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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/nephropathy-contrast-induced_executive.pdf
October 01, 2015 - When
we examined how the risk ratio estimates varied according
to baseline characteristics of the study … When we examined how
results of studies of N-acetylcysteine varied in forest plots
organized by the
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cardiology-health-outcomes_research.pdf
July 01, 2010 - We examined geographic
variation in and predictors of carotid endarterectomy and carotid stenting. … In light of that decision and its potential influence
on the use of carotid revascularization, we examined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s96.pdf
October 01, 2007 - to a drug effect (such as rash,
bleeding, or hypoglycemia), other sections of the patient chart
are examined … epidemiologist with
experience in medical record abstraction and ADE surveil-
lance, independently examined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_4-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
January 01, 2010 - 45
Abstract
Characterization of exposure is a central issue in the analysis of observational data; however, no “one
size fits all” solution exists for exposure measurement. In this chapter, we discuss potential exposure
measurement approaches for observational comparative effectiveness research (CER). First, it is …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-care-delivery-research-protocol.pdf
October 06, 2022 - KQ 3: Which healthcare organization context and process characteristics have been examined in
studies … and processes related to cancer care delivery (KQ 2),
organizational characteristics that have been examined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-abnormalities-tests-update_surveillance.pdf
September 01, 2012 - Breast Abnormalities Update Surveillance Assessment_CER 47_Low
CER #47:
Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests for Breast
Abnormalities: Update of a 2006 Review
Original release date:
February, 2012
Surveillance Report:
January, 2013
Key Findings:
All of the key questions remain up-to-date.
Summary Deci…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/wireless-motility-capsule_executive.pdf
May 01, 2013 - Very little research
examined resource utilization, and no studies specifically
examined this outcome
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0068_01-30-2009.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0120
Document Completion Date: 6-8-09
1
Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Antinuclear autoantibody and rheumatoid factor testing in children will move forward to be refined as an
effectiveness review via the AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Ce…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-illness-heart_disposition-comments.pdf
April 22, 2013 - high rate of attrition, we rated the
study as being of good quality since the authors
thoroughly examined … We cite the articles and systematic reviews
examined for relevant studies in the Methods
section under … Conclusion Under Key Points for Key Question 3 (page ES-10,
page 40), it is noted that “no studies examined … particular) that were the
focus of this review but that were conducted in general
population samples examined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/decision-models-guidance_methods.pdf
October 01, 2016 - modeling perspective determines the methods for choosing and handling consequences,
preferences, and, if examined … This applies both to the base case data and to the range of values examined in sensitivity
analyses … Counterintuitive model results (“paradoxical findings”) may indicate “bugs” or errors, so
such results should be examined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/heart-failure-transition-care_clinician.pdf
October 01, 2015 - Transitional Care Interventions To Prevent
Readmissions for People With Heart Failure
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of a systematic review evaluating the evidence regarding the efficacy, comparative
effectiveness, and harms of transitional care interventions (defined in Table 1) that aim to reduce readmiss…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/breast-biopsy-update_clinician.pdf
May 01, 2016 - Core-Needle Biopsy for Breast Abnormalities
Core-Needle Biopsy for Breast Abnormalities
Clinical Issue
About one in eight women in the United States will develop
invasive breast cancer during her lifetime. Approximately
290,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year
in the United States, and more than…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wireless-motility-capsule_research-protocol.pdf
March 14, 2012 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: March 14, 2012
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Wireless Motility Capsule Versus Other Diagnostic Technologies for
Evaluating Gastroparesis and Cons…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antipsychotics-children-future_research.pdf
February 01, 2012 - None of the included studies examined obsessive-compulsive disorder
(OCD), post-traumatic stress disorder … studies on behavioral symptoms; the evidence was insufficient for
all of the outcomes and comparisons examined … Sex and age were examined most frequently.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/musculoskeletal-complaints-tests-children_disposition-comments.pdf
March 07, 2012 - For the second level of screening, the full text of each
article was examined. … We examined the studies that reported ‘zero’ and
provided a possible explanation where we could. … No studies specifically examined children with joint
swelling.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/chronic-kidney-disease-anemia_research.pdf
January 01, 2013 - Center (EPC) conducted a Comparative Effectiveness
Review (CER) to systematically evaluate studies that examined … Although a number of international guidelines have examined the use of both classical and
new serum … • No study examined the impacts of biological variation or type of dialysis in
diagnostic indices … measurements
on the same day or within few days after the baseline test measurements, and the results
examined … deficiency should be conducted in all patients who received baseline
test measurements, and should be examined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/treatment-resistant-depression_disposition-comments.pdf
September 01, 2011 - Long-term durability of effect was then examined over the
subsequent six months. … In this study, cognitive function
was examined in a multisite, randomized controlled trial of TMS in … We specifically examined and found no
evidence of differences in outcome based age, and gender. … Specific
evidence of benefit or harm in medically comorbid subpopulations
was not examined in detail … submitted in January, 2009, using an
updated evidence base for TMS, Simpson and colleagues (2009)
examined
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pneumonia-antibiotic-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
November 24, 2014 - Clin Infect Dis2012;56:272-82
We have examined the studies referenced here, and none
meet our inclusion
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/undescended-testicle_disposition-comments.pdf
December 11, 2012 - Disposition of Comments Report for Evaluation and Treatment of Cryptorchidism
Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-
reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1353
Published Online: December 11, 2012
Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comments Repor…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/kidney-stone-prevention_executive.pdf
March 01, 2013 - Few trials examined the effect of modifying individual
dietary components as isolated interventions. … Other trials, which collectively examined the effect of
a heterogeneous set of dietary interventions … In addition, we identified no trials that examined
the effect of allopurinol, alkalinization, or any … other
therapy in reducing risk of recurrent uric acid stones, or
that examined the effect of any treatment