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81. Diagnosis and Treatment of Tethered Spinal Cord (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2019 - Symptoms are usually progressive and often begin in childhood during periods of growth-- exposing the … Symptoms often stabilize or improve after surgery;6 however, retethering (along with renewed symptoms … Pediatric and adult patients with no symptoms or signs of TSC. Intervention: KQ1. … Patients diagnosed with TSC but with mild or no symptoms KQ2. … Individuals diagnosed with TSC with moderate or severe symptoms. Intervention: KQ2.

82. Screening for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (pdf file)
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    April 25, 2022 - This draft recommendation applies to adults 18 and older who do not have signs or symptoms of sleep … It also applies to adults who don’t realize they have symptoms of sleep apnea and do not report their … symptoms to their healthcare professional. … Symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, excessive daytime sleepiness, difficulty paying attention … The recommendations apply to people with no signs or symptoms of the disease being discussed.

83. Tool: SBAR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - I want to confirm my understanding of your symptoms…[list symptoms]. … Background Acknowledge the impact of the symptoms. … "From what you have explained, your symptoms are impacting you…[describe how symptoms are impacting the … "My initial thinking is that your symptoms are consistent with XXX [name the diagnosis]." … "If you experience X or Y new symptoms, please come back in or call the office."

84. Tool: SBAR | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2019 - I want to confirm my understanding of your symptoms…[list symptoms]. … Background Acknowledge the impact of the symptoms. … "From what you have explained, your symptoms are impacting you…[describe how symptoms are impacting the … "My initial thinking is that your symptoms are consistent with XXX [name the diagnosis]." … "If you experience X or Y new symptoms, please come back in or call the office."

85. Outpatient Surgery and Patient Safety—The Patient’s Voice (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2003 - surgery and how the respective symptoms were subsequently managed. … symptoms and manage each of them differently. … the majority of the symptoms beginning after surgery (n = 120). … Regardless of when the symptoms occurred, 88 percent (n = 141) of the symptoms were believed by participants … Flow of survey responses for symptoms incurred Figure 2.

86. Safe Medication Administration: Magnesium Sulfate | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    November 01, 2018 - of labor progression, worsening signs/symptoms of preeclampsia, magnesium toxicity, and fluid overload … Symptoms Magnesium Level (mg/dl) Normal adult values 1.7–2.4 Therapeutic range 5-9 Loss of … Provide instructions for reporting signs and symptoms to nursing staff. … Signs/symptoms of magnesium toxicity, worsening pre-signs or symptoms of eclampsia, or progression of … Explain expected therapeutic effects, and discuss likely side effects, and symptoms of toxicity that

87. Serologic Screening for Genital Herpes (pdf file)
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    August 16, 2022 - This recommendation does not apply to people who have signs or symptoms of genital herpes or who have … Experiencing these and other symptoms is known as having an “outbreak.” … Unfortunately, genital herpes cannot be cured, but medications can provide relief from the symptoms … asymptomatic Having no signs or symptoms of the condition. … The recommendations apply to people with no signs or symptoms of the disease being discussed.

88. Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia Masquerading as Panic Attacks | PSNet
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    December 01, 2004 - Her symptoms were abrupt in onset and she felt her heart was racing and pounding like it was going to … The symptoms lasted between 5 and 15 minutes, and then subsided after sitting down. … the side of the road for 45 minutes until the symptoms subsided. … identification of the cardiac rhythm coincident with episodic symptoms. … Why Bioethics Should Be Concerned With Medically Unexplained Symptoms.

89. Measure 1, Section 2, Attachment 2 (pdf file)
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    January 17, 2017 - Assessment of core symptoms of ADHD including inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, either … clinical exam by a physician Step 2 Keep records that indicate evidence of an assessment of core symptoms … with a validated diagnostic tool AND/OR Records that indicate evidence of assessment of core symptoms … of impairment in two or more settings Step 4 Keep records that indicate evidence of assessment of symptoms

90. The “Sometimes Antibiotics” Diagnoses: Pharyngitis – Facilitator Guide (doc file)
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    September 01, 2022 - Patients with viral pharyngitis have other signs and symptoms suggesting a viral infection such as low-grade … You may consider treating with antibiotics if the patient is experiencing severe symptoms. … Antibiotic treatment can potentially reduce symptoms of bacterial pharyngitis by about half a day, and … It explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of pharyngitis and emphasizes that antibiotics are … Patient Handout: The Patient Handout explains the symptoms and symptomatic treatment of pharyngitis

