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401. Disposition of Comments for CER 178 Newer Medications for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/prostatic-hyperplasia-medications_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 26, 2016 - TEP Reviewer #2 Results I also found it confusing for the authors to say things like "Vardenafil improved … TEP Reviewer #5 Results Line 35-36, page 5: “Tadalafil improved LUTS more than placebo but had more … It should be stated that these side effects attributed to the active drugs were predominantly improved … tadalafil to placebo are dyspepsia and myocardial infarction; these are not necessarily related to improved … Our revised analysis no longer shows that QoL is improved with tadalafil.

402. CER 225: Evidence Summary Interventions for Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2020 - evaluate outcomes that are most meaningful to adolescents, such as better functioning in school and improved

403. Evidence Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 246_Management of High-Need High-Cost Patients: A "Best Fit" Framework Synthesis, Realist Review, and Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2021 - patient data is a first step, but identification of good candidates for HNHC patient interventions is improved

404. Telehealth for Acute and Chronic Care Consultations | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     August 01, 2019 - overall results varied by setting and clinical topic, but generally the findings are that telehealth improved

405. Interventions to Prevent Age-Related Cognitive Decline, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and Clinical Alzheimer's-Type Dementia | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/cognitive-decline/research-2017
     April 01, 2020 - There was moderate-strength evidence that cognitive training improved performance in the trained cognitive

406. Changing Patterns of Medication Use in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Medicaid Population | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     January 01, 2020 - medications cannot be determined but the observed declines in glucocorticoid utilization could be related to improved … Treatment of older adult patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis: Improved but not optimal.

407. Quantitative Synthesis: Chapter 4. Quantifying, Testing, and Exploring Statistical Heterogeneity (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-presentation-quantitative-synthesis-chapter-4.pdf
     July 01, 2019 - Improved tests for a random effects meta‐regression with a single covariate. … Improved tests for a random effects meta‐regression with a single covariate.

408. What evidence exists for programs to increase patient adherence to prescription medications? Which programs/approaches are most effective at increasing adherence for which populations and conditions? If little or no evidence exists, can… | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     November 01, 2017 - Improved health outcomes defined by specific outcomes for the chronic condition.

409. Population: Children < 18 years of age: 1. What are the incidences and prevalences of non-inflammatory pain syndromes (e.g., benign hypermobility syndrome, patellofemoral stress syndrome, fibromyalgia, and growing pain) in children and… | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     November 01, 2017 - Interested in improved diagnosis of aforementioned condtions (e.g.

410. 1. Does mass spectrometric analysis and therapeutic monitoring of tacrolimus as compared with immunoassay analysis and therapeutic monitoring produce a) better organ survival rate, b) fewer rejections, c) less nephrotoxicity and/or d) cost… | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     November 01, 2017 - While one year allograft survival has improved dramatically, 5 and 10 year graft survival rates for

411. S1 (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2007 - increase knowledge about the balance of risks and benefits of therapies so that health care decisions are improved

412. Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/partial-breast-irradiation/research
     May 01, 2023 - IMRT is associated with improved dose homogeneity, and brachytherapy reduces the volume of breast irradiation … Improved dose distributions in breast radiotherapy have showed lower rates of AEs, and this has been … These advancements result in improved dose homogeneity with fewer “hot spots,” which may lower the risk … In addition, localization with image guidance enables smaller PTV expansions and improved treatment accuracy

413. Psoriatic Arthritis Surveillance Assesment_CER 54_Low (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2013 - placebo controlled RCT comparing 3 dosages of abatacept reported all doses led to significantly improved … infliximab). 44% discontinued drug due to lack of efficacy.6 CRP level > 10 was associated with improved … cm who had previously taken DMARDs 6 months All drug regimens resulted in significantly improved … CRP level > 10 was associated with improved ACR and EULAR scores.

414. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/13_pulmonary_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - Cystic Fibrosis in Patients with G551D-CFTR Mutation  Key Facts: Current therapies for CF have improved … In a phase III trial, patients with PAH treated with oral treprostinil (0.25 mg) improved their median … Cystic Fibrosis in Patients with G551D-CFTR Mutation Current therapies for cystic fibrosis (CF) have improved … coverage, patient co-payments, real-world clinical efficacy, and offsets of other health care costs from improved

415. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - The new method is an improved version of a usually applied test Reference Standard Validity Trikalinos … over time or across settings. - The condition of interest is variably defined. - The new method is an improved … Situation: The new method is an improved version of a usually applied test. … that should cause questioning of the reference standard occurs when the new method of a test is an improved … These include when a new method of testing is an improved version of the usually applied test.

416. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - The new method is an improved version of a usually applied test Reference Standard Validity Trikalinos … over time or across settings. - The condition of interest is variably defined. - The new method is an improved … Situation: The new method is an improved version of a usually applied test. … that should cause questioning of the reference standard occurs when the new method of a test is an improved … These include when a new method of testing is an improved version of the usually applied test.

417. Disposition of Comments for CER 163 Appropriate Antibiotics (pdf file)
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     January 27, 2016 - and particularly those that were excluded, in our definition of acute RTI were addressed by: 1) Improved … We have improved the clarity of the subheadings and intend to publish a more condensed version as … This modified our conclusions and we also improved our explanation of our revised methods for selecting … This modified our conclusions and we also improved our explanation of our revised methods for selecting … This modified our conclusions and we also improved our explanation of our revised methods for selecting

418. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cerebral-palsy-feeding_research-protocol.pdf
     June 12, 2012 - energy expenditure) o Nutritional status (measures of energy balance and micronutrient scores) o Improved … energy expenditure) o Nutritional status (measures of energy balance and micronutrient scores) o Improved … energy expenditure) o Nutritional status (measures of energy balance and micronutrient scores) o Improved … and energy expenditure) o Nutritional status (measures of energy balance, micronutrient scores) o Improved … skin- fold status, leg/tibia length) • Nutritional status (energy balance, micronutrients ) • Improved

419. Making Healthcare Safer IV Rapid Response: Acute Care Nursing Staff Shortages That Compromise Patient-to-Nurse Ratios (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2025 - Unit- based quality improvement projects found an acuity tool improved registered nurse satisfaction … Post-intervention, satisfaction improved, wellbeing increased by 2.4 to 2.9 points on the Press Ganey … Staffing ratios improved in ten specialty units publishing public data.29 Medicaid Expansion … Improved staffing following introduction of a night shift pay differential resulted in a decreased LOS … One study implemented a resilience initiative, which improved nurse wellbeing scores from 2.4 to 2.9

420. DEMENTIA INCLUDING ALZHEIMER'S #04 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/dementia-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
     December 01, 2013 - Investigators reported that the insulin treatment “improved delayed memory (p <0.05),” “preserved caregiver … Interestingly, immediate and delayed list and story recall 3 improved for patients carrying … However, working memory improved with 40 IU daily insulin treatment regardless of ApoE status.9 The