Archived EPC Evidence Reports
The following is a list of EPC evidence reports that have not been updated within the past 5 years and are therefore no longer considered current. They are maintained for archival purposes only.
The decision not to update a report is based on several factors, such as the amount of new literature, potential changes to practice and policy, partner interest, available funding, and new nominations. If a partner nominates one of the archived topics for a new report, it is considered along with other topic nominations.
Please direct inquiries about EPC topics to epc@ahrq.gov.
Topics
Clinical
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Complementary and Alternative Care
Dietary Supplements
Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Eye Conditions
Heart and Vascular Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Kidney Conditions
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
Pathology
Pediatric Conditions
Skin Conditions
Health Care Services
Bioterrorism
Financing and Economic Incentives
Information Technology
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Technical
Methodology
Clinical
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Adnexal Mass (February 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Adrenal Mass, Clinically Inapparent (February 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Anemia in Oncology, Use of Epoetin (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Breast Abnormalities, Diagnosis and Management (April 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Breast Cancer Care in Women, Measuring Quality (September 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer Care Quality Measures, Colorectal Cancer (May 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Cancer Care Quality Measures, Symptoms and End-of-Life (May 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Cancer Clinical Trials, Recruitment of Underrepresented Populations (June 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer Control Interventions, Diffusion and Dissemination (May 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer Family History, Collection and Use in Primary Care (October 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Cancer Pain, Management (January 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer Risk, Dietary Behavior (November 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer Symptoms, Management (July 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer-Related Decision Aids (July 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Colorectal Cancer Screening (May 1998)
Clinical Focus / Summary / Technical Review
Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer (May 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Immuno-Augmentation Therapy and Naltrexone for Cancer Treatment (April 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Ovarian Cancer, Genomic Tests for Detection and Management (October 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Physical Activity, General Population and Cancer Patients and Survivors (June 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Prostatic Cancer, Androgen Suppression (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Small Cell Lung Cancer, Management (July 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Complementary and Alternative Care
Ayurvedic Treatments for Diabetes Mellitus (June 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Meditation Practices for Health (June 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Mind-Body Interventions, Gastrointestinal Conditions (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Dietary Supplements
Antioxidant Supplements, Cancer Prevention and Treatment (October 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Antioxidant Supplements, Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Treatment (July 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
B Vitamins and Berries and Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disorders (April 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Ephedra and Ephedrine for Weight Loss and Athletic Performance Enhancement (March 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Garlic, Effects (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Melatonin, Treatment of Sleep Disorders (November 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Milk Thistle Effects (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Multivitamin/Mineral Supplements, Chronic Disease Prevention (May 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Arrhythmogenic Mechanisms in Culture Studies (March 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Asthma (March 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Cancer (February 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Cardiovascular Disease (March 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Cardiovascular Risk Factors (March 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Child and Maternal Health (August 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Cognitive Functions (February 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Eye Health (July 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects in Type II Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Other Diseases (March 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Mental Health (July 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Effects on Organ Transplantation (February 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) for Depression, Osteoarthritis, and Liver Disease (August 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Soy, Effects on Health Outcomes (August 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Vitamin D, Effectiveness and Safety in Bone Health (August 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Rhinitis, Allergic and Nonallergic (May 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Rhinitis, Allergic, in the Working-Age Population (February 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Sinusitis, Acute Bacterial—Update (June 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Speech/Language Disorders, Criteria for Determining Disability (January 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Eye Conditions
Cataract and Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cataract Surgery, Anesthesia Management (July 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Heart and Vascular Diseases
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm, Endovascular and Open Surgical Repairs (August 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Angina, Unstable (August 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Atrial Fibrillation, New Onset (May 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory (November 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cardiac Ischemia, Acute, Emergency Department Technologies (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Cardiovascular Effects of Epinephrine (March 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Coronary Heart Disease in Women, Selected Topics (May 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Coronary Heart Disease in Women, Systematic Review (May 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Deep Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism (January 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Heart Failure, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (November
2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Heart Failure Diagnosis and Prognosis, Testing for BNP and NT-proBNP (September 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Heart Failure and Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Pharmacologic Management (July 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (September 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Insomnia, Manifestations and Management (June 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction, Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy & Implantable Cardiac Defibrillators (June 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Multiple Sclerosis, Criteria to Determine Disability (May 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Physical Activity, General Population and Cancer Patients and Survivors (June 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Post-Myocardial Infarction Depression (May 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Stable Angina, Conventional and Alternative Therapies (November 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Stroke, Evaluation and Treatment (July 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy (April 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Venous Thromboembolism, Prevention After Injury (August 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Infectious Diseases
Antiretroviral (ARV) Drug Resistance in the Developing World (September 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Kidney Conditions
Chronic Renal Failure, Determinants of Disability (May 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Chronic Renal Failure, Use of Epoetin for Anemia (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Fecal and Urinary Incontinence in Adults, Prevention (December 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Lung Conditions
Asthma, Chronic (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Asthma, Work-Related (October 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Acute Exacerbations (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Spirometry (August 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Mechanical Ventilation, Criteria for Weaning (June 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
Adults with Non-Psychotic Depression Treated with SSRIs, CYP450 Testing (January 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Alcohol Dependence, Pharmacotherapy (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Diagnosis (October 1999)
Clinical Focus / Summary / Technical Review
