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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/back-pain-treatment_clinician.pdf
November 01, 2016 - with persistent symptoms,
continued improvement is often seen in the subacute
phase between 4 and 12 weeks … In a minority of patients,
nonradicular low back pain lasts longer than 12 weeks, at
which point it
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pulmonary_hi_impact.pdf
April 01, 2012 - In trials, effects on pulmonary function were reported as
early as 2 weeks, and a statistically significant … Six percent more BT-treated patients were hospitalized during the
treatment period (up to 6 weeks after … In the posttreatment period (6 to 52 weeks after BT), the BT
group experienced fewer severe exacerbations … placebo through week 24 (p <0.001).
25
Effects on pulmonary function were
observed as early as 2 weeks … By 48 weeks, patients treated with ivacaftor had gained
significantly more weight and secreted significantly
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/juvenile-arthritis-dmards_overview.pdf
March 27, 2014 - arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Other (arthritis of unknown cause with symptoms lasting more than 6 weeks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/c-difficile-future_research.pdf
October 26, 2012 - Duration of followup
of 2 weeks should
be sufficient for
initial response and
6-8 for sustained … Duration of followup
of 2 weeks should
be sufficient for
initial response and
6-8 for sustained … Duration of follow-up would likely be short (a
few weeks). … without
recurrence, as late recurrences after 8 weeks are rare. … Duration of follow-up
would be short (a few weeks).
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/ebc-challenge-3rdplace_tympanic.pdf
May 29, 2025 - Surgery may be needed to repair a perforation if it persists for more than 6 weeks (7).
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/migraine-prevention_executive.pdf
June 01, 2013 - to help
define the Key Questions.16 The Key Questions were
then posted for public comment for 4 weeks … We abstracted the time when the
outcomes were assessed as weeks from randomization and
time of followup … The
trials lasted an average of 20 weeks (ranging from 6 to
35 weeks). … no differences in adverse effects with
topiramate and sodium valproate when administered for
12 weeks … On average, the trials lasted 20 weeks.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/07_diabetes_potential_high_impact_2012-12-10.pdf
January 01, 2012 - The company also
reported that the drug led to reduced body weight after 24 and 48 weeks of treatment … Patients received standard exenatide 5 mcg twice daily for 4 weeks followed by 10 mcg
twice daily for … 20 weeks or exenatide extended release 2 mg once weekly. … At 24 weeks, the once-
weekly group produced significantly greater changes from baseline
(least squares … Patients could continue for an additional 24 weeks for a total of 48
weeks of treatment.
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/indirect-comparisons_research.pdf
March 01, 2013 - C-6
Reference
Study, Sample Inclusion Criteria Exclusion Criteria Active Control Sponsorship
weeks … Darifenacin (7.5 mg
once daily for 2 weeks,
then optional titration to
15 mg daily)
Placebo Not … for OAB including
electro stimulation therapy or
start of a bladder training
program during the 2 weeks … antimuscarinic treatment; and
any nonsurgical treatment for
incontinence within 4 weeks of
the first … study visit; treatment
within 2 weeks before
randomization with any drug
for incontinence (except
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/episodic-migraine-surveillance-report-1.pdf
June 01, 2022 - therapy for outcomes related to pain,
function, pain relief satisfaction, and quality of life up to 4 weeks … ; 2 weeks
to 4 weeks? … ; 2 weeks to 4 weeks? … ; 2 weeks to 4
weeks? … ; 2
weeks to 4 weeks
None
Settings ED, physician’s office, hospital None
Study design Original
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/health-topics/premature-babies
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/12_pregnancy_potential_high_impact_june_2012.pdf
January 01, 2012 - Disease Control and Prevention indicate
VLBW and extreme prematurity (infants born at fewer than 32 weeks … from a study of
183 patients whose fetus had spina bifida who either had prenatal surgery before 16 weeks … Disease Control and Prevention indicate VLBW and extreme
prematurity (infants born at fewer than 32 weeks … At 37 weeks, a planned cesarean section
is performed.
