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281. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/c-diff-infections_research-protocol.pdf
     May 24, 2010 - a patient has acquired C. difficile, the likelihood of developing CDAD is dependent on a number of factors … Antimicrobial-associated risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection. … Meta-analysis to assess risk factors for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection. … Risk factors for Clostridium difficile infection. J Hosp Infect. 1998;40(1):1-15. … Meta-analysis to assess risk factors for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

282. Management of Postpartum Hemorrhage: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2016 - Risk factors for PPH include grand multiparous status, previous history of PPH, prolonged second-stage … Common etiologies of PPH include lack of uterine tone (resulting from one or more of the risk factors

283. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 21, Management Strategies To Reduce Psychiatric Readmissions (pdf file)
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     May 21, 2015 - that the whole point of the review is to determine what these factors are. … Intimidation factors may be discoverable through general survey methods. … Factors associated with length of psychiatric hospitalization. … Factors associated with longer length of stay for mental health emergency department patients. … Again, I would recommend that conclusions include factors within the control of the hospital.

284. Cannabis-App-G-Table-Surveillance-Report-2 0 (xls file)
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     May 29, 2025 - Were the Groups Comparable at Baseline on Key Prognostic Factors (e.g., By Restriction or Matching)?

285. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cardiovascular Disease: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2017 - conducted to evaluate the effect of omega-3 fatty acids (FAs) on cardiovascular disease (CVD), its risk factors … instances. �� Few studies compared the dose, formulation, or source of omega-3 FAs, which are all factors … Effects of omega-3 fatty acids on cardiovascular risk factors and intermediate markers of cardiovascular

286. Nephropathy-Contrast-Induced Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2013 - an interventional procedure, are more likely to have pre-existing cardiac, vascular and renal risk factors … the comparative effectiveness of prevention measures vary by patient characteristics (known risk factors … How do benefits or harms of contrast media differ by patient characteristics (known risk factors such … How do benefits or harms of contrast media differ by patient characteristics (known risk factors such … ● High or moderate risk patients (as defined by clinical or demographic risk factors such as age

287. GRADING THE STRENGTH OF A BODY OF EVIDENCE (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2009 - Generally, we expect three of these domains—dose-response association, existence of confounding factors … In contrast, several factors may increase strength 9 of evidence and are especially relevant for … based on observational studies starts with a strength of low and can be upgraded based on several factors … Use one of two levels: • Present: Confounding factors that would decrease the observed effect may … be present • Absent: Confounding factors that would decrease the observed effect are not likely

288. Pressure-Ulcer-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2013 - not limited to: age, race/ ethnicity, body weight, specific medical comorbidities, and known risk factors … end-stage renal disease, dementia), many Key Informants suggested that we include specific known risk factors … ulcers were reviewed, including but not limited to therapies that address the underlying contributing factors … ., diabetes, end-stage renal disease, and dementia), as well as patients with specific known risk factors … not limited to: age, race/ethnicity, body weight, specific medical comorbidities, and known risk factors

289. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pelvic-pain_research-protocol.pdf
     February 16, 2011 - We will capture relevant patient factors as they are presented in the studies that meet our inclusion … We jointly agreed that our approach to such factors (capturing data when such factors are associated … with outcomes) is sufficient and that a specific KQ addressing such factors is not necessary. … training, socioeconomic status, health literacy, etc.) and will discuss such factors in the text of … We considered the following factors in choosing this study size: Figure 1: Analytic Framework for

290. Psoriasis-Chronic Executive (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2012 - Together, these factors precluded the ability to statistically pool data. … Important factors in selecting appropriate therapy included baseline patient characteristics because … Additional consideration of factors such as convenience of therapy should be weighed against these … Future research should be designed to determine whether there are specific disease or patient factors … Clastogenic plasma factors in psoriasis--comparison of phototherapy and anti-TNF-α treatments.

291. Dietary Total Fat Intake and Dietary Polyunsaturated Fatty Acid Intake and Child Growth and Development Outcomes: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     November 18, 2024 - deficit conditions; as structural components of cellular and intracellular membranes; and as regulatory factors … energy density.29 The fatty acid composition of human milk does not vary significantly by demographic factors … Multiple factors identified a priori that are likely to impact applicability include characteristics … Effects of Nutritional Factors on Fat Content, Fatty Acid Composition, and Sensorial Properties of Meat … Human milk composition: nutrients and bioactive factors.

292. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antiplatelet-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     November 22, 2011 - Do the following factors modify the association between genetic test results and clinical outcomes? … Patient-level factors (e.g., race or ethnicity, age, sex, disease severity, or comorbidities) iii … Test-related factors (e.g., between-assay differences) iv. … System-level factors (e.g., settings where testing is performed) Key Question 2 In patient … Test-related factors (e.g., between-assay differences) iv.

293. Fecal-Incontinence Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     November 30, 2014 - Risk factors for FI include increasing age, female sex, chronic diarrhea, nerve damage (such as from … FI etiologies and other patient factors dictate feasible treatment options.1 For example, the range … Additional information on baseline patient factors that could modify treatment effects, such as age, … Fecal incontinence in US adults: epidemiology and risk factors. … Yes Yes, most or all known factors were assessed No Critical factors are missing Uncertain

294. Grading_didactic_faculty_approved (ppt file)
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     January 01, 2013 - that would decrease the observed effect may be present Absent: confounding factors that would decrease … Use one of two scores: Present: confounding factors that would decrease the observed effect may be present … Absent: confounding factors that would decrease the observed effect are not likely to be present. … is large enough that it cannot have occurred solely as a result of bias from potential confounding factors … of two scores: either a strong association or a weak association, perhaps explained by confounding factors

295. Integrating Bodies of Evidence: Existing Systematic Reviews and Primary Studies (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2015 - What factors make it possible to translate/use prior risk of bias (RoB) assessment? … What factors make it possible to translate/use prior strength of evidence (SOE) grading? … If so, what factors do you select? 2. … What factors do you use to resolve discrepancies between reviews? … What factors allow you to use a review without modifications? 2.

296. Digestible Carbohydrate Intake and Maternal-Infant Outcomes: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     April 08, 2024 - , and 10% protein and yields an energy density of 65–70 kcal/100 milliliters.11 Physiological Factors … e.g., consecutive, use of an inception cohort) and appropriate control for confounding of relevant factors … Multiple factors identified a priori that are likely to impact applicability include characteristics … e.g., age, perinatal stage), clinical characteristics (e.g., diet-related condition), intervention factors … Human milk composition: nutrients and bioactive factors.

297. Disposition of Comments_Systematic Review: Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for Infants and Children (pdf file)
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     March 31, 2025 - These factors, such as racial and economic inequities, access to paid family leave, and the availability … we would emphasize the need for future research to mitigate these biases, especially confounding factors … Sibling design can amplify confounding by factors not shared by siblings. … Thus, sibling comparisons will reduce confounding by factors more shared with other breastfed infants … while increasing confounding by less-shared factors.

298. Long COVID Models of Care (pdf file)
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     February 18, 2023 - research priority by the U.S. government.18,19 The risk of long COVID varies according to a number of factors … including primary care integrated, specialty-based, or standalone clinics, with differences in the above factors … Factors to inform applicability assessments include the country/geographic location of the model, clinical … Long covid-mechanisms, risk factors, and management. … Update Alert 11: Epidemiology of and Risk Factors for Coronavirus Infection in Health Care Workers.

299. Coronary-Artery-Stenting Executive (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2013 - This review also evaluates the factors influencing the effect of intravascular diagnostic techniques … Key Question 5: What factors (e.g., patient/physician characteristics, availability of prior noninvasive … Evaluation of factors such as sex, diabetes mellitus status, lesion length, and reference diameter for … Data were also available on the association (or lack thereof) between IVUS and factors such as left … These factors affect the present-day applicability of the existing data.

300. Obesity-Child Executive (pdf file)
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     March 31, 2010 - factors and the complex interactions among these factors that promote a positive energy balance. … At present, the way that these factors contribute to the disparities in obesity prevalence among population … Nevertheless, a growing body of research suggests that many factors interact, including individual factors … , home influences, the school environment, factors in the local community, and policies implemented … Researchers should report these contextual factors to help decisionmakers get a better idea of the