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1 to 50 of 67 Nominated Topics Displayed
Nominated Topic December 28, 2016
Comparative effectiveness of Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Fusion vs Nonoperative Care
Nominated Topic November 22, 2016
Follow up of stroke patients with Lateral Meduallry Syndrome/Wallenbrug Syndrome
Nominated Topic November 16, 2016
Treatment of Common Hip Fractures
Nominated Topic November 15, 2016
I nominate Rigvir Cancer Virotherapy for the treatment of Cancer. It is approved in the European Union and is backed by 50 years of Research. This live virus is injected into the Cancer Patient and seeks out and destroys ONLY Cancer Cells…
Nominated Topic November 2, 2016
Specific research questions are: What is the best definition of failure to thrive? 1) What criteria for failure to thrive have been proposed, and what are the test characteristics of these proposed criteria for identifying a) children with…
Nominated Topic October 31, 2016
Research on Treatment of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, #725
Nominated Topic October 31, 2016
Topic: Models of Prenatal Care Population: Pregnant Women Prenatal care is critical for maternal and child health and wellbeing. There are several models of prenatal care in use throughout the United States. Questions: 1. What model of…
Nominated Topic October 31, 2016
The proposed topic for this review is the effectiveness of a fixed-dose combination therapy, also known as the polypill, for secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The specific therapy combination of interest includes aspirin,…
Nominated Topic October 31, 2016
Key Questions KEY QUESTIONS INVOLVING THE DIAGNOSIS AND INITIAL MANAGEMENT OF TESTICULAR CANCER: i.After a suspicious physical or self-examination, what is the diagnostic accuracy (sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive…
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
What are the harms versus benefits for antipsychotics in the prevention of delirium?
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
What are the benefits and harms of digoxin in the treatment of atrial fibrillation and/or heart failure in older adults? Are the benefits and harms dose dependent, i.e., do they differ for doses less than or equal to 0.125 mg per day…
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
Sickle cell disease affects every major organ and organ system in the body, causing severe morbidity and early mortality. The clinical management of acute and chronic complications of sickle cell disease is important for patients and…
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
Topic: Borderline Personality Disorder Suggested key questions: What is the efficacy and comparative effectiveness of pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for affective dysregulation symptoms, including impulsive-behavioral…
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
Topic Delirium: What methods are effective for identifying individuals with delirium, subsyndromal delirium or a high risk of developing delirium?
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
I would like to see a study surrounding the comprehension of an informed consent in relationship to patients who have the symptom of psychosis.
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
Screening and management of sepsis. Key Questions for Screening and Managing Sepsis 1. In potentially infected seriously ill adult patients, does screening for sepsis improve clinical outcomes, including mortality, length of stay in…
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
Chelation Therapy using EDTA either through direct intravenous injection or by oral ingestion in pill form
Nominated Topic October 28, 2016
Key Questions for HIP OA Key Question 1 a. What is the clinical effectiveness of the following pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies in patients with primary or secondary OA of the hip, compared with placebo/sham controls or…
Nominated Topic October 25, 2016
MCSP- Maternal and Child Survival Program According to jhipiego possible Partnership in BUILDING THE CAPACITY and ODSS-Organization Development and Systems Strengthening to bring forth an active and effective MCSP with efforts to save…
Nominated Topic October 17, 2016
I would like to propose a study investigating the needs, facilities and available programs that deal with the dental/periodontal health of underprivileged adults in the inner city districts of Western States, with emphasis on Denver…
Nominated Topic October 11, 2016
The impact of medical trauma with sickle cell patients, children and adults, due to their ongoing distresses. Children 4-17 years old, and adults 18-45 years old. What are the benefits of providing mental health therapy as part of their…
Nominated Topic October 10, 2016
What are the benefits of clinical and non-clinical approaches to treating depression? Are there any test's or combinations of clinical and non-clinical (integrated) approaches that result in increased benefits and fewer risk in the adult…
Nominated Topic September 29, 2016
Oxygen Therapy. According to Kevin Richardson and Dr Sears Oxygen Therapy was routinely used in Medical Care in USA from 1880's to 1932.
Nominated Topic September 29, 2016
I wanted to know how effectively Opioid Overdose treatment, and tracking coincide with enrollment into Medicaid Programs with treatment and tracking of clinical effectiveness. This would be between the ages of 16-55, in Massachusetts in…
Nominated Topic September 26, 2016
Implement HACCP Program in US Medicare Facilities.HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) was developed in the 1960's to make sure the Foods consumed in Space Travel were Safe to Consume. Today, it is widely used in the US Food…
Nominated Topic September 21, 2016
The efficacy of prophylactic trimming of corns and callouses.
Nominated Topic September 21, 2016
The efficacy of speech therapy after stroke.
