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December 01, 2019 - values, decreased percent-free PSA levels, elevated PSA velocities, complexed PSA, or externally validated … values, decreased percent-free PSA levels, elevated PSA velocities, complexed PSA, or externally validated … PCA3 comparators
Total PSA
Percent free PSA
PSA velocity
Complexed PSA
Externally validated … , percent free PSA, PSA velocity, complexed PSA, externally validated nomograms)
KQ3: No PCA3 testing … , % free PSA, PSA velocity, complexed PSA, or externally validated nomograms) in predicting initial or
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/arthritis-psoriatric_executive.pdf
April 01, 2012 - Psoriatic Arthritis in Adults:
Update of a 2007 Report
Executive Summary
Background
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA … PsA has a highly variable
presentation, which generally involves
pain and inflammation in joints and … In the general
population, the prevalence of PsA is
estimated to be 0.3 percent to 1 percent. … Census, 520,000 people ages 18 or older in
the United States have PsA. … However the current
available evidence for PsA was limited.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0332_07-29-2010.pdf
January 01, 2010 - in comparing results of screening with PCA3
with results of traditional prostate specific antigen (PSA … Transcription-mediated amplification of PCA3 and PSA mRNA in urine sample
b. … How does sensitivity and specificity vary by score (ratio of PCA3/PSA
mRMA) cut-off?
b. … How do these issues vary as a function of PSA result and biopsy status?
4. … Reduction in unnecessary initial biopsies resulting from false positive PSA
results
ii.
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October 14, 2011 - values, decreased percent-free PSA
levels, elevated PSA velocities, complexed PSA, or externally validated … values, decreased percent-
free PSA levels, elevated PSA velocities, complexed PSA, or externally validated … PCA3 comparators
○ Total PSA
○ Percent free PSA
○ PSA velocity
○ Complexed PSA
○ Externally … , percent free PSA, PSA velocity,
complexed PSA, externally validated nomograms)
KQ3: No PCA3 testing … , % free PSA, PSA velocity, complexed PSA, or externally
validated nomograms) in predicting initial
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/prostate-cancer-therapies-summary.pdf
September 01, 2020 - clinically localized prostate cancer (CLPC) detected clinically rather than
by prostate-specific antigen (PSA … to no mortality difference versus RP
or external beam radiation (EBR)+androgen deprivation (AD) in PSA … ProtecT PSA-based active monitoring group is labeled active surveillance in figure. … Absolute effects are
likely smaller among PSA-detected CLPC due to its more indolent course. … AM was compared with RP or EBR plus AD in PSA screen–detected CLPC.
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February 01, 2008 - We focused on baseline PSA levels and
Gleason histologic score. … Prostate cancers not
detected by PSA testing. … with PSA levels and rate of PSA
rise … levels
in men with PSA-detected disease. … PSA
testing.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prostate-cancer-surveillance_executive.pdf
December 01, 2011 - Two cohorts
used PSA density (PSA per volume of prostate tissue)
thresholds. … All seven cohorts in the PSA screening era
included regular PSA testing. … screening era reported
that PSA testing became part of followup protocol after PSA
became available. … All six cohorts in the PSA screening era
included regular PSA testing as part of followup protocol. … at diagnosis,
decreased free-to-total PSA ratio, or more rapid PSA
increase, but not comorbidities or
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April 01, 2013 - Current AUA guidelines for PSA screening recommend another
serum PSA when presented with an abnormal … values (PSA velocity) if available, free
PSA if available, family history, race, etc. are considered … It is likely that tPSA
and PSA density are correlated because tPSA is used in the calculation of
PSA … serum PSA, this approach introduces the following issues:
1) PSA is used differently for repeat … PSA data.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/arthritis-psoriatric_surveillance.pdf
March 01, 2013 - Thus, 14 articles were reviewed for PsA. … A new meta-analysis9 found PsA
Response Criteria (PsARC)
response at 12-14 weeks was
significantly … This drug is
not approved for
PsA. … This drug is
not approved for
PsA.
EPC Investigator felt the
conclusions were up to date. … This drug is
not approved for
PsA.
EPC Investigator felt the
conclusions were up to date.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_executive.pdf
December 01, 2014 - Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 146
a physical examination, prostate-specific
antigen (PSA … Effective Health Care Program
2
The PSA test is used to measure blood levels of PSA, a
protein produced … separating a “normal” PSA
level from an abnormal level also remains a subject of
debate. … PSA, PSA kinetics (rate of rise in
PSA over time and doubling time for PSA), and digital
rectal examination … cancer (especially low PSA/low-risk disease, but possibly
intermediate PSA/intermediate-risk disease
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/products/prostate-cancer-therapies/report
January 01, 2021 - to no mortality difference versus RP or external beam radiation (EBR)+androgen deprivation (AD) in PSA … Among clinically rather than prostate-specific antigen (PSA) detected CLPC, Watchful Waiting (WW) may … effect on mortality may vary by tumor risk and age but not by race, health status, comorbidities, or PSA … Active Monitoring (AM) probably results in little to no difference in mortality in PSA-detected CLPC … RCTs in PSA-detected and MRI staged CLPC are needed.
