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8881. AHRQ Slide Template 2009 (ppt file)
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      September 01, 2009 - Detail any assessment of risk of bias that may affect the cumulative evidence. … In the pooled analysis, surfactant was associated with significantly lower mortality (relative risk = … the slide “Methods: Risk of Bias Across Studies” in this talk for additional information). … of bias vs. high risk of bias), separate from subgroup analyses in the report. … The long term clinical benefits and risks of combination therapies have yet to be demonstrated.

8882. Disposition of Comments Report for Imaging Tests for the Diagnosis and Staging of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma (pdf file)
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      September 23, 2014 - high or moderate risk of bias TEP Reviewer 1 Methods c. … Because many studies were considered Low risk of bias, and some were Moderate risk of bias, we did … high or moderate risk of bias TEP Reviewer 1 Results d. … We agree that the studies defined high-risk differently. … This value needs to be considered alongside the potential risks of repeat imaging, for example, the

8883. Using Root Cause Analysis to Reduce Falls in Rural Health Care Facilities (pdf file)
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      March 09, 2008 - of falls, medications, incontinence, dizziness, delirium, and certain diagnoses are all potential risks … America is characterized as older, sicker, and poorer than its urban counterpart, suggesting that the risk … Specifically, staff were not routinely completing falls risk assessments at admission, nor were they … Was patient determined to be at risk for a fall? Was fall protocol in place? … Prediction of falls using a risk assessment tool in the acute care setting.

8884. A Weighty Mistake | PSNet
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      September 01, 2016 - Describe how adoption of computerized provider order entry (CPOE) systems can introduce the risk of automation … A 2006–2007 analysis of the United States Pharmacopeia's MEDMARX database illustrated the risk inherent … pediatric dosing errors led to patient harm.( 5 ) The case presented is a striking reminder of the risks … data" (inaccurate data) are recorded, especially data as foundational as weight, patient safety is at risk … Yet, they have also introduced the risk of automation complacency.

8885. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      May 01, 2014 - psnet.ahrq.gov//#references https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references https://psnet.ahrq.gov//#references risks … This has prompted the development of selection criteria for high-risk patients who would theoretically … However, this case does provide a cautionary note: although this patient was likely identified as high-risk … Targeting this resource-intensive intervention towards patients with high-risk features, such as older … Transdermal patches: High risk for error? FDA Safety Page. [Available at] 14. Fernandes O.

8886. Palliative radiation therapy for bone metastases: Update of an ASTRO Evidence-Based Guideline (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2017 - Are there long-term side-effect risks that should limit the use of SF therapy? … The evidence regarding an association between higher risk for pathologic fracture after SF therapy vs … A weak recommendation showed “benefit of the intervention equals the risk, or vice versa, and the panel … toxicity of treating spinal metastases with SF versus MF regimens.8 KQ 3: Are there long-term side-effect risks … KQ 3: Are there long-term side-effect risks that �should limit the use of SF therapy?

8887. Archived: Final Recommendation Statement: Intimate Partner Violence and Elderly Abuse: Screening, 2004 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      March 08, 2004 - have not been tested in the primary care clinical setting. 4 Home visit programs directed at high-risk … mothers (identified on the basis of sociodemographic risk factors) have improved developmental outcomes … The intervention trials identified "high-risk" women and children based on various inclusion criteria … False-positive test results, most common in low-risk populations, may compromise the clinician-patient … Adverse childhood experiences and risk of paternity in teen pregnancy.

8888. rheumatoid-arthritis-medicine-update-protocol-170515 (pdf file)
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      May 15, 2017 - of cardiovascular disease that contributes to higher mortality risk. … Also, some study methods lead to a high risk of bias. … Assessment of Methodological Risk of Bias of Individual Studies To assess the risk of bias (i.e., internal … A study with medium risk of bias is susceptible to some risk of bias but probably not enough to invalidate … Cigarette smoking increases the risk of rheumatoid arthritis.

8889. Evidence Summary: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
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      May 10, 2022 - COPD remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the US. 1 The major risk factor for developing … Screening or active case finding (ie, spirometry based on systematically assessing for symptoms, risk … To address KQ1 on the effectiveness of screening or risk-tailored screening (referred to as active case … Association of cardiovascular risk with inhaled long-acting bronchodilators in patients with chronic … of serious cardiovascular events, and inhaled corticosteroids are associated with an increase in risk

8890. Disposition of Comments for Comparative Effectiveness Review 133 Transitional Care Interventions To Prevent Readmissions for People With Heart Failure (pdf file)
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      May 27, 2014 - difference (instead of relative risk) as the unit for the meta-analysis. … risk be more comparable. … Could the authors revisit the measure of association and change that for readmission to Relative Risk … or Risk Ratio [95% CI]? … We are now reporting the relative risk of readmission (people readmitted) within a specified outcome

8891. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      March 27, 2024 - Recent efforts have sought to identify the risk of radiographic pneumonia in pediatric patients based … In 2022, Lipsett and colleagues published a Pneumonia Risk Score (PRS) to predict the risk of radiographic … An overview of clinical decision support systems: benefits, risks, and strategies for success. … Development of the novel pneumonia risk score to predict radiographic pneumonia in children. … Pneumonia severity in children: utility of procalcitonin in risk stratification.