Nominated Topic September 14, 2016
Update of Migraine in Adults: Preventive Pharmacologic Treatments
Nominated Topic September 14, 2016
Whether using computerized screening questins can be used to manage symptoms og Gynecologic cancer patients (Breast,Ovary,uterus,cervix and Vulva.
Nominated Topic September 13, 2016
Topic: Assessment, Treatment & Prevention of Depression in Children and Adolescents Population: Children and adolescents through 17 years of age with a DSM-5 depression diagnosis or with elevated risk of developing depression. Questions:…
Nominated Topic September 13, 2016
Topic: Assessment, Treatment, & Prevention of Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents Population: Children and adolescents through 17 years with a DSM-5 bipolar diagnosis or with elevated risk of developing a bipolar disorder.…
Nominated Topic September 13, 2016
Topic: Assessment, Treatment, & Prevention of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Children and Adolescents Population: Children and adolescents through 17 years with a DSM-5 PTSD diagnosis or with elevated risk of developing PTSD. Questions:…
Nominated Topic September 13, 2016
Interventions for Substance Use Disorders in Adolescents
Nominated Topic August 29, 2016
Spina bifida (SB) is a congenital condition, in which the brain, spinal cord, and/or meninges do not develop normally. The National Institute of Health (NIH) classifies SB into four types including: occulta, closed neural tube defects,…
Nominated Topic August 2, 2016
This nomination encompasses several different aspects of the treatment of acute and chronic pain. As access to buprenorphine and methadone is very limited, this nomination instead focuses alternatives to treating pain and assisting the…
Nominated Topic August 2, 2016
Respiratory tract infections such as viral upper respiratory tract infections, sinusitis or acute bronchitis account for the majority of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions (Shapiro 2014). This nomination seeks to clarify the benefit of…
Nominated Topic August 2, 2016
ACC/AHA would like to suggest updating already existent AHRQ systematic reviews with the questions and evidence gaps addressed therein, published in 2013. Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation (Posted: 8/23/13)…
Nominated Topic August 2, 2016
The Effectiveness of Rehabilitation Treatment Based on Service Delivery Program Setting Question #1: For adults who receive an acute-care admission for new or worsening disability resulting from injury or medical event, what percentage of…
Nominated Topic July 26, 2016
ACC/AHA would like to suggest updating already existent AHRQ systematic reviews with the questions and evidence gaps addressed therein, published in 2013. Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation (Posted: 6/28/13)…
Nominated Topic July 25, 2016
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Nominated Topic July 16, 2016
For adults patients with a tracheostomy or endotracheal tube in a hospital setting, what are comparative risks and benefits of the old way of suctioning with normal saline.
Nominated Topic July 8, 2016
Key Questions: 1. What is the comparative effectiveness of antiviral treatment in improving morbidity and mortality in patients with HCV infection? a. How does the effectiveness of antiviral treatment vary according to patient subgroup…
Nominated Topic July 5, 2016
Question #1: P: For adults who receive acute (inpatient) rehabilitation for new or worsening disability resulting from injury or medical event I: Does providing case management services as part of an interdisciplinary acute rehabilitation…
Nominated Topic July 5, 2016
Question #1: P: For adults who receive an acute-care admission for new or worsening disability resulting from injury or medical event I: Does providing rehabilitation services (e.g., physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy,…
Nominated Topic July 5, 2016
RELEVANT PATIENT GROUP: adult patients (age 18 years and older) who present with sudden hearing loss (SHL) THE IMPORTANT HEALTH-RELATED BENEFITS AND HARMS YOU ARE INTERESTED IN, FOR EXAMPLE, IMPROVEMENTS IN SYMPTOMS OR PROBLEMS WITH…
Nominated Topic July 5, 2016
RELEVANT PATIENTS, GROUP(S) OR SUBGROUPS OF PEOPLE. THIS MAY INCLUDE DETAILS SUCH AS AGE RANGE, GENDER, COEXISTING DIAGNOSES, AND REASONS FOR THERAPY: The target population is inclusive of both adults and children presenting with Bell s…
Nominated Topic June 29, 2016
Topic: Treatment of low testosterone in men Proposed draft key questions: 1. Are low testosterone levels associated with symptoms of fatigue, weakness, sexual dysfunction (including low libido and erectile dysfunction), hot flashes or…
Nominated Topic June 28, 2016
AWHONN Response: What do nurses and other healthcare providers need to know to promote evidence-based care and optimal outcomes to pregnant women requiring surgery during pregnancy or birth by cesarean section? AWHONN Response to Relevant…
Nominated Topic June 27, 2016
Topic to explore: the solution identified by latest research (methods, data, underlying themes) which now has to be elaborated on to clarify the details in process and flow. You'll see the outcome within 1 -3 years as progress from the…
Nominated Topic June 27, 2016
Urinary Incontinence affects 18 million women in the United States with those under the age of 60 accounting for more than half of the cases. (NAFC website). Treatment options for women with SUI encompass lifestyle/behavioral modification,…

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