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4081. Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes: An Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/aHpXYasjc3n6zhaTtoWMwK
      August 01, 2016 - Eli- gible outcomes included reduced rates of symptomatic episodes and transmission (including measures … interventions in pregnant women), eli- gible outcomes also included rates of neonatal HSV infection and reduced … In the RCT assessing valacyclovir (n = 63), valacyclovir treatment significantly reduced subclinical … concluded that there was low-quality evi- dence that the risk of having at least 1 clinical recurrence was reduced

4082. 09-0071-Ef 1 (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/page/09-0071-EF_1.pdf
      June 01, 2009 - Overall, the advantages of this model are significant: reduced start-up costs and lower barriers for … and in others, the ability to leverage existing liability practices of larger governing entities reduced … data, unavailability of data, permanent loss of data, accidental disclosure of data resulting in reduced … or otherwise poor quality data from source, failure to update or correct faulty data, resulting in reduced

4083. Prostate-Cancer-Therapies-Update Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_executive.pdf
      December 01, 2014 - Potential benefits of regular PSA screening include early cancer detection and reduced mortality rates … All-cause mortality (but not PCSM) was reduced by 13.2% among men with PSA levels of >10 ng/mL who … However, this finding is not confirmed by the SPCG-4 trial, which found that overall mortality was reduced … Despite these differences, the two trials also show some overlap in findings (reduced mortality with

4084. Stroke Prevention in Atr ial Fibr illation Patients: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/stroke-afib-update_research-protocol-amended.pdf
      October 27, 2017 - Newer anticoagulants (direct oral anticoagulants [DOACs]) resulted in reduced stroke and bleeding events … risk of embolic stroke, heart failure, and cognitive impairment; reduced … concomitantly; HEMORR2HAGES = hepatic or renal disease, ethanol (alcohol) abuse, malignancy, older (> 75), reduced … concomitantly HEMORR2HAGES hepatic or renal disease, ethanol (alcohol) abuse, malignancy, older (> 75), reduced

4085. Recommendation: Prostate Cancer: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      May 08, 2018 - The results varied across the individual ERSPC sites, and prostate cancer mortality was significantly reduced … Men older than 70 years who request screening should be aware of the reduced likelihood of benefit from … the risk of all-cause mortality after radical prostatectomy vs watchful waiting was not significantly reduced … among men 65 years and older (but was significantly reduced in men younger than 65 years).

4086. Screening for Osteoporosis to Prevent Fractures: US Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation (pdf file)
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      January 14, 2025 - Osteoporotic fractures are associated with psychological distress, subsequent fractures, loss of independence, reduced … fractures are associated with psychological distress, subse- quent fractures, loss of independence, reduced … Osteoporotic fractures are associated with psychological distress, subsequent fractures, loss of independence, reduced … It found a reduced risk of morphometric vertebral fractures in the treatment group (1.5% vs 4.6%; RR,

4087. Screening for Dementia in Primary Care: A Summary of the Evidence (pdf file)
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      June 01, 2003 - This difference manifests as a reduced rate of cognitive decline in people taking cholinesterase inhibitors … with a crossover design showed that 6 weeks of therapy with clomipramine (a tricyclic antidepressant) reduced … The health outcomes of interest are improved function (including cognitive, social, and physical); reduced … hospitalizations, institutionalizations, and health care visits; fewer behavioral problems; reduced

4088. Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression: Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      February 12, 2019 - Benefits of Interventions to Prevent Perinatal Depression Counseling 20 (4107) Counseling interventions reduced … pooled RR, 0.61 [95% CI, 0.47 to 0.78]; 17 trials [n = 3094]; I2 = 39%) Depression symptom severity was reduced … Health system 3 (5321) All 3 health system interventions reduced the risk of perinatal depression by … -3 fatty acids 2 (227) Supplementation with omega-3 fatty acids (DHA, EPA) is not associated with a reduced

