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241. Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer Update (pdf file)
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     December 09, 2014 - We don’t believe the longer F/U data alter our original conclusions. … Our conclusions on SBRT would not be altered by exclusion of the Ozyigit study. 3. … The conclusions are clearly presented. … Peer Reviewer #1 General Yes, the data is limited but the conclusions are solid. … TEP #3 General Yes this report seems to be quite clear in intent and conclusions.

242. CER 173 Executive Summary: Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: An Update (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2015 - Only 4 percent of studies lasted longer than 2 years, making it difficult to draw any firm conclusions … Unless stated otherwise in the text or figures, results and conclusions for all the Key Questions are … We could not make any conclusions about these outcomes. Table E. … We did not find evidence to support substantive conclusions about the comparative effectiveness of … In this way, we included observational studies with the most valid results to support conclusions.

243. Disposition of Comments Report for Vitamin D and Calcium: A Systematic Review of Health Outcomes (Update) (pdf file)
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     September 15, 2014 - I am out of the country I could not access the ASBMR abstract).In fact this should invalidate the conclusions … The conclusions are clearly stated and well-justified by the findings of the updated SR. … Thus readers must draw their own conclusions in regard to policy or practice decisions. … I response to the concern that the reader is left to draw his/her own conclusions or at least to decide … The conclusions and discussion of the main points are in general valid.

244. Executive Summary: Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for Infants and Children (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2025 - Implications and Conclusions This review confirms that infants who are breastfed, including those fed … Main Points Background and Purpose Methods Results Strengths and Limitations Implications and Conclusions

245. Disposition of Comments Report for Pharmacologic and Mechanical Prophylaxis of Venous Thromboembolism Among Special Populations (pdf file)
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     May 29, 2013 - We appreciate the reviewer’s comments and agree that our conclusions reflect the data. … - While the question posed by the investigators is extremely relevant and meaningful, the conclusions … The authors have done an outstanding job reviewing the material and coming to conclusions. … Key points are clearly presented in the abstract and conclusions of the manuscript. … - yes Thank you Reviewer 10 Clarity and Usability "Can the conclusions be used to inform policy

246. Disposition of Comments for Local Nonsurgical Therapies for Stage I and Symptomatic Obstructive Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (pdf file)
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     June 12, 2013 - I am in complete agreement with the author’s conclusions, but remain unsure of how such a finding can … However, single-arm studies themselves are insufficient to draw conclusions as to the relative effectiveness … As a result, for KQ1 and KQ2, the current conclusions and recommendations are not likely to be used … The conclusions cannot be used to inform policy (by virtue of insufficient evidence) except to spawn … The strength of evidence from the single-arm reports is insufficient to draw conclusions.

247. Integrating Bodies of Evidence: Existing Systematic Reviews and Primary Studies (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2015 - The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the authors, who are responsible for its … contents; the findings and conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ. … Therefore, in the end, study questions, design, methodological approaches, and/or conclusions do not … However, the conclusions and synthesis of the scientific literature presented in this report does not … in the conclusions.

248. Plasma-Cell-Dyscrasias-Sflc-Assay Executive (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2012 - Only one study, of C quality, reported data on prediction of treatment response, so conclusions are … All these factors limited the validity of the studies and the conclusions that could be drawn from … Summary of findings for KQs 1–5 KQ Strength of Evidence Summary, Comments, and Conclusions KQ1: Do … • Conclusions: Although SFLC response to therapy appeared to be a consistent predictor of outcomes … Conclusions We did not find sufficient evidence to determine whether the addition of the SFLC assay

249. Disposition of Comments Report for The Patient-Centered Medical Home (pdf file)
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     July 03, 2012 - The conclusions can be used to inform policy and practice decisions. … A recent study by Solberg reaches much the same conclusions. … These analyses led to a change in conclusions for economic outcomes. … These analyses led to a change in conclusions for economic outcomes. … Our conclusions now emphasize the relative paucity of studies in children.

