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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-242-radiation-therapy-brain-metastases-evidence-summary.pdf
June 01, 2021 - Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 242
Radiation Therapy for Brain Metastases
Evidence Summary
Main Points
• We identified a large number of relevant radiation therapy studies (97 studies
reported in 190 publications). Studies assessed whole brain radiation therapy
(WBRT) and stereotacti…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/10_obesity_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - to increase scientific understanding of the GI system and the mechanism of action of bariatric
surgeries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0283_03-10-2008.pdf
January 01, 2008 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number(s): 0049
Document Completion Date: 6-9-09
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Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding (LAGB) for metabolic conditions will go forward for refinement
as a comparative effectiveness or effectiveness review. The scop…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/thromboembolism-update-disposition.pdf
June 22, 2017 - Jiranek, MD,
FACS)
Executive
Summary
“For each of three surgeries (THR, TKR,
and HipFx surgery … KQ (and surgeries in places) have
been added to subheads.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/peripheral-artery-disease-effectiveness/abstract
February 08, 2011 - Effectiveness of Medical Therapy, Endovascular Therapy, and Surgery for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Abstract Archived February 8, 2011
Topic Abstract
Background
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is characterized by atherosclerotic stenosis and occlusions in the peripheral arteries and affects up to …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-265-radiation-bone-disease-disposition-comments.pdf
August 29, 2023 - Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 265_Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Bone Disease: Effectiveness and Harms
Comparative Effectiveness Review Disposition of Comments Report
Title: Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Bone Disease: Effectiveness and Harms
Draft report ava…
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August 20, 2014 - Home »
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/prostate-cancer-therapies-update/consumer
January 21, 2016 - Treating Localized Prostate Cancer
A Review of the Research for Adults Consumer Summary Archived January 21, 2016 Download Main Document PDF 3.7 MB
Archived: This summary is based on a report that is greater than 3 years old. Findings should not be considered current.
Is this information right fo…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/prostate-cancer-therapies-update_consumer.pdf
January 01, 2016 - Treating Localized
Prostate Cancer
A Review of the Research for Adults
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Yes, this information is right for you if:
� Your doctor* said all tests show you have localized prostate
cancer (the cancer has not spread outside the prostate gland).
This information may not be helpful t…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/07_diabetes_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Bariatric surgeries are classified as purely restrictive, mostly restrictive, or mostly
malabsorptive
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/diabetes-horizon-scan-high-impact-1406.pdf
September 26, 2014 - Metabolic surgeries for T2DM are classified as purely restrictive, restrictive/malabsorptive, or
purely … This method is less invasive than some other metabolic
surgeries, and the resulting pouch for food … One research expert commented, “There is a greater significance of developing cataracts;
however, surgeries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/10_obesity_potential_high_impact_2012-12-11.pdf
January 01, 2012 - potential to increase scientific understanding of the GI system and the mechanism of action of
bariatric surgeries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cad-pci-bypass_executive.pdf
October 01, 2007 - Layout 1
Background
Atherosclerosis develops in a patchy,
discontinuous fashion within coronary
arteries. Therefore, it is possible to treat
the discrete areas of obstruction that most
impede coronary blood flow to the
myocardium. The mechanical approaches
to coronary revascularization fall broadly
into two categor…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0411_02-10-2011.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Effective Health Care
Topic Number: 0346
Document Completion Date: 09-12-11
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Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps
Routine preoperative testing will go forward for refinement as a systematic review. The scope of this
topic, including populations, interventions, comparators, and outcom…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/colorectal-surgery-preparation_disposition-comments.pdf
April 30, 2014 - “percent of all elective colorectal surgeries.”
We have rephrased as suggested. … We mention though that additional
surgeries and other interventional approaches
may be needed if complications
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/product/pdf/cervical-degenerative-protocol.pdf
January 12, 2022 - Cervical Degenerative Disease Treatment
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Cervical Degenerative Disease Treatment
I. Background and Objectives for the Systematic Review
Nature and Burden of Cervical Degenerative Disease
The cervical spine is comprised of …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/bariatric-surgery-outcomes-diabetes
November 29, 2012 - Health Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
Timeline
November 29, 2012
Topic Initiated
November 29, 2012
Research Report
Health Outcomes of Bariatric Surgery in Individuals with Type 2 Diabetes
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/bariatric-surgery-trends
November 30, 2012 - Data Points #17: Trends in bariatric surgery in Medicare beneficiaries
Timeline
November 30, 2012
Topic Initiated
November 30, 2012
Research Report
Archived
Data Points #17: Trends in bariatric surgery in Medicare beneficiaries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/peripheral-artery-disease-effectiveness
February 08, 2011 - Effectiveness of Medical Therapy, Endovascular Therapy, and Surgery for Peripheral Arterial Disease
Timeline
February 08, 2011
Topic Initiated
February 08, 2011
Abstract
Archived
Effectiveness of Medical Therapy, Endovascular Therapy, and Surgery for Peripher…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/diverticulitis/protocol
September 12, 2019 - diverticulitis may require more intensive and invasive interventions, including open or laparoscopic surgeries