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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pneumonia-antibiotic-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
July 19, 2013 - The primary
goals of clinical pharmacokinetics include enhancing efficacy and decreasing toxicity of … Analytic Framework
a Does not include patients with community-acquired pneumonia but does include … We will search the “gray literature” for unpublished studies relevant to this review and will
include … Some factors identified a priori that may limit the applicability of evidence include the
following: … These measures include serum
concentration, volume of distribution, MIC, and the ratio of AUC to MIC
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-report-machine-learning-screening.pdf
November 01, 2019 - In other words, the “include” and “unsure” decisions are equivalent. … For this reason, our
screening files typically include one of two screening decisions for each record … : include/unsure
or exclude. … ” or “unsure”, we entered all “include/unsure” decisions as
“relevant” in each tool. … Both DistillerSR and RobotAnalyst
provided binary predictions (include or exclude) for all remaining
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gout_research-protocol.pdf
November 03, 2014 - These agents include xanthine oxidase inhibitors (XOIs-
allopurinol and febuxostat) to reduce sUA production … Additional off-label agents that have been proposed as useful in the management of
gout include the … Outcomes for acute gout management will include short-term pain, joint swelling and
tenderness, and … Outcomes for chronic gout management will include sUA, pain and swelling (tenderness)
associated with … Study-level data will include
PICOTs, inclusion/exclusion criteria, study design, comorbidities, other
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/module_ii1.ppt
June 01, 2011 - EHC Program stakeholders include:
Consumers, patients, caregivers, and patient advocacy organizations … Stakeholders also include individuals who nominate topics, helps develop research products, or disseminates … The benefits of engaging stakeholders in the research process include:
Increased clarity of research … Opportunities for involvement during the research process in the EHC Program include:
Suggest a research … For a Research Review, this might include help to focus the literature search, identify criteria, and
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0365_10-28-2010.pdf
January 01, 2010 - Staff-Generated PICOS:
Population(s): Individuals with traumatic exposure (to include interpersonal … specific types of pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy
(including groupings of trauma-focused vs. not), to include
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/impact-healthcare-algorithms-racial-ethnic-disparities-March-2.pdf
May 15, 2023 - • Additionally, presentations and presenters were selected to include diverse
perspectives and do … • We examined 45 algorithms
► 17 include race and ethnicity
► 5 include measures that may serve as proxies … , EHR vendors
• We examined additional resources (e.g., websites)
► MDCalc – 14 of 700+ algorithms include … during the observation window
► Actively on opioids on the index date
• Extended PERC framework to include … Ob Gyn, Dec 2021
► Updated VBAC online calculator from MFM does not
include
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/venous-ulcers-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
January 27, 2014 - The tables below include the responses by the authors of the review to each comment that
was submitted … expanding the sections on
Implications for Clinical
Practice, Research Gaps and
conclusions to include … We did not
include conference abstracts in the review. We added this
statement to Table 4. … Journal of
Vascular Surgery. 2004;39(3):583-9.) also include
noncomparative studies. … We aimed to include the best possible evidence to address
our Key Questions.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/abnormal-uterine-bleeding_disposition-comments.pdf
March 21, 2013 - The tables below include the responses by the authors of the review to each comment that
was submitted … We have changed text to”… contraindications
which include cigarette smoking in women
over age 35… … Peer reviewer #7
(TEP
Executive Summary
ES-1, l. 20
Include notion that question 2-20 not normal … [We have expanded this
information in the methods section and
include both sentences above.] … Should only include the 2 US trials that
had reductions or more of 38 and 39%.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/tonsillectomy-disposition-170415.pdf
January 17, 2017 - The tables below include the responses by the authors of the review to each comment
that was submitted … The review does not
include studies of children with PFAPA. … I suggest you distinguish
the 2 here and include a point estimate and 95% CI to
aid interpretation. … If you do include these high risk of bias
studies then at the very least come sensitivity analysis … We include an overview of included studies to
orient readers to the body of literature.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-harms_methods.pdf
November 01, 2008 - Include placebo-controlled trials, particularly for assessing uncommon or rare harms,
but be cautious … the most serious adverse
events; they may also include common adverse events and other specific adverse … For cohort
studies, important factors include assembly of an inception cohort, complete followup, … Such principles include: combining studies only when they are similar enough to
warrant combining; … Include placebo-controlled trials, particularly for assessing uncommon or rare harms, but be cautious
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_chou_assessing_harms_when_comparing.pdf
