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EPC Evidence Reports


Completed Reports

Clinical

 Cancer and Blood Disorders
 Complementary and Alternative Care
 Dietary Supplements
 Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
 Heart and Vascular Diseases
 Infectious Diseases
 Kidney/Urological Conditions
 Laboratory Testing
 Lung Conditions
 Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
 Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
 Musculoskeletal Disorders
 Nerve and Brain Conditions
 Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
 Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders
 Pediatric Conditions

Health Care Services

 Health Information Technology
 Public Health Preparedness
 Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Technical

 Methodology


Clinical

Cancer and Blood Disorders

Alcohol Consumption & Cancer Risk (November 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Anemia, Managing with Epoetin and Darbepoetin (May 2006)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Breast Abnormalities, Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests (February 2006)
    Comparative Evidence Review

Breast Cancer Outcomes, Gene Expression Profiling Tests (January 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Breast Tumors, HER2 Testing (November 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Cancer Family History, Clinical Utility (April 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Colorectal Cancer Screening (February 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) (September 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Family History and Improving Health (August 2009)
    Abstract / Evidence Report

Hydroxyurea for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (February 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report

Localized Prostate Cancer Surveillance (December 2011)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment, Multigene Panels (July 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Prostate Cancer, Therapies for Clinically Localized (February 2008)
   Comparative Evidence Review

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Complementary and Alternative Care

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Back Pain Utilization (January 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Back Pain II (October 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Dietary Supplements

Dietary Supplements and Cardiovascular Drugs (April 2012)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Probiotics (April 2011)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Vitamin D and Calcium: Systematic Review of Health Outcomes (July 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

Acute Otitis Media, Update (November 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Heart and Vascular Diseases

Acute Stroke and Myocardial Infarction, Transition of Care (October 2011)
    Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Arterial Bypass, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (October 2007)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Carbohydrate and Lipid Disorders in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury (January 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Erectile Dysfunction, Diagnosis and Treatment (May 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Genetic Testing Outcomes & Venous Thromboembolism (June 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Hypertension, Treatment with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) and Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs) (November 2007)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Renal Artery Stenosis, Management Strategies (October 2006)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Renal Artery Stenosis, Management Strategies (2007 Update)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery (March 2012)
   Comparative Evidence Review

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Infectious Diseases

Hepatitis B (October 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Kidney/Urological Conditions

Overactive Bladder, Treatment (August 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Solid Organ Transplant, Monitoring Mycophenolic Acid (February 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Urinary Incontinence, Nonsurgical Treatments (April 2012)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Laboratory Testing

Thiopurine Methyltransferase Activity (December 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Lung Conditions

Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction and Asthma (January 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse

Adult Depression, Treatment with Second-Generation Antidepressants (January 2007)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Alcohol Consumption & Cancer Risk (November 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Atypical Antipsychotics, Off-Label Use (January 2007)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Depression, Treatment After Unsatisfactory Response to SSRIs (April 2012)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Mental Health & Substance Abuse (October 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions

Diabetes Education for Children (April 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Gestational Diabetes (November 2012)
  Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Gestational Diabetes (March 2008)
  Abstract / Evidence Report

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Musculoskeletal Disorders

Common Hip Fractures, Treatment (August 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Osteoarthritis, Treatment and Safety of Analgesics (September 2006)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Osteoporosis, Fracture Prevention—Update (March 2012)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Osteoporosis, Treatments to Prevent Fractures (December 2007)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis, Drug Therapy (November 2007)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Rheumatoid Arthritis, Drug Therapy—Update (June 2012)
   Comparative Evidence Review

Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery (March 2012)
    Comparative Evidence Review

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Nerve and Brain Conditions

Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline (April 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions

Bariatric Surgery in Women of Reproductive Age (November 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Effectiveness of Assisted Reproductive Technology (May 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Elective Induction of Labor, Maternal & Neonatal Outcomes (March 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants (October 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Maternal Weight Gain, Outcomes (May 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean—Update (March 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Management Strategies (December 2005)
   Comparative Effectiveness Review

Lactose Intolerance and Health (February 2010)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Pediatric Conditions

Febrile Infants (March 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Weight Reduction Programs, Children (September 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

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Health Care Services

Health Information Technology

Health Care Decisionmaking Through Health IT (April 2012)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Health Information Technology Use, Barriers and Drivers (November 2008)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Health Information Technology, Costs and Benefits (April 2006)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Impact of Consumer Health Informatics Applications (October 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Medication Management & Health IT (April 2011)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Patient-Centered Care Through Health IT (June 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

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Public Health Preparedness

Allocation of Scarce Resources During Mass Casualty Events (June 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety

Closing the Quality Gap, Revisited
Summary Report (January 2013)
   Abstract / Report
Patient-Centered Medical Home (July 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Public Reporting as a Quality Improvement Strategy (July 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Interventions to Address Health Disparities (August 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Bundled Payment (August 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Medication Adherence Interventions (September 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Quality Improvement Measurement of Outcomes for People With Disabilities (October 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Palliative Care (October 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Prevention of Healthcare–Associated Infections (November 2012)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Closing the Quality Gap
Vol. 1: Series Overview and Methodology (August 2004)

   Abstract / Fact Sheet / Technical Review
Vol. 2: Diabetes Mellitus (September 2004)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 3: Hypertension Care (January 2005)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 4: Antibiotic Prescribing Behavior (January 2006)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 5: Asthma Care (January 2007)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 6: Healthcare-Associated Infections (January 2007)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 7: Care Coordination (June 2007)
   Abstract / Technical Review

Community Health Worker Interventions, Outcomes (June 2009)
   Abstract / Evidence Report

Health Literacy Interventions and Outcomes, Update (March 2011)
   Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report

Patient Safety Practices, Making Health Care Safer (July 2001)
   Abstract/ Summary / Evidence Report (HSTAT; HTML)

Technical

Methodology

Nutritional Research
Vol. 1: Application of Systematic Review Methodology to the Field of Nutrition (January 2009)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 2: Issues & Challenges in Conducting Systematic Reviews to Support Development of Nutrient Reference Values (March 2009)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 3: Reporting of Systematic Reviews of Micronutrients and Health (March 2009)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 4: Effects of Eicosapentanoic and Docosahexanoic Acid on Mortality (February 2012)
   Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 5: Comparison of Translational Patterns in Two Nutrient–Disease Associations (October 2011)
   Abstract / Technical Review

 

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