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461. Building an Implementation Toolset for E-Prescribing - 2010 | Digital Healthcare Research
     digital.ahrq.gov/ahrq-funded-projects/building-implementation-toolset-e-prescribing/annual-summary/2010
     January 01, 2010 - Target Population: General Summary: This project is developing and testing … safety net settings; 3) development of an implementation toolset based on these findings; and 4) pilot testing … implementation toolset based on findings from the pilot evaluation. ( Ongoing ) 2010 Activities: Pilot testing … The research team has modified the toolkits based on pilot testing and is working to create a final product … The project team is making draft versions of the toolsets available for extended pilot testing to Regional

462. Colon-Cancer-Gene-Profiling Research-Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/colon-cancer-gene-profiling_research-protocol.pdf
     March 13, 2012 - (This report will tabulate a listing of publications that used GEP testing and included patients with … What are the potential benefits and harms of this testing compared to current practice? e. … Is GEP testing a replacement or add-on technology? f. … Question 4 What important issues are raised by using GEP testing for stage II colon cancer? … Genomic Testing: ACCE Model Process for Evaluating Genetic Tests.

463. A Direct-to-Patient Alert for Glycated Hemoglobin Screening Using Prediction Modeling and Mobile Health (mHealth) - Final Report (pdf file)
     digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/r21hs026803-wells-final-report-2022.pdf
     January 01, 2022 - • Text messages offering hemoglobin A1c testing were sent to 500 patients. … This population excluded patients with previous testing for hemoglobin A1c. … Website with information about the study, diabetes, testing, why they were selected, and a … HbA1c testing will be personally reviewed by the PI and addressed using current clinical protocols. … • 9/13 who completed hemoglobin A1C testing. • 10/27 for which tests were ordered but not drawn.

464. Archived: Tuberculosis Infection, Including Bacille Calmette-Guérin Immunization: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/tuberculosis-infection-screening-immunization-1996
     February 11, 2014 - increased risk of developing tuberculosis Screening for tuberculous infection by tuberculin skin testing … Patient compliance can also affect the effectiveness of tuberculin skin testing because patients must … Post-BCG tuberculin testing: interpreting results and establishing essential baseline data. … Tuberculin testing in a pediatric outpatient clinic. J Pediatr . 1969;75:111–115. [ PubMed ] 20. … Tuberculin skin testing of hospital employees: infection, "boosting," and two-step testing.

465. Archived: Evidence Summary: Syphilis Infection in Nonpregnant Adults and Adolescents: Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/evidence-summary/syphilis-infection-in-nonpregnant-adults-and-adolescents-june-2016
     June 07, 2016 - Studies of testing strategies were also included because variations in the sequence of testing have been … All 4 samples that tested positive were positive with both testing methods. … Consideration of rapid testing may provide evidence for FDA clearance of this technique and increase … Research is needed on risk assessment instruments that could narrow the field of targeted testing and … Two studies of testing sequence conducted in Mexico and Canada.

466. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: Clinical Summary (pdf file)
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     Adults Age 76 to 85 years* Adults Older than 85* Screen with high sensitivity fecal occult blood testing … the benefits and harms of screening with computerized tomography colonography (CTC) and fecal DNA testing … for recommended screening strategies: • Annual screening with high-sensitivity fecal occult blood testing … • Sigmoidoscopy every 5 years, with high-sensitivity fecal occult blood testing every 3 years • Screening

467. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44169/psn-pdf
     November 06, 2015 - psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/weak-oversight-allows-lab-failures-put-patients-risk Reporting on weaknesses in laboratory testing … methods, this news article discusses patients' experiences with testing errors to illustrate how such … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/errors-laboratory-medicine-and-patient-safety https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/when-diagnostic-testing-leads-harm-new-outcomes-based-approach-laboratory-medicine

468. Uspstfdietandactivityforcvdpreventioninadults Change Log
     cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/logic/2024-08/USPSTFDietAndActivityForCVDPreventionInAdults_Change_Log.txt
     January 01, 2024 - readability NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … version 2.1.0 NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … version 2.1.1 NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … readability NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … version 2.1.0 NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing

469. JAMA JATS (pdf file)
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     August 21, 2018 - JAMA JATS Screening for Cervical Cancer With High-Risk Human Papillomavirus Testing Updated Evidence … First-round colposcopy rates were also higher, ranging 1.2% to 7.9% for primary hrHPV testing, compared … Does the effectiveness of hrHPV testing to reduce cervical cancer outcomes vary by subpopulation (eg … No trials compared hrHPV primary testing with cotest- ing. … Effect of screening with primary cervical HPV testing vs cytology testing on high-grade cervical intraepithelial

470. Plasma-Cell-Dyscrasias-Sflc-Assay Executive (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/plasma-cell-dyscrasias-sflc-assay_executive.pdf
     August 01, 2012 - or IFE), compared with traditional testing alone, improve the diagnostic accuracy for PCDs (MGUS, … to traditional testing on diagnostic performance as insufficient. … SFLC Assay and Diagnostic Testing (KQ1) The addition of SFLC testing to traditional tests of electrophoresis … However, it was not possible to determine whether SFLC testing is superior to traditional 10 testing … Few studies were available for specific comparisons between SFLC testing and traditional testing; the

471. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/44125/psn-pdf
     May 28, 2015 - This commentary reviews AHRQ initiatives related to primary care, office- based testing, and research … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/teamstepps-office-based-care-version https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-your-office-testing-process-step-step-guide-rapid-cycle-patient-safety-and-quality … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/improving-your-office-testing-process-step-step-guide-rapid-cycle-patient-safety-and-quality

472. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0095_04-10-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - Noninvasive technologies for the diagnosis of CAD including echocardiography, MIBI-SPECT, pharmacologic testing … , stress testing, etc. … Noninvasive technologies for the diagnosis of CAD including echocardiography, MIBI SPECT, pharmacologic testing … , stress testing, etc. … Additionally, reduction in cost and unnecessary repeat testing.

473. Clinical Summary: Screening for HIV Infection (pdf file)
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     Among adolescents younger than 15 years and adults older than 65 years, clinicians should offer testing … Persons who request testing for STIs, including HIV, are also considered to be at increased risk. … Screening Tests Current CDC guidelines recommend testing for HIV infection with an antigen/antibody … Administration that detects HIV-1 and HIV-2 antibodies and the HIV-1 p24 antigen, with supplemental testing … If supplemental testing for HIV-1/HIV-2 antibodies is nonreactive or indeterminate (or if acute HIV

474. Prognostic Tests (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/medical-test-reviews-prognostic.ppt
     June 01, 2012 - Setting Who will use the prognostic test; how the test will be used; what the applicable testing scenario … Cost-effectiveness: Do the improvements in patient outcomes justify the additional costs of testing and … Were the subjects somehow referred or selected for testing? What was the testing scenario? … The second question asks about the subject selection and testing scenario. … Subpart A asks about uniformity of testing across all sites or all studies being reported.

475. Prognostic Tests (ppt file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/medical-test-reviews-prognostic.ppt
     June 01, 2012 - Setting Who will use the prognostic test; how the test will be used; what the applicable testing scenario … Cost-effectiveness: Do the improvements in patient outcomes justify the additional costs of testing and … Were the subjects somehow referred or selected for testing? What was the testing scenario? … The second question asks about the subject selection and testing scenario. … Subpart A asks about uniformity of testing across all sites or all studies being reported.

476. Uspstfstatinuseforprimarypreventionofcvdinadults Change Log
     cds.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cds/artifact/logic/2024-08/USPSTFStatinUseForPrimaryPreventionOfCVDInAdults_Change_Log.txt
     January 01, 2024 - value set NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … readability NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … risk score" NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … value set NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing … readability NOTE: This version has not been piloted in a clinical setting, but has undergone logic testing

477. Screening for Syphilis: Updated Evidence Report and Systematic Review for the USPSTF (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/TzddJozNQQZYmTohr64wMz
     June 07, 2016 - Reverse sequence testing with an initial automated treponemal test yielded more false reactive test results … Studies of testing strategies were also included because variations in the sequence of testing have been … Two studies of testing sequence conducted in Mexico and Canada. … Comparison of Traditional and Reverse Algorithms for Syphilis Testing (Key Question 3)a Source No. … All 4 samples that tested positive were positive with both testing methods.

478. Disposition of Comment Report for Wireless Motility Capsule Versus Other Diagnostic Technologies for Evaluating Gastroparesis and Constipation (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/wireless-motility-capsule_disposition-comments.pdf
     May 20, 2013 - Our decision to exclude breath testing was confirmed with the Key Informants. … WMC testing resulted in changes in management in 84% of patients. … as surrogates for motility testing or to exclude alarm conditions. … The Use of Colonic Testing to Guide Treatment in the Introduction chapter now states, “If testing confirms … “established” standards of upper and lower gut motility testing.

479. Screening for Ovarian Cancer: USPSTF Reaffirmation Recommendation Statement (pdf file)
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/6LdjRdFR8Pj8KCrgLyaWZZ
     December 01, 2012 - Transvaginal ultrasonography and serum cancer antigen (CA)–125 testing are the most commonly suggested … Annual screening with transvaginal ultrasonography and serum CA-125 testing in women does not decrease … The USPSTF has made a recommendation on genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast … The evaluation of abnormal test results consists of ei- ther repeated testing or, frequently, removal … Useful Resources In its recommendation on genetic risk assessment and BRCA mutation testing for breast

480. Archived: Drug Abuse: Screening, 1996 | United States Preventive Services Taskforce
     www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/drug-abuse-screening-1996
     January 01, 1996 - for identifying newborns at risk: among drug-exposed infants identified by meconium testing, adverse … Testing urine for drugs. Clin Chim Acta . 1992;207:S13–S26. [ PubMed ] 47. … Status of drugs-of-abuse testing in urine under blind conditions: an AACC study. … A survey of drugs of abuse testing by clinical laboratories in the United Kingdom. … Say "no" to drug testing. J Clin Psychopharmacol . 1990;10:157–159. [ PubMed 80. Chavkin W.