40
Adzick and colleagues (2011) presented … from a study of 183 patients whose fetus had spina
bifida who either had prenatal surgery before 16 weeks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-1306.pdf
June 01, 2013 - Index scores
at every time point and more improvement in visual analog scale neck pain score at 6 weeks … the same day
(for preparations that undergo only centrifugation with no additives) or up to a few weeks … after treatment, 3.2 (range 1–4)
At 24 weeks after treatment, 2.9 (range 0–4)
They also reported … after treatment, 77.3 points (range 60–95)
At 24 weeks after treatment, 88.9 points (range 69–98 … more than 3 months’ duration) who were treated with three intra-articular PRP
injections every 2 weeks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/febrile-infants-diagnosis-management_executive.pdf
March 01, 2012 - Febrile infants less
than eight weeks old. Predictors of infection. … The clinical
characteristics and infectious outcomes of febrile
infants aged 8 to 12 weeks. … Evaluation of fever
in infants less than 8 weeks old. South Med J 1987
Aug;80(8):948-52. … Urinary tract infection
in febrile infants younger than eight weeks of Age. … Urinary tract infections in febrile
infants younger than 8 weeks of age.[see comment].
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/related_files/hemorrhage-postpartum_executive.pdf
April 01, 2015 - hours of birth, or secondary/delayed/
late, occurring from more than 24 hours
postbirth to up to 12 weeks … The framework for
management of PPH includes women with PPH from
immediately postbirth to 12 weeks … postpartum following
pregnancy of at least 24 weeks’ gestation. … Category Criteria
Study population • KQs 1–3, 5: Women with PPH from immediately postbirth to 12 weeks … postpartum following pregnancy
>24 weeks’ gestation
• KQ4: Women with stabilized PPH and acute blood
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/arthritis-horizon-scan-high-impact-1406.pdf
June 01, 2014 - the same day (for preparations that undergo only centrifugation with no additives) or
up to a few weeks … Three weeks after surgery, patients were treated with intra-articular MSC and
hyaluronic acid injection … under ultrasound guidance.37-40 Typically, multiple injections are given over the course of several
weeks … Followup
evaluation was performed at 3 weeks, 3 months, and 6 months by a blinded, independent observer … more than 3 months’ duration who were treated with three intra-articular PRP injections every 2
weeks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/nonpharma-treatment-pain_research-protocol-amended.pdf
September 20, 2017 - the Systematic Review
Nature and Burden of Chronic Pain
Chronic pain, defined as pain lasting 12 weeks … provided here:
• Population(s): Adults with the following chronic pain (defined as pain lasting 12
weeks … • Exclusion of studies that do not have at least 4 weeks followup post intervention. … Age, sex, co-morbidities
(KQ 6)
KQ=Key Question
*Chronic pain is defined as pain lasting ≥ 12 weeks … General Inclusion Criteria
• Adults with the following chronic
pain (defined as pain lasting 12
weeks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/vaccine-safety_research-protocol.pdf
September 18, 2012 - Online: October 22, 2012
2
Hepatitis B Birth and older
Hib (Haemophilus influenzae type b) 6 weeks … months and older
Influenza (live attenuated) 2 years and older
IPV (inactivated polio vaccine) 6 weeks … meningococcal polysaccharide
vaccine)
2 years and older
PCV13 (pneumococcal conjugate vaccine) 6 weeks … – 18 years
Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine 2 years and older
Rotavirus 6 weeks – 8 months
Tdap
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/radiotherapy-proton-beam_research.pdf
May 01, 2012 - We calculated mean payment per beneficiary and treatment course (several weeks for
some tumors) as the … therapy (one week),
whereas other cancers, such as
prostate, receive daily doses for
six to eight weeks … The cost of such an expansion will be fur-
ther multiplied by the fact that with 6 to 8 weeks of therapy
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/pdf/TND-0765-150129.pdf
November 03, 2014 - or drainage which results from tube insertion, affecting approximately 16% of children
within four weeks
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effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/sites/default/files/cer-239-acute-migraine-evidence-summary.pdf
December 01, 2020 - Evidence Summary for CER 239: Acute Treatments for Episodic Migraine
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Number 239
Acute Treatments for Episodic Migraine
Evidence Summary
Main Points
• Compared with placebo, treatments such as triptans, NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-
inflammatory drugs), dihydroergotamine, antieme…