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Treatment (November 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Depression, Treatment with New Drugs (March 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Depression, Perinatal (February 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Depression, Post-Myocardial Infarction (May 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Eating Disorders, Management (April 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Tobacco Use: Prevention, Cessation, and Control (June 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Defining and Managing (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Disability (December 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Osteoarthritis of the Knee (October 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Total Knee Replacement (December 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Worker-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (October 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Diabetes Mellitus, Islet Transplantation in Patients (July 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Diabetes Mellitus, Use of Glycated Hemoglobin and Microalbuminuria (July 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Diabetes, Oral Medications (July 2007)
Comparative Evidence Review
Impaired Glucose Tolerance and Fasting Glucose, Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Therapy (September 2005)
Abstract / Summary/ Evidence Report
Obesity, Pharmacological and Surgical Treatment (July 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Clinician's Aid
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Nerve and Brain Conditions
Age-Related Neurodegenerative Disorders, B Vitamins and Berries (April 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Dementia, Pharmacological Treatment (April 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Epilepsy, Management of Newly Diagnosed Patients (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Headache, Treatment (February 1999)
Overview
2.1. Chronic Headache
Technical Review
2.2. Migraine Headache, Behavioral and Physical Treatments
Technical Review
2.3. Migraine Headache, Drug Treatments
Technical Review
2.4. Acute Migraine Headache, Self-Administered Drug Treatments
Technical Review
2.5. Acute Migraine Headache, Parenteral Drug Treatments
Technical Review
Paralyzed Persons, Prevention and Management of Urinary Complications (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Parkinson's Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment (June 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Sleep Apnea, Diagnosis (December 1998)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic/Neuropathic Pain (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Spinal Cord Injury, Pulmonary Disease (June 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Spinal Cord Injury, Sexuality and Reproductive Health (December 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Lumbar Treatment (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Stroke, Management Effectiveness (July 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Traumatic Brain Injury, Rehabilitation (December 1998)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Adnexal Mass (February 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Cervical Cytology (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Breastfeeding, Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes (April 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Cesarean Delivery on Maternal Request (March 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Episiotomy Use in Obstetrical Care (May 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Hypertension During Pregnancy (August 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Menopause-Related Symptoms, Management (March 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Ovarian Cancer, Genomic Tests for Detection and Management (October 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Perinatal Depression: Prevalence and Screening (February 2005)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Preterm Labor, Management (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Prolonged Pregnancy (March 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Uterine Fibroids (January 2001)
Abstract / Summary /Evidence Report
Uterine Fibroids—Update (July 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean (March 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Celiac Disease (June 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Dental Caries, Diagnosis and Management (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Dental Patients Who Are HIV Positive (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Hepatitis C (June 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Periodontitis, Scaling and Root Planing Therapy (January 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) in Acute-Care Stroke Patients (March 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Pathology
Autopsy (October 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Pediatric Conditions
Acute Sinusitis in Children, Supplement (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Asthma, Chronic (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Breastfeeding, Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes (April 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Bronchiolitis in Infants and Children (January 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Failure to Thrive, Determining Disability in Infants and Children (March 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Low Birth Weight, Determining Disability in Infants and Children (March 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia (November 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Otitis Media, Acute (June 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Otitis Media with Effusion, Diagnosis (June 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Pediatric Anthrax, Bioterrorism Preparedness (August 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Short Stature, Determining Disability in Infants and Children (March 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Toilet Training, Effectiveness of Different Methods (December 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Skin Conditions
Acne, Management (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Heparin, Uses Treat Burn Injury (December 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Wound Healing, Laser Treatment and Vacuum-Assisted Closure (December 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Health Care Services
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism Preparedness, Information Technology (June 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Bioterrorism Preparedness, Regionalization (April 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Bioterrorism Preparedness, Training of Clinicians (December 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Mass Casualty Incident, Training Hospital Staff to Respond (April 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Pediatric Anthrax, Bioterrorism Preparedness (August 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Financing and Economic Incentives
Medicare Expenditures for Physicians' Services (October 2003)
Clinical Focus / Technical Review
Preventive Care, Economic Incentives (August 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Quality-based Purchasing, Support Strategies (July 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Technical Review
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Information Technology
Telemedicine for the Medicare Population (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Telemedicine for the Medicare Population—Update (January 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Telemedicine, Supplement: Indirect Home Interventions (August 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Children With Special Health Care Needs, Care Coordination Strategies
Abstract / Technical Review
Continuing Medical Education, Effectiveness (February 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
End-of-Life Care and Outcomes (November 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Literacy and Health Outcomes (January 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Minority Healthcare Quality, Improvement Strategies (January 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Nurse Staffing and Quality of Patient Care (March 2007)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Patient Safety, Effects of Working Conditions (March 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Patient Safety Indicators: Hospital Data (August 2002)
Abstract / Technical Review
Periodic Health Evaluation, Value (April 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Refinement of the HCUP Quality Indicators (May 2001)
Abstract / Summary /
Technical Review
Violence Prevention in Adolescents (October 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Technical
Financing and Economic Incentives
Regulation of Healthcare, Costs (November 2005)
Summary
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Methodology
Community-Based Participatory Research (August 2004)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Current Validity of AHRQ Clinical Practice Guidelines (September 2002)
Abstract / Technical Review
Empirical Evaluation, Association Between Methodological Shortcomings and Estimates of Adverse Events (October 2006)
Abstract / Technical Review
Health Benefit Design, Consumer-Oriented Strategies for Improving (July 2007)
Abstract / Technical Review
Meta-regression Approaches: What, Why, When, and How? (March 2004)
Abstract / Technical Review
Rating Systems for Strength of Scientific Evidence (March 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Fact Sheet / Selected Publications
Statement of Work for Technical Analysis, Methodology (January 2006)
Abstract / Technical Review
Systematic Reviews, Criteria for Distinguishing Effectiveness From Efficacy Trials (April 2006)
Abstract / Technical Review
Systematic Reviews, Updating (September 2007)
Abstract / Technical Review
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Internet Citation:
Archived EPC Evidence Reports. June 2012. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://archive.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcarch.htm
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