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41. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0398_06-17-2008.pdf
    January 01, 2008 - Although both tests are easy to perform, there are some limitations to using these traditional laboratory indicators

42. Radiotherapy-Proton-Beam Research (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2012 - Proton beam radiotherapy is a form of external beam radiation that offers better precision for localized dosage than other types of external beam radiotherapy. Because proton beams deposit most of their energy during the final portion of their trajectory, they diminish the risk of damage to tissue surrounding the t…

43. Ch 5-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - 59 Abstract This chapter discusses considerations for comparator selection in observational comparative effectiveness research (CER). Comparison groups should reflect clinically meaningful choices in real world practice and be chosen based on the study question being addressed. Recognizing the implications and pote…

44. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoarthritis-pain_research-protocol.pdf
    August 05, 2010 - Evidence Report on the Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: August 05, 2010 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Analgesics for Osteoarthritis – An Update to the 2006 Report I. Background and Objectives f…

45. Cancer-Drugs-Utilization Research (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2011 - Utilization of anticancer biologic products among Medicare beneficiaries, by diagnostic cancer subchapter, 2006-2009 Anticancer Biologics Data Points #7 Fewer than 50 percent of beneficiaries with bevacizumab orders had a cancer diagnosis in the prior 6 months. This was driven by the biologic’s off-label use …

46. Slide 1
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    January 01, 2013 - Slide 1 Comparator Selection in Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) www.ahrq.gov Comparator Selection in Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research This slide set is based on a user guide titled Developing a Protocol for Observation…

47. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2010 - Layout 1 Background This report evaluates the level of evidence currently available to support the effectiveness and safety of using recombinant activated coagulation factor VII (rFVIIa) for clinical indications not approved by the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). rFVIIa is approved for a variety of uses i…

48. Refining Key Questions: Interactive Case Study Quiz
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    May 01, 2010 - Refining Key Questions: Interactive Case Study Quiz Comparative Effectiveness of Recombinant Factor VIIa for Off-Label Uses vs. Usual Care in the Hospital Setting Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) www.ahrq.gov Comparative Effectiveness of Recombinant Factor VIIa for Off-Label Uses vs.…

49. Refining Key Questions: Interactive Case Study Quiz
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/rfviia.pptx
    May 01, 2010 - Refining Key Questions: Interactive Case Study Quiz Comparative Effectiveness of Recombinant Factor VIIa for Off-Label Uses vs. Usual Care in the Hospital Setting Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) www.ahrq.gov Comparative Effectiveness of Recombinant Factor VIIa for Off-Label Uses vs.…

50. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 12 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - prognostic test.1,3 Step 3: Selecting Studies and Assessing Quality Previous reviews of prognostic indicators … How were previously established prognostic indicators or other prognostic assessments included in the … Were any previously established prognostic indicators or prediction models being used as comparators … Reviewers need to be aware of any previously established prognostic indicators that should be included … • A large number of published reports focus on the associations between prognostic indicators and

51. Topic 0613 Tympanostomy Tubes NSD FINAL (pdf file)
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    November 03, 2014 - Topic 0613 Tympanostomy Tubes NSD FINAL Tympanostomy Tubes in Children Nomination Summary Document Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps § Th…

52. Cer-238-Cervical-Ripening-Appendix-E-1 (xls file)
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    January 01, 2009 - Appendix E-1 Appendix E-1. Data Abstraction of Study Characteristics Table E-1-1 Table E-1-1. Study characteristics of RCTs addressing Key Questions 1 and 2 Key Question Author, Year Country Quality Rating Demographics and Baseline Characteristics Other Population Characteristics Reason fo…

53. CER 244 Evidence Summary: Safety of Vaccines Used for Routine Immunization in the United States: An Update (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2021 - CER 244 Evidence Summary: Safety of Vaccines Used for Routine Immunization in the United States: An Update Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 244 Safety of Vaccines Used for Routine Immunization in the United States: An Update Evidence Summary Main Points Background and Purpose Considere…

54. Stem-Cell-Children Executive (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2012 - 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 48 Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation in the Pediatric Population Executive Summary Background Hematopoietic stem-cell transplantation (HSCT) refers to a procedure in which hematopoietic progenitor cells, including repopulating stem cells, are infused to restore …

55. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2010 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: June 1, 2010 Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Comparative Effectiveness of In-Hospital Use of Recombinant Factor VIIa…

56. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 234 Evidence Summary: Management of Primary Headaches in Pregnancy (pdf file)
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    November 01, 2020 - Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 234 Evidence Summary: Management of Primary Headaches in Pregnancy Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 234 Management of Primary Headaches in Pregnancy Evidence Summary Main Points • Prevention of primary headache in women who are pregnant (or attempting to become pre…

57. Public-Reporting-Cost-Measures Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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    January 13, 2014 - Traditionally, indicators related to the quality of healthcare are measured through various indicators … //myvbch.org/about-vbch/facilities/report-cards/ Washington State Hospital Association - Quality Indicators … www.wicheckpoint.org/reports_step1.aspx WHA Information Center - Wisconsin Inpatient Hospital Quality Indicators

58. Quantitative Synthesis II: Interactive Quiz (ppt file)
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    May 29, 2025 - Quantitative Synthesis II: Interactive Quiz When To Select Observational Studies Interactive Quiz 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 Interactive Quiz When should observational …

59. Quantitative Synthesis II: Interactive Quiz (ppt file)
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    May 29, 2025 - Quantitative Synthesis II: Interactive Quiz When To Select Observational Studies Interactive Quiz 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 Interactive Quiz When should observational …

60. Progestogens-Preterm-Birth Executive (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2012 - 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 74 Progestogens for Prevention of Preterm Birth Executive Summary Introduction Burden of Preterm Birth Birth before completion of 37 weeks of pregnancy is considered preterm. These early births are associated with more than 85 percent of all perinatal morbidity an…