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1801. Disposition of Comments Report for Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/kidney-stone-prevention_disposition-comments.pdf
      July 26, 2012 - The authors chose clinical outcomes as the most important when evaluating efficacy of treatments. … There is no clearly agreed upon end point for evaluating the efficacy of stone prevention; however … The authors chose clinical outcomes as the most important when evaluating efficacy of treatments. … There is no clearly agreed upon end point for evaluating the efficacy of stone prevention; however … A priori, we judged stone growth to be a secondary efficacy outcome measure, and one that deserves

1802. The series of articles beginning with this issue of the Journal form the most up-to-date version of the Guide for Conducting Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (pdf file)
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      August 01, 2009 - Efficacy trials (explanatory trials) determine whether an intervention produces the expected result … stringent eligibility criteria, assess health outcomes, and have longer followup periods than most efficacy … Characteristics of efficacy trials that limit the applicability of their results include: • Homogeneous … • Short-term head-to-head trials that use surrogate (efficacy) measures. … Challenges in systematic reviews that evaluate drug efficacy or effectiveness [review].

1803. Archived: Physical Activity Promotion: Behavioral Counseling, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      January 01, 1996 - This recommendation is based on the proven efficacy of regular physical activity in reducing the risk … Contents PDF Version and JAMA Link Archived Versions Burden of Suffering Efficacy … of Risk Reduction Efficacy of Counseling Recommendations of Other Groups Discussion … This recommendation is based on the proven efficacy of regular physical activity in reducing the risk … Self-efficacy and the maintenance of exercise participation in older adults.

1804. e-Coaching: IVR-Enhanced Care Transition Support for Complex Patients - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2010 - rehospitalizations, successful community tenure over a 3-month period, medication discrepancies, and patient self-efficacy … rehospitalizations, successful community tenure at home after discharge from the hospital, and patient self-efficacy

1805. Disposition of Comments Report for CER 132 Combination Therapy Versus Intensification of Statin Monotherapy: An Update (pdf file)
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      September 01, 2014 - While statin plus ezetimibe has not proven superior efficacy, this is not representative of all other … The relative efficacy and dose ranges for individual statin drugs is shown in Table 4 of the report … The report does not clearly differentiate between pharmacodynamic efficacy and potency. … Problems with adherence must be considered both a safety and efficacy issue in my view. … If high drop-out rates due to the drug, efficacy will by necessity by more limited.

1806. Aspirin or Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs for the Primary Prevention of Colorectal Cancer (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2007 - It reviewed the evidence on the efficacy of aspi- rin and NSAIDs in reducing colorectal adenoma and can … The Physician’s Health Study assessed the efficacy of low-dose aspirin use in decreasing colorectal ad … The Nurses’ Health Study as- sessed the efficacy of low-dose aspirin in decreasing colo- rectal adenomas … Colorectal Cancer Mortality Based on a limited number of studies addressing the efficacy of aspirin … Efficacy and safety of valdecoxib for treatment of osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: systematic

1807. Ch 1-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
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      August 13, 2012 - Specifically, investigators should summarize in the protocol what is known about the efficacy, effectiveness … The evidence generated in each phase is reviewed to make interim decisions about the safety and efficacy … If the FDA approves, human testing for safety and efficacy can begin. … Unlike efficacy trials, in which clinical endpoints and surrogate measures are frequently used to determine … efficacy, effectiveness may need to be determined based on several measures, many of which are not

1808. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/atrial-fibrillation-ablation_disposition-comments.pdf
      October 01, 2010 - I think it is necessary here (and probably elsewhere, as in the discussion about efficacy of catheter … The data for safety and efficacy in the future will depend on what kinds of labs are doing the majority … Long-term single procedure efficacy of catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation. … Efficacy, safety, and outcome of atrial fibrillation ablation in septuagenarians. … Long-term clinical efficacy and risk of catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation in the elderly.

