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  1. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/executive-summary-2017-schizophrenia-adult.pdf
    January 01, 2017 - Treatments for Schizophrenia in Adults: A Systematic Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 198 Treatments for Schizophrenia in Adults: A Systematic Review Evidence Summary Condition and Treatment Strategies Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health condition that most often presents in early adulthood and ca…
  2. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/assessing-the-risk-of-bias_draft-report.pdf
    June 02, 2011 - ASSESSING THE QUALITY OF INCLUDED STUDIES 6/09/11 1 Assessing the Risk of Bias of Individual Studies when Comparing Medical Interventions Introduction In this document, we update existing AHRQ guidance for systematic reviews on assessment of risk of bias of individual studies. As with other AHRQ method…
  3. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/evidence-summary-cer-199-skin-cancer.pdf
    December 01, 2017 - Treatments for Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin - Executive Summary Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 199 Treatments for Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Skin Evidence Summary Introduction Skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC),…
  4. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/antiplatelet-treatment_executive.pdf
    September 01, 2013 - 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 125 Testing of CYP2C19 Variants and Platelet Reactivity for Guiding Antiplatelet Treatment Executive Summary Background Burden of Disease and Clinical Setting Approximately 82 million Americans currently suffer from some form of cardiovascular disease.1 In the United …
  5. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-report-creating-efficiencies-extraction-data.pdf
    August 01, 2021 - Methods Research Report: Creating Efficiencies in the Extraction of Data From Randomized Trials Methods Research Report Creating Efficiencies in the Extraction of Data From Randomized Trials: A Prospective Evaluation of a Machine Learning and Text Mining Tool Methods Research Report Creating Efficie…
  6. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-201-indoor-allergen-asthma-disposition-comments.pdf
    February 15, 2018 - Disposition of Comments for CER 201 Effectiveness of Indoor Allergen Reduction in the Management of Asthma Source: https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/asthma-nonpharmacologic-treatment/final-report-indoor-allergen- reduction Published Online:February 15, 2018 Comparative Effectiveness Review Dispositio…
  7. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoporosis-vibration-therapy_technical-brief.pdf
    January 01, 2020 - Whole-Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis Whole-Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis Technical Brief Number 10 Technical Brief Number 10 Whole-Body Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 540 G…
  8. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hemophilia-dental-rapid-response.pdf
    July 01, 2024 - Dental Care for People With Hemophilia: A Rapid Response Literature Review Rapid Response May 2024 Dental Care for People With Hemophilia: A Rapid Response Literature Review Main Points • A search of the Embase® and PubMed® databases, as well as professional society websites, identified no primary research stu…
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    effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/atypical-antipsychotics-off-label-update_executive.pdf
    September 01, 2011 - Layout 1 Background Antipsychotics medications are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. These medications are commonly divided into two classes, reflecting two waves of historical development: the conventional antipsychotics and the atypical. T…
  10. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-screening_disposition-comments.pdf
    April 01, 2012 - Disposition of Comments for Screening for Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness Source: http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/index.cfm/search-for-guides-reviews-and- reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productid=1026 Published Online: April 2012 Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Co…
  11. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-267-adhd-disposition-comments.pdf
    March 25, 2024 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 267: ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report Ti…
  12. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/labor-nitrous-oxide_disposition-comments.pdf
    August 23, 2012 - Disposition of Comments Report for Nitrous Oxide for the Management of Labor Pain Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and- reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1175 Published Online: August 23, 2012 Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Comments …
  13. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/dietary-supplements_surveillance.pdf
    January 01, 2013 - CER #51: Dietary Supplements in Adults Taking Cardiovascular Drugs Original release date: April, 2012 Surveillance Report: April, 2013 Key Findings: - A small number of new studies were identified on the interaction between omega-3 fatty acids, both over-the- counter and prescription-grade, on the ef…
  14. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/app-d-surv-report-2-noninvasive-nonpharma.xlsx
    January 01, 2021 - Title Appendix D. Evidence Table Table D-1. Evidence Table Table D-1. Evidence table for new trials included in Surveillance Report 1 for noninvasive nonpharmacological treatment for chronic pain report Author, Year Country Number of Centers and Setting Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Number…
  15. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/app-d-surv-report-1-noninvasive-nonpharma_0.xlsx
    January 01, 2021 - Title Appendix D. Evidence Table Table D-1. Evidence Table Table D-1. Evidence table for new trials included in Surveillance Report 1 for noninvasive nonpharmacological treatment for chronic pain report Author, Year Country Number of Centers and Setting Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria Number…
  16. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/thromboembolism-update-executive-170622.pdf
    June 01, 2017 - Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 191 Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update Executive Summary Introduction Major orthopedic surgery carries a high risk for venous …
  17. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/thromboembolism-update-executive-170622.pdf
    June 01, 2017 - Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 191 Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery: Systematic Review Update Executive Summary Introduction Major orthopedic surgery carries a high risk for venous …
  18. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/hip-fracture-pain_surveillance.pdf
    July 08, 2015 - Surveillance Report: CER 30: Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Management for Hip Fracture AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review Surveillance Program CER #30: Comparative Effectiveness of Pain Management Interventions for Hip Fracture …
  19. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/trauma-child-interventions_executive.pdf
    February 01, 2013 - 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 107 Child and Adolescent Exposure to Trauma: Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions Addressing Trauma Other Than Maltreatment or Family Violence Executive Summary Background Approximately two-thirds of children and adolescents will experience at least one traum…
  20. effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/antiplatelet-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
    September 25, 2013 - Disposition of Comments Report for Testing of CYP2C19 Variants and Platelet Reactivity for Guiding Antiplatelet Treatment Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report Research Review Title: Testing of CYP2C19 Variants and Platelet Reactivity for Guiding Antiplatelet Treatment Draft …

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