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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 6 of 6 Research Studies DisplayedDrucker AM, Adam GP, Rofeberg V
Treatments of primary basal cell carcinoma of the skin: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
The purpose of the study was to evaluate the comparative effectiveness and safety of treatments of primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) in adults. The investigators concluded that surgical treatments and external-beam radiation have low recurrence rates for the treatment of low-risk BCC, but substantial uncertainty exists about their comparative effectiveness versus other treatments. Gaps remain regarding high-risk BCC subtypes and important outcomes, including costs.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500002I.
Citation: Drucker AM, Adam GP, Rofeberg V .
Treatments of primary basal cell carcinoma of the skin: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
Ann Intern Med 2018 Oct 2;169(7):456-66. doi: 10.7326/m18-0678.
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Keywords: Comparative Effectiveness, Evidence-Based Practice, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Cancer: Skin Cancer, Treatments
Hewitt DB, Merkow RP, DeLancey JO
National practice patterns of completion lymph node dissection for sentinel node-positive melanoma.
In this study, the investigators examined the practice patterns of completion lymph node dissection (CLND) utilization. Using the National Cancer Database, the investigators examined CLND utilization in SLN-positive patients diagnosed with clinically node-negative Stage III melanoma from 2012 to 2015. They found that CLND utilization varied based on patient factors and decreased over time.
AHRQ-funded; HS000078.
Citation: Hewitt DB, Merkow RP, DeLancey JO .
National practice patterns of completion lymph node dissection for sentinel node-positive melanoma.
J Surg Oncol 2018 Sep;118(3):493-500. doi: 10.1002/jso.25160..
Keywords: Cancer: Skin Cancer, Practice Patterns
Wolff T, Chevinsky J
AHRQ Author: Wolff T
Behavioral counseling to prevent skin cancer.
This paper presents a case study, along with questions and answers, related to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations for behavioral counseling to prevent skin cancer.
AHRQ-authored.
Citation: Wolff T, Chevinsky J .
Behavioral counseling to prevent skin cancer.
Am Fam Physician 2018 Jul 15;98(2):105-06..
Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Skin Cancer, Case Study, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Henrikson NB, Morrison CC, Blasi PR
Behavioral counseling for skin cancer prevention: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
The authors systematically reviewed the evidence on the benefits and harms of behavioral counseling for skin cancer prevention to inform the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). They concluded that behavioral interventions can increase sun protection behavior, but there is no consistent evidence that interventions are associated with a reduction in the frequency of sunburn in children or adults and minimal evidence on skin cancer outcomes.
AHRQ-funded; 290201500007I.
Citation: Henrikson NB, Morrison CC, Blasi PR .
Behavioral counseling for skin cancer prevention: evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force.
JAMA 2018 Mar 20;319(11):1143-57. doi: 10.1001/jama.2017.21630.
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Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Skin Cancer, Evidence-Based Practice, Guidelines, Prevention, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)
Silverberg JI
Association between adult atopic dermatitis, cardiovascular disease, and increased heart attacks in three population-based studies.
The authors sought to determine whether adult eczema is associated with increased cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease. They concluded that adults with atopic dermatitis may have increased cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and stroke.
AHRQ-funded; HS023011.
Citation: Silverberg JI .
Association between adult atopic dermatitis, cardiovascular disease, and increased heart attacks in three population-based studies.
Allergy 2015 Oct;70(10):1300-8. doi: 10.1111/all.12685.
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Keywords: Cardiovascular Conditions, Heart Disease and Health, Cancer: Skin Cancer
Huo J, Du XL, Lairson DR
Utilization of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hospice at the end of life for patients diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.
The authors examined the patterns of utilization of radiation therapy, chemotherapy, surgery, and hospice at the end-of-life care for patients diagnosed with metastatic melanoma. They found that surgery and hospice care use increased over the 8 years of this study, whereas the use of chemotherapy and radiation therapy remained consistent for patients diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.
AHRQ-funded; HS018956.
Citation: Huo J, Du XL, Lairson DR .
Utilization of surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and hospice at the end of life for patients diagnosed with metastatic melanoma.
Am J Clin Oncol 2015 Jun;38(3):235-41. doi: 10.1097/COC.0b013e31829378f9.
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Keywords: Cancer, Cancer: Skin Cancer, Treatments, Elderly, Healthcare Utilization, Palliative Care, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Surgery