only when considering a specific research design and best … inappropriate variability in the management of the condition or controversy about what constitutes appropriate … Potential to resolve controversy or dilemmas in what constitutes appropriate health care.

73. Disposition of Comments: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 232_Interventions for Breathlessness in Patients With Advanced Cancer (pdf file)
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    November 19, 2020 - Statistical methods are appropriate. … I would be more appropriate to state. c. … Key questions are appropriate. … Figures are appropriate. … Was it appropriate?

74. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2013 - Factors limiting the strength of recommendations include the lack of sufficient data on the most appropriate … diagnostic services, and, if a diagnosis of depression is confirmed, appropriate treatment (Table 2 … Although all recommendations related to screening commented on the need for appropriate systems or … Question 6 Is the likelihood of an appropriate action (referral, diagnosis, treatment, etc.) after … When a meta-analysis is appropriate, we will use random-effects models to quantitatively synthesize

75. Disposition of Comments Report for Procalcitonin-Guides Antibiotic Therapy (pdf file)
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    October 05, 2012 - Whether that's the right interpretation or I'm incorrect, it would be appropriate to describe in the … The limited use of meta- analytic techniques was appropriate. … The level of detail is appropriate and the characteristics of studies are clear. … But this focus is clinically appropriate and the findings of this CER clinically meaningful. … The key questions are appropriate and explicitly stated.

76. Slide 1
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    January 01, 2013 - Appropriate study design can reduce the potential for bias. … The case-crossover design is thought to be appropriate for studying acute effects of transient exposures … An appropriate study design is a prerequisite to reduce potential for bias. … Regardless of the design chosen, selection of appropriate data source(s), the patient population, inclusion … Regardless of the design chosen, selection of appropriate data source(s), the patient population, inclusion

77. Noninvasive Testing for Coronary Artery Disease (pdf file)
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    January 15, 2015 - Accurate, early diagnosis of CAD is important for initiation of appropriate treatment and reduction … Because of the cost and risk of ICA, noninvasive testing is more appropriate as a first-line diagnostic … Deciding when and how to order the most appropriate test for diagnosing CAD in symptomatic patients … All citations deemed appropriate for inclusion by at least one of the reviewers will be retrieved. … means for preventing bias; and appropriate measurement of outcomes.

78. Quantitative Synthesis Chapter 3. Choice of Statistical Model for Combining Studies (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2018 - Describe a scenario for which a fixed effects versus random effects model may be appropriate. 2. … • The DL method is also appropriate when between-study heterogeneity is low. 6. … Objective: Be able to describe a scenario for which a fixed effects versus random effects model may be appropriate … Summary: • DL estimator ► Appropriate when between-study heterogeneity is low ► Does not accurately … The DL method is also appropriate when between-study heterogeneity is low.

79. Disposition of Comments for Epoetin and Darbepoetin for Managing Anemia in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment (pdf file)
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    April 25, 2013 - Methods The methodology employed was appropriate, comprehensive and well-documented. … No response needed Results The results are clearly displayed in the appropriate detail. … Saying “consistent with” given the consistent findings we believe is appropriate. … Is it appropriate to focus exclusively on relative risk here? … Thus, drawing firm conclusions based on modeled scenarios is not appropriate.

80. Conducting Quantitative Synthesis when Comparing Medical Interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2010 - For example, it may be appropriate to combine studies from a class of drugs instead of limiting only … Examples to illustrate how to make appropriate decisions based on evaluation of different types of … It is a preferred measure whenever estimates of RD are similar across studies and appropriate to be … For cross-over trials, investigators should first evaluate whether the trial is appropriate for the … For dichotomous outcomes, RD is a preferred measure whenever appropriate.