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Nominated Topic December 30, 2011
What is the comparative renal of differnt contrast media used in radiographic imaging ? What is the comparative efficacy of different therapies in preventing contrast induced nephropathy?
Nominated Topic December 28, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of imaging techniques for the assessment of response to treatment in metastatic breast cancer?
Nominated Topic December 28, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of different imaging modalities for screening of breast cancer in the general population?
Nominated Topic December 28, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of imaging techniques (e.g. sonography, CT, MRI) for the locoregional staging of breast cancer?
Nominated Topic December 28, 2011
What is comparative effectiveness of various imaging techniques for the surveillance/follow-up after the treatment of non-metastatic breast cancer?
Nominated Topic December 28, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of conventional CT, MDCT (including “virtual CT bronchoscopy”), PET/PET-CT, and MRI for the diagnosis or pretreatment staging of small cell and non-small cell lung cancer?
Nominated Topic December 28, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of imaging techniques [and strategies] for the screening of lung cancer among high risk as well as the general population.
Nominated Topic December 28, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of different imaging modalities for screening of breast cancer in increased risk populations?
Nominated Topic December 27, 2011
Comparative effectiveness of ultrasound (US), conventional computed tomography (CT), multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), fludeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) or FDG-PET/CT for the…
Nominated Topic December 27, 2011
Comparative effectiveness of conventional computed tomography (CT), multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) (CT colonography), fludeoxyglucose positron emission tomography (FDG-PET) or FDG-PET/CT, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI),…
Nominated Topic December 27, 2011
Comparative effectiveness of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) (CT colonography) vs colonoscopy for screening colorectal neoplasms – polyps, and primary, recurrent and de novo colorectal cancer. How good is the MDCT, an advanced…
Nominated Topic December 22, 2011
How can patients who have chronic diseases better prepare for critical illness and the end of life? Will a decision aid, using individualized estimates of outcomes, help shared decision making about advance care planning?
Nominated Topic December 19, 2011
Preliminary Key Questions 1. What are the outcomes (effectiveness and harms) of carotid artery stenting (CAS) compared to carotid endarterectomy (CEA)? 2. Are there patient subgroups who are likely to benefit more or less from CAS compared…
Nominated Topic December 19, 2011
For patients undergoing major surgical procedures, what is the comparative effectiveness of post-operative ICU care vs non-ICU care?
Nominated Topic December 13, 2011
Would a combination MBSR and CT intervention be successful for adults with Type II diabetes who have persistently high A1C levels despite being on insulin?
Nominated Topic December 6, 2011
We are interested in the comparative effectiveness of patient safety interventions in decreasing the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI). This includes questions related to interventions focused on reducing drug-drug interactions,…
Nominated Topic December 6, 2011
We are interested in the comparative effectiveness of diabetes control/management strategies in the prevention of CKD. To evaluate this area, optimal glycemic targets first need to be established in the context of preventing CKD, a well-…
Nominated Topic December 6, 2011
We are interested in the comparative effectiveness of Vitamin D supplementation in the prevention of chronic kidney disease (CKD). All forms of Vitamin D supplementation could be examined, and compared, including calcitriol (activated),…
Nominated Topic November 8, 2011
for patients receiving pulmonary therapy for COPD, would results be improved by normalizing blood gases and relieving dynamic lung hyperinflation prior to therapy.
Nominated Topic November 1, 2011
Fibromyalgia. Very few doctors know how to treat this pain. Some states, there are really none. More & more are being diagnosed, but no treatment especially with severe pain. Fibro brings on IBS, migraines,no sleep, & ect. A lot of meds…
Nominated Topic October 19, 2011
What is best practice for third stage management during childbirth?
Nominated Topic October 11, 2011
PERMISSION OF INDIANA SURGICAL AND MEDICAL BOARDS AND ASSOCAITIONS TO PERFORM SUGERIES(VASCULAR-NON VASCULAR) IN AN AUTHORIZED HOSPITAL SETTING OR SURGERY CENTER WHEN REQUESTED .
Nominated Topic October 4, 2011
i take diltiazem for my a fib. i am allegic to warfarin. i have found nattokinase (cardiokinase) from www.purepresciptions.com to really work fantastic for me- no danger of clots. my doctor and i am at an impasse because he wants me to…
Nominated Topic September 24, 2011
Reproductive health among urban slump
Nominated Topic September 9, 2011
What is the effectiveness of the use of pharmacological interventions (FDA approved) in treating alcohol-use disorders in primary care settings?
Nominated Topic September 9, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of imaging techniques (e.g. CT scans versus chest X-rays) for monitoring of solitary lung nodules?
