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61. 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 - Methods Meta-analysis of nine studies reporting the odds of requiring only one surgical procedure were … Most open surgical biopsies are preceded by an image guided needle wire localization procedure. … We used the term “additional surgical procedures”. … The determinants of recurrence and survival go far beyond the biopsy method. … added value when more than one method is used), and what is the diagnostic yield of biopsy procedures

62. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 3 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 3 3-1 Chapter 3 Choosing the Important Outcomes … It confers no direct benefit itself (unlike the comparison procedure in which an intervention can be … The procedure itself may be identical to a procedure that is used as a screening test or a medical … is high, patients and their physicians may choose to refrain from colonoscopy and other screening procedures … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

63. Template for Reports Developed (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2011 - identified studies may report on newly emerged interventions, devices, technologies, diagnostic tests, procedures … meta-analyses ripe for updating). 28-31 Cumulative meta-analysis (CMA) is a statistical procedure … inflated rate of type-I error arising from repeated hypothesis testing. 32 Moreover, the use of this procedure … treatment modalities (e.g., devices, pharmaceutical products, surgery, diagnostic tests, and other procedures … of Ottawa (the Ottawa method). 19 The RAND method is based on the combination of external domain

64. The Performance of Fusion Procedures for Degenerative Disease of teh Lumbar Spine (pdf file)
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    June 20, 2024 - fusions • Coflex, interspinous fixation • Minimally invasive lumbar decompression (MILD) procedure … ; Studies evaluating additive benefits of one procedure with another Comparators KQ 5 • Other … KQ 6 • Outcomes measured at 3, 6 and ≥ 12 months after surgical procedure (up to 24 months) … Methods Research Report. … Furlan AD, Malmivaara A, Chou R, et al. 2015 Updated Method Guideline for Systematic Reviews in the

65. Towards a Framework for Communicating Confidence in Methodological Recommendations for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (pdf file)
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    September 01, 2013 - Methods Research Report. … Mantel-Haenszel method Inverse-variance method (fixed effect) Logistic regression (fixed effect … Testable Statements Statements are testable when a procedure (“test”) exists that can inform on the … In addition, it is expected that most peers will agree that properly selected procedures or tests can … (odds ratio metric) Mantel-Haenszel method (various metrics) Inverse-variance method (normal within

66. Cad-Pci-Bypass Surveillance (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2013 - Methods ............................................................................................. … Methods 2.1 Literature Searches Using the search strategy employed for the original report, … an evidence table, we assessed whether the new findings provided a signal according to the Ottawa Method … and/or the RAND Method, suggesting the need for an update. … nonsignificant to significant) B2 A change in relative effect size of at least 50 percent RAND Method

67. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Update of the PTSD Repository (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2021 - However, heterogeneity of review methods, scope, and data presentation make it difficult to synthesize … Methods Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review Detailed inclusion and exclusion … / or random allocation/ or single-blind method/ 39. … / or random allocation/ or single-blind method/ 22. … Methods V. References VII. Summary of Protocol Amendments VIII. Technical Experts IX.

68. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Update of the PTSD Repository Evidence Base (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2022 - However, heterogeneity of review methods, scope, and data presentation make it difficult to synthesize … Methods Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review Detailed inclusion and exclusion … / or random allocation/ or single-blind method/ or Placebos/ 22. … Statistical analysis method for primary PTSD outcome e. … Methods V. References VII. Summary of Protocol Amendments VIII. Technical Experts IX.

69. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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    June 23, 2011 - For example, a single payment could include a surgical procedure and followup care. … Bundled payment program designs are expected to vary widely in terms of what types of procedures or … o Administrative cost of payment method. … , and minor procedure … Methods A.

70. Having a breast biopsy. A review of the research for women and thier families (pdf file)
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    May 01, 2016 - You will lie on your back or side for this procedure. … used 97 to 99 of these women, depending on the exact method used Stereotactic-guided core-needle … biopsy 97 to 99 of these women, depending on the exact method used 92 to 99 of these women, depending … on the exact method used Freehand core- needle biopsy 91 of these women* 98 of these women* Open … Pain Women who have an open surgical biopsy sometimes need prescription pain medicine after the procedure

71. Assessment of a Method To Detect Signals for Updating Systematic Reviews | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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72. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    February 22, 2012 - Behavioral methods should be used before considering the use of drugs. … Methods A. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. … - The sampling frame and method of recruitment are adequately described. … - The method and setting are the same for all study participants.

73. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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    February 01, 2008 - administrative databases and surveys suggested that provider/hospital characteristics, including RP procedure … Clinicians were more likely to recommend procedures they performed regardless of tumor grades and PSA … Medium Analysis of 3 RCTs with unclear methods of allocation. … • Clinicians were more likely to recommend procedures they performed for patients with the same tumor … There was a decrease in length of stay in hospitals above vs. below the mean number of procedures.

74. Topic 0589 Cleaning and Monitoring of HAIs NSD SJ Clean (pdf file)
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    March 11, 2013 - technologies (e.g. fogging, UV light); coating with disinfectants (e.g. copper) Comparator(s): Different method … technologies (e.g. fogging, UV light); coating with disinfectants (e.g. copper) Comparator(s): Different method … • What methods of training, education and motivation (e.g. team building with Infection Control and … • What is the impact the various cleaning methods on room turnover, employee or patient health risk

75. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 1 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 1 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction to the Methods … This Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews (referred to hereafter as the Medical Test Methods Guide … Development of the Medical Test Methods Guide In developing this Medical Test Methods Guide, we sought … described this same model as the “analytic framework.”16 These points were reiterated in the most recent Procedure … Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. AHRQ Publication No. 08- 05118-EF.

76. nnovative Methods in Stakeholder Engagement: An Environmental Scan (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2012 - The most common evaluation method we did identify was semistructured interviews with stakeholders. … This includes tailoring the message, the method of soliciting feedback (e.g., the tools used), and … Innovative Methods in Stakeholder Engagement: An Environmental Scan 20 Tailoring the method of … This method allows readers to sign up for a periodic digest and receive information that they might … Summary of promising methods for engaging stakeholders in research process Method Primary Purpose

77. Vitamin-D-Calcium-Protocol-130611 (pdf file)
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    September 13, 2013 - • Interventions o Serum concentration of 25(OH)D or 1,25 (OH)2D and the method used. … Methods A. … Columns will be added to the data tables showing the serum assay method for vitamin D. … In: Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. … In: Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

78. Acs-Pci-Adjunctive-Devices Surveillance (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2013 - Methods ............................................................................................. … Methods 2.1 Literature Searches Using the search strategy employed for the original report, … an evidence table, we assessed whether the new findings provided a signal according to the Ottawa Method … and/or the RAND Method, suggesting the need for an update. … nonsignificant to significant) B2 A change in relative effect size of at least 50 percent RAND Method

79. A Shared Latent Space Matrix Factorisation Method for Recommending New Trial Evidence for Systematic Review Updates | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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80. EHC Research Protocol (Amended): Treatments for Acute Episodic Migraine (pdf file)
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    January 09, 2020 - based on the Mantel and Haenszel method will be adopted when the number of studies is 3 or less. … Assessing Applicability: We will follow the procedures outlined in the EPC Methods Guide for Comparative … Explaining heterogeneity in meta-analysis: a comparison of methods. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. … Method, Data Abstraction and Data Management No specific methods were presented for conducting