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81. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 11 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Whether a laboratory method is considered a genetic test also depends on the intended use, claim, or … What methods exist for long term monitoring? 41. … frozen, paraffin, formalin).16 When evaluating DNA-based molecular tests, complexity of the test method … The method of interpreting test results may influence complexity as well. … Improved procedure for eluting DNA from dried blood spots.

82. Cystic-Fibrosis-Hgh Surveillance (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2012 - 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

83. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 7 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - The concept can be similarly applied to diagnostic test performance studies, although the method of … A bubble plot of true positive versus false positive rates showing spread in ROC space is one method … This is adapted from the GRADE approach and the EPC General Methods Guide. … In choosing the accuracy outcomes, if the diagnostic test is followed by an invasive procedure, then … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

84. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 12 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Were the prognostic tests clearly described and conducted using a standardized, reliable, and valid method … outcome being predicted clearly defined and ascertained using a standardized, reliable, and valid method … Fitting the new test to the data might bias a comparison to an established prognostic method that was … Dear’s method uses a fixed effects regression model while Arend’s method is similar to a DerSimonian-Laird … Decision curve analysis: a novel method for evaluating prediction models.

85. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 4 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 4 4-1 Chapter 4 Effective Search Strategies for … Although I have written this chapter of the Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews (also referred to … as the Medical Test Methods Guide) as guidance for Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs), I hope it … Searching for genetic tests and prognostic studies is covered in chapters 11 and 12 of this Medical Test Methods … Chapter 4 of Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews (AHRQ Publication No. 12-EHC017).

86. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 2 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 2 2-1 Chapter 2 Developing the Topic and Structuring … these issues as they exist in all systematic reviews, we refer the reader to previously published EPC methods … Chapter 3: Methods of technology assessment. pp. 80-90. 2 Helfand M and Balshem H. … Current methods of the US Preventive Services Task Force: a review of the process. … Chapter 2 of Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews (AHRQ Publication No. 12-EHC017).

87. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 10 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 10 10-1 Chapter 10 Deciding Whether To Complement … Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews. AHRQ Publication No. 12-EC017. … Chapter 8 of Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews (AHRQ Publication No. 12-EHC017). … Chapter 1 of Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews (AHRQ Publication No. 12-EHC017). … Comput Methods Programs Biomed 1985; 20(1):79-93. 27.

88. Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 6 (pdf file)
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    July 01, 2012 - Methods Guide for Medical Test Reviews Chapter 6 6-1 Chapter 6 Assessing Applicability of Medical … The conduct and synthesis of the findings will require 6-3 a method of tracking and describing … Method of identification/selection Inclusion & exclusion criteria for the review. … Methods of the Test Over Time Diagnostics, like all technology, evolve rapidly. … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.

89. Using Deliberative Methods to Engage the Public: Facilitating a Deliberative Session (pdf file)
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    May 29, 2025 - Using Deliberative Methods to Engage the Public: Facilitating a Deliberative Session … Slide 1 Using Deliberative Methods … AIR) with key partners • Major part of this project is to: o Advance the use of deliberative methods

90. Evidence Summary: Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 238: Cervical Ripening (pdf file)
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    March 01, 2021 - Methods We employed methods consistent with those outlined in the Agency for Healthcare Research and … /topics/cer-methods-guide/overview), and we describe these in the full report. … 4 cohort studies (n=2,511) 33% vs. 33% RR 0.79 (0.67 to 0.98) Key Question 2: Mechanical Method … difference 2 RCTs (n=1,120) 4% vs. 3% RR 1.39 (0.67 to 3.03) Key Question 2: Mechanical Method … Studies Incidence Relative Risk (95% CI) I2 for pooled analysesb Key Question 2: Mechanical Method

91. Comparative Effectiveness of Second Generation Antidepressants in the Pharmacologic Treatment of Adult Depression—An Update to a 2007 Report. (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2011 - Peer Reviewer #3 Methods The methods are very sound and present no significant problems. … In the original report we used a method termed “network meta-analysis” by Chumley. … We acknowledge that our dosing classification method might not perfectly reflect all dosing practices … The dosing classification method used in this report follows a structured process that begins with … We acknowledge that our dosing classification method might not perfectly reflect all dosing practices

92. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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    March 11, 2010 - Executive Summary Add a legend to figure 1 stating how many biopsies per method. … Introduction p. 10 insert “biopsy” before procedure We have made the suggested change. … Results In the section on dissemination of cancer cells during the biopsy procedure the risks of breast … of biopsy and did not report results separately by biopsy method. … Results p. 39 “three vacuum-assisted biopsy procedures” add the total number of procedures to this sentence

93. Research Methods & Tools | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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94. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: An Update of the PTSD Repository Evidence Base (pdf file)
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    December 07, 2024 - 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 … Method for Handling Missing Data 6. Statistical Analysis Method 7. … Method for Handling Missing Data 5. Analysis Type 6. Statistical Analysis Method 7. … Methods V. References VII. Summary of Protocol Amendments VIII. Technical Experts IX.

95. Labor-Nitrous-Oxide Executive (pdf file)
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    August 01, 2012 - Labor pain management methods used in studies included in this review Method Description Timing and … pain • Self-administered between and/or during contractions • May be continued into third stage if procedures … labor with infusion usually continuing into second stage • May be continued into third stage if procedures … Labor pain management methods used in studies included in this review (continued) Method Description … methods such as TENS.

96. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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    April 11, 2011 - This method is neither universally available nor practical on a population basis. … Currently, the cost of a home BP monitor is approximately $30 to $130.10 Insurance coverage and approval procedures … Methods A. … for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews (hereafter Methods Guide). … Methods A. Criteria for Inclusion/Exclusion of Studies in the Review B.

97. Appendix A. Search Strategies - Fiber Intake and Laxation Outcomes (pdf file)
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    May 29, 2025 - ] 401,694 3 ("Random Allocation"[Mesh] OR "Clinical Trial" [Publication Type] OR "Double-Blind Method … "[Mesh] OR "Single-Blind Method"[Mesh] OR random* OR "Placebos"[Mesh] OR Placebo* OR ((clinical OR controlled … double OR single OR doubly OR singly) NEXT/1 (blind OR blinded OR blindly)):ti,ab,tt) OR 'double blind procedure

98. Disposition of Comments for CER 204 Methods for Evaluating Natural Experiments in Obesity (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2017 - We have updated a table in the report (table 11) so that it clearly defines each method and describes … You are correct, several studies used more than one method to measure outcomes. … You are correct, several studies used more than one method to measure outcomes. … to the EPHPP, “controlled clinical trials” were defined as an “experimental study design where the method … Footnoting can address these issues “Standard measure” refers to the standardized method for calculating

99. S89 (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2007 - Sequential testing procedures are needed to detect vaccine or drug safety problems as soon as possible … The analysis used maximized sequential prob- ability ratio testing (maxSPRT), a new signal detection method … However, repeated statistical testing of accu- mulating data requires special methods. … The Maximized Sequential Probability Ratio Test Sequential analysis methods are needed to adjust for … The maxSPRT method holds promise for broad appli- cation.

100. Meta-analysis of Test Performance Evidence When There is a “Gold Standard” Reference Standard (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Method Description or Comment Does It Have the Desired Characteristics? … Method Description or Comment Does It Have the Desired Characteristics? … This third method is more complicated but is preferred. … Comparative diagnostic performance of three radiological procedures for the detection of lumbar disk … Comparative diagnostic performance of three radiological procedures for the detection of lumbar disk