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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 2 of 2 Research Studies DisplayedHaney E, Smith ME, McDonagh M
Diagnostic methods for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop.
The purpose of this systematic review was to evaluate and compare studies of methods to diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis /chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), identify limitations of current studies, and determine needs for future research. It found that 9 sets of clinical criteria are used to define ME/CFS, yet none of the current diagnostic methods have been adequately tested to identify patients with ME/CFS when diagnostic uncertainty exists.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200014I.
Citation: Haney E, Smith ME, McDonagh M .
Diagnostic methods for myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome: a systematic review for a National Institutes of Health Pathways to Prevention Workshop.
Ann Intern Med 2015 Jun 16;162(12):834-40. doi: 10.7326/m15-0443..
Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Evidence-Based Practice
Piper MA, Evans CV, Burda BU
Diagnostic and predictive accuracy of blood pressure screening methods with consideration of rescreening intervals: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
The purpose of this paper is to update a systematic review on the benefits and harms of screening for high BP in adults and to summarize evidence on rescreening intervals and diagnostic and predictive accuracy of different BP methods for cardiovascular events. It concluded that evidence supports ambulatory blood pressure monitoring as the reference standard for confirming elevated office BP screening results to avoid misdiagnosis and overtreatment of persons with isolated clinic hypertension.
AHRQ-funded; 290201200151I.
Citation: Piper MA, Evans CV, Burda BU .
Diagnostic and predictive accuracy of blood pressure screening methods with consideration of rescreening intervals: a systematic review for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
Ann Intern Med 2015 Feb 3;162(3):192-204. doi: 10.7326/m14-1539..
Keywords: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), Blood Pressure, Diagnostic Safety and Quality, Screening, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines