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161. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0398_06-17-2008.pdf
     January 01, 2008 - What impact would standardization of these marker tests have on the effectiveness of iron replacement …  The two traditional tests used to assess serum iron status are TSAT and serum ferritin. … Although both tests are easy to perform, there are some limitations to using these traditional laboratory

162. 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.

163. 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

164. 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.

165. 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.

166. 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.

167. Diagnosis of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults: A Systematic Review (pdf file)
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     January 08, 2025 - Questions The literature for the review on diagnosing ADHD in adults will use a combination of known tests … negatives); unintended consequences and impact associated with diagnosing ADHD Provider opinion of tests … Included ADHD tests will not be limited to a set of pre-specified tools; instead, the review will document … A systematic review of the utility of continuous performance tests among adults with ADHD. … tiab] OR diagnosis[tiab] OR diagnostic[tiab] OR diagnosed[tiab] OR Measure [tiab] OR test[tiab] OR tests

168. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
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     November 10, 2024 - Questions The literature for the review on diagnosing ADHD in adults will use a combination of known tests … negatives); unintended consequences and impact associated with diagnosing ADHD Provider opinion of tests … Included ADHD tests will not be limited to a set of pre-specified tools; instead, the review will document … A systematic review of the utility of continuous performance tests among adults with ADHD. … tiab] OR diagnosis[tiab] OR diagnostic[tiab] OR diagnosed[tiab] OR Measure [tiab] OR test[tiab] OR tests

169. 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.

170. 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.

171. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gestational-diabetes-screening-diagnosis_research-protocol.pdf
     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.

172. Imaging Tests for the Diagnosis and Staging of Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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173. breast-biopsy-update-130920 (pdf file)
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     September 20, 2013 - Among women screened annually for 10 years, approximately 50 percent will need additional imaging tests … ● Comparators (reference standard and comparator index tests) For test performance outcomes … Although these tests are often referred to as tests for publication bias, reasons other than publication … nonspecific and the tests noninformative.32, 33 Therefore,  instead of relying on statistical tests … Grading  a  body  of  evidence  on  diagnostic  tests.  

174. Meta-analysis of Test Performance Evidence When There is a “Gold Standard” Reference Standard (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Empirical evidence of design-related bias in studies of diagnostic tests. … Diagnostic tests 4: likelihood ratios. BMJ 2004 Jul 17;329(7458):168-9. … Exploring sources of heterogeneity in systematic reviews of diagnostic tests. … Exploring sources of heterogeneity in systematic reviews of diagnostic tests. … Empirical evidence of design-related bias in studies of diagnostic tests.

175. Meta-analysis of Test Performance Evidence When There is a “Gold Standard” Reference Standard (ppt file)
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     June 01, 2012 - Empirical evidence of design-related bias in studies of diagnostic tests. … Diagnostic tests 4: likelihood ratios. BMJ 2004 Jul 17;329(7458):168-9. … Exploring sources of heterogeneity in systematic reviews of diagnostic tests. … Exploring sources of heterogeneity in systematic reviews of diagnostic tests. … Empirical evidence of design-related bias in studies of diagnostic tests.

176. Technical Brief 13: Gene Expression Profiling for Predicting Outcomes in Stage II Colon Cancer (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2012 - Given the additional studies on tests reported in that publication and the emergence of new tests, followup … Food and Drug Administration (FDA) status of these tests? … • Currently, how widely used are these tests? Guiding Question 3. … Currently, how Widely Used are These Tests? … ACCE Model Process for Evaluating Genetic Tests.

177. Prenatal Testing | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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178. Hepatitis Testing | Effective Health Care (EHC) Program
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179. 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

180. Colorectal-Cancer-Staging Executive (pdf file)
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     September 01, 2014 - 1 Comparative Effectiveness Review Number 142 Imaging Tests for the Staging of Colorectal Cancer … Studies must have directly compared the tests with each other and with a reference standard; all tests … obsolete and experimental imaging tests. … See the answer to Key Question 1d for harms associated with any use of these imaging tests. … Imaging Tests for the Staging of Colorectal Cancer. Comparative Effectiveness Review No. 142.