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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/accountable-care-registries-guide-3rd-ed-addendum-white-paper-2018-5.pdf
January 01, 2018 - For instance, one report
posits three levels of utilization risk: the low risk patient, the rising-risk … patient and the high-risk
patient.24 Rising risk refers to patients who have multiple risk factors … months after the date of service, making them less useful for both assessing and addressing
current risks … Data must be
available as soon as possible to provide for ongoing care planning and identifying new risks … Managing the risks of healthcare
reform: Using risk adjustment and predictive
methodologies to drive
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/masks-prevention-covid-surveillance-report.pdf
July 17, 2020 - of
SARS-CoV-2
infection
Insufficient evidence to
determine effects of masks on
risk of SARS-CoV … in moderate or
higher risk settings. … in lower risk
(outpatient) settings. … One new observational study1 on mask use and risk of SARS-CoV-2
infection in community settings was … There was no association between mask use after illness onset in the index case
and risk of SARS-CoV
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May 01, 2023 - regimens
o Lower-dose MgSO4 regimens, compared with standard dose regimens:
May increase the risk … We assessed the risk of bias and
evaluated the SoE using standard methods. … difference in the rate of initiation of antihypertensive medications
(reported adjusted odds ratio [OR] and relative … risk [RR] = 1.0; other measures of BP
management were sparsely reported). … of recurrent seizures (Moderate SoE) but not the risk of death
(Low SoE).
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cad-women-diagnosis_research-protocol.pdf
June 06, 2011 - Coronary angiography is generally indicated in patients who have chest pain and are
at high risk for … For intermediate-risk patients, clinicians have a wide range of
noninvasive diagnostic modalities to … Risk stratification/prognostic information?
b. … KQ 4: Are there significant safety concerns/risks (i.e., radiation exposure, access
site complications … of life in the population of interest) (KQ
3); and whether there are significant safety concerns or risks
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March 01, 2022 - There may be a large increased risk of
dizziness and sedation, and a moderate increased risk of nausea … -point scale
• SMD >0.8
• RR/OR ≥2.0
Abbreviations: MD = mean difference; OR = odds ratio; RR = relative … confidence interval; KQ = Key Question; MD = mean difference; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RR = relative … ; KQ = Key Question; MD = mean difference; OR = odds ratio; RCT = randomized controlled trial; RR = relative … General risks of harm with cannabinoids,
cannabis, and cannabis-based medicine
possibly relevant to
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gastric-cancers-protocol-amended.pdf
February 07, 2025 - We will assess the risk of bias for
RCTs using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (ROB2) and NRSIs (including … As different outcomes and results from the same study may reflect different risks of
bias (e.g., objective … yields a higher SOE rating
than a set of studies at moderate or high risk of bias. … of
bias is comparable to an RCT at low risk of bias. … RoB 2: a revised tool for assessing risk of bias in
randomised trials.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antiplatelet-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
November 22, 2011 - adequately precise
o Studies that report or allow for the calculation of sensitivity or specificity,
relative … comparative effectiveness with adequate precision
o Studies that report or allow for the calculation of relative … , specificity, measures of variability),
metrics of predictive ability (sensitivity, specificity, relative … performance
40
) and relative-risk metrics (e.g., odds ratios or hazard ratios comparing
outcomes … risk metrics (odds ratios, risk rations, hazard
ratios) for clinical outcomes, will be undertaken
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer18-heart-disease-ace-inhibitor-arb-executive.pdf
October 01, 2009 - dysfunction or heart failure was no better than the use
of captopril alone and carried an increased risk … Key Question 4
ACE inhibitors or ARBs significantly increase the risk
of withdrawing due to adverse … The ACE inhibitor
ramipril and the ARB telmisartan have similar efficacy,
similar risks of harms, and … better in lower
risk patients while ACE inhibitors work better in higher
risk patients. … Perhaps the lowest risk group was least
likely to receive aspirin therapy.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-cancer-medications_executive.pdf
September 01, 2009 - from medications to
reduce risk of breast cancer? … Raloxifene does not increase risk
for cataracts or cataract surgery. … Clinical risk assessment models to
identify women who could benefit from medications
to reduce risk of … breast cancer:
• Nine risk stratification models that predict an
individual’s risk for developing breast … Models
consider multiple risk factors for breast cancer.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/episodic-migraine-surveillance-report-3.pdf
August 01, 2022 - hours, the combined treatment group reported significantly
more patients with improved function (RR [relative … nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug;
QoL = quality of life; RCT = randomized clinical trial; RR = relative … Low risk Low risk Low risk
Hodgson, 20219 Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk … Low risk Moderate risk Low risk
