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301. Project Name: (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare-admin.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/sleep-apnea_disposition-comments.pdf
     October 25, 2011 - Phase testing is basically a non-productive use of time and money. … Of the 53 patients randomized to testing by PM, 4 patients were without OSA. … Of the 53 patients randomized to testing by PSG, 6 were without OSA. … be missed because of night-to-night variation inherent in the PSG testing process. … results of initial tests) with full testing (overnight PSG) alone.

302. Evidence Report on the (pdf file)
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     March 11, 2010 - of serum free T4 and free T3 if the TSH falls outside of the normal range.1 Additional testing is … predicated on the results of this testing for diagnostic purposes and exclusion of other conditions. … Interventions • Screening interventions • : Serum TSH, with testing of serum free T4 and/or T3 if … , additional testing for thyroid antibodies, etc). … Analytic Framework Treatment/ testing

303. Clostridium difficile Infection Update | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 01, 2019 - The testing strategies used in hospitals are rapidly evolving. … However, given the rapid evolution of testing strategies, studies of diagnostic test performance often … Since there has been some growth in the diagnostic testing literature, and diagnostic testing continues … Does testing strategy impact patient health or health system outcomes? … Framework for diagnostic testing and treatment Figure 2.

304. Biomarkers for Assessing and Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia in Late-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 01, 2019 - suggest that CHr may reduce potential harms from IV iron treatment by lowering the frequency of iron testing … , although the evidence for the potential harms associated with testing or test-associated treatment

305. S77 (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2007 - Because the VA has detailed records regarding both phar- macy utilization and means testing, it is possible … and Eligibility This study includes an analysis of all veterans age 65 and older who underwent means testing … 7079/07/4500-0077 Medical Care • Volume 45, Number 10 Suppl 2, October 2007 S77 Measures Key means testing … income, assets, and number of dependents are collected administratively during required annual means testing … RESULTS Of 11,907 veterans over the age of 65 who had means testing at the Salt Lake City VA in FY 2005

306. Comparative Effectiveness of Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests for Breast Abnormalities – An Update of a 2006 Report | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 01, 2019 - Positive predictive value: the probability of a woman actually having breast cancer after testing positive … Negative predictive value: the probability of a woman actually not having breast cancer after testing

307. Atherosclerosis | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     March 29, 2016 - atherosclerosis.html Products Systematic Review Archived March 29, 2016 Noninvasive Testing … Coronary Artery Disease Research Protocol Archived January 15, 2015 Noninvasive Testing

308. Prenatal Care | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     October 20, 2022 - It includes your checkups and prenatal testing .

309. Chronic-urinary-retention-protocol (pdf file)
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     November 19, 2012 - Testing and Treatment Treatment for CUR is dependent on etiology. … Therefore, providers may first conduct testing to identify the etiology. … The presence and severity of symptoms is a consideration in testing decisions. … UA) • urine culture • measures of renal function • prostate-specific antigen (PSA) • urodynamic testing … is commonly performed, there is no standard set of tests or consensus regarding whether testing improves

310. What are the comparative diagnostic accuracy, diagnostic thinking, therapeutic, and patient outcome efficacy of non-invasive tests for the risk stratification of patients with coronary artery disease? | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     November 01, 2017 - combinations of stress and measure of induced ischemia, there are a number of options available for stress testing … Topic Suggestion Disposition (PDF, 1.2 MB) Project Timeline Noninvasive Testing

311. Future Research Needs for Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2012 - full testing alone? … Indications (patient signs, symptoms, or other features) for appropriate home testing 7. … Randomized trials of phased testing 17. … How does phased testing (screening tests or battery followed by full test) compare to full testing … Randomized trials of phased testing 17.

312. Biomarkers for Assessing and Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia in Late-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease: Future Research Needs (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2013 - ; however, the evidence for the potential harms associated with testing or test-associated treatment … What are the adverse effects or harms associated with testing using newer and/or older markers of … Studies did not attribute these deaths to either testing or any treatment. … The major burden would be additional testing as per protocol. … A randomized trial of iron deficiency testing strategies in hemodialysis patients.

313. Screening for Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 01, 2019 - retina tomograph (HRT), and lower than disc photos or frequency doubling technology (FDT) visual field testing

314. Effectiveness of Early Diagnosis, Prevention, and Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection (pdf file)
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     March 01, 2012 - REVISED TEXT: For diagnostic testing, direct comparisons of commercially available enzyme immunoassays … In my own experience when a laboratory moves from testing any sample to only testing loose stools the … This sentence seems to imply testing of isolates, and therefore culture for C. difficile, is common … REVISED TEXT; Cytotoxicity testing is not a perfectly accurate gold standard. … No statistical testing between groups was conducted. Peer Reviewer #4 Results Page 87.

315. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - don’t know status” are excluded and do not have their disease status verified (no reference standard testing … Relatives who are DECEASED are excluded from having any verification undertaken (no reference standard testing … Relatives who are UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE in interviews or further clinical testing are excluded from having … any verification method (no reference standard testing).

316. PowerPoint Presentation (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - don’t know status” are excluded and do not have their disease status verified (no reference standard testing … Relatives who are DECEASED are excluded from having any verification undertaken (no reference standard testing … Relatives who are UNABLE TO PARTICIPATE in interviews or further clinical testing are excluded from having … any verification method (no reference standard testing).

317. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2011 - How does phased testing (screening tests or battery followed by full test) compare to full testing alone … How does phased testing (screening tests or battery followed by full test) compare to full testing alone … The strength of evidence is insufficient to determine the utility of phased testing, followed by full … • Trials are needed comparing potential phased testing strategies with direct PSG or addressing the … , but had substantial verification bias due to Phased testing implementation of the phased testing

318. Vulvar Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     However, see your doctor for testing if you notice A lump in the vulva Vulvar itching or tenderness

319. Neurofibromatosis | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     Genetic testing is also used to diagnose NF1 and NF2. There is no cure.

320. Herbal Medicine | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 21, 2010 - Herbal medicines do not have to go through the testing that drugs do.