February 1 2013 20130201 More research needed to compare therapies for colorectal cancer metastases is to the liver
January 1 2013 20130101 Aldosterone antagonist therapy at hospital discharge linked to modest reduced risk of rehospitalization for heart failure
October 1 2012 20121001 Certain antibiotics increase the risk of treatment failure in children with MRSA-related skin and soft-tissue infections
October 1 2012 20121001 Evidence lacking on best approaches to treat autism in teens and young adults
October 1 2012 20121001 Extending use of anti-clotting medication following major orthopedic surgery may help prevent post-operative blood clots
October 1 2012 20121001 Insulin pump and glucose monitoring improve blood-sugar control for patients with type 1 diabetes
October 1 2012 20121001 Survival rates for colon cancer patients on chemotherapy improve with addition of oxaliplatin
September 1 2012 20120901 Increased fluid and supplemental treatments may reduce recurrence of kidney stones
September 1 2012 20120901 Response to etanercept for rheumatoid arthritis can be predicted by 12 weeks
September 1 2012 20120901 Several factors influence completion of chemotherapy in elderly patients with stage-III colon cancer
July 1 2012 20120701 Consumer and clinician summaries now available on chronic pelvic pain treatment options
July 1 2012 20120701 Depressed patients with anxiety who fail initial antidepressant therapy may benefit from adding a second drug
July 1 2012 20120701 Experts seek better diagnosis and treatment for women's urinary incontinence and chronic pelvic pain
July 1 2012 20120701 Key treatments for high blood pressure and high blood lipids do not reduce elderly patients' risk of limited mobility
July 1 2012 20120701 Limited evidence prevents firm conclusions on rheumatoid arthritis drug therapies
July 1 2012 20120701 Tumor necrosis factor-antagonists in patients with autoimmune diseases showed no overall increased risk of hospitalizations for serious infections than non-biologic drugs
July 1 2012 20120701 Web videonovela series helps Spanish-speaking patients compare treatments for diabetes
June 1 2012 20120601 Infrequent physician use of implantable cardioverter-defibrillators presents potential risks to patient safety
June 1 2012 20120601 Limited evidence prevents firm conclusions on psoriatic arthritis drug therapies
June 1 2012 20120601 Several risk factors point to the use of high-risk medications in older veterans
June 1 2012 20120601 Use of pulmonary artery catheters provides no patient benefit and increases costs
May 1 2012 20120501 Dissemination and implementation of clinical trial results are needed to encourage recommended practices
May 1 2012 20120501 Extended use of medications to prevent blood clots may benefit patients after major orthopedic surgery
April 1 2012 20120401 Injection of hyaluronic acid, a natural joint lubricant, appears effective in reducing pain from wear and tear on the knee
April 1 2012 20120401 Primary care visits every 2 weeks linked to better treatment outcomes for patients with diabetes
February 1 2012 20120201 Benefits of active surveillance therapy for localized prostate cancer not yet demonstrated
February 1 2012 20120201 Depending on a woman's age, hysterectomy may be the best option for resolving chronic pelvic pain and heavy bleeding
February 1 2012 20120201 Newer antidepressants equally effective in treating major depressive disorder
February 1 2012 20120201 Older medications for epilepsy obtain better control but have more adverse effects
January 1 2012 20120101 Screening and treatment of subclinical thyroid dysfunction inadequately studied
December 1 2011 20111201 Evidence lacking on transition-of-care programs for heart attack and stroke patients after hospital discharge
December 1 2011 20111201 Most children receiving palliative care live for more than a year after beginning such treatment
November 1 2011 20111101 Off-label use of atypical antipsychotics not supported by evidence for some conditions
October 1 2011 20111001 Full use of evidence-based therapies for heart failure could save nearly 70,000 lives each year
October 1 2011 20111001 Minimally invasive heart treatments have reduced bypass surgeries and influenced valve repair and replacement
October 1 2011 20111001 Nighttime-breathing treatments backed by strongest evidence among options to treat sleep apnea
September 1 2011 20110901 Metformin just as effective as other medications for treating type 2 diabetes
September 1 2011 20110901 Patients with sepsis fare better when admitted via the emergency department rather than directly to the hospital
August 1 2011 20110801 Caregivers for advanced cystic fibrosis patients want to discuss intensive treatments and symptom relief
August 1 2011 20110801 The likelihood of bacterial blood infections among patients with HIV has risen slightly in recent years
July 1 2011 20110701 Antibiotics are modestly more effective than no treatment for middle ear infections in children
July 1 2011 20110701 Foreign-born patients are more likely to have a form of tuberculosis that resists a common drug used in treatment
July 1 2011 20110701 Sleep apnea and pulmonary hypertension affect in-hospital outcomes of noncardiac surgery
June 1 2011 20110601 Combination diuretic therapy for heart failure appears useful, but needs a stronger evidence base
June 1 2011 20110601 Dilators more cost-effective than surgery for correcting congenital condition in females
May 1 2011 20110501 Performing cardiac catheterization and heart surgery on different hospital admissions may reduce risk of kidney damage
May 1 2011 20110501 Treatments show promise in reducing autism-related behaviors, but some have significant side effects
April 1 2011 20110401 Medications differ in their effect on risk of foot ulcers and limb amputations in patients with diabetes