4089. RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR WORK ASSIGNMENT (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/copd-anticholinergic-medicines_research.pdf
      December 01, 2009 - of tiotropium plus inhaled corticosteroids plus long-acting beta-agonists was associated with 40% reduced … This combination was associated with reduced rates of COPD exacerbations (HR=0.84 [0.73, 0.97]) and … Third, the timeframe for identifying exposure was reduced to 90 days from 180 days in the base case. … The reduced risk associated with tiotropium plus inhaled corticosteroids plus long-acting beta-agonists … The reduced rate of exacerbations was similar to the 16% reduction we observed in this analysis for

4090. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41786/psn-pdf
      October 24, 2012 - Minnesota hospitals are testing ways to reduce return trips. October 24, 2012 Lerner M. Lerner M. Star Tribune. October 11, 2012. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/minnesota-hospitals-are-testing-ways-reduce-return-trips This newspaper article reports on how transition coaches can help improve transfer and discharge c…

4091. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/35863/psn-pdf
      March 18, 2010 - Healthcare industry representatives: maximizing benefits and reducing risks. March 18, 2010 PA PSRS Patient Saf Advis 2006 Mar;3(1):13-19. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/healthcare-industry-representatives-maximizing-benefits-and-reducing-risks This article addresses strategies for minimizing patient safety risks re…

4092. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41874/psn-pdf
      November 21, 2012 - Reducing Diagnostic Errors. November 21, 2012 Boston, MA: National Patient Safety Foundation; 2011. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-diagnostic-errors This online continuing education module will educate participants on diagnostic errors, including contributing factors and prevention strategies. Dr. Mark Grab…

4093. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41581/psn-pdf
      August 08, 2012 - How-to Guides: Improving Transitions from the Hospital to Reduce Avoidable Rehospitalizations. August 8, 2012 Cambridge, MA: Institute for Healthcare Improvement; June 2012. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/how-guides-improving-transitions-hospital-reduce-avoidable-rehospitalizations This series, developed in conjunct…

4094. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/41202/psn-pdf
      March 07, 2012 - Reducing latent errors, drift errors, and stakeholder dissonance. March 7, 2012 Samaras GM. Work: J Prev Assess Rehabil. 2012;41:1948-1955. https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/reducing-latent-errors-drift-errors-and-stakeholder-dissonance This commentary discusses system and user errors in health information technology a…

4095. Final Progress Report: MOVES: Patient-Based Strategy To Reduce Errors in Diabetes Care (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/2024-07/oconnor-report.pdf
      January 01, 2024 - $3.9 billion in excess healthcare charges in diabetes patients each year.13-17 If error rates could be reduced … Randomized trials have also shown “patient activation” interventions can lead to reduced A1c and better … showed that intensive (and very expensive) non-customized feedback to patients and their physicians reduced

4096. Physician Burnout (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/clinicians-providers/ahrq-works/impact-burnout.pdf
      July 01, 2017 - Physician Burnout Physician Burnout The health care environment—with its packed work days, demanding pace, time pressures, and emotional intensity—can put physicians and other clinicians at high risk for burnout. Burnout is a long-term stress reaction marked by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a la…

4097. Eliminating CAUTI: A National Patient Safety Imperative (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/publications/files/cauti-interim.pdf
      September 01, 2013 - working to offer targeted interventions for units not yet able to reduce the CAUTI rate or sustain a reduced … This additional coordination of efforts reduced the data burden on hospital staff and provided an opportunity

4098. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/36333/psn-pdf
      July 10, 2008 - The intervention successfully reduced the likelihood of hospital readmission for 3 months after discharge

4099. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/34666/psn-pdf
      December 22, 2009 - that teamwork training based on CRM led to successful improvements in specific teamwork behaviors, reduced

4100. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46849/psn-pdf
      May 23, 2018 - This commentary describes how one organization reduced the occurrence of this surgical complication.