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461. Topic 0552 Low Back Pain NSD FINAL SJ (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0651-131114.pdf
     June 20, 2013 - In patients with low back pain without signs or symptoms suggesting a specific or serious underlying

462. Celiac-Disease Executive (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2016 - osteomalacia, dermatitis herpetiformis (a rash due to gluten sensitivity), and gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms … • Patient-centered outcomes, such as quality of life (QOL) and symptoms? Key Question 2. … For example, those with more severe symptoms are hypothesized to be more likely to accept a biopsy. … Patients with symptoms associated with CD would impact the pretest probability and, as a result, the … The most common symptoms are GI symptoms (diarrhea, constipation, pain, etc.) as well as signs of malnutrition

463. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cad-women-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
     September 29, 2011 - The constellation of clinical symptoms that are compatible with acute myocardial ischemia is usually … In contrast, PCI is generally preferred for patients with most forms of single-vessel disease when symptoms … The second is to reduce symptoms of angina and occurrence of ischemia, which should improve the quality … therapy and may be candidates for PCI or CABG based on findings from coronary angiography and if symptoms … hypercholesterolemia, peripheral vascular disease, and heart failure. 9 Women also tend to more often have atypical symptoms

464. Appendix K Rapid Evidence Review Treatments for Clostridium difficile Colitis (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2018 - control diarrhea from confirmed or suspected CDI should be limited or avoided, as they may obscure symptoms … MD Anderson 201721 Texas Provides flowchart from first presentation of symptoms through treatment … Provides protocol for daily assessment and dosing specifics for both severe and non-severe symptoms. … as an episode of CDI with one or more clinical, laboratory and other signs of severe disease signs/symptoms … • Severe CDI is defined as an episode of CDI with (1 or more specific signs and symptoms of) severe

465. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cancer-anemia-update_research-protocol.pdf
     June 16, 2010 - Mild to moderate anemia can cause typical symptoms including headache, palpitations, tachycardia and … hypothesis that strategies to diminish cancer-related anemia might alleviate not only anemia related symptoms … • EPOGEN® [PROCRIT®] use has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials to improve symptoms … • Aranesp® use has not been demonstrated in controlled clinical trials to improve symptoms of anemia … Adverse effects limited to thromboembolic events, hypertension, rash and similar symptoms, seizures

466. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/dementia-nursing-home-characteristics_research-protocol.pdf
     November 03, 2011 - found no randomized controlled trials that examined the effects of special care units on behavioral symptoms … Dementia will be determined either by formal diagnosis, signs or symptoms (e.g., cognitive status assessment … Severity of dementia (reflected in cognitive impairment and/or behavioral symptoms), functional impairment … people with dementia include the following: ○ Pain ○ Functional decline ○ Cognitive decline ○ Symptoms … 2011 Health outcomes for informal caregivers of people with dementia include the following: ○ Symptoms

467. Disposition of Comments for Chronic Urinary Retention: Comparative Effectiveness and Harms of Treatments (pdf file)
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     September 15, 2014 - The incidence of UTI is of less importance as it is often defined by bacterial counts and not symptoms … bladder outlet obstruction from benign prostatic enlargement and enrolled men with CUR and urinary symptoms … of treating CUR independent of treating benign prostatic enlargement and other lower urinary tract symptoms … UTI and increasing ability to go without catheterization and more effective than laser at improving symptoms … of treating CUR independent of treating benign prostatic enlargement and other lower urinary tract symptoms

468. Peripheral-Artery-Disease-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
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     May 01, 2013 - Revascularization Historically, patients with IC have been treated conservatively for their leg symptoms … medical therapy, lifestyle modification, and exercise programs.10 When IC patients continue to have symptoms … and those with less severe symptoms.12 Very few large clinical trials have been performed in patients … In adults with PAD, including asymptomatic patients and symptomatic patients with atypical leg symptoms … In adults with symptomatic PAD (atypical leg symptoms or IC): a.

469. Abnormal-Uterine-Bleeding Research-Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/abnormal-uterine-bleeding_research-protocol.pdf
     November 21, 2011 - and internists, will encounter the need to evaluate, treat, or refer women with bleeding-related symptoms … ± 2 to 20 days  Duration of flow from 4 to 8 days  Volume of blood loss from 5 to 80 ml Symptoms … emotional side effects, weight gain, short- and long-term harms) Timing: Interventions initiated after symptoms … Although guidance for international consensus and consistent use of terms and definitions for symptoms

470. Urinary-Incontinence-Treatment Surveillance (pdf file)
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     October 29, 2012 - There was no statistically significant difference between the groups for UI episodes, UI symptoms, UI … (BFLUTS) - UI symptoms (Baseline -12 Weeks): The median (IQR) was 1.5 (3.0) vs. 1.5 (3.0); p= 0.80 … Validated tools to measure UI treatment success based on meaningful changes in symptoms and quality … analyzed differences in outcomes depending on baseline urodynamic diagnosis versus self- reported symptoms … Validated tools to measure UI treatment success based on meaningful changes in symptoms and quality

