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  1. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0371_11-23-2010.pdf
    January 01, 2010 - measures or performance metrics, especially when gathered longitudinally over the long term, improves treatment … Outcome(s): Improvements in treatment results for patients (these results could be measured using patient-centered … clinicians treat patients, and changes in the manner in which the healthcare system approaches the treatment

  2. Statistical Brief #149

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb149.jsp
    February 01, 2013 - Data Methods Series ICD-10-CM/PCS Resources Database Reports Additional Topics and Archives Topical … The principal procedure is the procedure that is performed for definitive treatment (e.g., an appendectomy … Treatment of a fractured or dislocated hip was the fifth most common procedure among hospitalized adults … 233 -26% Diagnostic ultrasound of heart (echocardiogram) 65 90 165 162 -2% Treatment … However, if a patient received long-term care, rehabilitation, or treatment for psychiatric or chemical

  3. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0332_07-29-2010.pdf
    January 01, 2010 - Topic Number(s): 0283 Document Completion Date: 11-16-10 2 (active surveillance vs. active treatment … Does use of the PCA3 assay influence treatment decisions in men with positive biopsies? i. … Avoidance of unnecessary treatment in men with clinically insignificant prostate cancer ii. … Initiation of treatment in men with a high probability of clinically significant prostate cancer c … Potential for morbidity related to altered screening/management (e.g., biopsy, repeat biopsy, adjuvant therapy

  4. #06 Developmental Delays ADHD, and Autism (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/devdelays_adhd_autism_hi_impact.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - new (and new uses of existing) pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic tests and procedures, therapeutic … , screening and diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery, programs, and care delivery innovations that address … with current treatments could promote demand for HBOT as an adjunct treatment for ASDs, especially … therapies. 10 Popchilla, a character-assisted therapy robot, is intended to assist therapists trained … Hyperbaric oxygen therapy. [internet].

  5. Training Providers and Staff | The Academy

    integrationacademy.ahrq.gov/products/playbooks/moud-playbook/obtain-training-and-support
    January 01, 2013 - Whole-Person Care Age 0-5 Behavioral-Developmental Health Low-Threshold Treatment … MOUD Playbook Quick Start Guide Principles of Person-Centered OUD Treatment … Orientation to Treating Patients with OUD Pharmacotherapy Training Implement Treatment … for Opioid Use Disorder Expand Implement Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder menu. … Operational Systems and Workflows Screening and Diagnosis Engaging Patients in Treatment

  6. #05 DEPRESSION (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/depression-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
    December 01, 2014 - , screening and diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery, programs, and care delivery innovations that address … efficacy for suicidal ideation and as an adjunct treatment to behavior and brain-stimulation therapies … Double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of ketamine therapy in treatment-resistant depression (TRD … Proof-of- concept trial of ketamine therapy in treatment- resistant depression (RAPID). … Therapeutic options in treatment-resistant depression. Ann Med. 2011 Nov;43(7):512-30.

  7. Evidence-based Practice Center Systematic Review Protocol (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/pain-chronic_disposition-comments.pdf
    September 01, 2011 - know that the cultures are very different as is their way of life which would impact the response/therapies … A possible list could include NSAIDs, acetaminophen, topical agents, serotonin- norepinephrine reuptake … paragraph above, but also because the interventions listed under “Physical reconditioning” include “Graded therapeutic … Another “next step”, given the cost of “interventional” pain therapies, would be to address the costs … treatments particularly interventional/ unimodal approaches.

  8. Future Research Needs for Diagnosis of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/sleep-apnea-diagnosis-future_research.pdf
    February 01, 2012 - A better definition of OSA syndrome will more specifically target therapy at those who are at risk and … Other issues that should be considered are the patients’ costs for using OSA treatments. … Phased treatment combinations should also be considered. … patterns compared to other physicians with respect to prescriptions, education, and adherence to CPAP therapy … Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults.

  9. #06 Developmental Delays ADHD, and Autism (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/developmental-delays-horizon-scan-high-impact-1412.pdf
    December 01, 2014 - new (and new uses of existing) pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic tests and procedures, therapeutic … , screening and diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery, programs, and care delivery innovations that address … Off-label intranasal oxytocin for treatment of autism spectrum disorders No high-impact potential … Presently, behavioral therapies and pharmaceutical treatments are used to improve various symptoms … ES-3 Eligible Topic Not Deemed High Impact  Off-label intranasal oxytocin for treatment of autism

  10. Screening for Latent Tuberculosis Infection in Adults: Clinical Summary (pdf file)

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/home/getfilebytoken/f6nWz_NxnkAmyUgDBC_qMz
    Treatment and Interventions The CDC provides recommendations for the treatment of LTBI at www.cdc.gov … /tb/topic/treatment/ltbi.htm. … http://www.cdc.gov/tb/topic/treatment/ltbi.htm http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/

