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AHRQ Activities Using Community-Based Participatory Research to Address Health Care Disparities (September 2009)
Cancer Screening and Treatment in Women (October 2012)
Cardiovascular Disease and Other Chronic Conditions in Women: Recent Findings (October 2012)
Disparities in Health Care Quality Among Minority Women (October 2012)
Effective Healthcare Program Library of Resources for Women's Health (October 2012)
HCUP Facts and Figures 2009; Section 5, Women's Health (October 2011)
Health Care for Minority Women: Program Brief (February 2011)
Healthcare 411: Podcast about Women's Health (May 9, 2007)
Healthcare 411: Audio Newscast about Women's Health (May 10, 2006)
Healthcare Quality and Disparities in Women (September 2012)
Most Frequent Conditions in U.S. Hospitals (January 2013) HCUP Statistical Brief #148
Research on Women's Health Issues Informs Treatment Choices: Advice Column (September 6, 2011)
Top 10 Most Costly Conditions Among Men and Women, 2008: Estimates for the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Adult Population, Age 18 and Older (July 2011) MEPS Statistical Brief #331
Women's Health Highlights: Recent Findings

Research Activities: Online Newsletter
Summarizes study findings relating to women's health

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Consumer Materials

Women: Stay Healthy at Any Age (August 2010)
Women: Stay Healthy at 50+ (July 2011)
You Can Quit Smoking Now

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Agency Press Releases

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4/9/12 Muscle Training Effective in Treating Urinary Incontinence for Women

Speeches & Testimony

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6/18/08   Smoking Prevention and Cessation Efforts Targeted to Women

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Clinical Information by Topic

Cancer / Cardiovascular Disease / Depression & Mental Health / Diabetes / Gynecology / Incontinence / Infectious Diseases / Maternal Health & Pregnancy / Musculoskeletal Conditions / Pain

Cancer

Breast Abnormalities, Non-Invasive Diagnostic Tests—Update of a 2006 Report (June 2010)
Breast Cancer, Computer-based clinical Decision Support (CDS) Tools for Gene-based Tests (January 2011)
Breast Cancer Outcomes, Impact of Gene Expression Profiling Tests: Evidence Report (January 2008)
Breast Cancer Screening: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (November 2009)
Breast Lesions, Core Needle Biopsy and Surgical Excision Biopsy for Diagnosis: Comparative Effectiveness Review (December 2009) Plugin Software Help
Breast Tumors, HER2 Testing: Evidence Report (November 2008)
Cancer Family History, Clinical Utility: Evidence Report (April 2009)
Cervical Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (March 2012)
Colorectal Cancer Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (October 2008)
Core Needle Biopsy for Breast Abnormalities, Clinician Guide (April 2010)
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS), Diagnosis and Management: Evidence Report (September 2009)
Having a Breast Biopsy: A Guide for Women and Their Families, Consumer Guide (April 2010)
Management of Adnexal Mass: Evidence Report (February 2006)
Medications To Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer: Comparative Effectiveness Review (September 2009)
Medications to Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in Women, Clinician Guide (January 2010)
Future Research Needs to Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer Women (September 2010)
Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer with Medicine: A Guide for Women, Consumer Guide (January 2010)

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Cardiovascular Disease

ACEIs, ARBs, or DRI for Adults with Hypertension, Clinician Guide (October 2011)
Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs), Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs), and Direct Renin Inhibitors for Treating Essential Hypertension: An Update (June 2011)
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (March 2009)
Choosing Medicines for High Blood Pressure: A Review of the Research on ACEIs, ARBs, and DRIs, Consumer Guide (October 2011)
High Blood Pressure Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (December 2007)
Lipid Disorder Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (June 2008)
Taking Aspirin to Prevent Strokes: Talk with Your Health Care Provider (June 2009)

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Depression & Mental Health

Depression Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (December 2009)

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Diabetes

Diabetes Mellitus, Adult type 2 Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (June 2008)
Gestational Diabetes: Evidence Report (November 2012)
Gestational Diabetes: Evidence Report (March 2008)
Women With Diabetes: Quality of Health Care, 2004-2005 (November 2008)
Women at High Risk for Diabetes: Access and Quality of Health Care, 2003-2006 (January 2011)

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Endocrine and Metabolic Conditions