471. Meta-analysis of Test Performance Evidence When There is a “Gold Standard” Reference Standard (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - on the left shows the sensitivity and specificity of the 14 studies with the hours between onset of symptoms … overlays the 95-percent confidence regions for the subgroups of ≤3 hours and >3 hours since onset of symptoms

472. Meta-analysis of Test Performance Evidence When There is a “Gold Standard” Reference Standard (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - on the left shows the sensitivity and specificity of the 14 studies with the hours between onset of symptoms … overlays the 95-percent confidence regions for the subgroups of ≤3 hours and >3 hours since onset of symptoms

473. Vitamin-D-Calcium-Protocol-130611 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vitamin-d-calcium_research-protocol.pdf
     September 13, 2013 - Placebo, nonfortified/supplemented food • Outcomes o CVD clinical outcomes  Cardiac events or symptoms …  Cerebrovascular events  Peripheral vascular events or symptoms  Cardiovascular death  Study-specific … following clinical and related intermediary outcomes: • CVD clinical outcomes (cardiac events or symptoms … angina]; cerebrovascular events [stroke; transient ischemic attacks]; peripheral vascular events or symptoms

474. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/plasma-cell-dyscrasias-sflc-assay_research-protocol.pdf
     May 02, 2011 - immunofixation in a population of patients who have not been diagnosed with PCDs but have nonspecific symptoms … associated with these diseases, whether those symptoms include kidney failure or not? … years of age) o KQ 1: Patients who have not been diagnosed with a PCD but who have nonspecific symptoms … AL a) timing of treatment b) duration of treatment refinement c) type of treatment Patients with symptoms

475. Evidence Summary: Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Therapies in Adult Patients With Exacerbation of COPD (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-221-copd-evidence-summary_0.pdf
     October 01, 2019 - COPD) is a common respiratory disease characterized by airflow limitation and chronic respiratory symptoms … COPD costs more than $32 billion annually.3, 4 Patients with COPD experience chronic respiratory symptoms … obstructive lung disease (GOLD) defines ECOPD in its 2019 report as “acute worsening of respiratory symptoms … given how relatively common the condition is.16, 17 Goals of management of ECOPD include relieving symptoms … percussion, breathing technique, or positive expiratory pressure did not improve dyspnea and other symptoms

476. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2015 - Patients are treated with agents to ease symptoms and reduce complications from infections, excessive … thick mucus in the lungs, and gastrointestinal symptoms. … Common signs and symptoms of IPF include shortness of breath and a chronic, dry, hacking cough. … Common signs and symptoms of IPF include shortness of breath and a chronic, dry, hacking cough. … Symptoms might be managed with corticosteroids.

477. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/osteoarthritis-pain_research-protocol.pdf
     August 05, 2010 - The only benefits considered here are improvements in osteoarthritis symptoms. … • Outcomes • Primary outcomes for benefits are improvements in osteoarthritis symptoms. … counter supplements, and topical agents may result in outcomes such as improvements in osteoarthritis symptoms … Outcomes will include improvements in osteoarthritis symptoms, cardiovascular and gastrointestinal adverse

478. Disposition of Comments for CER 202 Effectiveness and Safety of Bronchial Thermoplasty in the Management of Asthma (pdf file)
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     December 14, 2017 - regards to healthcare utilization, BT significantly improved asthma control, as assessed by daily symptoms … favorable FEV1 measurements prior to treatment, yet they were experiencing exacerbations and other symptoms … Public Reviewer 10 Ann Roy on behalf of Boston Scientific Results Detailed Synthesis – Symptoms ( … on asthma control (defined as improvement in ACQ from baseline), hospitalizations for respiratory symptoms … Rates of hospitalizations for respiratory symptoms were not different for these comparators during

479. Disposition of Comments for CER 176 Management of Gout (pdf file)
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     March 15, 2016 - However, patient clinical symptoms are also an important outcome. … The report correctly states (p. 21) “symptoms are due to an inflammatory reaction to the deposition … "Asymptomatic" is by definition a term used if a patient is not having symptoms. … What is the correlation between tophi and symptoms? … Page 67- Any evidence linking tophi to symptoms?

480. PHARMACO-EPIDEMIOLOGIC METHODS FOR A STUDY OF (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/antipsychotic-medicine-cardiovascular-elderly_research.pdf
     February 01, 2009 - and heart rate, Q-T prolongation causing conduction delays, as well as sedation and extrapyramidal symptoms … non-pharmacologic interventions that could preferentially be used to manage the many conditions and symptoms … Behavioral and psychological symptoms in dementia: the role of atypical antipsychotics.