8892. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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      December 01, 2014 - Although the patient was not harmed, he was placed at risk for development of a central line–associated … Hospital faculty and staff were placed at risk of contamination with Ebola. … Although the nurse was able to draw blood, in doing so she ran the risk of becoming contaminated. … even higher when the procedures are to be performed by individuals wearing bulky PPE and when the risks … for error and, due to the nature of the organism, high-risk for harm to staff and patients.

8893. Rapid Evidence Product: Misuse of ADHD Prescription Stimulants in Adults (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2025 - Systematic Review: Nonmedical Use of Prescription Stimulants: Risk Factors, Outcomes, and Risk Reduction … Risk of Incident Psychosis and Mania With Prescription Amphetamines. … reduced when studies had serious risk of bias. … reported more symptomatology than low-risk non- users (p .001)] Why? … .001) and perceptions of not having to worry about potential negative side effects and other health risks

8894. Adverse Effects of First-Line Pharmacologic Treatments of Major Depression in Older Adults (pdf file)
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      February 07, 2018 - In addition, clinicians must consider the balance of the risks and benefits of antidepressant medications … SSRIs are noted to increase the risk of syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone (SIADH) in older … Assessment of Methodological Risk of Bias of Individual Studies - The assessment of risk of bias for … collective risk of bias per evaluated domain and the investigator’s confidence in the study results … The Cochrane Collaboration’s tool for assessing risk of bias in randomised trials.

8895. 2019NHQDRMethodsReport (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2020 - Rates were not risk-adjusted. … Rates were not risk-adjusted. … Rates were not risk-adjusted. … Rates were not risk-adjusted. … Rates were not risk-adjusted.

8896. Pgytn Cwqnmar9-3Du5Ste (pdf file)
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      February 01, 2016 - We examined associations with common risk fac- tors for breast cancer (2). … BCSC analyses indicating that 10-year cumulative risks for false-positive results and benign biopsy results … of 10-year cumulative risks because it was based on a single round of screening, did not adjust for … For example, compared with women without risk factors, those with risk factors may tend to seek care … Modelling the cumulative risk of a false-positive screening test.

8897. Geographic Variation in Carotid Endarterectomy and Carotid Stenting Among Medicare Beneficiaries, 2003-2006 (pdf file)
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      July 01, 2010 - Protected carotid-artery stenting versus endarterectomy in high-risk patients. … Protected carotid stenting in high-surgical- risk patients: the ARCHeR results. … Accuracy of ICD-9-CM codes for identifying cardiovascular and stroke risk factors. … (5.6) 2854 (4.3) 284 (3.9) Pacific 3 198 163 (10.8) 5282 (7.9) 659 (9.0) Comorbid conditions and risks … 0.48-0.51)b 0.66 (0.60-0.72)b Nonblack 1.00 [Reference] 1.00 [Reference] Comorbid conditions and risks

8898. Section II: Detailed Measure Specifications (pdf file)
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      January 01, 2011 - This measure describes the extent to which multidisciplinary outpatient care is available to high risk … High risk pregnant women. ii. … Identify those deliveries associated with high risk conditions as described in Table 1. iii. … Step 2: Identify High Risk Pregnancies using Table 2. … The Denominator is the number of high risk pregnancies using the indicated look back period.

8899. Txncztmvpe5Ftseqts6Obm (pdf file)
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      November 01, 2015 - High blood pressure is a major con- tributing risk factor to heart failure, heart attack, stroke, and … Grade: A Risk Assessment Persons at increased risk for high blood pressure are those who have high-normal … of these risk factors. … to 5 years in those at low risk (adults aged 18 to 39 years with no risk factors). … White coat hypertension is a cardiovascular risk factor: a 10-year follow-up study.

8900. Preventing accidents and injuries in the MRI suite. | PSNet
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      July 18, 2024 - This alert provides risk reduction strategies and recommendations to minimize opportunities for failures … August 14, 2019 Managing risk during transition to new ISO tubing connector standards … View More See More About The Topic Hospitals Allied Health Professionals Risk