November 01, 2008 - Include placebo-controlled trials, particularly for assessing uncommon or rare harms,
but be cautious … the most serious adverse
events; they may also include common adverse events and other specific adverse … For cohort
studies, important factors include assembly of an inception cohort, complete followup, … Such principles include: combining studies only when they are similar enough to
warrant combining; … Include placebo-controlled trials, particularly for assessing uncommon or rare harms, but be cautious
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/asthma-pharmacologic-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
December 27, 2016 - Some examples of intermittent ICS dosing include initiating a
temporary course of ICS in a patient not … For the above KQs, the following PICOTS criteria apply:
Populations
We will include all patients … In addition, some of the
pharmacologic interventions include more than one class of medications, in … Outcomes
Within the construct of the outcomes listed, we will include outcomes that fall within one … Long-term controller medications
include inhaled corticosteroids, inhaled long-acting bronchodilators
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asd-medical-executive-170505.pdf
May 01, 2017 - Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of
Mental Disorders, Fifth edition (DSM-5),
specific features of ASD include … Side effects include
behavior and appetite changes. … Treatment of ASD
The manifestation and severity of symptoms of ASD differ
widely, and treatments include … Individual goals for
treatment vary for different children and may include
combinations of approaches … Four studies included in the 2011
review now include followup analyses published since the
completion
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/s58.pdf
October 01, 2007 - And although commercial-insur-
ance databases typically include mainly individuals well
enough to work … minorities are strongly represented; racial/ethnic breakdowns
for 2003 (the most recent available) include … Examples include
studies of multiple-diagnosed subgroups (eg, HIV/AIDS pa-
tients with mental retardation … Although claims files in some states include “pseudo-
claims” for services to capitated beneficiaries … Strategies often used to increase specificity include restriction to cases with 2 or more
outpatient
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-ki-tep-confidentiality-form.pdf
August 01, 2020 - All communications between the EPC and Key
Informants or Technical Experts should include the AHRQ representative … All communications between the EPC and Key Informants or Technical Experts should include the AHRQ representative
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cystic-fibrosis-hgh_research-protocol.pdf
August 22, 2008 - Endpoints will include: pulmonary function, growth indices
(height, weight, lean body mass, protein … A standardized letter has been drafted to
explain the purpose of our project and include a template … A
study that adheres mostly to the commonly held concepts of high
quality include the following: a … The domains will include, but may not be limited
to: risk of bias, consistency, directness, and precision … The evidence report will also include the
definitions used, and the final grade of high, moderate, low
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/outcomes-testing-evaluation_research.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Positive emotional responses to testing include
reassurance, peace of mind, and the desire to avoid … behaviors of screening and testing.22,23
Social Effects of Testing
Social dimensions of testing include … These include discrimination in employment, difficulty in
obtaining health insurance, and the ethical … response to it, which may have downstream
consequences for health outcomes.36
Patient cognitions include … Decisions about whether benefits outweigh harms in any
new testing strategy should include consumers
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dyspnea_research.pdf
April 01, 2010 - The panel recommended that dyspnea assessment should include a
measure of intensity and some inquiry … Additional knowledge gaps include standards for clinical dyspnea care, assessment in the
cognitively … Examples of
evaluative rating scales that quantify intensity of dyspnea include Visual Analogue Scale … category, functional assessments of the impact of dyspnea on activity
or situational performance, include … category assessing the effect of dyspnea and/or
cardiopulmonary disease on HRQoL and health status include
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/multiple-sclerosis_research-protocol.pdf
December 17, 2013 - MS types include:
• Relapse-remitting MS (RRMS) is the most common form of MS, affecting
approximately … The review will also include a Key Question (KQ) aimed at understanding the
evidence for patient values … Relevant grey literature resources include trial registries and FDA
databases. … These fields will likely include
author; year of publication; setting, subject inclusion, and exclusion … Study characteristics that may affect applicability include, but are not limited to, type of
CIS or
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/whitepaper4-bossuyt02262010-2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Positive emotional responses to testing include
reassurance, peace of mind, and the desire to avoid … behaviors of screening and testing.22,23
Social Effects of Testing
Social dimensions of testing include … These include discrimination in employment, difficulty in
obtaining health insurance, and the ethical … response to it, which may have downstream
consequences for health outcomes.36
Patient cognitions include … Decisions about whether benefits outweigh harms in any
new testing strategy should include consumers