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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49648/psn-pdf
March 01, 2012 - As her symptoms
worsened, she contemplated returning to the emergency department (ED). … The nurse
asked a standard list of questions and learned about the worsening symptoms. … With the change in
antibiotics, the patient felt much better with improving symptoms. … The
patient developed worsening symptoms after discharge and was unable to reach her PCP. … Frequency of new or worsening symptoms in the
posthospitalization period.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-196-evidence-summary-immunotherapy-asthma.pdf
March 01, 2018 - also have environmental
allergies.1 Allergic asthma and non-allergic
asthma generally have the same symptoms … • Sublingual immunotherapy improves
asthma symptoms, quality of life and
FEV1, and reduces the use … Key Points
• SLIT improves asthma symptoms, as measured by
validated instruments (high SOE). … our review to studies that used
validated tools to measure asthma symptoms and identified
none. … For instance, we found no trials of SCIT that assessed
asthma symptoms using a validated tool.
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digital.ahrq.gov/2019-year-review/research-summary/emerging-innovative-newly-funded-research/how-you-feel-important-making-pros-meaningful
January 01, 2019 - Patients find recording their symptoms and sense of wellbeing to be labor intensive and of little perceived … (mPROVE). mPROVE will inform clinicians of a patient’s health experiences, such as pain or fatigue symptoms … smartphone app available in English, Spanish, and Chinese, PROs will be chosen by patients based on the symptoms
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/ovarian-cancer-screening
February 13, 2018 - The clinical symptoms of ovarian cancer (eg, abdominal pain or pressure, bloating, constipation, urinary … symptoms, back pain, or fatigue) are nonspecific and may be present in both healthy women and women … with late-stage ovarian cancer; therefore, use of clinical symptoms for risk stratification for the early … Pelvic examination is also commonly performed to evaluate women with lower abdominal symptoms. … Frequency of symptoms of ovarian cancer in women presenting to primary care clinics.
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/b4_singh_017020_archives_17_part2.pdf
January 01, 2009 - Drug Events Trigger tool
Severity Categories: None/minimal: No change in symptoms … Mild: Reversible complications, not requiring hospitalization, e.g. brief/mild symptoms (e.g. <1day). … ER visit, prolonged symptoms (e.g. 1 day or m
Severe: Severe or irreversible complications e.g. hospitalization
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/breast-cancer-medications_appendixes.pdf
March 01, 2009 - , breast
density, breast symptoms, cataracts, vasomotor
symptoms, headaches. … , breast
density, cataracts, gastrointestinal symptoms,
vasomotor symptoms, peripheral edema, leg … symptoms, malaise/lethargy. … Sexual symptoms
Gynecologic o o
Breast symptoms o o … −
Sexual symptoms − −
Gynecologic o§ -║ +
Breast symptoms o o o¶
GI
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-208-bipolar-evidence-summary.pdf
August 01, 2018 - To assess the effectiveness of drug and
nondrug therapies for treating acute mania
or depression symptoms … Participants on atypical antipsychotics,
except for quetiapine, reported more
extrapyramidal symptoms … Once the individual is stable,
the goal progresses to reducing subthreshold symptoms
and preventing … Some drugs aim to reduce symptoms associated with acute
manic or mixed mania/depression episodes, some … aim
to reduce acute depression symptoms, and others aim to
reduce acute symptoms, maintain relatively
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49449/psn-pdf
June 01, 2004 - However, some signs and symptoms associated with vertigo can point more specifically to the inner ear … This patient did not present with any signs or symptoms
that definitively implicated the brain as the … However, several symptoms and signs,
though not pathognomonic for a central cause, are so highly suggestive … Rather, a peripheral localization is a diagnosis of exclusion when there are no symptoms,
signs, laboratory … Rather, a
peripheral localization is a diagnosis of exclusion when there are no symptoms, signs, laboratory
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/asthma-treatment_executive.pdf
May 01, 2011 - Most trials confirmed reversibility
of respiratory symptoms through pulmonary function
testing. … Symptom ratings on a scale of 0 (no symptoms) to
3 (severe symptoms) dropped from an average of
2.2 … • Hyperventilation reduction training is no more likely
to improve symptoms, controller medication … Yoga Breathing Versus Control
Key Points:
• Yoga may improve asthma symptoms and quality of
life in … Reductions in asthma symptoms (when they occurred)
were likely clinically significant: standardized
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/wireless-motility-capsule_research-protocol.pdf
March 14, 2012 - Empiric therapy is often employed; however, when this is unsuccessful or symptoms are severe
enough … of delayed gastric
emptying in the absence of an actual physical blockage.1 The most common symptoms … Since the common symptoms
for gastroparesis overlap with symptoms of functional gastrointestinal (GI … Antroduodenal manometry can differentiate myopathic and neuropathic
