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401. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/weight-loss-surgery_research-protocol.pdf
     December 14, 2010 - Evidence Report on the Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: December 14, 2010 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and Non-Surgical Therapy in Adults with Metabolic Conditions and Body Mass Index o…

402. Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
     December 01, 2014 - Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease AHRQ Healthcare Horizon Scanning System – Potential High-Impact Interventions Report Priority Area 01: Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease Prepared for: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 540 Gaither…

403. Layout 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/head-neck-cancer_executive.pdf
     May 01, 2010 - Layout 1 Background Head and neck cancers, specifically those arising in the oral cavity, larynx, hypopharynx, oropharynx, nasopharynx, paranasal sinuses/nasal cavity, salivary glands, and occult primaries, account for approximately 3 to 5 percent of cancers in the United States. According to the National Comprehens…

404. Disposition of Comments Report for Interventions To Improve Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hepatitis-c-treatment-adherence_disposition-comments.pdf
     December 20, 2012 - Disposition of Comments Report for Interventions To Improve Patient Adherence to Hepatitis C Treatment: Comparative Effectiveness Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and- reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1363 Published Online: December 20, 2012 Comparative Effecti…

405. Association Between Outcomes and Dental Services in People at Risk of Post-Transplant Complications: A Rapid Response Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/dental-post-transplant-complications-rapid-research.pdf
     May 01, 2025 - are publicly available to use for noncommercial purposes (research, clinical or patient education, quality … improvement projects) in the United States, and do not need specific permission to be reprinted and

406. Urinary-Incontinence-Treatment Research-Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/urinary-incontinence-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     September 30, 2010 - Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov Published Online: August 06, 2010 1 Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Diagnosis and Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women I. Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review Urin…

407. Ebell_Presentation_REVISED_FINAL (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/use_of_handheld_ebell_presentation.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - Ebell_Presentation_REVISED_FINAL   Source:    Eisenberg  Center  Conference  Series  2009,  Translating  Information  Into  Action:  Improving  Quality  of   Care  Through  Interactive  Media,  Effective  Health  Care  Program  Web  site   (http://www.effectivehealt…

408. Systematic Review on Opioid Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 2 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/opioid-chronic-pain-surveillance-report-2.pdf
     April 01, 2022 - Systematic Review on Opioid Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 2 Systematic Review on Opioid Treatments for Chronic Pain: Surveillance Report 2 Literature Update Period: October 2021 through November 2021 Background and Purpose This is the second surveillance report for the 2020 report Opioid Trea…

409. Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 273_Treatment of Stages I-III Squamous Cell Anal Cancer: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-273-anal-cancer-executive-summary.pdf
     August 01, 2024 - Executive Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 273_Treatment of Stages I-III Squamous Cell Anal Cancer: A Systematic Review Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 273 Treatment of Stages I–III Squamous Cell Anal Cancer: A Systematic Review Executive Summary Main Points • For the ini…

410. Measuring-Blood-Pressure Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/measuring-blood-pressure_executive.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 45 Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring: Comparative Effectiveness Executive Summary Background High blood pressure (BP), or hypertension, is a common, long-term health condition, particularly among older adults. Untreated or ineffectively treated hypertension leads…

411. Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/medical-interventions-comparing_methods.pdf
     November 01, 2008 - Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews Comparing Medical Interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program Comparative Effectivenes…

412. Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/methodsguide_slutsky_comparing_medical_interventions.pdf
     November 01, 2008 - Despite steadily increasing health care expenditures in the United States, improved health outcomes and quality remain elusive Methods Guide for Comparative Effectiveness Reviews Comparing Medical Interventions: AHRQ and the Effective Health Care Program Comparative Effectivenes…

413. Evidence Summary: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Therapies in Adult Patients With Exacerbation of COPD (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-221-copd-evidence-summary_0.pdf
     October 01, 2019 - Evidence Summary: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Therapies in Adult Patients With Exacerbation of COPD Purpose of Review To evaluate the effectiveness and harms of pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic treatments for exacerbations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Key Messages • Antibiotic therapy in…

414. Physical Therapy for Knee Pain Secondary to Osteoarthritis Disposition of Comment Report (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/arthritis-knee-physical-therapy_disposition-comments.pdf
     November 06, 2012 - Physical Therapy for Knee Pain Secondary to Osteoarthritis Disposition of Comment Report Source: http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/search-for-guides-reviews-and- reports/?pageaction=displayproduct&productID=1285 Published Online: November 6, 2012 Comparative Effectiveness Research Review Disposition of Co…

415. Epstein_Respondent_Glasgow 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/interactive_media_epstein_respondent.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - Epstein_Respondent_Glasgow 1   Source:    Eisenberg  Center  Conference  Series  2009,  Translating  Information  Into  Action:  Improving  Quality  of   Care  Through  Interactive  Media,  Effective  Health  Care  Program  Web  site   (http://www.effectivehealthcar…

416. Topic 0315 Disparities and SMI NSD SJ clean (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0373-14083.pdf
     July 09, 2014 - Topic 0315 Disparities and SMI NSD SJ clean Interventions to Reduce Disparities among Patients with Serious Mental Illness Nomination Summ…

417. Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/head-neck-cancer-update_clinician.pdf
     August 01, 2015 - Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck Cancer Background Clinical Bottom Line and stereotactic body RT (SBRT). Charged particle-based conformal external-beam RT modalities, such as proton-beam RT (PBT), are also available to treat head and neck cancer, althou…

418. Autism-Adolescents Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.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…

419. Using Deliberative Methods to Engage Patients, Consumers, and the Public (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/deliberative-methods_presentation-2011.pdf
     January 01, 2011 - Using Deliberative Methods to Engage Patients, Consumers, and the Public Community Forum Community Forum Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Community Forum December 6, 2011 Using Deliberative Methods to Engage Patients, Consumers, and the Public Community Forum Community Forum Community …

420. Research Protocol: Improving Cultural Competence To Reduce Health Disparities for Priority Populations (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cultural-competence_research-protocol.pdf
     July 09, 2014 - Research Protocol: Improving Cultural Competence To Reduce Health Disparities for Priority Populations Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol Project Title: Improving…