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341. Disposition of Comments for CER 162 Diagnosis of Celiac Disease (pdf file)
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     January 28, 2016 - and genome wide SNP profiles to predict celiac disease in subjects with family history; this method … Perhaps inclusion of a review We found no safety data specific to persons undergoing these procedures … Such HLA-DQ haplotypes can only be identified when using molecular method for HLA typing but not by … serological method for typing. … disease (including dermatitis herpetiformis, anemia, joint pain, just to name a few) for which the procedure

342. Defining an Optimal Format for Presenting Research Needs (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2019 - Methods Future Research Needs Report No. 3. … We welcome comments on this Methods Research Project. … to inform prioritization of future research, but all agreed that modeling should not be the only method … cost-benefit analysis 2008 BMJ 17638858 Diagnostic accuracy and clinical utility of a simplified low cost method … alternatives for beef bulls with preputial prolapse 1997 J Am Vet Med Assoc 9357709 A decision analytic method

343. Disposition of Comments Report for Testing of CYP2C19 Variants and Platelet Reactivity for Guiding Antiplatelet Treatment (pdf file)
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     September 25, 2013 - It is the most common method that used for comparison of newer methods for measuring platelet reactivity … and is the predicate method cited for most modern commercially‐available methods for measuring platelet … The reviewers provide a detailed description of the laboratory procedures and factors affecting analytic … Online: September 25, 2013 30 Commentator & Affiliation Section Comment Response The LTA procedure … to another method for measuring platelet reactivity.

344. Disposition of Comments_Systematic Review: Breastfeeding and Health Outcomes for Infants and Children (pdf file)
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     March 31, 2025 - Jennifer Day, United States Breastfeeding Committee Methods The review's methods provide a strong … Additionally, more cluster randomized studies to look at method that increase breastfeeding as the … and Conclusions Limitations: Regarding the sibling studies highlighted as the most robust design method … While the method and focus were clear and specific followed by very comprehensive review findings and … Additionally, the Conclusion section should acknowledge the overall findings in this specific review method

345. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 265_Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Bone Disease: Effectiveness and Harms (pdf file)
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     August 29, 2023 - Methods are sound. The presentation of the results is very good. The discussion is appropriate. … Cost analysis and perhaps an introductory figure to compare treatment methods would be useful. … Methods are sound. The presentation of the results is very good. The discussion is appropriate. … Statistical methods are appropriate. Thank you. TEP #2 Methods Well done, no changes. … included studies, were: ICD-9 codes for metastases to the bone or pathologic fracture and a surgical procedure

346. Disposition of Comments Report for Evidence Report/Technology Assessment No. 214 (pdf file)
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     February 25, 2014 - Reviewer 5 Methods The definitions for the outcome measures are stated in the Methods section, self … Reviewer 5 Methods The statistical methods are OK. Thank you. … important to define who (What percent of eligibles) participated and what core assessment and treatment procedures … It documents for each provider and all providers how well they provided each/all “Procedures (P)”. … Although the lack of clear evidence in favor of one method or combination of methods prohibits a definitive

347. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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     August 24, 2011 - percent used nitrous oxide (likely an overestimate considering how few U.S. facilities offer this method … women’s self-reporting of analgesia use, it provides a general sense of the relative use of each method … widespread use of nitrous oxide in other countries suggests it is an effective labor pain relief method … Inhaled self-administered nitrous oxide in a 50/50 mix (e.g., Nitronox) is the most common method of … Methods A.

348. Disposition of Comments for PCA3 Testing for the Diagnosis and Management of Prostate Cancer (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2013 - biopsies based on PSA elevation generally because of a limited likelihood of clinical benefits from the procedure … Five of these studies were performed using a sample processing and/or assay procedure different than … The paragraph containing this phrase was intended to describe a method for estimating a difference … AHRQ’s procedures support the use of ‘grey literature’, including abstracts/conference proceedings … AHRQ’s procedures indicate that regulatory documents and abstracts/conference proceedings may be used

349. Evidence Summary: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2020 - diverticulitis may require more invasive interventions, such as surgery or interventional radiology procedures … Methods We employed methods consistent with those outlined in the Agency for Healthcare Research and … Quality Evidence-based Practice Center Program Methods Guidance (https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov … /topics/cer-methods-guide/overview). … may reduce applicability of findings) with appropriate subgroup analyses and, as needed, analytic methods

350. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 274: Diagnosis and Treatment of Tethered Spinal Cord (pdf file)
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     October 25, 2024 - The methods section is informative but could be more concise. … The mention of the AHRQ Evidence-based Practice Center Program Methods Guidance is useful, but could … We checked and we could not find this text Public Reviewer 1 Methods The methods are clearly described … Thank you Public Reviewer 1 Methods The report could benefit from a more detailed description of the … of specific tests or interventions and have added pre-specified intervention categories to the method

351. EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs4-failure-rescue-protocol-amendment.pdf
     September 19, 2023 - Preventive Services Task Force Procedure Manual. Appendix VI. … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure- manual … Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. … https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual … /uspstf/about-uspstf/methods-and-processes/procedure-manual/procedure-manual-appendix-vi-criteria-assessing-internal-validity-individual-studies

352. Disposition of Comments CER 219 Antipsychotics for the Prevention and Treatment of Delirium (pdf file)
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     September 03, 2019 - We added a note about this in the Methods section. … Peer Reviewer #1 Methods The methods are clear and logical, including inclusion and exclusion criteria … TEP Peer Reviewer #2 Methods Yes. … Peer Reviewer #2 Methods Methods: Again.. felt this was very comprehensive. … Intermediate Outcomes we have documented the four trials randomizing patients undergoing surgical procedures

353. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 253: Maternal and Child Outcomes Associated With the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (pdf file)
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     April 19, 2022 - In the methods section of the Evidence Summary, we succinctly state that we focused on comparison … Thank you National WIC Association (NWA) Methods The inclusion and exclusion criteria for study … selection were based on the PICOTS method which described the populations, interventions, comparisons … This is mentioned in the Methods section under “Data Synthesis and Analysis.” … , recommended AHRQ method.

354. AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program- Synthesizing evidence to improve health care practice and delivery (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2020 - More information about the methods used is available at: ◆ Methods Guide for Effectiveness and Comparative … Effectiveness Reviews https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/cer-methods-guide/overview ◆ Methods … Guide for Medical Test Reviews https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/topics/methods-guidance-tests/overview

355. Protocol for Quantitative Assessment of Benefit and Harm analysis of Aspirin for primary prevention (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2014 - Methods Research Report. … We also wanted to compare a more commonly-used method which does not provide a benefit and harm comparison … metric with another advanced method that provides a benefit and harm comparison metric to understand … In the absence of a gold standard method for elicitation of preferences, such research should assess … Methods Research Report.

356. Template for Reports Developed (pdf file)
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     November 01, 2012 - Template for Reports Developed Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews Developing … further empiric evidence develops and our understanding of better methods improves. … Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. … Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews. Rockville, MD: 2008. … Methods future research needs. Report No. 6.

357. Home | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methods-guide_prepublication-draft_03-2011.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - News Free Consumer Research Summaries Research Guidance, Methods … Update Abstract - Final Registry of Patient Registries Series Overview Methods

358. CER 225: Evidence Summary Interventions for Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2020 - Methods We employed methods consistent with those outlined in the AHRQ EPC Program Methods Guidance … (https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cer-methods- guide/overview). … adolescents with concurrent substance use disorder; (4) https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cer-methods-guide … /overview https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/cer-methods-guide/overview http://www.crd.york.ac.uk … field_product_type%3Amethods_guide_chapter&sort_by=field_product_pub_date Main Points Background and Purpose Methods

359. Slide 1 (pdf file)
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     August 27, 2012 - Analytic Hierarchy Processes as preference assessment tools Describe applications of preference methods … involvement in comparative effectiveness research in AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program To advance methods … Effectiveness Research ~Institute of Medicine, 2009 Community Forum Community Forum Categories of CER Methods … elicitation of patient preferences in HTA, multiple criteria decision making and discrete choice methods … Moderator: Penny Mohr Goals AHRQ Community Forum Comparative Effectiveness Research Categories of CER Methods

360. Treatments for Acute Pain: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     August 08, 2019 - include clear descriptions of the population, setting, interventions, and comparison groups; a valid method … New persistent opioid use after minor and major surgical procedures in US adults. … Furlan AD, Pennick V, Bombardier C, et al. 2009 updated method guidelines for systematic reviews in the … Methods and processes. 2018. … Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews.