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6861. Archived: Final Evidence Summary: Obesity in Adults: Screening and Management | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/final-evidence-summary38/obesity-in-adults-screening-and-management-2012
      October 15, 2011 - risk (diabetes, dyslipidemia, hypertension), subclinical risk (prediabetes [19], borderline high lipids … J Cardiovasc Risk . 2003;10:31-40. [PMID: 12569235] 65. … Blood pressure, antihypertensive drug treatment and the risks of stroke and of coronary heart disease … Adverse Events Trials in Meta-analysis, Additional Trials, n, n Meta-analysis Results: Relative … ADAPT = Activity, Diet and Blood Pressure Trial; BIGPRO = BIGuanides and Prevention of the Risks

6862. Archived: Syphilis Infection: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/syphilis-infection-screening-1996
      January 01, 1996 - Recommendation Summary Population Recommendation Grade Persons at increased risk … for infection Routine serologic testing for syphilis is recommended for persons at increased risk … Populations at increased risk due to high-risk sexual activities include commercial sex workers, persons … communities some persons may not report risk factors, and even monogamous patients may be at risk from … For women at high risk of acquiring syphilis during pregnancy (e.g., women in the high-risk groups listed

6863. Evaluation of the Benefits and Harms of Lung Cancer Screening With Low-Dose Computed Tomography: Modeling Study for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      March 09, 2021 - ) or on age and individual lung cancer risk estimation using risk prediction models with varying eligibility … thresholds (risk model–based). … Risk model–based vs risk factor–based strategies were estimated to be associated with more benefits and … The evaluated risk model–based strategies varied by risk pre- diction model, model-specific risk threshold … Risk model-based strategies vary by risk model, risk thresholds, and frequency (eTable 2 in the Supplement

6864. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/50843/psn-pdf
      January 29, 2020 - This level placed the patient at risk for life-threatening seizures, so he was admitted to the intensive … Severe hyponatremia (sodium <120 mEq/l) is associated with increased risk of morbidity and mortality … The factors known to be associated with increased risk of incident ODS include alcoholism, malnutrition … For high-risk medications like hypertonic saline, standardized order sets specifying dose, route of … Risk factors and outcomes of rapid correction of severe hyponatremia.

6865. Preventing CAUTI in Special Populations: Focus on Procedure-Related Catheter Use (July 8, 2014) | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      December 01, 2017 - risk factors. … Peri-operative risk factors include some demographics, like age, gender, benign prostatic hypertrophy … And one of these risk models is the International Prostate Symptom score. … of post-operative urinary retention, what can be done peri-operatively to decrease that risk? … post-operative urinary retention associated with different routes and forms of anesthesia; overall risks

6866. Paul Tedrick (doc file)
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      July 08, 2014 - risk factors. … Peri-operative risk factors include some demographics, like age, gender, benign prostatic hypertrophy … And one of these risk models is the International Prostate Symptom score. … of post-operative urinary retention, what can be done peri-operatively to decrease that risk? … post-operative urinary retention associated with different routes and forms of anesthesia; overall risks

6867. Screening Older Adults for Impaired Visual Acuity: A Review of the Evidence for the USPSTF (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2009 - quantitative estimates for treatment effects from good-quality systematic reviews were reported or rel- ative risks … When we identified RCTs not included in previous re- views, we calculated updated, pooled relative risks … fair ETDRS � Early Treatment Diabetic Retinopathy Study; RCT � randomized, controlled trial; RR � relative … situ keratomileusis; NA � not applicable; OR � odds ratio; RCT � randomized, controlled trial; RR � relative … � age-related macular degeneration; BCVA � best corrected visual acuity; RF � reduced fluence; RR � relative

6868. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49626/psn-pdf
      May 01, 2011 - Effective prevention strategies are available that can significantly reduce the risk of HCWs contracting … contact with blister fluid or aerosolized particles.(1,5) Accordingly, CDC guidelines for controlling risk … nurses are provided with detailed protocols for assessing severity and stratifying patients based on risks … Risk factors may include travel history, sick contacts, occupation, and results from diagnostic testing … to standard, airborne, and contact precautions.(7,10) A vaccine is available and effective for high-risk

6869. AHRQ Toolkit Helped Madonna Rehabilitation Hospital Reduce Patient Falls by 21 Percent | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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      July 01, 2018 - estimated $107,000 in medical costs, according to Jackie Krason, R.N., M.S.N., the hospital’s quality and risk … Fall prevention involves managing a patient's underlying fall risk factors and optimizing a hospital's … Using the toolkit, the hospital updated its fall risk assessment system to use more specific risk factors … , which enabled the registered nurses to better identify patients at greatest risk of a fall. … “We previously had a falls prevention program in place, but it was definition-driven instead of risk-driven

6870. Folic Acid Supplementation for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: An Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review (pdf file)
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      January 10, 2017 - All included primary stud- ies were observational, with attendant risks of misclassification and recall … between maternal folic acid supplementation compared with no use and childhood asthma, with a pooled relative … significant association with wheezing in childhood was associated with exposure in early pregnancy (relative … Both of the risks of bias described above (case ascertainment and recall) will reduce the differences … There was very limited information on differences in benefits and risks of folic acid supplementation

