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August 01, 2017 - Management of Insomnia Disorder
Managing Insomnia
Disorder
A Review of the Research for Adults
e
Is This Information Right for Me?
This information is right for you if:
� Your health care professional said you have insomnia disorder
(said “in-SOM-nee-ah”). Insomnia disorder is a long-term
condition in which …
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March 01, 2016 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 176
Management of Gout
Executive Summary
Background and Objectives
Gout is the most common form
of inflammatory arthritis and is
characterized by acute intermittent
episodes of synovitis presenting with
joint swelling and pain (referred to as
acute gouty arthriti…
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January 01, 2017 - Managing Gout: A Review of the Research for Adults
Managing Gout
A Review of the Research for Adults
e
Is This Information Right for Me?
This information is right for you if:
� Your health care professional* has said that you have gout.
� You are age 18 or older. This information is from research on adults.
…
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January 01, 2017 - Diagnosis and Management of Gout: Current State of the Evidence
Diagnosis and Management of Gout:
Current State of the Evidence
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of two systematic reviews. One review evaluated the evidence regarding the accuracy and safety of tests
used to initially diagnose gout in the pr…
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December 01, 2015 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 159
Management of Insomnia Disorder
Executive Summary
Introduction
Sleep problems are common concerns
for adults.1 Compromised sleep is
associated with lower overall and
sleep-related health status, which can
lead to negative personal and social
consequences.2 Indiv…
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August 01, 2017 - Management of Insomnia Disorder in Adults: Current State of the Evidence
Management of Insomnia Disorder in Adults:
Current State of the Evidence
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of a systematic review that evaluated current evidence regarding the effectiveness, comparative effectiveness,
and adverse effec…
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August 01, 2013 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 122
Evaluation and Treatment of Tinnitus:
Comparative Effectiveness
Executive Summary
Background
Tinnitus is the perception of sound in
the absence of an external auditory
stimulus; as such, tinnitus is a symptom,
not a disease. An estimated 16 percent
of the America…
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February 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 56
Adjuvant Treatment for Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Executive Summary
Background
Etiology
Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a metabolic
disorder in which an inability to properly
metabolize the amino acid phenylalanine
(Phe) leads to a buildup of Phe in the
blood, causing neurot…
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January 15, 2013 - PKU Surveillance Assessment_CER 56_Low
CER #56:
Adjuvant Treatment for Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Original release date:
February 2012
Surveillance Report:
January 2013
Key Findings:
• All conclusions for KQ1-7 are still considered
valid
• No new significant safety concerns were
identified.
• Sever…
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October 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 78
Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic Therapy
Executive Summary
Background
Sepsis is a serious condition with high
morbidity and mortality for which clinical
diagnostic criteria lack sensitivity and
specificity. Early initiation of appropriate
antibiotics and goal-direct…
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January 01, 2014 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 124
Meditation Programs for Psychological
Stress and Well-Being
Executive Summary
Introduction
Definition of Meditation
The National Center for Complementary
and Alternative Medicine defines
meditation as a “mind-body” method.
This category of complementary
and …
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October 01, 2011 - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Effectiveness of Treatment in At-Risk Preschoolers; Long-Term Effectiveness in All Ages; and Variability in Prevalence, Diagnosis, and Treatment
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October 01, 2012 - CER # 26: Therapies for Children with Autism Spectrum
Disorders (ASDs)
Original release date: April, 2011
Surveillance Report, 1st Assessment: January, 2012
Surveillance Report, 2nd Assessment: October, 2012
Key Findings, 1st Assessment:
• For Key Question 1, conclusions regarding intensive early
interven…
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April 01, 2011 - Layout 1
Background
Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have an
estimated prevalence of 1 in 110 children
in the United States.1 Disorders within the
spectrum include Autistic Disorder,
Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive
Developmental Disorder, Not Otherwise
Specified (PDD-NOS).
Individuals with ASDs have impaired
socia…