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  1. Gout Dx protocol_140715-draft (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/gout_research-protocol-2014.pdf
    January 01, 2014 - A question of interest is whether any combination of clinical signs and symptoms and laboratory tests … accessible in the primary or acute care setting will have good predictive value compared with tests … What is the accuracy of clinical signs and symptoms and other diagnostic tests (such as serum uric … Studies that measure sensitivity and specificity for a test or combination of tests to diagnose gout … but instead will use the terms “gout” combined with the terms for the diagnostic tests.

  2. Disposition of Comments Report for Biomarkers for Assessing and Managing Iron Deficiency Anemia in Late-Stage Chronic Kidney Disease (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/chronic-kidney-disease-anemia-2011_disposition-comments.pdf
    January 01, 2011 - Page 3, lines 25-27: I disagree that inflammation doesn't affect the "newer tests." … Nor is there adequate research on whether iron tests perform differently with short vs. long acting … One question that should be considered for future research is whether any of the tests substantially … Do iron tests perform differently with short vs. long acting ESAs 4. … Is it clinically reasonable to use iron tests to only detect excess iron and just give IV iron if tests

  3. Screening for Cervical Cancer - Recommendations and Rationale (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/r7JMWkKKv2krN6cxKQUUfP
    January 01, 2010 - cannot determine whether the potential benefits of new screening devices relative to conventional Pap tests … Accuracy and Reliability of Screening Tests Cervical cancer screening tests potentially appropriate … for primary care settings include cervical cytology, conventional and new technologies, and tests for … Among previously screened women with a history of normal Pap tests, fewer than 1 woman in 1,000 screened … for benign disease, screening yielded 104 abnormal Pap tests but only 4 high- grade lesions—3 cases

  4. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49516/psn-pdf
    August 01, 2006 - student on the wards soon finds that skills at the computer in getting data back and arranging for tests … One can get into the habit of reflexively ordering a series of tests to traverse assorted diagnostic … the physician has picked the right algorithm based on the history, physical, and initial laboratory tests … It has long been said that physicians order an increasing number of tests because we are practicing … The consequences of excessive reliance on diagnostic tests to convey information that should have been

  5. Archived: Screening: Evidence Summary: Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/-screening-evidence-summary/gestational-diabetes-mellitus-screening-january-2014
    May 15, 2013 - Few data exist for screening tests before 24 weeks' gestation. … Sensitivity and specificity varied across the screening tests ( Appendix Figure 2 ). … Comparison of accuracy measures of two screening tests for gestational diabetes mellitus. … Comparison of two diagnostic tests for gestational diabetes in predicting macrosomia. … Variations in oral glucose tolerance tests: the 100- versus 75-g controversy.

  6. Screening for Colorectal Cancer: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendation Statement (pdf file)

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    June 06, 2017 - ; and the test performance characteristics of these tests for detecting adenomatous polyps, advanced … Screening Tests The Table lists the various screening tests for colorectal cancer and notes potential … Screening Tests There are numerous screening tests to detect early-stage colorectal cancer, including … stool-based tests (gFOBT, FIT, and FIT-DNA), direct visualization tests (flexible sigmoidoscopy, alone … or combined with FIT; colonoscopy; and CT colonography), and serology tests (SEPT9 DNA test).

  7. Impact of Health IT on Lab Order Use in Community Health Centers (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/citation/healthitandlaborders.pdf
    November 01, 2011 - To examine redundant lab tests we measured the frequency of Viral Load tests for the same patient within … Duplicate Tests The study documented the number of duplicate Viral Load tests for HIV patients before … Less than 1 percent of tests were duplicated in all time intervals examined. … Presently clinicians must scroll through all Centers’ tests, which is time- consuming. … tests are not categorized intuitively.

  8. Coronary Procedures Study: An Outline for Labs (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/datainnovations/clinicalcontentenhancementtoolkit/ny6.pdf
    December 12, 2011 - will send an e-mail to the lab contact identified by our hospital contact, to ask: • Are lab tests … for setting up data transmission) • LOINC Worksheet (for identifying the LOINC codes for the lab tests … will use data transmission method to send NYSDOH a short test file reporting lab results for the tests

  9. A comparison of the effects of different typographical methods on the recognizability of printed drug names. | PSNet

    psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/comparison-effects-different-typographical-methods-recognizability-printed-drug-names
    May 31, 2011 - July 10, 2008 Improving safety and eliminating redundant tests: cutting costs in U.S. … June 16, 2019 Cognitive tests predict real-world errors: the relationship between drug … name confusion rates in laboratory-based memory and perception tests and corresponding error rates in

  10. Third Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/reports-congress/third-annual-report-congress-high-priority-evidence-gaps-clinical-preventive-services
    December 01, 2013 - Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services, including screening tests … Force comprehensively assesses evidence and makes recommendations about the effectiveness of screening tests … In its first and second annual reports to Congress, the Task Force identified screening tests, behavioral

