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201. Layout 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/c-diff-infections_executive.pdf
     December 01, 2011 - tests in the same laboratory using the same stool samples and using the same reference standard to reduce … There is low-strength limited evidence from one subgroup analysis that a prebiotic may reduce diarrhea … There is low-strength evidence that antibiotic prescribing practices appear to reduce CDI incidence, … • Two studies, one controlled trial and one before–after study, of use of alcohol gel to reduce MRSA … Environmental control to reduce transmission of Clostridium difficile.

202. Layout 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prostate-cancer_executive.pdf
     February 01, 2008 - One RCT (N=206) found that 6 months of ADT + EBRT did not significantly reduce disease-specific mortality … The addition of bicalutamide to standard care did not reduce progression. … This would reduce unnecessary interventions while focusing treatment on men most likely to benefit. … • Disease-specific survival: RP with ADT did not reduce disease- specific mortality compared with … High • Distant metastases: The addition of ADT did not reduce the risk of developing distant metastases

203. Executive Summary: Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Bone Disease: Effectiveness and Harms (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-265-radiation-bone-disease-summary.pdf
     August 01, 2023 - Use of dexamethasone with EBRT may improve pain and quality of life and reduce pain flare and acute … guidelines that suggest a preference for SF EBRT over multiple fractions as single fraction use may reduce

204. Disposition of Comments for CER 201 Effectiveness of Indoor Allergen Reduction in the Management of Asthma (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-201-indoor-allergen-asthma-disposition-comments.pdf
     February 15, 2018 - The authors conclude (in their key messages) that “single interventions designed to reduce indoor allergen … Current federal guidelines “recommend” the removal of carpet to reduce animal allergens within the … This evidence must be accurately interpreted to guide health professionals to help reduce the burden … Additionally, even when studies are well-designed and exhibit low risk of bias, we may also reduce … Miteantigen avoidance can reduce bronchial epithelial shedding in allergic asthmatic children.

205. Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
     December 01, 2014 - with allopurinol and placebo (p<0.0001).5 Combination therapy in both trials did not significantly reduce … systems expert stated that similarities between lesinurad and marketed drugs such as probenecid could reduce … lesinurad adoption.17,18 Patients would likely accept a new treatment option that could help them reduce … However, better gout management could reduce hospitalizations and renal or cardiovascular complications … expert stated that because a higher incidence of gout is observed in black males, lesinurad could reduce

206. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0094_04-09-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - Effective Health Care Topic Number(s): 0051 Document Completion Date: 6-12-09 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Therapies for autism spectrum disorders will go forward for refinement as a comparative effectiveness or effectiveness review. The scope of this topic, including pop…

207. High-Cholestorol-Medicines-Update Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/high-cholestorol-medicines-update_executive.pdf
     February 01, 2014 - therapy as a way to improve lipid levels without having to increase statin dosage or as a way to reduce … for optimal CHD risk reduction.11,12 However, the new guidelines for treatment of cholesterol to reduce … have demonstrated that “add-on” combination therapy can lead to superior lipid outcomes but fails to reduce … Different dosing of specific statins based on potency to reduce LDL-c Potency Atorvastatin (mg/day … Robinson J, Lichtenstein AH, et al. 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Treatment of Blood Cholesterol to Reduce

208. Presentation of Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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     April 01, 2012 - Analytic Framework from ―Future Research Needs to Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in Women … example of the use of a framework adapted for an FRN document comes from Future Research Needs To Reduce … flowchart depicts an enhanced conceptual framework to illustrate priorities for future research to reduce … Analytic framework from “Future Research Needs to Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in Women” … Future Research Needs to Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in Women.

