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2861. Archived: Evidence Summary: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening, 2003 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults-screening-2003
      February 03, 2003 - for blindness in one eye among diabetic persons identified by screening (the relative risk reduction … Realistic assumptions of the risk for CVD and the relative risk reduction from intensive hypertension … Thus, the relative risk reduction for diabetic complications in minority groups must be extrapolated … † Assumptions: 1.5% 5-year risk for blindness in one eye with no glycemic control; relative risk … . 10 ‡ Assumptions: 7.5% 5-year risk for CVD event with usual blood pressure control; 60  50% relative

2862. Comparative Effectiveness of Strategies to De-escalate Aggressive Behavior in Psychiatric Patients in Acute Care Settings (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/aggression_executive.pdf
      October 01, 2016 - First is how to best balance the benefits and risks of seclusion or restraints with those of various … seclusion and mechanical restraint.44 CI = confidence interval; N = number; NR = not reported; RR = relative … risk; vs. = versus. … CI = confidence interval; KQ = Key Question; N = number; RR = relative risk; vs. = versus. … confidence interval; CRT= cluster randomized trial; KQ = Key Question; N = number; NR = not reported; RR = relative

2863. Leveraging Health Information Technology to Avoid Unnecessary Asymptomatic Carotid Revascularization - Final Report (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r21hs021581-goodney-final-report-2015.pdf
      January 01, 2015 - patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, decision-making strategies must carefully weigh the up-front risks … patients with asymptomatic carotid stenosis, decision-making strategies must carefully weigh the up-front risks … Therefore, the up-front risks of surgery, as well as overall patient life expectancy, are more … benefit easily lost if surgical risks are high, such as in low-volume hospitals or among … of patient risk.

2864. Aspirin Use for the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: USPSTF Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
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      April 01, 2016 - trials of low-dose aspirin (≤100 mg daily) showed a 17% reduction in nonfatal MI and coronary events (relative … is sufficiently high for the benefits to outweigh the risks associated with treatment; they suggest … (>10% 10-year CVD risk) and are not at increased risk for bleeding. … In a consumer bulletin, it noted the risks for GI and intracranial bleeding and suggested that the benefits … Bleeding risks with aspirin use for primary prevention in adults: a systematic evidence review for the

2865. Archived: Aspirin/NSAIDs for Prevention of Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/aspirin-nsaids-for-prevention-of-colorectal-cancer-preventive-medication-2007
      March 15, 2007 - Grade: D Risk Assessment The major risk factors for colorectal cancer are older age (older than … in average-risk individuals older than 50 years of age. … Nurses who took more than 14 aspirin tablets per week for longer than 10 years had a colorectal cancer relative … reduction in the incidence of colorectal adenomas, in which a higher aspirin dose conferred a greater relative … A prospective study of aspirin use and the risk for colorectal adenoma.

2866. Archived: Evidence Summary: Preeclampsia: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/preeclampsia-screening-april-2017
      April 25, 2017 - After risk prediction, women received counseling on potential risks of preeclampsia. … of pregnancy, rarity and unpredictability of severe preeclampsia, and interwoven maternal and fetal risks … Competing risks model in early screening for preeclampsia by biophysical and biochemical markers. … A competing risks model in early screening for preeclampsia. … 907 (15.4) NR 0.04 Abbreviations: NR, not reported; RCT, randomized clinical trial; RR, relative

2867. Migraine-Prevention Executive (pdf file)
      effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/migraine-prevention_executive.pdf
      June 01, 2013 - Using Meta-Analyst and STATA® software, we calculated the relative risk and absolute risk difference … We evaluated the strength of the association a priori, defining a large effect as having relative risk … >2 and a very large effect as having relative risk >5.21 We defined low magnitude of effect as having … relative risk that was significant but <2. … Future studies should also specifically examine the effects and risks of off-label drug use for migraine

2868. Spotlight Case [MONTH] 2003 (ppt file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/import/webmm.ahrq.gov.152_slideshow.ppt
      June 01, 2007 - Risks and Benefits of Major Surgery Risk-benefit analysis critical prior to any major surgery Mean … Recommend strategies to reduce these risks to the extent that they are modifiable Preoperative … factor Determining that risks of surgery may potentially exceed the benefits Recommendation for intraoperative … Risk Assessment in this Case Higher cardiac risk given age and comorbidities Revised Cardiac Risk Index … yields risk of 6.6% Lower risk for pulmonary problems Spinal surgery is an intrinsically low risk

2869. Archived: Published Comment and Response: Do Lipid-Lowering Agents Provide a Greater Reduction in Cardiovascular Events among Patients with Diabetes?: Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2) in Adults: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/published-comment-and-response-do-lipid-lowering-agents-provide-a-greater-reduction-in-cardiovascular-events-among-patients-with-diabetes/diabetes-mellitus-type-2-in-adults-screening-2008
      November 15, 2008 - those without for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events, whether considering absolute or relative … risk reduction. … However, the USPSTF encourages clinicians to perform a global cardiovascular disease risk assessment … to determine a person's 10-year cardiovascular disease risk 2 and to screen for type 2 diabetes if knowledge … Calculate Your Risk of Coronary Heart Disease.

