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81. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0278_03-10-2008.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - The nominator questions the best way to make an early diagnosis of Clostridium difficile and prevent complications

82. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0283_03-10-2008.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - majority of type 2 diabetes cases can be attributed to obesity, and diabetes is one of the most important complications

83. Treatments for Fecal Incontinence: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/fecal-incontinence_clinician.pdf
    July 01, 2016 - Surgical fecal incontinence treatments were associated with more frequent and more severe complications … Major surgical complications often required reoperation; fewer required permanent colostomy. … bowel obstruction, sepsis, fistula Anal sphincter replacement (artificial bowel sphincter) Serious complications

84. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tethered-spinal-cord-protocol.pdf
    July 19, 2023 - On the other hand, it is well known that neurological injury and other complications associated with … of life; general health status Adverse effects of treatment: Adverse events, postoperative complications … transection, or other surgery Adverse effects of treatment: Adverse events, postoperative complications … or bowel function, ambulation, quality of life, standardized symptom scores, pain, post-operative complications … neurological status, ambulation, bladder or bowel function, quality of life, pain, post-operative complications

85. PREGNANCY, INCLUDING PRETERM BIRTH #12 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/12_pregnancy_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - The short- and long-term goals of the program are to prevent pregnancy-related complications or maternal … Experts thought in utero surgery might also reduce the need for care teams to manage complications … of myelomeningocele or complications of ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt placement. … Experts agreed while initial per-patient costs may increase, reducing long-term health complications … Surgery on fetus reduces complications of spina bifida. [internet].

86. Layout 1 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/renal-artery-stenosis_executive.pdf
    October 01, 2006 - What adverse events and complications have been associated with aggressive medical therapy or renal artery … Comparison of adverse events and complications across the various interventions is difficult. … However, it is clear that various complications after revascularization do occur in a small percentage … The evidence does not adequately assess the net harms due to adverse events and complications of medical … events N/A • The evidence does not support meaningful conclusions about relative adverse events or complications

87. CER 5 Renal Artery Stenosis NSD SJ Clean (pdf file)
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    June 24, 2014 - What adverse events and complications have been associated with aggressive medical therapy or renal

88. Diabetes-Foot-Ulcer-Amputation-Prevalence Research (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/diabetes-foot-ulcer-amputation-prevalence_research.pdf
    February 01, 2011 - Those with diabetes are expected to suffer from several associ- ated medical complications, such as renal … among Medicare beneficiaries with foot ulcer or amputa- tion; the rate of other diabetes-related complications … and B FFS Beneficia- ries With Foot Ulcer, 2006-2008 Annual Prevalence of Micro- and Macrovascular Complications … Beneficiaries With and Without Foot Ulcer, 2006-2008 Annual Prevalence of Micro- and Macrovascular Complications

89. S16 (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2007 - Follow-up and monitoring is designed to promote adherence to the drugs under study and to detect any complications … Demographics: age, race, gender Comorbid disease Adherence to therapies Disease stage and severity Risk of complications … settings to the right patients, won’t be “worth it”—that is, it could result in operative deaths and complications … Frequency of major complications of aspirin, warfarin, and intravenous heparin for second- ary stroke

90. Layout 1 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/type-2-diabetes-medications-update_executive.pdf
    March 01, 2011 - secretion by pancreatic beta cells, leading to chronic hyperglycemia and associated long-term disease complications … burden of diabetes is estimated to be $132 billion and is increasing, mostly because of the costly complications … Long-term complications of diabetes include microvascular disease, such as retinopathy and blindness, … Results from randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have demonstrated that the risk of microvascular complications … Key Question 2: Macrovascular and Microvascular Long-Term Complications of Diabetes Although we identified

91. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/11_pepticulcer_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - LES) and reduced peristaltic activity, making swallowing of food difficult and possibly leading to complications … incisions to access the blocked esophageal pathway, which can result in significant recovery time, complications … It can lead to complications such as regurgitation, coughing, choking, aspiration pneumonia, esophagitis … No specific complications related to the surgery were experienced. … It might also reduce the cost of home care and complications associated with PN.

92. Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Interventions To Improve Care of Bereaved Persons (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bereaved-persons-research-executive-summ.pdf
    March 01, 2025 - Executive Summary_Systematic Review: Interventions To Improve Care of Bereaved Persons Systematic Review Interventions To Improve Care of Bereaved Persons Executive Summary Main Points • Only a small body of evidence has evaluated the effects of screening approaches. There was insufficien…

93. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pulmonary-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
    December 01, 2013 - Experts also noted the potential for the OCS Lung to reduce transplant- associated complications and … Additionally, the anticipated reductions in oxygen and chest therapy, hospitalizations, and other complications … If ivacaftor reduces exacerbations and complications, its convenience as an oral medication could improve … Experts also noted the potential for the OCS Lung to reduce transplantation-associated complications … Experts thought patient length of stay and staff needed for treating transplant complications could be

94. Layout 1 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/osteoarthritis-pain-2006_executive.pdf
    January 01, 2006 - the United States, there are an estimated 16,500 annual deaths due to NSAID-induced gastrointestinal complications … • There were about 16 fewer symptomatic ulcers, including 5.2 fewer serious GI complications, for … large, published trial (CLASS), celecoxib at 800 mg daily did not decrease predefined serious ulcer complications … In a more recent observational study, salsalate had a similar rate of complications compared with other … Concomitant aspirin use • In the CLASS studies, there was no difference in rates of ulcer complications

95. Tx-For-Localized-Prostate-Cancer Surveillanceassesment 20120614 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
    May 01, 2012 - However, the adjusted relative risk of surgery-related complications was lower in patients treated … Urinary complications and incontinence were lower for patients whose surgeons performed more than … Pooled analysis showed that surgery-related mortality and late urinary complications were lower and … , fewer miscellaneous surgical complications, fewer anastomotic strictures, but increased risk of … genitourinary complications, increased incontinence, and increased erectile dysfunction.

96. Tx-For-Localized-Prostate-Cancer Surveillanceassesment 20120614 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
    May 01, 2012 - However, the adjusted relative risk of surgery-related complications was lower in patients treated … Urinary complications and incontinence were lower for patients whose surgeons performed more than … Pooled analysis showed that surgery-related mortality and late urinary complications were lower and … , fewer miscellaneous surgical complications, fewer anastomotic strictures, but increased risk of … genitourinary complications, increased incontinence, and increased erectile dysfunction.

97. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 266_Cervical Degenerative Disease Treatment: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-266-cdd-executive-summary.pdf
    November 01, 2023 - CDD and ACDF IONM vs. no IONM NA No evidence No evidence No evidence Neurologic complications

98. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/peptic-ulcer-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
    December 01, 2013 - Surgery can result in significant recovery time, complications, and pain. … Treatment success with no serious complications was reported in more than 90% of patients in these … There have been no reports of death or long-term device-related complications such as migration or … Researchers reported that no specific complications related to the surgery occurred. … It might also reduce home-care costs and complications associated with PN.

99. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/manges.pdf
    October 08, 2025 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY INNOVATIONS CONFERENCE -- ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY SPEAKER: ELLEN MANGES, SENIOR ADVISOR, OFFICE OF SOLID WASTE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (OSWER) ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA) MANGES: My name is Ellen Manges. I'm a senior advisor. I…

100. Ankyloglossia-protocol-140630 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ankyloglossia_research-protocol.pdf
     June 30, 2014 - excessive bleeding, airway obstruction, pain, transient poor feeding secondary to discomfort, dysphagia, complications … excessive bleeding, airway obstruction, pain, transient poor feeding secondary to discomfort, dysphagia, complications … OR “safety”[tiab] OR “harm”[tiab] OR “harms”[tiab] OR “harmful”[tiab] OR “complication”[tiab] OR “complications … [tiab] OR ((postoperative OR surgical OR “post operative” OR “post surgical”) AND (complication OR complications … )) OR “adverse effects”[Subheading] OR “complications”[Subheading] OR “contraindications”[Subheading