  11. Diabetes Mellitus (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/07_diabetes_potential_high_impact_2012-12-10.pdf
    January 01, 2012 - Many patients with T2DM do not meet treatment goals and require additional therapy with one of two … Despite combined hypoglycemic therapy, many patients with T2DM can still fail to meet treatment goals … Both treatments were generally well tolerated. … Despite combined hypoglycemic therapy, many patients with T2DM can still fail to meet treatment goals … ITCA 650 for zero-order continuous delivery of exenatide at therapeutic levels using 3-, 6-, and

  12. Restless-Legs Executive (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/restless-legs_executive.pdf
    November 01, 2012 - Nonpharmacologic Therapies Four small, short-term studies assessed nonpharmacologic therapies in adults … One low-quality RCT evaluated near-infrared light therapy compared with sham treatment. … However, adverse effects of pharmacologic therapies and long-term treatment withdrawals due to adverse … • Randomized trials of nonpharmacologic treatments including herbal therapy, mind-body medicine, and … characteristics, such as disease duration and previous therapy, affect treatment outcomes

  13. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND_0277_03-10-2008.pdf
    January 01, 2008 -  Due to the large number of diseases for which HSCT is a treatment option (or experimental therapy … Given the cost of treatment, the severity of diseases that HSCT is used to treat, and the prevalence

  14. PEPTIC ULCER #11 (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/peptic-ulcer-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
    December 01, 2013 - new (and new uses of existing) pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic tests and procedures, therapeutic … , screening and diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery, programs, and care delivery innovations that address … No effective treatments are available to improve long-term nutritional absorption other than intestinal … is refractory to current therapies, the experts agreed. … Endoscopic therapies for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Policy number: 2012T0322K.

  15. Most Frequent Procedures Performed in U.S. Hospitals, 2011 - Statistical Brief #165

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb165.jsp
    October 01, 2013 - Data Methods Series ICD-10-CM/PCS Resources Database Reports Additional Topics and Archives Topical … Introduction When hospitalized, patients may undergo procedures for surgery, treatments (e.g., … The principal procedure is the procedure performed for definitive treatment. … Classes assign all ICD-9-CM procedure codes to one of four broad categories (Minor Diagnostic, Minor Therapeutic … , Major Diagnostic, and Major Therapeutic) based on whether a procedure is diagnostic or therapeutic,

  16. Effective Health Care (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND__0355_09-22-2010.pdf
    January 01, 2010 - benzodiazepine receptor agonists, or antidepressants), complementary and alternative care, relaxation therapy … , cognitive behavioral therapy, hormones Comparator(s): Placebo or comparison to another insomnia … Treatment of chronic insomnia is a dilemma commonly encountered in primary care. … medications are most effective and when medications should be used as opposed to nonpharmacologic treatments

  17. Emergency Department Visits for Adults with Diabetes, 2010 - Statistical Brief #167

    hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb167.jsp
    November 01, 2013 - Data Methods Series ICD-10-CM/PCS Resources Database Reports Additional Topics and Archives Topical … Variations in ED visit rates for patients with diabetes overall, ED visits resulting in treatment and … Most of these visits were ED treatment and release (57.9 percent); the remaining (42.1 percent) resulted … 5.6 percent) and the most common first-listed condition for diabetes-related ED visits resulting in treatment … The effect of intensive treatment of diabetes on the development and progression of long-term complications

  18. Archived: Genital Herpes Infection: Serologic Screening | United States Preventive Services Taskforce

    www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/genital-herpes-screening-november-2016
    December 20, 2016 - Treatment and Interventions There is no cure for genital HSV infection. … treat neonatal herpes infection Potential effectiveness of antiretroviral medications, including topical … The evidence is inadequate to determine if suppressive antiviral therapy reduces transmission of genital … No studies have examined the effectiveness of antiviral therapy to decrease the risk for HSV transmission … The CDC recommends that women with recurrent genital herpes during pregnancy be offered suppressive therapy

  19. PULMONARY with "Discussions" in Exec Summary (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pulmonary-horizon-scan-high-impact-1312.pdf
    December 01, 2013 - new (and new uses of existing) pharmaceuticals, medical devices, diagnostic tests and procedures, therapeutic … , screening and diagnostics, therapeutics, surgery, programs, and care delivery innovations that address … Better treatments to prevent COPD exacerbations are needed. … Although the cost of azithromycin therapy would be added to current treatment costs, its low cost and … Available: http://www.cff.org/treatments/CFCareGuidelines/. 30. Expert Commenter 665.

  20. Point-Of-Care Research (pdf file)

    effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/point-of-care_research.pdf
    April 01, 2014 - Systematic review: nonoperative and operative treatments for rotator cuff tears. … Systematic review: nonoperative and operative treatments for rotator cuff tears. … Lipid-lowering pharm therapy overview [4/7/2013] J Treatment of lipids - secondary prevention … Systematic review: nonoperative and operative treatments for rotator cuff tears. … Allergic rhinitis1 [7/24/2013] Immuno- therapy Treatment for Allergic Rhinitis [7/2013] Allergen
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