Use and Expenditures Related to Thyroid Disease Among Women Age 18 and Older, U.S. Noninstitutionalized Population, 2008 (November 2011) (MEPS Statistical Brief #348) Plugin Software Help

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Gynecology

Chlamydial Infection Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (June 2007)
Trends in Hormone Replacement Therapy Drugs Utilization and Expenditures for Adult Women in the U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2001-2008 (November 2011) (MEPS Statistical Brief #347) Plugin Software Help
Uterine Fibroid Disease, Research on the Comparative Management (March 2011) Plugin Software Help

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Incontinence

Overactive Bladder, Treatment: Evidence Report (August 2009)
Urinary Incontinence, Nonsurgical Treatments in Adult Women: Diagnosis and Comparative Effectiveness (April 2012)

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Infectious Diseases

Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnancy Screening: USPSTF Recommendation Exit Disclaimer (June 2009)
Sexually Transmitted Infections: USPSTF Counseling Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (October 2008)
Syphilis Infection in Pregnancy Screening: USPSTF Recommendation Exit Disclaimer (May 2009)

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Maternal Health & Pregnancy

Bacterial Vaginosis in Pregnancy Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (February 2008)
Bariatric Surgery in Women of Reproductive Age: Special Concerns for Pregnancy: Evidence Report (November 2008)
Breastfeeding Counseling: USPSTF Recommendations (Exit Disclaimer October 2008)
Counseling and Interventions to Prevent Tobacco Use and Tobacco-Caused Disease in Adults and Pregnant Women: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (April 2009)
Elective Induction of Labor Safety and Harms, Clinician Guide (November 2009)
Folic Acid for the Prevention of Neural Tube Defects: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (May 2009)
Gestational Diabetes: Evidence Report (November 2012)
Gestational Diabetes: Evidence Report (March 2008)
Gestational Diabetes Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (June 2008)
Hospitalizations Related to Childbirth, 2008: Statistical Brief (April 2011)
Lead Levels in Childhood and Pregnancy, Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (December 2006)
Maternal and Neonatal Outcomes of Elective Induction of Labor: Evidence Report (March 2009)
Maternal Exposure to Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors in the First Trimester and Risk of Malformations in Offspring: A Retrospective Cohort Study Exit Disclaimer (October 2011)
Maternal Weight Gain Outcomes: Evidence Report (May 2008)
Prevention of Preterm Birth: Comparative Effectiveness of Terbutaline Pump (September 2011) Plugin Software Help
Thinking About Inducing Your Labor: A Guide for Pregnant Women, Consumer Guide (December 2009)
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean: Evidence Report (March 2010)

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Musculoskeletal Conditions

Analgesics for Osteoarthritis: An Update of the 2006 Comparative Effectiveness Review. Executive Summary (October 2011)
Analgesics for Osteoarthritis: An Update of the 2006 Comparative Effectiveness Review (October 2011)
Choosing Medications for Adults with Rheumatoid Arthritis, Clinician Guide (April 2008)
Fracture Prevention in Men and Women With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis, Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments (December 2007)
Fracture Prevention in Men and Women With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis, Update (March 2012)
Fracture Prevention Treatments for Postmenopausal Women with Osteoporosis, Clinician Guide (June 2008)
Osteoporosis Screening: USPSTF Recommendations Exit Disclaimer (January 2011)
Osteoporosis Treatments that Help Prevent Broken Bones: A Guide for Women After Menopause, Consumer Guide (June 2008)
Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Medicaid Population, Changing Patterns of Medication Use (March 2009)
Rheumatoid Arthritis Medicines: A Guide for Adults, Consumer Guide (April 2008)
Rheumatoid or Psoriatic Arthritis, Comparative Effectiveness of Drug Therapy (November 2007)

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Pain

Health Care Use and Expenditures for Pain Conditions among Women 18 and Older, U.S. Civilian Noninstitutionalized Population, 2008 (September 2011)
Managing Pain from a Broken Hip: A Guide for Adults and Their Caregivers, Consumer Guide (May 2011)
Pain Management Interventions for Elderly Patients with Hip Fracture, Clinician Guide (May 2011)
Pain Management Interventions for Hip Fracture: Comparative Effectiveness Review (May 2011)

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