Nominated Topic September 9, 2011
Comparative effectiveness of ultrasound, conventional computed tomography (CT), multidetector computed tomography (MDCT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) (using conventional VS novel contrast agents) for the primary diagnosis and staging…
Nominated Topic September 8, 2011
In view of the latest Affordable Care & Health Reform legislation, how will keeping weak national and individual state-by-state lack of full recognition for autonomous practice in primary care for “non-physician” providers such as APRNs…
Nominated Topic September 7, 2011
Women are disproportionately affected with thyroid disorders. When I was diagnosed with moderate hyperthyroidism of the Graves' type, I was told that only surgery to remove my entire gland or radioablation were options and to take…
Nominated Topic August 23, 2011
For patients with Narcolepsy and sleep paralysis, is there an effective treatment that wont have bad side effects?
Nominated Topic August 15, 2011
For patients with common variable immune deficiency receiving intravenous immunoglobulin therapy (IVIG), what is the difference in long term outcomes for those who receive treatment in their homes vs. hospital or clinic?
Nominated Topic August 15, 2011
treatment that this program shold consider&health care test
Nominated Topic August 4, 2011
In order to prevent the 350,000 annual sudden cardiac deaths a year in the USA and the 21% of unnecessary implanted defibrillator patients why is Cambridge Hearts Microvolt T-Wave Alternans Test a guideline and provided more ?
Nominated Topic July 27, 2011
In patients with cerebral palsy (CP) and difficulties with feeding, what is the effectiveness of of anti-reflux procedure (since often done in conjunction with gastrostomy placement) or type of tube (J-tube or G-J tube versus typical PEG…
Nominated Topic July 26, 2011
For Rehab patients, what is the comparative effectiveness of a coordinated primary health care team following the patient with the usual care of hospitalization to home health>
Nominated Topic July 22, 2011
•How effective is Balneotherapy—the therapeutic use of mineral and thermal waters -- for improving the mobility of patients suffering from chronic diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, low back pain, and resulting depression…
Nominated Topic July 13, 2011
Percentage of microscopic validation of acute inflammation among appendices removed for acute abdominal pain?
Nominated Topic July 6, 2011
In patients undergoing IVC Filter Placement what is the indication comparison amongst different ethnicities
Nominated Topic July 6, 2011
Do patients with chronic illness have better overall outcomes and lower cost of care when they are managed by a specialized care manager? Do patients with cancer have a better overall outcome, improved quality of life and lower cost when…
Nominated Topic July 5, 2011
For patients who do not have a spleen, what are some of the ways they can help prevent infections.
Nominated Topic July 1, 2011
Do Certified Nurse Midwives decrease risk and improve outcomes to pregnant women?
Nominated Topic June 8, 2011
Management of obesity in primary care Evidence Question #1 What is the evidence that pharmacotherapy is effective in weight loss and maintenance of weight loss? Evidence Question #2 Are certain agents more effective than others? Evidence…
Nominated Topic June 7, 2011
QUESTION: For children and adults with cerebral palsy what is the comparative effectiveness of outcomes for each GMFCS level? BACKGROUND: The Gross Motor Function Classification System for Cerebral Palsy (GMFCS) (Palisano et al. 1997,…
Nominated Topic June 1, 2011
For patients with rectal cancer, what is the comparative effectiveness of different imaging modalities, alone or in combination (i.e., incremental benefit from using more than one modality) for preoperative staging and treatment selection?
Nominated Topic June 1, 2011
For patients with rectal cancer, what is the comparative effectiveness of neoadjuvant (preoperative) radiation therapy plus surgery versus surgery alone to reduce risk of local recurrence and improve net health outcome?
Nominated Topic June 1, 2011
For cancer patients, what is the comparative effectiveness of different strategies to manage the symptoms of chemotherapy for improving net health outcome?
Nominated Topic June 1, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of different models of survivorship care and sets of services on late and long-term net health outcomes (e.g., for breast cancer)?
Nominated Topic June 1, 2011
What is the comparative effectiveness of using versus not using clinical decision support tools to select immediate treatment versus observation and improve net health outcomes for patients with premalignancies (e.g., ductal carcinoma in…
Nominated Topic June 1, 2011
For patients with early stage breast cancer, what is the comparative effectiveness of alternative methods for post-lumpectomy radiation therapy (whole-breast vs. partial breast; accelerated vs. conventional fractionation) in improving net…
Nominated Topic June 1, 2011
For patients with advanced or metastatic solid tumors such as non-small cell lung cancer, what is the comparative effectiveness of usual care plus interdisciplinary palliative care versus usual care alone in improving net health outcomes?

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