91. 4 Tk1 T4-Urinalysis And Utis Improving Care Final (pdf file)
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    October 01, 2016 - Identify the signs and symptoms of UTIs and apply best practices for antibiotic stewardship to residents … • We will discuss: — Signs and symptoms of UTIs — Three common myths about UTIs What Is a UTI? … Signs and Symptoms of a UTI • Question: What are the signs and symptoms of a UTI? … • The key symptoms of urinary tract infections are: — Dysuria or acute pain when urinating — Fever … • It may be better to wait and assess the resident frequently for other symptoms of infection. 2

92. Appendix A. Long COVID Models of Care – Grey literature sources (pdf file)
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    December 01, 2022 - These signs and symptoms are commonly referred to as 'long COVID'. … symptoms and clinical sequelae Growing evidence shows that these symptoms are driven by underlying … Symptoms may be experienced by people who had either mild, moderate or severe COVID-19. … Some symptoms subside gradually with self- directed care alone, while other symptoms may require care … from a health professional, and new symptoms may arise over time.

93. Clinical Summary: Screening for Ovarian Cancer (pdf file)
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    February 06, 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 … 125 testing are readily available procedures that are commonly used to evaluate women with signs or symptoms … Pelvic examination is also commonly performed to evaluate women with lower abdominal symptoms.

94. Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents (pdf file)
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    June 01, 2021 - Skin and Soft Tissue Infections in Nursing Home Residents Signs and Symptoms Associated With … drainage with culture of pus • If clinically unstable (hypotension, fever, tachycardia) or severe symptoms … intravenous o Discuss hospital transfer if hospital admission is part of goals of care Signs and Symptoms

95. Ptsd-Adult-Treatment Executive (pdf file)
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    April 01, 2013 - , loss of PTSD diagnosis, and depression symptoms. … Risperidone may also have some benefit for reduction of PTSD symptoms (low SOE). … SMD data for depression symptoms are Cohen’s d. … , remission, and depression symptoms. … SMD data for depression symptoms are Cohen’s d.

96. Allergen-Specific Immunotherapy for the Treatment of Allergic Rhinoconjunctivitis and/or Asthma: Comparative Effectiveness Review | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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    March 27, 2013 - The strength of evidence is high that subcutaneous immunotherapy reduces asthma symptoms, rhinitis symptoms … , conjunctivitis symptoms, asthma medication use, asthma plus rhinoconjunctivitis medication use, and … Likewise, the strength of evidence is high that sublingual immunotherapy reduces asthma symptoms. … symptoms in comparison to usual care. … symptoms, conjunctivitis symptoms, and decreases medication use.

97. Accurate ADHD Diagnosis, Measure 1, Section 5, Attachment 4 (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2011 - Rating scales or specific questionnaires containing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) symptoms … If a parent reports that the patient suffers from any symptoms of ADHD that induce impairment or if … the patient scores in the clinical range for ADHD symptoms on a rating scale, then a full evaluation … Treatment of ADHD Should Continue as Long as Symptoms Remain Present and Cause Impairment. … In pre-adolescent children with ADHD/HKD and comorbid symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and/

98. ADHD Guidelines Review (pdf file)
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    January 01, 2011 - Rating scales or specific questionnaires containing the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) symptoms … If a parent reports that the patient suffers from any symptoms of ADHD that induce impairment or if … the patient scores in the clinical range for ADHD symptoms on a rating scale, then a full evaluation … Treatment of ADHD Should Continue as Long as Symptoms Remain Present and Cause Impairment. … In pre-adolescent children with ADHD/HKD and comorbid symptoms of oppositional defiant disorder and/

99. AHRQ’s Safety Program for Nursing Homes: On-Time Preventable Hospital and Emergency Department Visits | Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality
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    September 01, 2017 - reasons     Table 4 (continued)   Reason for Transfer Resident Cardiac/ Circulatory Symptoms … Respiratory Symptoms Mental/ Psychiatric/ Neurological Symptoms Gastrointestinal … / Genitourinary Symptoms Endocrine/ Metabolic/ Nutrition Issues Wound or … Reason for Transfer Resident Injury: Fall Related Injury: Not Fall Related Musculoskeletal Symptoms

100. Expansion, Implementation, and Evaluation of Electronic Health Record-Integrated Patient-Reported Symptom Screening in a Comprehensive Cancer Center | Digital Healthcare Research
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     May 31, 2023 - Outcomes Patients with cancer have under-recognized physical and psychological symptoms … is an electronic health record (EHR)-integrated screening platform that addresses distress, physical symptoms