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121. Noninvasive, Nonpharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nonpharma-treatment-pain_research-protocol-amended.pdf
     September 20, 2017 - Although many of the same treatments may be employed for each of these conditions, treatment effectiveness … (Yoga, Tai Chi, Qigong), psychological therapies (cognitive-behavioral therapy, biofeedback, relaxation … ) • Over-the-counter topical agents (e.g., aloe, capsaicin) • Invasive nonsurgical treatments (e.g … / 14 exp Physical Therapy Modalities/ 15 exp Braces/ 16 exp Mind-Body Therapies/ 17 exp Acupuncture … / 14 exp Physical Therapy Modalities/ 15 exp Braces/ 16 exp Mind-Body Therapies/ 17 exp Acupuncture

122. Update Topic CER 31 Clostridium difficile NSD FINAL (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/c-diff-infections-nomination-140925.pdf
     February 19, 2014 - strategies Key Question 3: What are the comparative effectiveness and harms of different antibiotic treatments … (c) How do prevention and treatment of CDI affect resistance of other pathogens? … For a first recurrence, the effectiveness of antibiotic therapy is around 60% and further declines with … What are the comparative effectiveness and harms of different antibiotic treatments? … that reflect the new evidence surrounding disinfection as well as potential risk factors; and on new treatments

123. Noninvasive Nonpharmacological Treatment for Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review Update - Evidence Summary (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/noninvasive-nonpharm-pain-summary.pdf
     April 01, 2020 - medications, antidepressants, topical agents, medical cannabis and muscle relaxants)? … • Manual Therapies: Myofascial release therapy was associated with a small improvement in intermediate-term … , Attention Control, or Sham • Manual Therapies: Spinal manipulation therapy was associated with small … or breastfeeding women with pre-existing chronic pain or new trials comparing interventions with topical … Benefits and harms of spinal manipulative therapy for the treatment of chronic low back pain: systematic

124. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/11_peptic_ulcer_potential_high_impact_2012-12-111.pdf
     January 01, 2012 - , screening and diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery, programs, and care delivery innovations that address … Patients sometimes also use alternative therapies. … to secondary treatment agents such as corticosteroids and biologic therapies … nonsurgical therapeutic alternative for patients with treatment-refractory disease. … guidelines recommend the use of oral aminosalicylates, oral prednisone, topical agents (e.g., mesalamine

125. Topic 0559 Disruptive Behavior Disorders in Children NSD FINAL SJ (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0655-131114.pdf
     May 22, 2013 - Comparator(s): All other treatment options Outcome(s): Increases in positive short- and long-term outcomes … treatments alone versus pharmacological treatments alone versus psychological and pharmacological treatments … (e.g., single parent household) o Treatment preferences Considerations  The topic meets all EHC … Treatments for DBD includes psychological interventions (e.g., individual therapy, family therapy, parent-child … interaction therapy) and pharmacological treatments

126. Topic 0554 Breastfeeding and Ankyloglossia NSD FINAL SJ (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0653-131114.pdf
     June 14, 2013 - nominator is interested in understanding the comparative effectiveness of various Summary: surgical therapies …  Treatment for ankyloglossia is based on a surgical procedure, known as frenotomy, in which the … A comprehensive review of the various treatment options could help parents, caregivers, and providers … make more informed treatment decisions.

127. Pharmacologic and Nonpharmacologic Treatments of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/ptsd-repository-expanded-protocol.pdf
     October 24, 2019 - : psychotherapeutic treatments (e.g., prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy), nonpharmacologic … biological treatments (e.g., convulsive therapy, deep transcranial magnetic stimulation, electric … shock therapy, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, stellate ganglion block), and complementary and integrative … / 6. exp Convulsive Therapy/ 7. … Indicate if treatment includes group therapy (Y/N) p.

128. Topic 0414 Imaging techniques and metastatic breast cancer tx NSD FINAL (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0495_05-24-2013.pdf
     January 01, 2013 - Treatment options for metastatic breast cancer include hormone therapy and chemotherapy as well as radiation … therapy and/or surgery for pain relief … bone scintigraphy, CT, MRI, x-ray, ultrasound, PET/CT and FDG- PET can be used to assess response to therapy … , the results of which may affect treatment strategies and outcomes. … A variety of techniques may be used based on treatment strategy and location of metastases.

129. Topic Brief: Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation for Breast Cancer (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/system/files/docs/topic-brief-apbi-breast-cancer.pdf
     August 01, 2022 - integral part of breast cancer treatment. … therapy in breast cancer treatment is to eradicate subclinical disease following the surgical removal … , intensity modulated radiation therapy, and proton radiation therapy, IORT). … Journal of Cancer Research & Therapeutics. 2019 Jul-Sep;15(5):994-8. doi: https://dx.doi.org/10.4103 … Additionally, radiation therapy is integral to the treatment of breast cancer.

