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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-update-2015_executive.pdf
January 01, 2015 - CER 173 Executive Summary: Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2 Diabetes: An Update
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Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 173
Diabetes Medications for Adults With Type 2
Diabetes: An Update
Executive Summary
Condition and Therapeutic
Strategies
Type 2 diabetes affects more than
9.3 percent of the …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/obesity-child_executive.pdf
March 31, 2010 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 115
Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs:
Comparative Effectiveness Review
and Meta-Analysis
Executive Summary
Background
The epidemic of childhood obesity
is threatening America’s children.1-3
Overweight children and adolescents
are at greater risk for health pr…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/dementia-agitation-aggression_executive.pdf
March 01, 2016 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 177
Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Agitation
and Aggression in Dementia
Executive Summary
Background
Dementia and Agitation and
Aggression
The American Psychiatric Association’s
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (DSM-5)
categoriz…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/protocol-social-isolation.pdf
January 01, 2013 - EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Addressing Social Isolation to Improve Health of Older Adults: A
Rapid Evidence Review
Questions:
1. Among older adult…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/aggression_research-protocol.pdf
October 05, 2015 - Untitled
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Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Strategies to De-escalate Aggressive
Behavior in Psychia…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/aggression_disposition-comments.pdf
July 14, 2016 - Strategies to De-escalate Aggressive Behavior in Psychiatric Patients
Source: https://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and-reports/
?pageaction=displayproduct&productid=2256
Published Online: July 14, 2016
Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report
Res…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-treatment_surveillance.pdf
January 01, 2013 - CER #60:
Treatment for Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness
Original release date:
April, 2012
Surveillance Report:
May, 2013
Key Findings:
- A large number of relatively small new studies were
identified that compared the effectiveness and safety of
existing treatments but none sufficiently challenge…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/allergy-seasonal_executive.pdf
July 01, 2013 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 120
Treatments for Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis
Executive Summary
Background
Seasonal allergic rhinitis (SAR), also
known as hay fever, is an allergic reaction
in the upper airways that occurs when
sensitized individuals encounter airborne
allergens (typically tree, gras…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-treatment_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 60
Treatment for Glaucoma:
Comparative Effectiveness
Executive Summary
Background
Glaucoma is a leading cause of visual
impairment and blindness both in the
United States and worldwide. It is
estimated to affect 60.5 million people
worldwide.1 Glaucoma is defined as…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-screening_surveillance.pdf
January 01, 2013 - CER #59:
Screening for Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness
Original release date:
April, 2012
Surveillance Report:
May, 2013
Key Findings:
- A number of new studies were identified assessing the
sensitivity and specificity of the Heidelberg Retina
Tomograph 3, optical coherence tomography (OCT), and …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epilepsy-medicine_surveillance.pdf
August 01, 2012 - CER #40:
Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic Medications
in Patients with Epilepsy
Original release date:
December, 2011
Surveillance Report:
November, 2012
Key Findings:
- Contacted experts thought many conclusions for KQ1 to 4
do not make sufficiently clear that they are based on
insufficien…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gerd-2005_executive.pdf
January 01, 2005 - Layout 1
Background
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD),
defined as weekly heartburn and/or acid
regurgitation, is one of the most common
health conditions affecting older
Americans. Direct costs attributable to
GERD were estimated to be $10 billion in
the United States in 2000.
Some patients have frequent, sever…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/epilepsy-medicine_surveillance.pdf
August 01, 2012 - CER #40:
Effectiveness and Safety of Antiepileptic Medications
in Patients with Epilepsy
Original release date:
December, 2011
Surveillance Report:
November, 2012
Key Findings:
- Contacted experts thought many conclusions for KQ1 to 4
do not make sufficiently clear that they are based on
insufficien…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-screening_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 59
Screening for Glaucoma:
Comparative Effectiveness
Executive Summary
Background
Glaucoma is a leading cause of visual
impairment and blindness and affects
approximately 60.5 million people
worldwide.1,2 Although glaucoma may
be characterized by optic nerve damage, …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/indirect-comparisons_research.pdf
March 01, 2013 - Case Study Comparing Bayesian and Frequentist Approaches for Multiple Treatment Comparisons
Methods Research Report
Case Study Comparing Bayesian and
Frequentist Approaches for Multiple Treatment
Comparisons
Methods Research Report
Case Study Comparing Bayesian and Frequ…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/meditation_research-protocol.pdf
October 17, 2012 - Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: October 17, 2012
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Meditation Programs for Stress and Well-Being
Amendment Date(s) if applicable: October 10, 2012
(Amendments Details–see Section VII)
I. Background
Me…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/procalcitonin_research-protocol.pdf
September 08, 2011 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: September 8, 2011
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Procalcitonin for Diagnosis and Management of Sepsis
Amendment Date(s) if applicable:
(Amendm…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/presentations-future_research.pdf
April 01, 2012 - Presentation of Future Research Needs
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Methods Future Research Needs Report
Number 9
Presentation of Future Research Needs
Methods Future Research Needs Report
Number 9
Presentation of Future Researc…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/assessing-applicability.ppt
January 01, 2009 - Assessing Applicability
Assessing Applicability
Prepared for:
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Training Modules for Systematic Reviews Methods Guide
www.ahrq.gov
Assessing Applicability
Systematic Review Process Overview
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Systematic Review Process Overview
This slide illustrates the steps…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/selecting-evidence.ppt
January 01, 2010 - AHRQ Slide Template 2009
When To Select Observational Studies as Evidence for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews
Prepared for:
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ)
Training Modules for Systematic Reviews Methods Guide
www.ahrq.gov
When To Select Observational Studies as Evidence for Comparative Eff…