250. Machine-Learning-Tools-Appendix-C (xls file)
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     January 01, 2024 - The small number of missed studies across reviews with pairwise meta-analyses hindered strong conclusions … about the effect of missed studies on the results and conclusions of systematic reviews 31727150 Gates … The small number of missed studies across reviews with pairwise meta-analyses hindered strong conclusions … The small number of missed studies across reviews with pairwise meta-analyses hindered strong conclusions … about the effect of missed studies on the results and conclusions of systematic reviews 31727150 Gates

251. Executive Summary: Systematic Review_Implementing Recommended Mental Health and Substance Use Screening and Counseling Interventions in Primary Care Settings for Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2025 - risk of bias and many outcomes were rated as very low strength of evidence, indicating that clear conclusions … of a control group in pre-post studies limits the quality of the evidence and the ability to draw conclusions … So, although it is not possible to draw definitive causal conclusions from the studies included in this … Implications and Conclusions The identified implementation approaches may improve some aspects of addressing … However, it is not currently possible to draw definitive conclusions.

252. Disposition of Comments for CER 208 Treatment for Bipolar Disorder in Adults A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     August 07, 2018 - Adding further high risk of bias studies would not improve our ability to draw conclusions from the … , or even the ability to draw conclusions at all. … We have added a brief summary of reasons for insufficient evidence conclusions throughout the report … We have added a brief summary of reasons for insufficient evidence conclusions throughout the report … Operationalizing risk of bias (ROB) was also helpful in following conclusions drawn.

253. Disposition of Comments CER 219 Antipsychotics for the Prevention and Treatment of Delirium (pdf file)
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     September 03, 2019 - We have added this qualifier to the second sentence of the Conclusions as recommended. … In addition to being confusing (as noted above), the symbols related to conclusions only denote the … Reviewer #1 (Medicus, Jennifer [APA]) Methods From a measurement standpoint, the length of stay conclusions … As one of the critical outcomes, these conclusions are of particular importance. … , and long-term cognitive and functional outcomes.” as the last sentence of the Evidence Summary Conclusions

254. Impact of Contacting Study Authors on Systematic Review Conclusions: Diagnostic Tests for Hepatic Fibrosis | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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255. Stem-Cell-Children Executive (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2012 - of evidence on overall survival with tandem HSCT compared with single HSCT is insufficient to draw conclusions … single HSCT compared with symptom management and/or disease natural history is insufficient to draw conclusions … Insufficient evidence: • The overall body of evidence is insufficient to draw conclusions about the … • Although the overall body of evidence is insufficient to come to conclusions about the relative … For most conditions addressed in this systematic review, evidence is insufficient to draw conclusions

256. Disposition of Comments for CER 158 Diagnosis of Gout (pdf file)
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     February 24, 2016 - We believe the conclusions make that point. . … The conclusions are generally well supported by the data presented. … However, the strength of evidence for all their conclusions, were either low or insufficient. … conclusions and application to clinical practice, is questionable. … Peer Reviewer 5 Clarity and Usability The conclusions have implications for decisions.

257. Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2008 - The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the authors, who are responsible for its … contents; the findings and conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ, the Veterans … There is rarely a sufficient body of head-to-head trials to support easy conclusions about comparative … Often, however, there is limited evidence to support strong conclusions about the specific benefits

258. Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2008 - The findings and conclusions in this document are those of the authors, who are responsible for its … contents; the findings and conclusions do not necessarily represent the views of AHRQ, the Veterans … There is rarely a sufficient body of head-to-head trials to support easy conclusions about comparative … Often, however, there is limited evidence to support strong conclusions about the specific benefits

259. Disposition of Comments for CER 202 Effectiveness and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in the Management of Asthma (pdf file)
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     December 14, 2017 - I would suggest separating the 2 topics under 2 subheadings in the abstract and in conclusions Thank … Public Reviewer 2 William Busse Introduction Both reviews were extensive and conclusions supported … Boston Scientific requests that these conclusions be included within the ‘Key Points’ section. … We assessed the strength of evidence as insufficient for drawing any conclusions about changes in … TEP Reviewer 5 Clarity and Usability I do not believe the conclusions are relevant for either

260. Disposition of Comments Report for Evaluation and Treatment of Cryptorchidism (pdf file)
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     December 11, 2012 - Peer Reviewer #1 Discussion- Conclusion The discussion and conclusions are reasonable, although the … , so that a reader who just reads the executive summary or the conclusions does not miss the key points … We have added text in the discussion and conclusions to reflect this. … Peer Reviewer #1 General The second issue which needs to be more clearly articulated in the conclusions … Peer Reviewer #2 General yes, well structured, organized, and clear. conclusions are helpful.