March 1 2011 20110301 AHRQ's Health Care Innovations Exchange offers innovative solutions to caring for women with gestational diabetes
March 1 2011 20110301 Bariatric surgery before pregnancy reduces the risk of gestational diabetes in obese women
March 1 2011 20110301 HIV treatment costs much more when patients start treatment later in the disease
February 1 2011 20110201 Arterial and perfusion imaging help guide treatment for stroke patients when symptom onset is unknown
February 1 2011 20110201 Higher in-hospital complication rate for primary posterior versus primary anterior cervical fusion
February 1 2011 20110201 Research comparing diabetes medications helps patients and clinicians choose the right one
January 1 2011 20110101 Patients taking only salmeterol seen in the emergency department for asthma more likely to be hospitalized
December 1 2010 20101201 Evidence report finds modest and short-term benefit of complementary and alternative therapy for back and neck pain
December 1 2010 20101201 Rescuer experience with out-of-hospital emergency intubation is often associated with improved patient survival
November 1 2010 20101101 Clopidogrel increases bleeding risk in cardiac patients with drug-eluting stents
November 1 2010 20101101 Heart-lung machine may be considered for certain patients with H1N1 influenza with acute respiratory failure
November 1 2010 20101101 Higher risk of death or heart attack in first 90 days after cardiac patients stop taking clopidogrel
October 1 2010 20101001 Risks, benefits of emerging heart valve replacement technique not fully understood
September 1 2010 20100901 Benefits of chemotherapy for elderly patients with lung cancer must be weighed against risk of long-term toxicities
September 1 2010 20100901 Evidence-based care processes are associated with improved outcomes for heart failure
September 1 2010 20100901 Hydroxychloroquine still underused by patients with lupus, but use more likely if treated by rheumatologists
September 1 2010 20100901 New study finds rotator cuff injuries treatable, but evidence unclear whether surgery is preferable
August 1 2010 20100801 Advanced type of cancer radiation reduces side effects, but impact on cancer control is unclear
July 1 2010 20100701 Elderly lung cancer patients experience more adverse events during chemotherapy than younger patients
July 1 2010 20100701 Epilepsy drugs do not appear to increase suicide risk in patients with bipolar disorder
July 1 2010 20100701 Extended use of antiviral drugs found to be safe and effective in preventing symptomatic influenza
July 1 2010 20100701 Implantable heart defibrillator is effective in reducing deaths among older heart failure patients
July 1 2010 20100701 New approach reduces microemboli responsible for neurologic injury following open-heart surgery
June 1 2010 20100601 Early and intensive intervention for a flu pandemic is effective and cost-effective
June 1 2010 20100601 Patients who undergo knee ligament reconstruction do better when the doctor or hospital perform it frequently
June 1 2010 20100601 Study reveals high rates of rehospitalizations and emergency pain treatment for sickle cell disease
June 1 2010 20100601 Treatment without examination and lab tests appears effective for some women with vaginal symptoms
May 1 2010 20100501 Anti-tumor necrosis factor therapy increases risk for certain mycobacteria infections
May 1 2010 20100501 Atypical antipsychotic medications increase fracture risk in patients with Parkinson's disease
May 1 2010 20100501 Combination treatment reduces acute kidney injury due to infusion of contrast dye during cardiac catheterization
May 1 2010 20100501 Emergency department treatment of asthma with systemic corticosteroids is not always timely
May 1 2010 20100501 Patients who take a proton-pump inhibitor with medicine to prevent blood clots are less likely to be hospitalized for bleeding ulcers
April 1 2010 20100401 Certain factors can help prepare families to bring infants home from neonatal intensive care units
April 1 2010 20100401 Medication review technique may help identify drug-related problems in the elderly
April 1 2010 20100401 Primary care patients who see physician assistants and nurse practitioners are as complex as those who see doctors
April 1 2010 20100401 To reduce hospital deaths, managing surgical complications may be as important as preventing them
April 1 2010 20100401 Types and rates of fungal infections vary among groups and treatment is often suboptimal
March 1 2010 20100301 Clinicians should be cautious when prescribing one class of diabetes drugs for patients at high risk for heart attack
February 1 2010 20100201 Being overweight prior to transplant surgery slows improvement in the physical functioning of liver transplant patients
February 1 2010 20100201 Computerized tomography angiography may help determine appropriate treatment for stroke patients
February 1 2010 20100201 Many patients with coronary artery disease who could benefit from cardiac rehabilitation are not referred for this treatment
February 1 2010 20100201 Medicaid drug restrictions may lead to adverse events for psychiatric patients
February 1 2010 20100201 Nonphysicians can be trained to assess residents' competence in catheter insertion
February 1 2010 20100201 Patients who are treated with empathy during office visits get over colds faster
February 1 2010 20100201 Youth with HIV/AIDS and conduct disorder are less likely to use or adhere to antiretroviral therapy
January 1 2010 20100101 Computerized decisionmaking systems improve physician prescribing for long-term-care residents
January 1 2010 20100101 Criteria used to identify "drugs to avoid" in the elderly are not very accurate
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