  11. Fifth Annual Report to Congress on High-Priority Evidence Gaps for Clinical Preventive Services | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/about-uspstf/reports-congress/fifth-annual-report-congress-high-priority-evidence-gaps-clinical-preventive-services
    December 01, 2016 - Americans by making evidence-based recommendations about clinical preventive services such as screening tests … Force comprehensively assesses evidence and makes recommendations about the effectiveness of screening tests … In its previous three reports to Congress, the Task Force identified screening tests, behavioral interventions

  12. Disposition of Comments for Screening for Glaucoma: Comparative Effectiveness (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/glaucoma-screening_disposition-comments.pdf
    April 01, 2012 - We included studies of the following ocular examinations (screening tests) conducted alone or in any … We included studies of the following ocular examinations (screening tests) conducted alone or in any … Methods Was a comparison of the accuracy of different tests for glaucoma a key question? … Key Question 3 explored the accuracy of candidate tests. … tests to be used to screen for glaucoma.

  13. Screening for Iron Deficiency Anemia in Young Children: Clinical Summary (pdf file)

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    Screening Tests Although the evidence is insufficient to recommend specific tests for screening, measurement

  14. Nis 1990 Summarystats Nis90Wt (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_1990_SummaryStats_Nis90wt.PDF
    July 14, 2005 - 166326 Median 70807.0 Variance 2.76644E10 Mode 54769.0 Range 539885 Interquartile Range 140735 Tests … Quantiles N_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles … Missing Values N_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location … Quantiles Missing Values S_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For … Location Quantiles Missing Values S_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests

  15. Nis 1989 Summarystats Nis89Wt (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_1989_SummaryStats_Nis89wt.PDF
    July 14, 2005 - 154398 Median 69121.0 Variance 2.38386E10 Mode 53655.0 Range 498840 Interquartile Range 137836 Tests … Quantiles N_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles … Missing Values N_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location … Quantiles Missing Values S_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For … Location Quantiles Missing Values S_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests

  16. Nis 1988 Summarystats Nis88Wt (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_1988_SummaryStats_Nis88wt.PDF
    July 14, 2005 - 141005 Median 59459.0 Variance 1.98824E10 Mode 33537.0 Range 519882 Interquartile Range 121081 Tests … Quantiles N_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles … Missing Values N_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location … Quantiles Missing Values S_DISC_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For … Location Quantiles Missing Values S_HOSP_U Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests

  17. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)

    psnet.ahrq.gov/node/49660/psn-pdf
    August 01, 2012 - morning, the patient's mother called the pediatrician's office to obtain the results of the blood tests … 7) In a different survey of primary care providers at a Veterans Affairs (VA) hospital, of all the tests … had unrecognized (and untreated) diabetes.(11) Studies looking at other commonly ordered laboratory tests … Workflow changes should: (i) ensure that all laboratory tests include the correct ordering provider; … Ultimately, it was the mother's diligence in inquiring about the laboratory tests that prompted the

  18. Open Door Family Health Center, Inc.Managing the Hypertensive Patient – User’s Manual (pdf file)

    digital.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/docs/resource/Helene_Kopal_IQHIT_Q6_HTN_Intervention_Users_Manual.pdf
    March 01, 2009 - the Hypertensive Patient – User’s Manual v 1.0 7 March 2009 3.4 Using Order Sets to Order Tests … Open Door’s recommended treatment standards for hypertension appear as pre-entered: • Laboratory Tests … • Diagnostic Imaging Tests • Immunizations • Lifestyle Assessments* • Appointments Standard … Patient – User’s Manual v 1.0 8 March 2009 To order tests … Use CDSS to learn whether the patient is due for any screening tests or preventive care based on his

  19. Nis 2001 Summarystats Hospital (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2001_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
    January 01, 2001 - 0.78383 Median 5.033245 Variance 0.61440 Mode 5.478926 Range 7.85595 Interquartile Range 0.87524 Tests … 0.13324 Median 4.900000 Variance 0.01775 Mode 5.000000 Range 1.50000 Interquartile Range 0.11000 Tests … 142283 Median 86702.0 Variance 2.02443E10 Mode 172106.0 Range 565527 Interquartile Range 149185 Tests … Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles S_HOSP_U Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles

  20. Nis 2000 Summarystats Hospital (pdf file)

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/db/nation/nis/tools/stats/NIS_2000_SummaryStats_Hospital.PDF
    January 01, 2000 - 0.12192 Median 4.884615 Variance 0.01486 Mode 5.000000 Range 1.33333 Interquartile Range 0.08500 Tests … 41.53732 Median 98.0000 Variance 1725 Mode 131.0000 Range 187.00000 Interquartile Range 60.00000 Tests … 142344 Median 73074.0 Variance 2.02618E10 Mode 200663.0 Range 569362 Interquartile Range 170765 Tests … Moments Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles S_HOSP_U Moments … Basic Measures of Location and Variability Tests For Location Quantiles
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