130. Topic 0315 Disparities and SMI NSD SJ clean (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0373-14083.pdf
     July 09, 2014 - comparative effectiveness of interventions to reduce Summary: disparities (e.g., diagnosis disparities, treatment … cardiovascular disease Intervention(s): Interventions to reduce disparities (e.g., improved diagnosis, treatment … , access to care) across patients of different races and genders Comparator(s): All other treatment … effectiveness of interventions to reduce from Nominator: disparities (e.g., diagnosis disparities, treatment

131. Transparency of Reporting Requirements: Management of Infertility (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/transparency-infertility_research-protocol.pdf
     September 02, 2016 - "[Mesh] OR "Endometriosis/therapy"[Mesh] OR "Nutrition Therapy"[Mesh] OR "Weight Loss"[Mesh] OR "Exercise … OR "Fallopian Tube Diseases/surgery"[Mesh] OR "Gynecologic Surgical Procedures"[Mesh] OR “Arginine/therapeutic … use”[MeSH] OR “Aspartic Acid/therapeutic use”[MeSH] OR “Citrulline/therapeutic use”[MeSH] OR “Flavonoids … /therapeutic use”[MeSH] OR “Adrenal Cortex Hormones”[MeSH] OR “Ejaculatory Ducts/therapy”[MeSH] OR " … that these outcomes are ordered in approximate relative importance to patients, based on input from topical

132. Update Topic Brief CER 27 NSD FINAL_SJ final (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/type-2-diabetes-medications-update_overview.pdf
     January 17, 2014 - In adults age 18 or older with type 2 diabetes mellitus, what is the comparative effectiveness of treatment … In adults age 18 or older with type 2 diabetes mellitus, what is the comparative effectiveness of treatment … Do safety and effectiveness of these treatment options (Table 2) differ across subgroups of adults with … Several recent studies have evaluated the use of combination therapies in adults with Type 2 Diabetes … Mellitus. . § In addition to updating information on the potential benefits of available treatments

133. Nonpharmacologic Treatment for Maternal Mental Health Conditions (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/mental-health-pregnant-protocol.pdf
     August 24, 2023 - is used, nonpharmacologic treatments may be important adjunctive therapies. … as a primary or adjunctive treatment.43 The delivery of counseling treatments via support groups,44 … treatment of bipolar disorders, adjunctive nonpharmacologic treatments are important interventions; … o Problem solving Other o Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) Complementary/alternative therapies … Clinical effectiveness of family therapeutic interventions in the prevention and treatment of perinatal

134. Disposition of Comments for CER 212 Nonsurgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Women (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-212-urinary-incontinence-disposition-comments.pdf
     August 08, 2018 - It makes no sense to say add behavioral therapy to that treatment. … with first line therapies. … from third line therapies. … The current classification under Nonpharmacological treatments is very broad including behavioral therapy … those non-surgical therapies.

135. Topic 0552 Low Back Pain NSD FINAL SJ (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0651-131114.pdf
     June 20, 2013 - Topic 0552 Low Back Pain NSD FINAL SJ Diagnosis and Treatment of Low … The nominator is also interested in the harms and benefits of the treatment options. … interventions for secondary prevention or prevention of flares of low back pain, and combination therapy … and related therapies, massage, and various psychological therapies) 6. … What are the comparative benefits and harms of combinations of therapies (versus single therapies or

136. Topic 0549 Diagnosis and Management of Gout NSD _SJ Clean (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0648-140819.pdf
     June 24, 2014 - Does effectiveness of diet therapy differ according to patient baseline demographic and co-morbid characteristics … Does effectiveness of diet therapy differ according to patient baseline diet and fluid intake? … Does effectiveness of diet therapy differ according to uric acid level and quantitative urine uric acid … In adults with a history of gout, what is the evidence that dietary therapies to reduce risk of recurrent … In adults with a history of gout, what is the evidence that pharmacological therapies to reduce risk

137. Disposition of Comments for Diagnostic Accuracy of Screening and Treatment of Post-Acute Coronary Syndrome Depression (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/cer-200-comments-post-acs.pdf
     November 14, 2017 - "Alternative therapies". Alternative may have negative connotations. … Consider a different word such as "Other therapies....". … We have replaced with “Other therapies.” 38. … the drugs if the patient preferred an antidepressant, or the patient was provided problem solving therapy … important papers to consider adding: Ken Freedland's 2009 Arch Gen Psych report of cognitive behavioral therapy

138. Topic 0502 Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer NSD FINAL_SJ (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0587-131115.pdf
     March 06, 2013 - Individuals with non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (stages Ta, T1, and Tis) Intervention(s): Intravesical therapies … cystoscopy approaches in the detection and management of NMIBC Comparator(s): Various new and existing therapies … Initial treatment for this stage of bladder cancer usually involves surgical removal of the tumor through … a cystoscope (called TURBT) followed by adjuvant therapy Approximately a quarter of these cases will …  There have been recent advances in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of the NMIBC.

139. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0367_11-08-2010.pdf
     January 01, 2010 - Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Efficacy and safety of screening and treatment … for depression Comparator(s): Different approaches to screening and treatment, including different … primary care), various screening tools, medication, cognitive, individual or group, and hormonal therapies … For women in the postpartum period, what is the effectiveness and safety of screening and treatment … targeted screening, timing of screening interventions, screening instruments, intervention settings, and treatments

140. Effective Health Care (pdf file)
     effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0136_07-21-2009.pdf
     January 01, 2009 - -12-10 1 Results of Topic Selection Process & Next Steps  Nonsurgical and surgical treatment … interested in the comparative effectiveness of nonsurgical (including pharmacologic and behavioral treatments … ) versus surgical (mainly hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy) for the treatment of chronic pelvic … including hysterectomy with or without oophorectomy Comparator: Nonsurgical treatments including pharmacologic … There are a number of surgical and nonsurgical treatments available for the treatment of chronic pelvic