-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/diabetes-foot-ulcer-amputation-prevalence_research.pdf
February 01, 2011 - Prevalence of diabetes, diabetic foot ulcer, and lower
extremity amputation among Medicare beneficiaries,
2006 to 2008
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Data Points #1
The prevalence of diabetes in
the Medicare population may be
one-third higher than previously
estimated.
Overall, approximately 8% of
diabetic Medicare ben…
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/lumbar-fusion-protocol.pdf
June 20, 2024 - There is lack of consensus among spine surgeons on whether
fusion should be added to decompression, … The Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), the non-
sponsoring partner, plans to utilize this review
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/renal-update_research-protocol.pdf
January 15, 2015 - In part due to the state of the evidence reviewed to date, it remains the case that
vascular surgeons
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pressure-ulcer-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
November 08, 2011 - Because
surgical outcomes are heavily influenced by individual surgeons, local practice patterns, and
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/functional-limitations-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
June 01, 2013 - One research expert commented, “Surgeons,
clinical staff, technicians, and therapists would all need … One expert with a clinical expert
commented, “For surgeons placing this device, I imagine that it could
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-topics/kidney-transplantation
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/renal-cancer_clinician.pdf
July 01, 2017 - Management of Renal Masses and Localized Renal Cell Carcinoma: Current State of the Evidence
Management of Renal Masses and Localized Renal Cell
Carcinoma: Current State of the Evidence
Focus of This Summary
This is a summary of a systematic review that evaluated the recent evidence regarding the benefits and adve…
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-260-improved-cancer-outcomes-disposition-comments.pdf
May 22, 2023 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 260: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes
Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report
Title: Nutrition as Prevention for Improved Cancer Health Outcomes
Draft report available for public comment…
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/bladder-cancer-non-muscle-invasive_disposition-comments.pdf
October 27, 2015 - As stated
above it is impossible to eliminate potential
bias without having two surgeons per case
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rapid-response-chemotherapy-dental.pdf
July 01, 2023 - Retrospective Audit:
Does Prior Assessment by Oral and
Maxillofacial Surgeons Reduce the Risk of
Osteonecrosis … American
Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
position paper on bisphosphonate-related
osteonecrosis … Close working and communication between the
surgeons, oncologists and restorative dental specialists
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity_hi_impact.pdf
April 17, 2012 - Experts also suggested that this could shift the type of specialist providing bariatric services from
surgeons … If bariatric surgeons decide to perform the
endoscopic procedure, experts opined, they would likely
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/patient-navigation-model-lung-cancer-rapid.pdf
December 01, 2018 - This commission, a program of the American College of
Surgeons, “…recognizes cancer care programs for … American College of
Surgeons Commission on Cancer.
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/coronary-artery-disease-testing_research-protocol.pdf
January 15, 2015 - Nurses
Association, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions, and Society of
Thoracic Surgeons … Criteria Task Force, Society for Cardiovascular
Angiography and Interventions, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/atrial-fibrillation_research-protocol.pdf
May 22, 2012 - American College of Cardiology
(ACC), American Heart Association (AHA), and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons … European Cardiac Arrhythmia Society,
the European Heart Rhythm Association, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/instrumental-variable-methods_research.pdf
April 01, 2010 - index hospital admission as an instrument for wait time for surgery under the
assumption that many surgeons … Treatment effect heterogeneity would alter the interpretation of the IV estimator if
surgeons were
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/coronary-artery-disease-testing_executive.pdf
March 01, 2011 - Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular
Magnetic Resonance, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons … Nurses Association,
Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions,
and Society of Thoracic Surgeons … Cardiovascular Computed Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular
Magnetic Resonance, and Society of Thoracic Surgeons … Cardiovascular Computed
Tomography, Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance,
and Society of Thoracic Surgeons … Criteria Task Force, Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and
Interventions, Society of Thoracic Surgeons
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/outcomes-testing-evaluation_research.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Surgeons may use
imaging tests to monitor the effectiveness of their interventions and to improve their
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hip-fracture-pain_research-protocol.pdf
December 09, 2009 - , American
Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA), Association of Bone and Joint
Surgeons
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/whitepaper4-bossuyt02262010-2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Surgeons may use
imaging tests to monitor the effectiveness of their interventions and to improve their
-
effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/diabetes-foot-ulcer-amputation-incidence_research.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Incidence of diabetic foot ulcer and lower extremity
amputation among Medicare beneficiaries,
2006 to 2008
Diabetic Foot Ulcers Data Points #2
In Medicare Parts A and B fee-for-
service beneficiaries with diabetes, the
incidence of diabetic foot ulcer is about
6.0% and lower extremity amputation
about 0.5%.
Am…