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341. Disposition of Comments for CER 176 Management of Gout (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gout-management-disposition-160721.pdf
     March 15, 2016 - in the face of the understanding noted above that serum uric acid must be reduced below 6.8mg/dl to reduce … the first few months of initiation due to well-understood biology, and that prophylaxis can markedly reduce … The report would benefit from identifying the common components that are thought to reduce serum urate … In regards to ULT “key points” (p. 86) rather than saying “ULT does not reduce the risk of acute gout … using a logical argument, and in the absence of direct evidence - that lowering SUA with ULT will reduce

342. Hemorrhage-Postpartum Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hemorrhage-postpartum_executive.pdf
     April 01, 2015 - optimistic—results of a large trial and the higher quality studies do not demonstrate ability to reduce … In another review of misoprostol versus placebo, misoprostol did not reduce PPH risk significantly

343. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1512.pdf
     December 01, 2015 - They agreed on the potential of this intervention to reduce the burden of frequent injections and to … Investigators have observed that bariatric surgery to reduce body weight in obese patients also offered … Restrictive procedures limit food consumption, while malabsorptive procedures reduce food absorption … Several experts noted that the intervention has the potential to reduce per-patient costs of treatment … Physicians would be attracted by the potential to reduce treatment variability through consistent drug

344. Arthritis and Nontraumatic Joint Disease (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
     June 01, 2013 - Autologous MSC therapy has potential to be a first-line OA-treatment option if it is shown to reduce … Available evidence suggests that Mobi-C may improve clinical success rates and reduce reoperation rates … If Mobi-C is shown to improve outcomes enough to benefit patients and reduce the need to reoperate … Two-level disc replacement was also reported as providing improved range of motion, which might reduce … the cost of care if the procedure can reduce or delay the need for joint-replacement surgery.

345. An analytical framework for quantifying components of variability in prescriber decisions (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/instrumental-variable-methods_research.pdf
     April 01, 2010 - Does more intensive treatment of acute myocardial infarction in the elderly reduce mortality? … Combining ecological and individual variables to reduce confounding by indication: case study--subarachnoid … Changing physician behavior is tool to reduce health care costs.

346. Ch 1-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
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     August 13, 2012 - Identifying which questions are critical to reduce decisional uncertainty and minimize gaps in the current … Conceptualize the Research Problem What research questions or series of questions are critical to reduce … The idea is that assembling all the available information may reduce uncertainty about the effectiveness … In some cases, successful research will answer an important question and reduce uncertainty related … Scientific evidence informs decisions to the extent it can adequately reduce the uncertainty about

347. Critical Analysis of the Evidence for Patient Safety Practices in Nursing Home Settings (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nursing-home-safety_research-protocol.pdf
     July 22, 2015 - Engineering methods to reduce errors and accidents previously developed and refined in other high- consequence … brief to specific interventions, but will identify empirical literature assessing any interventions to reduce … The Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers (INTERACT) quality improvement program: an overview … Multidimensional team-based intervention using musical cues to reduce odds of facility-acquired pressure

348. Management and Outcomes of Binge-Eating Disorder in Adults: Current State of the Evidence (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2016 - , and behaviors and aims to change negative thoughts about oneself and the world and, by doing so, reduce

349. Obesity (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/10_obesity_potential_high_impact_2012-12-11.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - Research indicates that individuals can reduce their risk of obesity-related adverse health conditions … Several experts opined that antiobesity pharmacotherapies might reduce the need for bariatric surgery … experts thought that reducing or eliminating long-term complications from obesity might ultimately reduce … patients who are morbidly obese lose 10% of their excess body weight before bariatric surgery to help reduce

350. Layout 1 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/type-2-diabetes-medications-update_executive.pdf
     March 01, 2011 - report and this summary are available at www.effectivehealthcare. ahrq.gov/reports/final.cfm. 2 may reduce

351. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR WORK ASSIGNMENT (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/copd-anticholinergic-medicines_research.pdf
     December 01, 2009 - Score We calculated propensity scores to balance groups on baseline characteristics in an effort to reduce

352. Disposition of Comments: CER 228, Nonopioid Pharmacologic Treatments for Chronic Pain (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-228-nonopioid-pharm-chronic-pain-comments.pdf
     April 16, 2020 - The large majority of patients have been FORCED to reduce their stable, effective pain medications to

353. AHRQ’s Evidence-based Practice Center Program Annual Report 2023 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/pdf/epc-year-in-review-2023.pdf
     January 01, 2023 - How: Findings from a rapid response review showed that pre- chemotherapy dental care may reduce the incidence … Digital Health Research and Development (DHRD) Workshop: Leveraging Digital Health to Reduce Health … Making Healthcare Safer IV: Deprescribing To Reduce Medication Harms in Older Adults 23.

354. Treating Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children and Teens (pdf file)
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     August 01, 2016 - Learn more effective parenting skills � Have more confidence in being able to handle situations � Reduce … They are used to reduce symptoms and improve quality of life.

355. #06 Developmental Delays ADHD, and Autism (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/06_devdelays_potential_high_impact_2012-12-10.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - Some studies showing that HBOT has some anti-inflammatory effects and appears to reduce oxidative stress … Switzerland; investigated by Montefiore Medical Center, Bronx, NY) might improve social function, reduce

356. Research Protocol: Characteristics of Existing Asthma Self-Management Education Packages (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2018 - wide variety of pharmacological and other interventions are available to improve asthma control and reduce … Families can be instructed in the important role of environmental triggers, and learn how to reduce

357. Disposition of Comments: Management of Colonic Diverticulitis (pdf file)
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     October 12, 2020 - patients with uncomplicated diverticulitis do not affect risk of recurrence or quality of life but may reduce … two sentences, one for “do not affect risk of recurrence or quality of life” and a second for "may reduce

358. Slide 1
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     January 01, 2013 - Controlling for confounding can also reduce the precision of estimated effects (often seen in studies … In some cases, controlling for confounding can also reduce the precision of estimated effects.

359. Ch 3-User-Guide-To-Ocer 130129 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_3-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
     September 21, 2012 - Example: Someone with hypertension can reduce heart attack risk even more by quitting smoking than … When the ATE is clearly positive (both aspirin and streptokinase reduce mortality in patients with … These criteria reduce the heterogeneity of the study population so that there is less variability with

360. #05 DEPRESSION (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/05_depression_potential_high_impact_2012-12-10.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - if proven to be effective for this condition, the drug would improve patient outcomes and could reduce … This, in turn, might help reduce the stigma associated with seeking mental health care. … If the drug is 4 shown to be effective, most experts believe, it would reduce the need for some … In light of this, experts agreed that mifepristone has the potential to reduce long-term treatment … 10 time because a rapid-action, efficacious drug might obviate the need for inpatient stays, reduce