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461. Han (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/han.pdf
     December 26, 2012 - sources, levels • Quality of evidence o Study  design o Limiting  factors  Methodological limitations

462. Radiation Therapy for Bone Metastases (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/rt-bone-metatases-final-protocol-amendment.pdf
     August 10, 2022 - We will focus on studies with the least potential for bias and the fewest limitations. … is likely to cause major bias; the study may be missing information making it difficult to assess limitations … independently reviewed by at least one other experienced investigator using the following criteria: • Study limitations … (low, medium, or high level of study limitations) o This is the degree to which studies for a given … The strength of the evidence may be downgraded based on the limitations described above.

463. Disposition of Comments Report for Treatments for Ankyloglossia and Ankyloglossia With Concomitant Lip-Tie (pdf file)
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     May 04, 2015 - reviewer #1 Discussion / Conclusions This area clearly states all of the major findings and limitations … We have added this to the limitations of the evidence base. … We have expanded the limitations of the evidence base to include this concept. … Limitations are described adequately. I am not aware of any studies that were omitted. … of the limitations to the current body of knowledge on ankyloglossia.

464. Disposition of Comments Report for Core Needle and Open Surgical Biopsy for Diagnosis of Breast Lesions: An Update to the 2009 Report (pdf file)
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     September 10, 2014 - Given limitations cited above, the conclusions in this report are useful to inform policy and/or practice … The characteristics and the limitations of the studies are very clearly described. Thank you. … Discussion/Conclusion The clinical implications and limitations of the review are clearly stated. … How the studies are designed and their limitations are related more to answering questions that are … The limitations are adequately described.

465. Management of Renal Masses and Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2017 - † The overall evidence grade was assessed based on the ratings for the following domains: study limitations

466. Improving Medication Safety in High Risk Medicare Beneficiaries Toolkit (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2012 - Strengths and Limitations of the Forms: The strength of the MEDIS-MB Symptom Assessment Survey is that … Strengths and Limitations of the Forms: The Modified PCNE Drug Assessment Form used in the MEDIS-MB … Limitations include difficulty identifying the appropriate problem(s) or cause(s) associated with each … Strengths and Limitations of the Forms: The Pharmaceutical Care Questionnaire and general satisfaction … Strengths and Limitations of the Forms.

467. Disposition of Comments for CER 195 Management of Uterine Fibroids (pdf file)
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     December 14, 2017 - EPC’s assess the domains of study limitations (which incorporates risk of bias), consistency, directness … Peer Reviewer #2 Discussion/ Conclusion For ES section on limitations of SR (pg ER-16) need to specify … Conclusions need to be tempered in light of the limitations of the study acknowledging that at present … Patients are being fed information without being aware of its limitations and uncertainty. … EPC’s assess the domains of study limitations (which incorporates risk of bias), consistency, directness

468. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pressure-ulcer-prevention_research-protocol.pdf
     January 10, 2012 - The study may be missing information, making it difficult to assess limitations and potential problems

469. Multidisciplinary Rehabilitation Programs for Moderate to Severe Traumatic Brain Injury in Adults: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2013 - Neurological Disorders and Stroke Common Data Elements project for TBI4 has addressed several of the limitations … We will also evaluate the benefits and limitations of rehabilitation using telehealth from the veteran

470. S50 (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2007 - relatively simple computations and fairly small sample sizes, which were well suited to the computa- tional limitations … Possible limitations for the PBE-CPI methodology include: 1. Data sources. … Formulary limitations in the elderly: results from the Managed Care Outcomes Project.

471. Research Protocol: Disparities Within Serious Mental Illness (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2015 -  Approaches that do not attempt to reduce these disparities Comparator GQs 1, 2, and 4 § No limitations … with no comparator group except for single group pre-post studies Outcomes GQs 1, 2, and 4 § No limitations … regarding disparities within SMI Criterion Inclusion Exclusion Study design GQs 1, 2, and 4 § No limitations

472. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     March 10, 2010 - throughout the review, where appropriate, to avoid unsubstantiated generalizations, and (2) creating a Limitations … variations in standard medical therapy among the ACE inhibitor and ARB trials, including the significant limitations … Placement of this discussion within a Limitations section seems appropriate.

473. Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Clinical Utility in Asthma Management (pdf file)
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     September 06, 2016 - The domains to be used for all KQs will be: the methodological limitations of the studies (i.e., risk … We will report any limitations in applicability of Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published … online: September 6, 2016 13 individual studies in evidence tables and limitations of applicability

474. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/case-management_research-protocol.pdf
     June 06, 2011 - No geographic limitations will be applied.

475. Future Research Needs for Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs), Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs), or Direct Renin Inhibitors (DRIs) for Treating Hypertension (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2012 - be somewhat better with ARBs than with ACE inhibitors; however, due to variability in definitions, limitations … to be restrictive of potential study designs, this section is intended to discuss the benefits or limitations … adjustment for confounding; sample size and resources needed for longer follow-up are potential limitations … incidence of new diagnoses over long time frame Maybe: Most direct way of addressing duration limitations … in examining subset effects, yet study-level analyses can lead to biased assessments and have some limitations

476. An Evidence Review of Active Surveillance in Men with Localized Prostate Cancer (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prostate-cancer-surveillance_disposition-comments.pdf
     December 01, 2011 - The reviewer is correct; the aggregate mention to localized and regional disease reflects limitations … It is correct that the discussion sticks to a factual summary of the findings and limitations. … We have highlighted the inherent limitations of model-based cost estimates. Charles M. … Can the evidence review panel comment in the report on what the limitations are? … We have added a limitations section in our Discussion.

477. Topic 0315 Disparities and SMI NSD SJ clean (pdf file)
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     July 09, 2014 - Topic 0315 Disparities and SMI NSD SJ clean Interventions to Reduce Disparities among Patients with Serious Mental Illness Nomination Summ…

478. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pressure-ulcer-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     November 08, 2011 - The study may be missing information, making it difficult to assess limitations and potential problems

479. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/heart-failure-natriuretic-peptide_research-protocol.pdf
     December 20, 2011 - Since its publication, a few limitations of this meta-analysis have been noted. 20 The main issues … settings, funding sources, comparator treatments (type, dose, duration, and provider), methodological limitations … We may encounter further limitations to applicability, depending on the actual populations and settings

480. Disposition of Comments Report for Local Hepatic Therapies for Metastases to the Liver From Unresectable Colorectal Cancer (pdf file)
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     December 11, 2012 - discussion we identify heterogeneity in patient treatment history and patient characteristics as severe limitations … The authors also elucidate the limitations of the studies. … obtain the necessary information to measure the true efficacy of liver directed therapies despite the limitations … Further, there are considerable limitations to getting appropriate RCTs done in this area as many patients