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December 01, 2019 - Comparators included total prostate specific antigen (PSA) elevations, free PSA, PSA density, PSA velocity … , externally validated nomograms, complexed PSA, and multivariate models. … Comparison of PCA3 to total PSA (tPSA) had the most available studies (22) but was subject to spectrum
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December 01, 2019 - The PSA test is used to measure blood levels of PSA, a protein produced by the prostate gland. 4 Elevated … ≤6
T1–2a
N0
M0
PSA X
Gleason X
IIA
T1a–c
N0
M0
PSA<20
Gleason 7 …
T1a–c
N0
M0
PSA≥10<20
Gleason ≤6
T2a
N0
M0
PSA≥10<20
Gleason ≤6 …
T2a
N0
M0
PSA<20
Gleason 7
T2b
N0
M0
PSA<20
Gleason ≤7
IIB
T2b … N0
M0
PSA X
Gleason X
T2c
N0
M0
Any PSA
Any Gleason
T1–2
N0
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January 01, 2016 - � PSA blood test: This blood test tells how much PSA (a protein
made by the prostate gland) is in … – A high PSA level does not always mean a man has prostate
cancer. … This growth, and other health conditions, can cause
a high PSA level in men who do not have prostate … Your doctor can use your PSA level, Gleason score, and tumor
score (T-score) to determine your risk … The cancer
is found from a biopsy done after a man has a high PSA level
or has surgery for problems
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/tx-for-localized-prostate-cancer_surveillanceassesment_20120614.pdf
May 01, 2012 - However, a subgroup
analysis suggested that men with
high-risk features (PSA > 10,
and intermediate … levels and Gleason
histologic score (PSA >10 ng/ml
or Gleason >6). … In men
with PSA >10, radical
prostatectomy reduced overall
mortality (HR = 0.36, p=0.03). … In men
with PSA >10, radical
prostatectomy reduced overall
mortality (HR = 0.36, p=0.03). … levels and Gleason histologic score
(PSA >10 ng/ml or Gleason >6).
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May 01, 2012 - However, a subgroup
analysis suggested that men with
high-risk features (PSA > 10,
and intermediate … levels and Gleason
histologic score (PSA >10 ng/ml
or Gleason >6). … In men
with PSA >10, radical
prostatectomy reduced overall
mortality (HR = 0.36, p=0.03). … In men
with PSA >10, radical
prostatectomy reduced overall
mortality (HR = 0.36, p=0.03). … levels and Gleason histologic score
(PSA >10 ng/ml or Gleason >6).
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_clinician.pdf
January 01, 2016 - convened
in 2011 recommended that AS—a strategy with curative
intent that involves regular monitoring of PSA … and
then intervening to manage them.3 WW does not include
active monitoring such as performing a PSA … Presenting symptoms, a physical examination, a prostate-
specific antigen (PSA) test, and a biopsy may … by factors such as patient age and health at the time of
diagnosis, life expectancy, tumor stage, PSA … Prostate cancer incidence and PSA testing
patterns in relation to USPSTF screening recommendations.
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effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_research-protocol.pdf
April 01, 2013 - The PSA test is used to measure blood levels of PSA, a protein produced by the
prostate gland.4 Elevated … Anatomic and prognostic staging
Stage Group T* N M PSA Gleason
I T1a–c N0 M0 PSA<10 Gleason ≤6
T2a … N0 M0 PSA<10 Gleason ≤6
T1–2a N0 M0 PSA X Gleason X
IIA T1a–c N0 M0 PSA<20 Gleason 7
T1a–c N0 M0 … PSA≥10<20 Gleason ≤6
T2a N0 M0 PSA≥10<20 Gleason ≤6
T2a N0 M0 PSA<20 Gleason 7
T2b N0 M0 PSA<20 … Gleason ≤7
IIB T2b N0 M0 PSA X Gleason X
T2c N0 M0 Any PSA Any Gleason
T1–2 N0 M0 PSA≥20 Any Gleason
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December 01, 2019 - PsA has a highly variable presentation, which generally involves pain and inflammation in joints and … Additionally, PsA may predate the development of skin disease leading to some diagnostic uncertainty. … In the general population the prevalence of PsA is estimated to be 0.3% to 1%. … Treatment of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) aims to control pain and inflammation and, ultimately, to slow … The oral DMARDs used to treat patients with PsA are hydrochloroquine, leflunomide, methotrexate, and
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December 01, 2019 - oral and biologic disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) for adults with psoriatic arthritis (PsA … controlled trials meeting inclusion criteria existed for any drugs in this review for treating patients with PsA … evidence supported the efficacy of adalimumab, etanercept, golimumab, and infliximab for the treatment of PsA … conclusions on comparative efficacy, effectiveness, and harms of either oral or biologic DMARDs for PsA … therapy to prevent or minimize debilitating joint damage and optimize quality of life for people with PsA