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1141. head-neck-cancer-update-140204 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/head-neck-cancer-update_research-protocol.pdf
      February 04, 2014 - Proton beam radiotherapy (PBRT) has theoretical advantages over photon therapy due to a lack of “exit … greater risk of having study limitations because of the typically higher risk of bias attributable to a lack … Concluding unknown consistency is based on lack of confirmation for the direction and would be justified … or not applied at all equally among groups; and key confounders are given little or no attention; lack

1142. Prostate-Cancer-Test Executive (pdf file)
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      April 01, 2013 - Despite variability and lack of validation in some cases, such tools may provide better information … For KQ 3, the literature review revealed few relevant matched studies and a lack of clinical followup

1143. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 11 (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-tests-genetic_methods.pdf
      July 01, 2012 - Sufficient data to determine precise estimates of penetrance are sometimes lacking.4–5 This can be due to a lack … evaluation of preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic factors when there is substantial heterogeneity or lack

1144. autism-update-protocol-130920 (pdf file)
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      September 20, 2013 - restrictive, repetitive, and stereotypical behaviors and activities.1 Features of ASD can include a lack … interventions that vary widely in terms of scope, target, and intensity have demonstrated effects, but the lack

1145. Ear-Infection Executive (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2013 - The uncertainty stems from a lack of consensus regarding clinical and long-term functional outcomes … This lack of strong conclusions means it is not clear whether OME needs to be treated. … Other serious concerns were a lack of control for selective concurrent treatment and lack of control … For instance, despite the interest in CAM treatments, the lack of carefully designed investigations

1146. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dietary-supplements_research-protocol.pdf
      December 15, 2010 - Given the clinical relevance of this topic and the possible lack of clinical information, it is essential

1147. Future Research Needs for Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/sleep-apnea-diagnosis-future_research.pdf
      February 01, 2012 - Overall, although SharePoint offered the convenience of asynchronous collaboration it seemed to lack … The lack of a “gold standard” for the diagnosis of OSA is reflected in the design of published studies … Overall, although SharePoint offered the convenience of asynchronous collaboration it seemed to lack … commenting in the online discussion by stakeholders without a technical background; and possibly a lack … Potential risk from inaction: - Unintended harms from lack of prioritization of a nominated topic

1148. Quantitative Synthesis: Chapter 5. Network Meta-Analysis (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/ehc-presentation-quantitative-synthesis-chapter-5.pdf
      February 01, 2018 - . • Because they break randomization, arm-based models lack the protections against bias afforded by … http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sim.3767 http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/sim.3767 Evaluating consistency • Lack

1149. Disposition of Comments for Technical Brief 24 Resident Safety Practices (pdf file)
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      May 27, 2016 - While we do agree, we also recognize that given a lack of accepted definition for nursing home safety … It gets lost here and should be somehow included with a discussion about coordinated care or the lack … facilities on a quality measure is not central to this paper's discussion and is another example of lack … Lack of adequate (well-trained) staff supervision of residents with dementia is commonly reported as … As noted above, the lack of questions in the MDS 3.0 that enable to differentiate the target of aggressive

1150. Disposition of Comments Report for Nitrous Oxide for the Management of Labor Pain (pdf file)
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      August 23, 2012 - We cannot speculate on the reasons for the lack of research. … The authors appropriately decide not to do formal meta-analyses due to lack of consistency in study … forms of analgesia for birth may fall outside the biomedical literature and therefore a note about lack … Lack of a statistically significant difference is not the same thing as proof of no difference. … a reason women use nitrous oxide for labor pain, despite lack of good scientific evidence for efficacy

1151. DARTNet Summary Report (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/distributed-network-ambulatory-therapeutics_research.pdf
      July 01, 2009 - While very powerful, this type of research is often hampered by the lack of basic clinical data. … security resulting in potentially serious consequences, or degrade system functionality because of a lack … A final area of data quality involves the lack of editing within systems for reasonableness of data … While very powerful, this type of study is often hampered by the lack of basic clinical data to supplement … A final area of data quality involves the lack of editing within systems for reasonableness of data