2870. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/42171/psn-pdf
      April 17, 2013 - Perceptions of risk to patient safety in the pediatric ICU, a study of American pediatric intensivists … Perceptions of risk to patient safety in the pediatric ICU, a study of American pediatric intensivists … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perceptions-risk-patient-safety-pediatric-icu-study-american-pediatric- … intensivists This survey of critical care physicians describes patient safety risks in pediatric intensive … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/perceptions-risk-patient-safety-pediatric-icu-study-american-pediatric-intensivists

2871. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/39887/psn-pdf
      September 29, 2010 - High-alert medications: shared accountability for risk identification and error prevention. … High-alert medications: shared accountability for risk identification and error prevention. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-alert-medications-shared-accountability-risk-identification-and-error … The author suggests that heightened clinician awareness of risks and potential errors could protect … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-alert-medications-shared-accountability-risk-identification-and-error-prevention

2872. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46742/psn-pdf
      March 14, 2018 - Evidence-based guidelines for fatigue risk management in emergency medical services. … Evidence-Based Guidelines for Fatigue Risk Management in Emergency Medical Services. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evidence-based-guidelines-fatigue-risk-management-emergency-medical- services … This study describes the development of guidelines to reduce fatigue and its associated risks among … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evidence-based-guidelines-fatigue-risk-management-emergency-medical-services

2873. Slide 1 (pdf file)
      hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicaldata/5MHAProjBenefits011508.pdf
      January 15, 2008 - codes are reported as POA Comparison of rates of reported hospital- acquired complications in high-risk … without validation using POA code and associated laboratory data Evaluation of hospital’s comparative risks … of death and post-operative complications and its risk-adjusted outcome rates with and without enhancement … of its analytic database 7 Risk-Adjusted Mortality - CABG Surgery Hospital 4 Hospital 2 Hospital … Mortality - CABG Surgery Risk-Adjusted Mortality Rates Risk-Adjusted Post-Op Complications Enhanced

2874. Screening for Chlamydial Infection: An Evidence Update (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/REES__d2DxtDLhZCXQjpPW
      July 01, 2007 - The investigators found a slight decrease in the adjusted relative risk for hospitalization overall ( … The investigators noted a lower ad- justed relative risk for hospitalization for PID, but this difference … The relative risk for hospitalizations for chlamydia- related sequelae (PID, infertility, or ectopic … Age remains the strongest pre- dictor of risk in both men and women. … Not at Risk At Risk Not at Risk Direct evidence that screening reduces adverse health outcomes Good

2875. Reconsidering the Approach to Prevention Recommendations for Older Adults - Figure 2 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      December 01, 2010 - The patient population undergoing risk evaluation is adults aged 65 years and older; the subpopulation … for key question 4 (How are high-risk older adults identified for primary care fall interventions?) … is adults who are considered at high risk for falling. … KQ4: How are high-risk older adults identified for primary care fall interventions? … mobility, strength, medication review, cognitive impairment, orthostatic hypotension, and environmental risks

2876. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43330/psn-pdf
      July 09, 2014 - Impact of workplace mistreatment on patient safety risk and nurse-assessed patient outcomes. … Impact of workplace mistreatment on patient safety risk and nurse-assessed patient outcomes. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-workplace-mistreatment-patient-safety-risk-and-nurse-assessed- patient-outcomes … other disrespectful behaviors in the workplace were associated with more reports of patient safety risks … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/impact-workplace-mistreatment-patient-safety-risk-and-nurse-assessed-patient-outcomes

2877. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/43040/psn-pdf
      March 05, 2014 - Framework for analysing risk and safety in clinical medicine. … Framework for analysing risk and safety in clinical medicine. BMJ. 1998;316(7138):1154-1157. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/framework-analysing-risk-and-safety-clinical-medicine-0 This commentary … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/framework-analysing-risk-and-safety-clinical-medicine-0 https://psnet.ahrq.gov … /primer/systems-approach https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/managing-risks-organizational-accidents https:/

2878. Improving Safety and Quality with Integrated Technology (pdf file)
      digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/publication/r01hs015321-guise-final-report-2009.pdf
      January 01, 2009 - Methods and Results: GBS Risk Factors. … factors: Any risk factor 252 (19.7) 141 (15.1) 111 (32.7) <0.0001 GBS risk factors: Temperature > … This approach of course requires ongoing monitoring of risks (which may 14 be more costly … (s) 0.189 $182 No Risks/No Treatment 0.811 $150 GBS Pos 0.207 $156 Prior Canadan Policy $128 … (s) 0.189 $178 No Risks 0.811 $150 GBS Pos 0.207 $155 Prior Canadan Policy $128 17

2879. Jan-2017-Cholesterol-Wg-Notes (doc file)
      cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/workgroups/216/jan-2017-cholesterol-wg-notes.docx
      January 01, 2017 - risk calculation and/or presentation of the risk assessment tool: · Application as a population health … Kaiser has both an on-demand risk calculator that can produce real-time risk scores but no recommendations … For this reason, the USPTF recommendation to calculate ASCVD risk only when 1 or more risk factor is … The WG also debated the merits of using multiple risk tools for cardiovascular risk, and whether there … of cardiovascular disease, but the potential impact of statin therapy, and in turn, the risks associated

2880. Task Force Issues Draft Recommendation Statement on Interventions to Prevent Falls in Older Adults (pdf file)
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/falls-prevention-older-adults-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf
      January 08, 2024 - recommends exercise interventions to prevent falls in adults 65 years or older who are at increased risk … with their older patients about whether additional interventions might be helpful to reduce their risk … Other risk factors include sensory problems, medications that may increase fall risk, hazards at home … Multifactorial interventions are a way to assess and address the risks of falling that are tailored to … , developed to help address the individual’s specific risks.