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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/vte-prophyalaxis_executive.pdf
May 01, 2013 - 1
Pharmacologic and Mechanical Prophylaxis
of Venous Thromboembolism Among Special
Populations
Executive Summary
Introduction
Background
Pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep
vein thrombosis (DVT) are collectively
known as venous thromboembolism
(VTE). VTE affects an estimated 900,000
Americans every year, resul…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/healthcare-infections_disposition-comments.pdf
August 10, 2015 - Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 22 Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-Associated Infections
Technical Brief Disposition of Comments Report
Research Review Title: Environmental Cleaning for the Prevention of Healthcare-
Associated Infections
Draft review available for public comme…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/psoriasis-chronic_research-protocol.pdf
January 10, 2012 - activity of the lesions, the
location of lesions in sensitive areas, duration of disease, treatment failures
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/dietary-supplements_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 51
Dietary Supplements in Adults Taking
Cardiovascular Drugs
Executive Summary
Background
The American Heart Association
estimates that more than 81 million
American adults (one-third of all adults)
have at least one form of cardiovascular
disease (CVD).1 CVD is br…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_executive.pdf
May 01, 2013 - 1
Treatment Strategies for Patients With
Peripheral Artery Disease
Executive Summary
Background
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) refers
to chronic narrowing or atherosclerosis
of the lower extremities1 and represents
a spectrum of disease severity from
asymptomatic disease to intermittent
claudication (IC), to …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pediatric-ehr_research-protocol.pdf
January 01, 2014 - pediatric-EHR-protocol-140818
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published online: Augusts 18, 2014
Evidence-based Practice Center
Technical Brief Protocol
Core Functionality for Pediatric Electronic Health Records
I. Background and Objectives for the Technical Brief
Clinicians, informaticians, p…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/weight-loss-surgery_research-protocol.pdf
December 14, 2010 - Evidence Report on the
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: December 14, 2010
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery
and Non-Surgical Therapy in Adults with Metabolic
Conditions and Body Mass Index o…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-tests-applicability_methods.pdf
July 01, 2012 - Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 6
6-1
Chapter 6
Assessing Applicability of Medical Test Studies
in Systematic Reviews
Katherine E. Hartmann, M.D., Ph.D., Institute for Medicine and Public Health,
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee
David B. Matchar, M.D., Center for Clinical Healt…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hepatitis-c_disposition-comments.pdf
November 27, 2012 - Disposition of Comments Report for Treatment for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults
Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-
reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1298
Published Online: November 27, 2012
Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comm…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_executive.pdf
January 27, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 134
Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol-Use
Disorders in Outpatient Settings
Executive Summary
Background
Alcohol misuse, or unhealthful alcohol
use, which includes the full spectrum
from drinking above recommended
limits (i.e., risky/hazardous drinking) to
alcoho…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/angina-heart-attack-treatments_research-protocol.pdf
December 11, 2012 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
1
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Antiplatelet and Anticoagulant Treatments for Unstable Angina/Non-ST
Elevation Myocardial Infarction
Amendment Date(s):
Amendment 1 – December 11, 2012
(Amendment Detail…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epilepsy-medicine_research-protocol.pdf
February 01, 2008 - Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic Medications in Patients With Epilepsy
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: July 01, 2010
Evidence-Based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Evaluation of Effectiveness and Safety of
Antiepileptic Medicati…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bladder-cancer-non-muscle-invasive_disposition-comments.pdf
October 27, 2015 - Disposition of Comments for CER 153 Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report
Research Review Title: Emerging Approaches to Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-
Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer
Draft review available for public comment from November …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nephropathy-contrast-induced_research-protocol.pdf
October 01, 2013 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Prevention of Contrast Media Induced Nephropathy
I. Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review
Contrast induced nephropathy (CIN) is defined as impairment of renal function, an
increase in serum creatinine levels by more than 25 pe…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medication-adherence-interventions_research-protocol.pdf
August 18, 2011 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: August 18, 2011 1
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Closing the Quality Gap Series: Comparative Effectiveness of Medication Adherence
Interventions …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hypofractionated-radiation-therapy-draft-appendix-d1.xlsx
January 01, 2024 - Draft - Primary Hypofractionated Radiation Therapy for Localized Prostate Cancer: Appendix D1 Tables
Table D-1. Study Characteristic
Author, year Trial name NCT # Key Questions Study design Funding source Follow-up Assessment Timepoints
Indicate all timepoints at which follow-up assessments were completed in months.…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pressure-ulcer-treatment_executive.pdf
May 01, 2013 - Surgical flap
failures requiring reoperation ranged from 12 percent to
24 percent.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rapid-evidence-heart-disease.pdf
October 01, 2022 - Rapid Evidence Product_Nonemergent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Versus Optimal Medical Treatment for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: A Rapid Response Literature Review
Rapid Evidence Product
Nonemergent Percutaneous Coronary Intervention
Versus Optimal Medical Treatment for Stable Ischemic
Heart Disease: …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-245-breast-reconstruction-after-mastectomy-disposition-comments.pdf
October 01, 2021 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 245: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report
Research Title: Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis
Draft report available for public comme…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-259-partial-breast-irradiation-executive-summary.pdf
January 01, 2023 - Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 259: Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 259
Partial Breast Irradiation for
Breast Cancer
Executive Summary
Main Points
• There was no significant difference between partial breast irrad…