209. Cancer-Anemia-Update Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-anemia-update_executive.pdf
     April 01, 2013 - risk There is a consistent body of evidence, although somewhat limited by trial quality, that ESAs reduce … Balance of Potential Benefit and Harm ESAs reduce the need for transfusions and increase the risk of

210. Effectiveness and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in Management of Asthma: Evidence Summary (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2017 - procedure without the heat (sham procedure), does not improve asthma control or hospitalizations but may reduce

211. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/peptic-ulcer-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
     June 01, 2015 - Some commenters surmised that the drug’s high cost, over time, could reduce or eliminate any potential … The drug was subsequently studied for its potential to reduce IBS symptoms, such as diarrhea. … Some experts though the drug might reduce some disparities because it is indicated in use in men and … Rifaximin’s antibacterial activity has the potential to reduce IBS symptoms, such as diarrhea.4 When … This intervention would reduce the percentage of those patients….

212. Kidney-Stone-Prevention Research-Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/kidney-stone-prevention_research-protocol.pdf
     June 15, 2011 - Many randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have studied dietary or pharmacological interventions to reduce … diet and/or pharmacological treatment on final health outcomes and intermediate stone outcomes, and reduce … and blood and urine chemistries improve final health outcomes and intermediate stone outcomes and reduce … In adults with a history of nephrolithiasis, what is the evidence that dietary therapies used to reduce … adults with a history of nephrolithiasis, what is the evidence that pharmacological therapies to reduce

213. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0359_10-15-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - There is no cure for MS; treatments aim to reduce the frequency and hasten recovery from relapses and

214. PREGNANCY, INCLUDING PRETERM BIRTH #12 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/12_pregnancy_potential_high_impact_2012-12-11.pdf
     January 01, 2012 -  Key Expert Comments: Experts thought that human donor milk programs have potential to reduce rates … Experts agreed that this intervention has potential to reduce health disparities as well and thought … and stored until delivered to a recipient’s hospital or home. 5 Research indicates breast milk may reduce … reducing disparity.” 17 But one research expert did not believe in this intervention’s ability to reduce … intervention with large potential to improve the health and development of VLBW infants as well as reduce

215. Disposition of Comments Report for CER 132 Combination Therapy Versus Intensification of Statin Monotherapy: An Update (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/high-cholestorol-medicines-update_disposition-comments.pdf
     September 01, 2014 - evaluate alternative strategies for lowering LDL-C for those individuals who cannot substantially reduce … In the ACCORD trial, the addition of fenofibrate to simvastatin did not reduce the rates of cardiovascular … Further, while relative efficacy to reduce high LDL-c levels may be similar across different statin … Page 12, line 4:” but fails reduce measure of” TO is missing in this sentence Page 16, line 10: “ … There was no trial that suggests that the drug alone will reduce the risk The reviewer highlights

216. 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…

217. 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/high-risk-drugs-protocol.pdf
     July 27, 2023 - antiphospholipid syndrome, genetic or acquired thrombophilia, cancer).2,3 While anticoagulants may reduce … administration are a few examples of PSPs intended to ensure proper anticoagulation and intended to reduce

218. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0398_06-17-2008.pdf
     January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care Topic Number: 0174 Document Completion Date: 7-28-10 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Biomarkers to guide treatment for iron-deficiency anemia in renal dialysis patients will go forward for refinement as a systematic review. The scope of this topic, incl…

219. Alcohol-Misuse-Drug-Therapy Clinician (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_clinician.pdf
     February 01, 2016 - Pharmacotherapy for Adults With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) in Outpatient Settings Focus of This Summary This is a summary of a systematic review evaluating the evidence regarding the efficacy, comparative effectiveness, and adverse effects of medications in adults with alcohol use disorder (AUD). The systematic revi…

220. Health Information Exchange (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/health-information-exchange_executive.pdf
     December 01, 2015 - study responded that having HIE provide pharmacy information in the ED improved knowledge but did not reduce … Does health information exchange reduce unnecessary neuroimaging and improve quality of headache care … Does health information exchange reduce redundant imaging? Evidence from emergency departments. … The potential for community-based health information exchange systems to reduce hospital readmissions