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Research Studies is a compilation of published research articles funded by AHRQ or authored by AHRQ researchers.
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1 to 7 of 7 Research Studies DisplayedWang SY, Hsu SH, Gross CP
Association between time since cancer diagnosis and health-related quality of life: a population-level analysis.
The purpose of this paper is to examine the association between time since cancer diagnosis and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) among cancer survivors in remission. The researchers found that most cancer survivors did not experience poorer mental health, but that survivors of prostate or cervical cancer had lower mental component summary scores after 10 years of diagnosis. They concluded that the level of HRQOL among cancer survivors depends on time since cancer diagnosis and cancer type.
AHRQ-funded; HS023900.
Citation: Wang SY, Hsu SH, Gross CP .
Association between time since cancer diagnosis and health-related quality of life: a population-level analysis.
Value Health 2016 Jul-Aug;19(5):631-8. doi: 10.1016/j.jval.2016.02.010.
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Keywords: Cancer, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Health Status, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Quality of Life
Yadlapati R, Adkins C, Jaiyeola DM
Abilities of oropharyngeal pH tests and salivary pepsin analysis to discriminate between asymptomatic volunteers and subjects with symptoms of laryngeal irritation.
The researchers examined the ability of oropharyngeal pH tests and salivary pepsin tests to discriminate between asymptomatic volunteers and subjects with a combination of laryngeal and reflux symptoms. They found that oropharyngeal pH testing and salivary pepsin analysis are not able to distinguish between healthy volunteers and subjects with a combination of laryngeal and reflux symptoms.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Yadlapati R, Adkins C, Jaiyeola DM .
Abilities of oropharyngeal pH tests and salivary pepsin analysis to discriminate between asymptomatic volunteers and subjects with symptoms of laryngeal irritation.
Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016 Apr;14(4):535-42.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2015.11.017.
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Keywords: Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Digestive Disease and Health, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Abdelsattar ZM, Wong SL, Regenbogen SE
Colorectal cancer outcomes and treatment patterns in patients too young for average-risk screening.
The researchers investigated the national treatment patterns and outcomes of patients younger than 50 with colorectal cancer (CRC). They found that patients with CRC diagnosed at age <50 years are more likely to present with advanced-stage disease. However, they receive more aggressive therapy and achieve longer disease-specific survival, despite the greater percentage of patients with advanced-stage disease.
AHRQ-funded; HS000053; HS020937.
Citation: Abdelsattar ZM, Wong SL, Regenbogen SE .
Colorectal cancer outcomes and treatment patterns in patients too young for average-risk screening.
Cancer 2016 Mar 15;122(6):929-34. doi: 10.1002/cncr.29716.
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Keywords: Cancer: Colorectal Cancer, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Risk, Screening
Palmsten K, Schatz M, Chan PH
Validation of the pregnancy asthma control test.
The researchers sought to validate telephone administration of a modified version of the Asthma Control Test (ACT) during pregnancy. They found that the Pregnancy Asthma Control Test (p-ACT) demonstrated good internal consistency, varied in the expected direction by impairment level, and was responsive to changes in asthma course. Telephone administration of the p-ACT was reliable and valid for assessing asthma control during pregnancy.
AHRQ-funded; HS018474.
Citation: Palmsten K, Schatz M, Chan PH .
Validation of the pregnancy asthma control test.
J Allergy Clin Immunol Pract 2016 Mar-Apr;4(2):310-15.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jaip.2015.11.019.
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Keywords: Pregnancy, Asthma, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Bhatia N, Santos M, Jones LW
Cardiovascular effects of androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer: ABCDE steps to reduce cardiovascular disease in patients with prostate cancer.
Since cardiovascular disease risk may be increased by the use of androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), the researchers have adapted the five-step "ABCDE" algorithm for prostate cancer survivors. Its treatment recommendations come under the following headings: awareness and aspirin, blood pressure, cholesterol and cigarettes, diet and diabetes, and exercise. The algorithm is illustrated by a hypothetical case study.
AHRQ-funded; HS022990.
Citation: Bhatia N, Santos M, Jones LW .
Cardiovascular effects of androgen deprivation therapy for the treatment of prostate cancer: ABCDE steps to reduce cardiovascular disease in patients with prostate cancer.
Circulation 2016 Feb 2;133(5):537-41. doi: 10.1161/circulationaha.115.012519.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Cancer: Prostate Cancer, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Medication, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Lyons TW, Johnson KB, Michelson KA
Yield of emergent neuroimaging in children with new-onset seizure and status epilepticus.
The purpose of this paper was to determine the yield of emergent neuroimaging among children with new-onset seizures presenting with status epilepticus. The authors found that a substantial minority of children with new-onset seizures presenting with status epilepticus have urgent or emergent intracranial pathology identified on neuroimaging and that magnetic resonance imaging is the preferred imaging modality when available and safe.
AHRQ-funded; HS000063.
Citation: Lyons TW, Johnson KB, Michelson KA .
Yield of emergent neuroimaging in children with new-onset seizure and status epilepticus.
Seizure 2016 Feb;35:4-10. doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2015.12.009.
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Keywords: Children/Adolescents, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Imaging, Neurological Disorders, Outcomes, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research
Dood RL, Gracia CR, Sammel MD
Endometrial cancer after endometrial ablation vs medical management of abnormal uterine bleeding.
The authors investigated whether endometrial ablation is associated with increased risk or delayed diagnosis of endometrial cancer compared with medical management of abnormal uterine bleeding. They observed no difference in endometrial cancer rates, nor was there a delay in diagnosis when comparing endometrial ablation vs medical management.
AHRQ-funded; HS021336.
Citation: Dood RL, Gracia CR, Sammel MD .
Endometrial cancer after endometrial ablation vs medical management of abnormal uterine bleeding.
J Minim Invasive Gynecol 2014 Sep-Oct;21(5):744-52. doi: 10.1016/j.jmig.2014.02.012.
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Keywords: Cancer, Comparative Effectiveness, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Women