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301. Digestive Diseases | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     May 30, 2017 - Hepatocellular Carcinoma Systematic Review Archived September 23, 2014 Imaging Tests … April 2, 2014 Impact of Contacting Study Authors on Systematic Review Conclusions: Diagnostic Tests … Disease: Comparative Effectiveness Research Protocol Archived August 9, 2013 Imaging Tests

302. Surgery | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     February 17, 2016 - Inhibitors for Kidney Transplant Systematic Review Archived September 23, 2014 Imaging Tests … Effectiveness and Harms of Treatments Systematic Review Archived September 10, 2014 Imaging Tests … An Update to the 2009 Report Research Protocol Archived August 9, 2013 Imaging Tests

303. Digestive Diseases | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     May 30, 2017 - Hepatocellular Carcinoma Systematic Review Archived September 23, 2014 Imaging Tests … April 2, 2014 Impact of Contacting Study Authors on Systematic Review Conclusions: Diagnostic Tests … Disease: Comparative Effectiveness Research Protocol Archived August 9, 2013 Imaging Tests

304. Prostate Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     September 17, 2020 - These tests are also used in prostate cancer screening , which looks for cancer before you have symptoms … If your results are abnormal, you may need more tests, such as an ultrasound , MRI , or biopsy .

305. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     March 15, 2010 - The value of the different tests and of the questionnaires and other screening tools remains unclear … There is also lack of clarity as to whether the tests can be http://www.effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov … Pulse oximetry will be evaluated among the diagnostic tests. … Key question 3 will evaluate different screening tests and protocols. … Correlation, concordance, or agreement among tests (Not KQ 4) 2.

306. Asthma | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     March 31, 2025 - Your doctor will diagnose asthma based on lung function tests, your medical history, and a physical exam … You may also have allergy tests.

307. Prostate-Cancer-Therapies-Update Consumer (pdf file)
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     January 01, 2016 - Yes, this information is right for you if: � Your doctor* said all tests show you have localized prostate … Common tests to check for prostate cancer include: � Digital rectal exam: Your doctor inserts a finger … If the test results are not normal, your doctor may recommend more tests, such as a biopsy. … Your doctor will not do any tests to see if your cancer is growing. … If tests show your cancer is starting to grow, your doctor will talk with you about other treatment

308. Colonoscopy | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     September 12, 2019 - of Colonic Diverticulitis Systematic Review Archived September 10, 2014 Imaging Tests … Preparation for Colorectal Surgery Research Protocol Archived May 21, 2013 Imaging Tests

309. Layout 1 (pdf file)
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     July 01, 2011 - How do these tests compare in different subgroups of patients, based on: race, sex, body mass index, … The search strategy included terms for OSA, sleep apnea diagnostic tests, sleep apnea treatments, and … Of note, where interventions (either diagnostic tests or treatments) are not discussed, this does not … tests in selected patients) with full evaluation (by PSG). … , quality of life tests, neurocognitive tests, and blood pressure. 17 Table A.

310. Chronic Kidney Disease | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     August 11, 2014 - Blood and urine tests are the only way to know if you have kidney disease. … Systematic Review Archived August 11, 2014 Cardiac Troponins Used as Diagnostic and Prognostic Tests

311. Disposition of Comments for CER 171 Noninvasive Testing for Coronary Artery Disease (pdf file)
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     March 29, 2016 - It would be helpful to more clearly describe the difference between functional and anatomic tests earlier … The initial description of anatomic and functional tests is on page 2 of the full report. … However, some of the unknowns regarding CMR in relation to other tests such as downstream testing, … Testing technologies examined included functional tests (i.e. … We have added a table that outlines the tests compared.

312. antibiotics-respiratory-infection-protocol-140922 (pdf file)
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     September 22, 2014 - Clinical strategies include delayed prescribing of antibiotics or use of point-of-care diagnostic tests … Examples include inflammatory tests (e.g., procalcitonin, C- reactive protein [CRP], white blood cell … Reporting bias will be assessed following EPC guidance (Appendix A), 13 using tests for funnel plot … expert in such tests to participate in reviewing the draft report. … Expert review of the point of care tests evidence review will improve the final report.

313. Imaging Techniques for the Surveillance, Diagnosis, and Staging of Hepatocellular Carcinoma | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     December 01, 2019 - In addition to imaging tests, biomarkers for HCC have also been used in surveillance and diagnosis. … sequences of tests; however, the test performance of these combinations and sequences against a single … We will prioritize studies that directly compare outcomes for two or more imaging tests. … Tests of heterogeneity will be conducted using the standard χ 2 tests and I 2 statistic, when appropriate … Available at https://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/products/methods-guidance-tests/overview-2012/ .

314. Colorectal-Cancer-Screening Executive (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2012 - What is the effectiveness of fecal DNA testing (alone or in combination with other screening tests) … to fecal immunochemical test (FIT) tests. … Finally, this review will likely be out of date as new tests and evidence supporting these tests becomes … Empirical evidence of design-related bias in studies of diagnostic tests. … Fecal multiple molecular tests to detect colorectal cancer in stool.

315. Diabetes | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     November 22, 2024 - Blood tests can show if you have diabetes. … Report November 9, 2009 Decision-Analytic Modeling to Evaluate Benefits and Harms of Medical Tests

316. Diabetes | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     November 22, 2024 - Blood tests can show if you have diabetes. … Report November 9, 2009 Decision-Analytic Modeling to Evaluate Benefits and Harms of Medical Tests

317. Comparative Effectiveness of Fecal DNA Testing in Screening for Colorectal Cancer in Average Risk Adults. (pdf file)
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     February 01, 2012 - Currently, there are no fecal DNA tests approved by the FDA for screening or diagnosing of CRC. … Currently, there are no fecal DNA tests approved by the FDA for screening or diagnosing of CRC. … Failure of Health Care Professionals to Interpret Fecal Occult Blood Tests Accurately. … What are the most important issues discussed for new tests/test versions going forward? … We believe this approach should set the standard for any future CRC screening tests.

318. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     December 16, 2011 - The sensitivity and specificity of these tests reflect how correctly they are able to rule in and rule … Tests with poor performance may result in patient stress, anxiety, and unnecessary investigation and … KQ1: What are the sensitivities, specificities, reliabilities, and yields of current screening tests … We will not grade the evidence on the test properties of the screening and diagnostic tests (KQ1). … "Predictive Value of Tests"/ 26.

319. Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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     November 01, 2020 - Diagnosis and Treatment of Non-muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer How do the accuracies of imaging tests … The superiority of one test over another and the ideal clinical scenario for employing these tests remain … The evidence report should include information on the performance characteristics of these tests (listed … Additionally, research is also looking into newer tests for substances in the urine that might indicate … While these tests currently look for recurrence in patients who have already been treated, researchers

320. Prostate-Cancer-Test Research-Protocol (pdf file)
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     October 14, 2011 - However, several reference laboratories offer PCA3 testing as laboratory-developed tests (tests developed … is the comparative effectiveness of PCA3 testing as a replacement for, or supplement to, standard tests … the standard prognostic workup (e.g., tumor volume, Gleason score, clinical staging) or monitoring tests … This figure depicts the comparative effectiveness of using PCA3 testing versus other screening tests … This comparison might be made in several ways, depending on the characteristics of the tests and the