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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cad-women-diagnosis_executive.pdf
June 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 58
Noninvasive Technologies for the Diagnosis of
Coronary Artery Disease in Women
Executive Summary
Background
Cardiovascular disease is the leading
cause of mortality for women in the
United States.1 Coronary heart disease—
which includes coronary artery (or
atheroscl…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/head-neck-cancer_surveillance.pdf
August 01, 2012 - Surveillance & Identification of Triggers for Updating Systematic Reviews for the EHC Program
CER # 20:
Comparative effectiveness and safety of radiotherapy treatments for head and neck
cancer
Original release date:
May 27, 2010
Surveillance Report 1st Assessment/ cycle 1:
October, 2011
Surveil…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/disparities-quality-improvement_executive.pdf
August 01, 2012 - Evidence-Based
Practice
Evidence-based Practice
Program
The Agency for Healthcare Research and
Quality (AHRQ), through its Evidence-
based Practice Centers (EPCs), sponsors
the development of evidence reports and
technology assessments to assist public-
and private-sector organizations in their
efforts to imp…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/heart-failure-natriuretic-peptide_research-protocol.pdf
December 20, 2011 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: December 20, 2011
1
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Use of Natriuretic Peptide Measurement in the Management of Heart Failure
I. Backgrou…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/multinational-registries-guide-3rd-ed-addendum-white-paper.pdf
February 01, 2018 - Research White Paper Multinational Registries Addendum Registries for Evaluating Patient Outcomes Third Edition
Research White Paper
Multinational Registries: Challenges and
Opportunities
Research White Paper
Multinational Registries: Challenges and
Opportunities
Addendum to Reg…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/metanalysis-proportion-rate-comparison_research.pdf
November 01, 2013 - These methods research projects are intended to contribute to the research base in and be used to
improve
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/blood-clots-hip-knee-surgery_disposition-comments.pdf
March 01, 2012 - Health Care (EHC) Program encourages the public to participate in the
development of its research projects
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/type-2-diabetes-medications-update_surveillance.pdf
December 31, 2013 - AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review
Surveillance Program
CER #27:
Oral Diabetes Medications for Adults with Type 2
Diabetes: An Update
Original release date: March 2011
Surveillance Report: December 2013
Key Findings:
• For Key Question 1, conclusions on comparative effectiveness of
oral diabetes agent…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vte-prophyalaxis_research-protocol.pdf
March 01, 2011 - Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Published Online: January 12, 2012
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Pharmacologic and Mechanical Prophylaxis
of Venous Thromboembolism …
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/recombinant-factor-viia_executive.pdf
May 01, 2010 - Layout 1
Background
This report evaluates the level of evidence
currently available to support the
effectiveness and safety of using
recombinant activated coagulation factor
VII (rFVIIa) for clinical indications not
approved by the U. S. Food and Drug
Administration (FDA). rFVIIa is approved
for a variety of uses i…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/autism-adolescents_executive.pdf
August 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 65
Interventions for Adolescents and Young
Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorders
Executive Summary
Background
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
are among the most common
neurodevelopmental disorders, with an
estimated prevalence of 1 in 110 children
in the United Stat…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/high-cholestorol-medicines-update_executive.pdf
February 01, 2014 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 132
Combination Therapy Versus Intensification
of Statin Monotherapy: An Update
Executive Summary
Background
Cardiovascular disease (CVD)
includes conditions such as coronary
heart disease, stroke, heart failure,
arrhythmia, heart valve disease,
congenital heart …
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/fibromyalgia_executive.pdf
January 01, 2015 - 1
Treatments for Fibromyalgia in Adult
Subgroups
Executive Summary
Background
Fibromyalgia is a chronic diffuse
musculoskeletal pain syndrome that has
no clearly identified etiology.1-4 It affects
mostly adults5 and is characterized by
chronic widespread pain, abnormal
processing of and heightened sensitivity …
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/kidney-disease-medicine_executive.pdf
January 01, 2012 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 37
Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1–3: Screening,
Monitoring, and Treatment
Executive Summary
Objectives
This systematic review evaluates the
evidence regarding the potential benefits
and harms of: (1) screening adults for
early-stage chronic kidney disease (CKD
stages…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/depression-postpartum-screening_executive.pdf
May 01, 2013 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 106
Efficacy and Safety of Screening
for Postpartum Depression
Executive Summary
Background
Condition and Preventive Strategies
Depression is a potentially life-threatening
condition with a substantial impact on
quality of life. The impact of depression
in postpart…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/methods-guidance-harms_methods.pdf
November 01, 2008 - 8
Methods Reference Guide for Effectiveness and
Comparative Effectiveness Reviews
Assessing Harms When Comparing Medical
Interventions
Comparative Effectiveness Reviews are systematic reviews of existing research on the effectiveness,
comparative effectiveness, and harms of dif…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/renal-artery-stenosis_surveillance.pdf
June 01, 2012 - i
CER-Update # 5:
Comparative Effectiveness of Management Strategies
for Renal Artery Stenosis: 2007 Update
Original release date:
2007
Surveillance Report:
August, 2012
Key Findings:
• KQ1: 8 of 15 conclusions are probably out of date
• KQ2: 1 of 3 conclusions is possibly out of …
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_chou_assessing_harms_when_comparing.pdf
November 01, 2008 - 8
Methods Reference Guide for Effectiveness and
Comparative Effectiveness Reviews
Assessing Harms When Comparing Medical
Interventions
Comparative Effectiveness Reviews are systematic reviews of existing research on the effectiveness,
comparative effectiveness, and harms of dif…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-250-cannabis-apps-a-e-surveillance-report-2-final_0_0.pdf
March 01, 2022 - Living Systematic Review on Cannabis and Other Plant-Based Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 2
1
Living Systematic Review on Cannabis
and Other Plant-Based Treatments for
Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 2
Literature Update Period: August 2021 through October 2021
Overview
This is the seco…
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/osteoarthritis-knee-update-executive-170505.pdf
May 01, 2017 - Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: An Update Review
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 190
Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Knee: An
Update Review
Executive Summary
Background and Objectives
Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a
highly prevalent condition among
adults, characterized by the progress…