6871. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/47969/psn-pdf
      June 12, 2019 - Opioid medication discontinuation and risk of adverse opioid-related health care events. … Opioid medication discontinuation and risk of adverse opioid-related health care events. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opioid-medication-discontinuation-and-risk-adverse-opioid-related-health-care … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opioid-medication-discontinuation-and-risk-adverse-opioid-related-health-care-events … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/opioid-medication-discontinuation-and-risk-adverse-opioid-related-health-care-events

6872. Evidence Summary: Vitamin D, Calcium, or Combined Supplementation for the Primary Prevention of Fractures in Community-Dwelling Adults: Preventive Medication | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
      www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/vitamin-d-calcium-or-combined-supplementation-for-the-primary-prevention-of-fractures-in-adults-preventive-medication
      April 17, 2018 - differences (ARDs) and relative risk ratios (RRs) or hazard ratios (HRs) were used for assessing effects … Epidemiology of fracture risk with advancing age. … Health risks and benefits from calcium and vitamin D supplementation: Women's Health Initiative clinical … Center; HR, hazard ratio; KQ, key question; NA, not applicable; RCT, randomized clinical trial; RR, relative … risk ratio.

6873. Clinical Topic (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/policymakers/chipra/factsheets/fullreports/0085textdesc.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - Clinical Topic Maternity Care Measure Title Behavioral Health Risk Assessment Measure # MC-3 Measure … a 12-month period seen at least once for prenatal care who received a behavioral health screening risk … Category/Assessment Risk Category/Assessment during FIRST [Encounter, Performed: Prenatal Visit] … Encounter Encounter, Performed Prenatal Visit Risk Category/Assessment Risk Category/Assessment Alcohol … Value Present RISK CATEGORY/ASSESSMENT Result Illicit, Prescription and Over the Counter Drug Use

6874. Selected Best Practices and Suggestions for Improvement (pdf file)
      www.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/wysiwyg/professionals/systems/hospital/qitoolkit/combined/d4a_combo_psi03-pressureulcer-bestpractices.pdf
      January 01, 2012 - Assessment at Admission and Daily Evaluate all patients for pressure ulcers and pressure ulcer risk … (using Braden Scale or other tool) upon admission and every 24 hours thereafter, using valid risk … o Agrees on the use of a standard risk assessment tool (for example, Braden Scale); facilities may … ulcer risk assessment will be used as the standard in your organization. … Risk assessment & prevention of pressure ulcers.

6875. Kharrazi, Hadi | Digital Healthcare Research
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      January 01, 2023 - Kharrazi, Hadi Project Name A Community Health Information Exchange-based Hospital Readmission Risk … A Community Health Information Exchange-based Hospital Readmission Risk Prediction & Notification System … Kharrazi, Hadi Project Name A Community Health Information Exchange-based Hospital Readmission Risk … Arkansas A Community Health Information Exchange-based Hospital Readmission Risk … Notification System Description This project developed and validated a 30-day readmission risk

6876. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/46822/psn-pdf
      April 12, 2019 - Effect of an in-hospital multifaceted clinical pharmacist intervention on the risk of readmission: a … Effect of an In-Hospital Multifaceted Clinical Pharmacist Intervention on the Risk of Readmission: A … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-hospital-multifaceted-clinical-pharmacist-intervention-risk-readmission … conducted, and demonstrated a durable improvement in safety for patients at increased readmission risk … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/effect-hospital-multifaceted-clinical-pharmacist-intervention-risk-readmission-randomized

6877. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/73923/psn-pdf
      October 06, 2021 - Suicide risk, changing jobs, or leaving the nursing profession in the aftermath of a patient safety … Suicide risk, changing jobs, or leaving the nursing profession in the aftermath of a patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/suicide-risk-changing-jobs-or-leaving-nursing-profession-aftermath-patient … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/suicide-risk-changing-jobs-or-leaving-nursing-profession-aftermath-patient-safety-incident … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/suicide-risk-changing-jobs-or-leaving-nursing-profession-aftermath-patient-safety-incident

6878. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/864847/psn-pdf
      March 20, 2024 - Inter-hospital transfer is an independent risk factor for hospital-associated infection. … Inter-hospital transfer is an independent risk factor for hospital- associated infection. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/inter-hospital-transfer-independent-risk-factor-hospital-associated-infection … Results show an increased risk-adjusted rate for HAI in transferred surgical patients compared with … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/inter-hospital-transfer-independent-risk-factor-hospital-associated-infection

6879. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45727/psn-pdf
      August 03, 2017 - Evidence-based guidelines for fatigue risk management in EMS: formulating research questions and selecting … Evidence-Based Guidelines for Fatigue Risk Management in EMS: Formulating Research Questions and Selecting … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evidence-based-guidelines-fatigue-risk-management-ems-formulating- research-questions-and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evidence-based-guidelines-fatigue-risk-management-ems-formulating-research-questions-and … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/evidence-based-guidelines-fatigue-risk-management-ems-formulating-research-questions-and

6880. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
      psnet.ahrq.gov/node/61101/psn-pdf
      November 04, 2020 - Investigation into Management of Venous Thromboembolism Risk in Patients Following Thrombolysis for … October 2020 https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigation-management-venous-thromboembolism-risk-patients-following … incident analysis include that the UK National Health Service develop a standardized approach to VTE risk … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigation-management-venous-thromboembolism-risk-patients-following-thrombolysis-acute … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/investigation-management-venous-thromboembolism-risk-patients-following-thrombolysis-acute