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61. Topic Brief: Cervical Degenerative Disease (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/nt_docs/cervical-degenerative-topic-brief.pdf
    March 01, 2023 - A comparison of two posterior surgeries. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 2020 Jul 02;21(1):423.

62. VTE Surveillance Assessment_49_low_SPI (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2012 - Not all three surgeries had incidence data reported in clinical trials; therefore, the symbol “--” … Not all three surgeries had incidence data reported in clinical trials; therefore, the symbol “--” is

63. Draft Comparative Effectiveness Review Appendicies (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/renal-artery-stenosis_appendixes.pdf
    April 01, 2005 - Draft Comparative Effectiveness Review Appendicies Appendix A. Search Strategy MEDLINE 1966-August Week 4 2005 # Search History Results 1 exp Hypertension, Renal/ 15140 2 exp Renal Artery Obstruction/ 7388 3 renal arter$ stenosis.tw. 3264 4 renal arter$ dis$.tw. 390 5 renovascular dis$.tw. 613 6 reno vasc…

64. Obesity (pdf file)
    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

65. Cer-242-Radiation-Therapy-Brain-Metastases-Evidence-Summary (pdf file)
    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…

66. Obesity (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
    December 01, 2014 - experiencing complications related to their obesity.17 Therefore, ReShape Duo will likely compete with these surgeries … ReShape Duo also could complement weight-loss surgeries in some patients. … invasive option for patients with obesity and could potentially be used as a bridge to certain bariatric surgeries … that clinicians and patients would be willing to accept a less invasive procedure than bariatric surgeries … generally agreed that patients would be managed similarly to those who have undergone certain bariatric surgeries

67. Management of Acute Diverticulitis Additional Information for Topic Nomination (pdf file)
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    May 29, 2025 - Management of Acute Diverticulitis Additional Information for Topic Nomination Table 1. Key Questions and PICOTS KQ1: Antibiotics KQ1: Antibiotics vs. No Antibiotics KQ2: Diagnostic imaging KQ3: Follow-up colonoscopy KQ4: Surgical and interventional management KQ5: Prevention of recurrence Populat…

68. Disposition of Comments Report for Comparative Effectiveness Review 128 Oral Mechanical Bowel Preparation for Colorectal Surgery (pdf file)
    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

69. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
    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

70. Obesity (pdf file)
    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

71. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)
    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

72. Obesity (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/obesity-horizon-scan-high-impact-1506.pdf
    June 01, 2015 - experiencing complications related to their obesity.32 Therefore, ReShape Duo will likely compete with these surgeries … ReShape Duo also could complement weight-loss surgeries in some patients. … lead to weight loss and maintenance over time.”38 Likewise, a research expert stated, “Bariatric surgeries

73. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
    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 1 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…

74. Disposition of Comments_Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 265_Radiation Therapy for Metastatic Bone Disease: Effectiveness and Harms (pdf file)
    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…

75. Prostate-Cancer-Therapies-Update Consumer (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2016 - Treating Localized Prostate Cancer A Review of the Research for Adults Is this information right for me? 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…

76. Cervical Degenerative Disease Treatment (pdf file)
    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 …

77. Undescended-Testicle Executive (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2012 - Success of the ensuing surgeries was also similar, regardless of exploratory approach.

78. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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    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…

79. PREGNANCY, INCLUDING PRETERM BIRTH #12 (pdf file)
    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pregnancy_hi_impact.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - long-term per-patient costs might be reduced, with one expert citing the reduction of costs from “further surgeries

80. Disposition of Comments_Technical Brief No. 40: Interventions To Decrease Hospital Length of Stay (pdf file)
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    September 20, 2021 - As we do better in keeping 'less sick' folks out of inpatient settings, and move surgeries safely to