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381. Disposition of Comments: Technical Brief No. 39_Disparities and Barriers to Pediatric Cancer Survivorship Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tech-brief-39-pediatric-cancer-survivorship-comments.pdf
     March 01, 2021 - we haven't demonstrated that decreasing barriers to survivorship care can actually translate to improved … This has also been an important contextual factor in improved treatment that has increased survival … We agree and have added this to include hematopoietic stem- cell transplantation as a reason for improved

382. Disposition of Comments for CER 176 Management of Gout (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gout-management-disposition-160721.pdf
     March 15, 2016 - adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … adverse outcomes, had RCT evidence showing that lowering A1C, blood pressure, and LDL resulted in improved … This section would be greatly improved if the studies were actually organized and characterized with

383. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
     January 01, 2016 - Additionally, several experts noted that the high cost of an APDS could be offset somewhat by improved … adherence to treatment plans for recommended insulin dosages and improved health outcomes. … Weight loss failed to correlate with several measures of improved glucose homeostasis, consistent with … C-peptide responses to glucose increased substantially, suggesting improved β-cell function. … The authors reported the following results:132 Overall, VA [visual acuity] improved ≥3 lines in 16.8%

384. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-iv-nursing-staff-shortages.pdf
     October 01, 2024 - incidents.6 Adequate nurse staffing by way of mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios is associated with improved

385. Public-Reporting-Quality-Improvement Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/public-reporting-quality-improvement_executive.pdf
     July 01, 2012 - delivery or changes in patients’ or purchasers’ behaviors (intermediate outcomes) that may contribute to improved

386. Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Strategies to Improve Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-mental-health_research-protocol.pdf
     September 01, 2016 - Metabolic monitoring training program implementation in the community setting was associated with improved

387. Interventions to Improve Care of Bereaved Persons (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bereaved-persons-protocol.pdf
     June 01, 2023 - Interventions to Improve Care of Bereaved Persons Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Interventions to Improve Care of Bereaved Persons I. Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review Bereavement – the state of having lost someone – and grief – the emotional resp…

388. Disposition of Comments Report for Serum Free Light Chain Analysis for the Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Plasma-Cell Dyscrasias (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/plasma-cell-dyscrasias-sflc-assay_disposition-comments.pdf
     August 23, 2012 - Peer Reviewer #1 Discussion/ Conclusion The major finding was an improved sensitivity as compared … However, given that the IMWG and NCCN guidelines have significantly changed and improved clinical practice

389. Ch 3-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_3-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
     September 21, 2012 - mortality following myocardial infarction, and that the combination of streptokinase and aspirin improved … , fewer exclusions are typically applied, and those that are often applied are for the purpose of improved

390. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 6 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-tests-applicability_methods.pdf
     July 01, 2012 - treatment given Change in sequence of other testing Change in sequence/intensity of care Improved … stenosis are likely changing as treatment of hypertension and the use of lipid-lowering agents have improved

391. Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening and Treatment of Post–Acute Coronary Syndrome Depression: A Systematic Review. Evidence Summary. (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/evidence-summary-cer-200-post-acs-depression.pdf
     November 01, 2017 - a combination strategy including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and antidepressant medication improved

392. S13 (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2007 - Our success in meeting these challenges will facilitate improved risk management, better patient safety

393. AHRQ's Evidence-based Practice Center Division Annual Report 2021: Solving the Puzzle for Evidence-Based Decision Making (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-year-in-review-2021.pdf
     January 01, 2021 - Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Outcomes. … Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Outcomes https://go.usa.gov/xuxyz 11.

394. Disposition of Comments Report for Otitis Media With Effusion (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ear-infection_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 04, 2013 - In contrast, tympanostomy tubes only improved hearing through 9 months post surgery; hearing improved … Clarity could be improved by repeating the word “wrong” before each item in the “Full-text articles … “In contrast, tympanostomy tubes only improved hearing through 9 months post surgery (high [4 to 6 … “Tympanostomy tubes improved hearing through 9 months post surgery…” We modified the sentence as suggested … were mixed across studies concerning whether the addition of tympanostomy tubes to adenoidectomy improved

395. Infectious Disease Including HIV/AIDS #09 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/infectious-disease-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
     December 01, 2015 - Incorporating protease inhibitors into HCV treatment regimens shortened the duration of treatment and improved … Nevertheless, the Xpert MTB/RIF test could replace other PCR methods of detection and provide an improved … are otherwise unable to tolerate IFN-containing regimens and need new DAA treatment options with improved … Clinical cure of HCV infection is associated with improved patient health outcomes, the experts stated … Nevertheless, the Xpert MTB/RIF test could replace other PCR detection methods and provide an improved

396. Self-Measured Blood Pressure: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/measuring-blood-pressure-future_research.pdf
     August 01, 2012 - be possible to extrapolate from a large body of experimental evidence that links BP reduction with improved … analytic framework illustrates the chain of logic that the evidence must support to link interventions to improved … effect of SMBP on BP reduction is durable beyond 1 to 2 years, or whether this effect translates into improved … Several stakeholders expressed interest in quantifying how the potential benefits of SMBP (such as improved … Effect estimates should include: reductions in mortality and morbidity from improved BP control (including

397. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes_hi_impact.pdf
     March 01, 2012 - The company reported that the drug resulted in improved glycemic control and was well tolerated at … several experts noted that the high cost of the artificial pancreas system could be offset somewhat by improved … population would generate high upfront costs, it has the potential to reduce long-term costs through improved … One clinical expert noted that patient quality of life would be significantly improved for those who … relative to regular insulin, the increased cost of buccal insulin has the potential to be offset by improved

398. Hepatitis-C-Screening Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hepatitis-c-screening_executive.pdf
     November 01, 2012 - that screening is accurate in identifying people with HCV infection and that antiviral treatments improved … the effects of screening or antiviral treatments on health outcomes and on the association between improved … the higher prevalence of HCV infection in higher risk populations, acceptance of the link between improved … intermediate outcomes following antiviral treatments and improved clinical outcomes, and presumed

399. Crosscutting-Horizon-Scan-High-Impact-1512 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/crosscutting-horizon-scan-high-impact-1512.pdf
     December 01, 2015 - other blood-loss estimation techniques and that available data were insufficient to demonstrate it improved … Training focuses on a walking program, breathing exercises, smoking cessation, improved nutrition, … impact on patient health outcomes is unclear, the experts noted, because of a lack of data supporting improved … They assumed that improved adherence improves health but also noted that other options (e.g., directly

400. Tx-For-Localized-Prostate-Cancer Surveillanceassesment 20120614 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
     May 01, 2012 - subjects. 1 new RCT (Warde) compared the addition of EBRT to ADT and found that this combination improved … Laparoscopic RP had longer operative time but lower blood loss and improved wound healing compared … >8 Overall survival 7 years The addition of radiation therapy to androgen deprivation therapy improved … Laparoscopic RP had longer operative time but lower blood loss and improved wound healing compared