1809. Future Research Needs for Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation in the Pediatric Population (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2012 - To determine the efficacy and toxicity of these regimens in these patients. … Safety/Efficacy Study 25 6/2009- 6/2014 United States FU: 2 years 2 cycles of HDCT/SCT 2 … Safety/Efficacy Study 30 7/2006 – 2/2017 United States FU: 15 years Radiotherapy followed … Safety/Efficacy Study 40 (16 to 60 years) 8/2005 – 8/2013 United States FU: 5 years AHSCT … Safety/Efficacy Study 50 (up to 60 years) 4/2001 – 4/2011 United States FU: 5 years Immune

1810. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2006 - What are the comparative efficacy and safety of epoetin (alfa or beta) and darbepoetin? 2. … How do alternative dosing strategies affect the comparative efficacy and safety of epoetin and darbepoetin … initiating treatment or alternative criteria for discontinuing therapy or duration of therapy affect the efficacy … Conclusions Comparative efficacy and safety of epoetin and darbepoetin Three sets of trials were summarized

1811. Management of Insomnia Disorder in Adults: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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      August 01, 2017 - The systematic review assessed the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of a broad … outcomes, primarily in older patients (low to moderate SOE). �� Evidence regarding the long-term efficacy … Evidence regarding their longer-term efficacy and safety is limited or lacking. �� Outcome reporting … a large placebo response was observed in some studies. �� Evidence was insufficient to assess the efficacy

1812. Enabling Sleep Apnea Patient-Centered Care Via an Internet Intervention - 2011 | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2011 - information on sleep apnea and the CPAP device, charts that provided objectively-measured adherence and efficacy

1813. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34684/psn-pdf
      May 27, 2011 - demonstrated significant decreases in several classes of ADEs and provides estimates of the system’s cost efficacy

1814. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47098/psn-pdf
      August 15, 2018 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/accuracy-pediatric-trauma-field-triage-systematic-review https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/efficacy-educational-video-game-versus-traditional-educational-apps-improving-physician

1815. Future Research Needs for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs), Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs), or Direct Renin Inhibitors (DRIs) for Treating Hypertension (pdf file)
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      March 01, 2012 - Retrospective analysis of real-world efficacy of angiotensin receptor blockers versus other classes … Efficacy and tolerability of nebivolol compared with other antihypertensive drugs: a meta-analysis. … Efficacy and safety of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren and ramipril alone or in combination in … Efficacy and safety of the direct renin inhibitor aliskiren and ramipril alone or in combination in … Retrospective analysis of real-world efficacy of angiotensin receptor blockers versus other classes

1816. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2011 - days require routine monitoring of renal function and serum vancomycin concentrations to maximize efficacy … besides monitoring the patient's renal function, the most accurate and practical method to monitor efficacy … High-dose vancomycin therapy for methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus infections: efficacy and

1817. Disposition of Comments for CER 161 Major Depressive Disorder (pdf file)
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      December 08, 2015 - However, a Cochrane review of SJW vs placebo clearly demonstrates SJW efficacy. … If the latter, this may temper the findings on acupuncture efficacy. … However, our focus in this review is on comparative efficacy and harms. … General efficacy and harms are beyond the scope of this review. … The comment is about efficacy, not comparative efficacy (ie. when research has demonstrated efficacy

1818. Screening for Cognitive Impairment in Older Adults: A Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2013 - Problems of spectrum and bias in evaluating the efficacy of diagnostic tests. … Efficacy of donepezil in mild cognitive impair- ment: a randomized placebo-controlled trial. … Efficacy and tolerability of rivastigmine in patients with dementia of the Alzheimer type. … Long-term efficacy and safety of celecoxib in Alzheimer’s disease. … The long-term efficacy and tolerability of donepezil in patients with vascular dementia.

1819. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/33824/psn-pdf
      January 01, 2016 - effectiveness-and-risks-long-term-opioid-therapy-chronic-pain-systematic-review-national https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/efficacy-tolerability-and-dose-dependent-effects-opioid-analgesics-low-back-pain-systematic … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/efficacy-tolerability-and-dose-dependent-effects-opioid-analgesics-low-back-pain-systematic

1820. mHealth Delivery of a Motivational Intervention to Address Heavy Drinking Among College Freshmen - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs023875-kazemi-final-report-2018.pdf
      January 01, 2018 - In Stage 2 (N = 377), we conducted a randomized controlled trial (RCT) testing the efficacy of pBMI+ … In Stage 2 (AIM 2) of the study, we examined the efficacy of the pBMI+SP intervention with mandated … In Stage 2, we conducted an RCT to test the efficacy of the app. … We developed and tested the feasibility and beginning efficacy of mHealth delivery of BMI. … Efficacy and outcomes of a mobile app targeting alcohol use in young people.