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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/pelvic-pain-therapies-future_research.pdf
January 01, 2015 - Assessment of chronic postoperative incisional pain as a factor contributing to CPP
• Role of repeat surgeries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/binge-eating_executive.pdf
December 01, 2015 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 160
Management and Outcomes of Binge-Eating
Disorder
Executive Summary
Background
Definition of Binge-Eating
Disorder and Loss-of-Control
Eating
Binge-eating disorder (BED) is
characterized by recurrent episodes of
binge eating—i.e., eating episodes that
occur in …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/sleep-apnea_surveillance.pdf
April 01, 2012 - AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review
Surveillance Program
CER #32:
Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea
in Adults
Original release date:
August 8, 2011
Surveillance Report:
July, 2012
Key Findings:
- The conclusions for KQ2 (phased testing), KQ3
(preoperative screening), KQ6 (compliance…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/peripheral-artery-disease-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
January 31, 2013 - Source: www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov
Originally published online: January 31, 2012; Amended January 31, 2013
Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol
Project Title: Treatment Strategies for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Amendment Date(s): January 31, 2013
(Amendment Detai…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dcis-endocrine-therapy_research.pdf
August 01, 2012 - Data Points 14: Use of Endocrine Therapy
Use of Endocrine Therapy Data Points # 14
Use of endocrine therapy following diagnosis of ductal carcinoma in
situ or early invasive breast cancer
Women with ductal carcinoma in situ
(DCIS) were more likely to be treated with
tamoxifen than an aromatase inhibitor (AI).
F…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/renal-cancer_research-protocol.pdf
April 20, 2015 - masses, may have a different risk-benefit ratio
for percutaneous renal sampling or nephron-sparing surgeries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/11_pepticulcer_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - PEPTIC ULCER #11
AHRQ Healthcare Horizon Scanning System – Potential High
Impact Interventions Report
Priority Area 11: Peptic Ulcer Disease and Dyspepsia
Prepared for:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
540 Gaither Road
Rockville, MD 20850 …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cancer-radiation_executive.pdf
November 01, 2009 - Layout 1
Background
Radiotherapy with charged particles can
potentially deliver maximal doses while
minimizing irradiation of surrounding
tissues. It may be more effective or less
harmful than other forms of radiotherapy
for some cancers. Currently, seven centers
in the United States have facilities for
particle (pr…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/accelerated-partial-breast-irradiation/key-questions
April 14, 2021 - Current Page Topic Timeline Jul. 17, 2020 Topic Suggestion Apr. 14, 2021 Draft Key Questions Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer
Key Questions Draft April 14, 2021
Background
In 2017, female breast cancer was the form of cancer with the highest incidence of new cases and the …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/01_-arthritis_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - changes in patient management and infrastructure might occur through
reduction of joint replacement surgeries
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/rotator-cuff-tear-surveillance-140925.pdf
February 01, 2014 - AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Review
Surveillance Program
CER # 22:
Comparative Effectiveness of Nonoperative and Operative Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tears
Original release date:
July 5, 2010
Surveillance Report (1st Assessment/cycle 1):
February 2012
Surveillance Report (2nd Assessment/cycle 2):
Novem…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/coronary-stents-effectiveness/abstract
April 14, 2010 - Real World Effectiveness of Carotid Artery Stenting (CAS) in Medicare Patients
Abstract Archived April 14, 2010
Background: Stroke is the third leading cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the United States. Carotid stenosis (CS) is responsible for approximately 30% of these strokes. …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mhs-IV-surgical-report-cards.pdf
July 01, 2023 - EHC Protocol: Addressing Social Isolation To Improve Health of Older Adults: A Rapid Evidence Review
1
Evidence-based Practice Center Rapid Response Protocol
Project Title: Making Healthcare Safer IV: Use of Report
Cards and Outcome Measurements to Improve the Safety of
Surgical Care
Review Questio…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/Evidence%20Summary_0.pdf
November 01, 2021 - Evidence Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 248: Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation for Major Joint Replacement
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 248
Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
for Major Joint Replacement
Evidence Summary
Main Points
• Prehabilitation for Total Knee …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/joint-replacement-evidence%20-summary.pdf
November 01, 2021 - Evidence Summary_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 248: Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation for Major Joint Replacement
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 248
Prehabilitation and Rehabilitation
for Major Joint Replacement
Evidence Summary
Main Points
• Prehabilitation for Total Knee …
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/ankyloglossia/research-protocol
June 30, 2014 - Current Page Topic Timeline Mar. 14, 2013 Topic Suggestion Jun. 30, 2014 Research Protocol May. 4, 2015 Systematic Review Aug. 26, 2015 Disposition of Comments Report Ankyloglossia
Research Protocol Archived June 30, 2014 Download Main Document PDF 478.4 KB
Archived: This report is greater than 3 yea…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/venous-ulcers-treatment_executive.pdf
January 01, 2014 - 1
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 127
Chronic Venous Ulcers: A Comparative
Effectiveness Review of Treatment Modalities
Executive Summary
Background
Venous leg ulcers are extremely common
in the United States. They affect between
500,000 and 2 million people annually, and
are responsible for over 50 pe…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hemophilia-dental-rapid-response.pdf
July 01, 2024 - Dental Care for People With Hemophilia: A Rapid Response Literature Review
Rapid Response
May 2024
Dental Care for People With Hemophilia:
A Rapid Response Literature Review
Main Points
• A search of the Embase® and PubMed® databases, as well as professional society
websites, identified no primary research stu…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/inguinal-hernia/research
August 17, 2012 - Current Page Topic Timeline Oct. 25, 2010 Topic Initiated Apr. 11, 2011 Research Protocol Aug. 17, 2012 Systematic Review Dec. 5, 2012 Disposition of Comments Report Surgical Options for Inguinal Hernia: Comparative Effectiveness Review
Systematic Review Archived August 17, 2012 Web Version [NLM Site] Download Mai…
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-treatment_disposition-comments.pdf
April 01, 2012 - in mind, the conclusion that “trabeculectomy
lowers intraocular pressure more than non-penetrating surgeries … There is likely a place for non-
penetrating surgeries in the treatment of glaucoma for many
patients