Lipton, 202112 Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk … risk Low risk Low risk Low risk
Sakai, 202116 Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk Low risk
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/heart-failure-natriuretic-peptide_executive.pdf
November 01, 2013 - Assessment of Risk of Bias
To assess the risk of bias for individual studies, we
followed the methods … Added Value of BNP to Prognostic Risk Prediction. … Relative
risks, confidence intervals, and SOE are presented in Table
B. … heart failure IMprove heart fAilure morbidity and mortality;
RCT = randomized controlled trial; RR = relative … and any other established risk
markers.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-264-maternal-morbidity-mortality-disposition-comments.pdf
December 21, 2023 - Our focus was on risk factors
for maternal health. … others to
engage sharing knowledge and letting others share there feed back and voice The
less the risks … Several
studies looked at the protective and risk factors together. … somewhat connected with efforts to consolidate resources and
experience, we have become more aware of the risks … Public
Commenter
#11
Tammy Hall
Discussion The risk is major Thank you for the comment.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/alcohol-misuse-drug-therapy_executive.pdf
January 27, 2012 - whom acamprosate and oral naltrexone are not suitable
or who prefer disulfiram and understand the relative … risks
of taking the drug; and (3) to have specialist and competent
staff administer pharmacological … Risk-of-Bias Assessment of Individual Studies
To assess the risk of bias (internal validity) of studies … the risk of bias for
each study. … between acamprosate and naltrexone, whereas the risks
of headache and vomiting were higher for those
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ch_9-user-guide-to-ocer_130129.pdf
September 21, 2012 - Effect of
Interest
Therapy 1
Risk
Therapy 2
Risk
Desired
Power
Needed
Study Size
Needed
Recruitment … The effect of interest is specified as a risk ratio. … (10.54
percent), a clinically important excess risk. … For example, database studies
may identify small excess risks of about 5 percent
that would fall below … Risk of
death in elderly users of conventional vs. atypical
antipsychotic medications.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gastric-cancers-protocol-amendment.pdf
May 02, 2025 - We will assess the risk of bias for
RCTs using the Cochrane Risk of Bias 2 (ROB2) and NRSIs (including … As different outcomes and results from the same study may reflect different risks of
bias (e.g., objective … yields a higher SOE rating
than a set of studies at moderate or high risk of bias. … of
bias is comparable to an RCT at low risk of bias. … RoB 2: a revised tool for assessing risk of bias in
randomised trials.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/version-3-immunity-after-COVID-19.pdf
December 31, 2022 - risk of infection in people
who have never been infected? … Impact of Omicron and Delta variants on risk of
reinfection. … Overall, the relative
risk of infection was 0.16 (95% CI: 0.14, 0.18) for seropositive individuals versus … risk of infection in people who have never been infected? … Comparative analysis of the risks of
hospitalisation and death associated with SARS-
CoV-2 omicron (
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/menopause_research-protocol.pdf
March 25, 2012 - While hormone therapy is an effective treatment for menopausal symptoms, concerns about
potential risks … most women, the potential benefits of hormone therapy given for a
clear indication are many and the risks … When there is
suggestion or suspicion of effects dependent on baseline risks, potential effects will … Duration of menopausal hot flushes and associated
risk factors. … Risks and benefits of estrogen plus progestin
in healthy postmenopausal women: principal results from
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/epilepsy-medicine_surveillance.pdf
August 01, 2012 - health outcomes) and KQ3 (adverse events), the
conclusions are possibly out of date
- Teratogenic risks … indicating that hypotension is an unusual side effect for oral antiepileptic drugs,
whereas teratogenic risks … The expert
emphasized that the large amount of new information on pregnancy outcome risks in women … , questioned the choice of
side effects to review and thought
it is inexcusable that teratogenic
risks … specifying that it can cause
fetal harm when
administered to a pregnant
woman, and the benefits and
risks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/epilepsy-medicine_surveillance.pdf
August 01, 2012 - health outcomes) and KQ3 (adverse events), the
conclusions are possibly out of date
- Teratogenic risks … indicating that hypotension is an unusual side effect for oral antiepileptic drugs,
whereas teratogenic risks … The expert
emphasized that the large amount of new information on pregnancy outcome risks in women … , questioned the choice of
side effects to review and thought
it is inexcusable that teratogenic
risks … specifying that it can cause
fetal harm when
administered to a pregnant
woman, and the benefits and
risks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-choosing-outcomes.ppt
June 01, 2012 - Outcomes may affect the balance of test benefits/risks. … These outcomes may affect the balance between the benefits and risks of a test. … Low risk for
preterm delivery
Average risk for preterm delivery
High risk for preterm delivery … , including a procedural
risk that computerized tomography does not have. … In this example, the comparison test carries comparable or greater risks.