1152. Assessing-The-Risk-Of-Bias-In-Systematic-Reviews-Of-Health-Care-Interventions (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/assessing-the-risk-of-bias-in-systematic-reviews-of-health-care-interventions-01_0.pdf
      May 01, 2005 - The lack of agreement on what constructs to include in risk-of-bias assessment stems from two issues … Fidelity to the intervention Yes Yes (to the extent that No protocol fidelity or lack of fidelity … This lack of concordance with practice does not, however, constitute risk of bias. … Despite the likely lack of empirical evidence for quantitatively adjusting estimates to account for … A review of critical appraisal tools show they lack rigor: Alternative tool structure is proposed.

1153. Disposition of Comments Report for Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (pdf file)
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      June 28, 2013 - Most importantly, in the opinion of this reviewer, the report highlights the almost complete lack of … TEP #5 General The authors used OR to measure benefit (or lack of), why not using RR (relative risk) … -26], Table F and elsewhere: The authors conclude that amiodarone is no different, as opposed to a lack … While there may still be questions, the lack of superiority, and trend toward worse outcomes, in strict … The statements of KQ3 and KQ4 lack clarity.

1154. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-genetic.ppt
      June 01, 2012 - This can be due to the lack of reliable prevalence data or a lack of long-term outcomes data. … HER2 testing is challenging because of substantial heterogeneity and the lack of information related … evaluation of preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic factors when there is substantial heterogeneity or lack

1155. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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      June 01, 2012 - This can be due to the lack of reliable prevalence data or a lack of long-term outcomes data. … HER2 testing is challenging because of substantial heterogeneity and the lack of information related … evaluation of preanalytic, analytic, and postanalytic factors when there is substantial heterogeneity or lack

1156. Disposition of Comments for Imaging Tests for the Staging of Colorectal Cancer (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/colorectal-cancer-staging_disposition-comments.pdf
      November 20, 2014 - Of 4,162 citations initially retrieved, 3965 were excluded most often for lack of relevancy. … Of 4,162 citations initially retrieved, 3965 were excluded most often for lack of relevancy. … The data were graded as insufficient due to inconsistency, not lack of statistical significance, and … The lack of standardization of imaging techniques and reporting will be a drawback for future studies … Furthermore, we suggest mentioning the PETCAM trial, as this randomized controlled trial seems to lack

1157. Assessing-The-Risk-Of-Bias-In-Systematic-Reviews-Of-Health-Care-Interventions (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/assessing-the-risk-of-bias-in-systematic-reviews-of-health-care-interventions-01.pdf
      May 01, 2005 - The lack of agreement on what constructs to include in risk-of-bias assessment stems from two issues … Fidelity to the intervention Yes Yes (to the extent that No protocol fidelity or lack of fidelity … This lack of concordance with practice does not, however, constitute risk of bias. … Despite the likely lack of empirical evidence for quantitatively adjusting estimates to account for … A review of critical appraisal tools show they lack rigor: Alternative tool structure is proposed.

1158. Osteoporosis-Bone-Fracture Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/osteoporosis-bone-fracture_executive.pdf
      March 01, 2012 - This lack of dose- related response, combined with a lack of effect on BMD, suggested either that the

1159. Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/01_-arthritis_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA), where experts perceived considerable unmet need because of the lack … Other experts agreed that lack of third-party payment for MSC therapy and its implementation in specialty … patients may be highly interested in new, effective, nonsurgical treatments for their OA, current lack … Other experts thought the experimental nature and lack of reimbursement currently associated with the

1160. Coronary-Artery-Stenting Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/coronary-artery-stenting_executive.pdf
      February 01, 2013 - Given a lack of data, there is also insufficient evidence about additional factors of interest, including … Data were also available on the association (or lack thereof) between IVUS and factors such as left … In summary, our review comprehensively examines both IVUS and FFR data, and has identified a lack of