etiologies of symptoms. … symptoms, rectal bleeding, unintentional weight loss, or
family history of early colon cancer.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0430_04-22-2011.pdf
January 01, 2011 - Staff-Generated PICO- Diagnosis of urinary retention
Population(s): Patients presenting with symptoms … adjuvant pharmacologic agent, different
catheter management policies
Outcome(s): Reduction in patient symptoms … between individual interventions or combinations of
interventions
Outcome(s): Improvement in patient symptoms
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/cancer-quality-indicator-testing_research.pdf
April 01, 2010 - depression, nausea and vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, and information and care planning,
including symptoms … Cancer Center
(SKCCC) focused on end-of life care and addressed the ASSIST indicators relevant to
symptoms … The subjective nature of
symptoms and inconsistent documentation augment the challenge of obtaining … QIs assessing symptoms and communication are very
different from those assessing discrete, concrete … Quality
measures for symptoms and advance
care planning in cancer: a systematic
review.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/ovarian-cancer-screening-2012
September 15, 2012 - As such, a search for data on the use of symptoms to guide detection of ovarian cancer was outside the … , urinary, gynecologic, and constitutional symptoms. … Of note, 95% of women presenting to a primary care clinic report having at least 1 of these symptoms … Feasibility of screening for ovarian cancer using symptoms as selection criteria. … Frequency of symptoms of ovarian cancer in women presenting to primary care clinics.
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www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/sites/default/files/file/supporting_documents/child-maltreatment-interventions-draft-rec-bulletin.pdf
September 25, 2023 - This recommendation is only for children and teens
who do not show signs or symptoms of abuse and neglect … Anyone who is showing signs or symptoms should be
immediately evaluated and receive appropriate care … effectiveness of primary care interventions to prevent maltreatment before it occurs in youth with no signs or
symptoms … clinical
judgment when deciding whether to provide preventive interventions for children without signs or symptoms
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digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/09-10-0091-1-EF.pdf
October 01, 2009 - Undifferentiated symptoms data display use case ..................................................38 … Undifferentiated Symptoms
Symptoms presented to primary care clinicians are often undifferentiated … Undifferentiated Symptoms Use Case
Symptoms presented to primary care clinicians are often undifferentiated … Event #1: Review presenting symptoms and patient history
A patient presents with undifferentiated symptoms … #1: Review presenting symptoms and patient history
Design characteristics enhancing event #1.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/hypothyroidism-hyperthyroidism-screening-treatment_research-protocol.pdf
March 11, 2010 - Symptoms of hypothyroidism may include fatigue, feeling cold, weight gain, hair loss,
poor concentration … .3 The difference in the prevalence of symptoms
between euthyroid controls (12.1%) and subjects with … A trial of treatment
could be considered for those with symptoms compatible with hypothyroidism, with … Population(s)
• Community living adults, without history of thyroid disease or symptoms of overt … Symptoms related to hyperthyroidism
include:
a. Increased heart rate
b.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0658-140831.pdf
July 19, 2014 - The nominator
expresses an interest both in the improvement of symptoms for patients suffering from … glucose control, and other interventions aimed specifically at
diabetic neuropathy progression or symptoms … What is the comparative safety and effectiveness of treatment options to improve
the symptoms of diabetic
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psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45587/psn-pdf
January 23, 2017 - symptom checkers (software programs that use
diagnostic algorithms based on patients' self-reported symptoms
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/restless-legs-future_research.pdf
February 01, 2013 - o What is the correlation of polysomnography outcomes to remission of symptoms? … o What is the correlation of polysomnography outcomes to remission of symptoms? … RLS symptoms are triggered by rest or inactivity and worsen at night. … With augmentation, symptoms may also spread
to the arms, trunk, and face. … o What is the correlation of polysomnography outcomes to remission of symptoms?
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/gout_executive-2016.pdf
January 01, 2016 - Patients with any of these types
of arthritis can present with clinically similar signs and
symptoms … , response
to administration of the drug colchicine, and symptoms
in the first metatarsophalangeal … The framework shows the population of interest,
patients with symptoms suggestive of possible gout, … Population(s) (Key Questions 1 and 2):
• Adults (18 years and over) presenting with symptoms
(e.g. … What is the accuracy of clinical signs and symptoms
and other diagnostic tests (such as serum uric