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401 to 450 of 936 Nominated Topics Displayed
Nominated Topic March 14, 2013
PICO Population(s): Breastfeeding infants 6 months or less with ankyloglossia Intervention(s): Frenotomy, Frenectomy, or Frenulotomy Comparator(s): Breastfeeding management without surgical intervention Outcomes(s): Successful exclusive…
Nominated Topic March 14, 2013
Our topic of nomination is Postpartum Hemorrhage. The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such cases: • What should be considered in the initial evaluation of a patient with excessive bleeding in…
Nominated Topic March 11, 2013
Diagnosis and treatment of low back pain:<br />Key questions:<br /><ol><li>In patients with low back pain, what are the benefits and harms of identifying risk factors for chronicity and targeting treatment based on assessed…
Nominated Topic March 11, 2013
Effectiveness of aspirin for cancer prevention: Key questions: 1. What is the effectiveness of aspirin therapy in reducing overall cancer incidence? a. Does the effectiveness vary by cancer subtype, gender, age or other risk factors? 2.…
Nominated Topic March 11, 2013
Breast cancer risk prevention in women at average risk of breast cancer: Key questions: 1. What is the impact of modifiable lifestyle factors (such as diet, weight, exercise, smoking, exogenous hormones, radiation, and toxins including…
Nominated Topic March 11, 2013
Diagnosis and management of gout<br />Key questions:<br /><ol> <li>What is the accuracy of clinical criteria only in the diagnosis of acute gouty arthropathy instead of synovial fluid analysis?</li> <li>In adults with a history of gout, do…
Nominated Topic March 11, 2013
Comparative effectiveness for the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) Key questions: 1. For the treatment of MDD, what is the comparative effectiveness of SSRIs, placebo, psychotherapy, exercise, and alternative therapies? 2. For…
Nominated Topic March 7, 2013
What are the performance characteristics (e.g., sensitivity, specificity) of approaches and/or clinical features/symptoms to diagnose bipolar disorder in children? How do diagnostic methods compare in different subpopulations of children…
Nominated Topic March 7, 2013
What is the effectiveness of interventions intended to treat anxiety disorders in children (<18 years of age) over the long term (6-12 months)? What is the effectiveness of interventions intended to prevent the development of anxiety…
Nominated Topic March 7, 2013
In patients with dementia, what is the effectiveness of psychological treatment (i.e., non-pharmacological; e.g., cognitive or behavioral therapy for individuals with dementia; environmental and behavioral interventions to address…
Nominated Topic March 5, 2013
For patients with Injury-induced osteoarthritis, how can we stop the cycle of cartilage degradation, diapedesis, poly apoptosis and further cartilage degradation? Compare Ice/Ibuprofen from active suppression of inflammatory up-regulators…
Nominated Topic March 2, 2013
There are many of us who have endured the results of "recalled" medical devices used for total hip replacement. What treatment exists for cobalt and chromium contaminating the human blood stream? Ions of these two chemicals are the result…
Nominated Topic March 1, 2013
Stroke and depression in comprehensive stroke centers and the development of a sdepression screen ing tool in stroke. Where can patients be referred if they have depression after stroke? Health Psychology, Neurology
Nominated Topic February 26, 2013
1. For patients with IBS-D or -cyclic, how many/what percentage of patients have symptoms caused by non-IgE food allergies? 2. For patients with asthma or other allergy symptoms such as sinusitis or fatigue, how many/what percentage have…
Nominated Topic February 25, 2013
Research into pediatric post-traumatic stress disorder.
Nominated Topic February 23, 2013
I have had skin problems ever since I moved here to Arizona..ulcerated sores that do not heal for months on end! The doctors here have done biopsies and found no name for this skin disease! So because they do not know what is causing them…
Nominated Topic February 20, 2013
Food sensitivities are not always being recognized by health care providers
Nominated Topic February 20, 2013
Is sporadic pneumothorax related to and or a precursor to sleep apnea?
Nominated Topic February 15, 2013
Effectiveness of language interpretation (Spanish)using face to face versus language line (both by qualified/certified interpreter) in reducing patient safety medication errors in prescription compliance (West Coast, East Coast, Mid-West…
Nominated Topic February 14, 2013
Nasal and internal, Methylcobalamin,(B-12) which destroys the Flu,Intestinal,and Cold Viruses on Contact.
Nominated Topic February 14, 2013
It seem all you people live in a Ivy Tower! I would like to communicate with the Secretary. I have discovered a way you can Rejuvenate hearing, that you have lost,and even improve the hearing, and it is not a hearing aid or any drug! It is…
Nominated Topic February 13, 2013
For hemophilia patients, would the use of Fresh Frozen Plasma or cryoprecipate in the initial stages or treatment for previously untreated patients (PUPS) reduce the risk of inhibitory antibody production.
Nominated Topic February 13, 2013
People with memory problems should reduce their e xposure to video?
Nominated Topic February 7, 2013
novel procedure known as MILD (minimally invasive lumbar decompression) under investigation for the treatment of lumbar spinal stenosis. Heavily marketed as superior to open procedure though the FDA indication is limited to a subset of…
Nominated Topic February 7, 2013
Are Adults Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder more or less likely to be influenced by groups of people?
Nominated Topic February 6, 2013
is it possible to extubated the majority of heart surgery patients in operating room and would this improve outcomes and cost savings
Nominated Topic February 6, 2013
More research is needed related to the viable treatment of pulmonary fibrosis. My mother died in 1971, and my brother, in 1995; treatment options have not progressed at all, except for the option of a transplant. Thousands suffer, and die…
Nominated Topic January 31, 2013
What are the best options for fertility treatment, in terms of safety and effectiveness?
Nominated Topic January 25, 2013
What is the validity of standardized screening instruments for identifying psychiatric conditions (e.g., DMID, DSM, DCLD, ICD) in people with ID? Broadly, we are interested in the validity of standardized screening instruments e.g., DMID,…
Nominated Topic January 25, 2013
What is the effectiveness of interventions prior to and during dental care (including desensitization programs, sedation, behavioral modifications and standard immobilization) to improve tolerance of dental procedures for persons with…
Nominated Topic January 24, 2013
Diagnosis and Treatment of Localized Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer
Nominated Topic January 21, 2013
For "adult" patients with sickle cell disease what are the comparative related health complications which lead to morbidity? As a result, are there preventative measures that could be taken?
Nominated Topic January 15, 2013
Can gallbladder can regrOw with stemcell ?
Nominated Topic January 7, 2013
What is the effectiveness of interventions designed to support children in transition from pediatric care to adult care with special health care needs? Ineffective transition planning can have significant negative consequences on children…
Nominated Topic January 7, 2013
In a landmark decision in December 2012, The American Psychiatric Association recognized binge eating disorder (BED) as a distinct eating disorder in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). The…
Nominated Topic January 7, 2013
For patients following Total Joint Arthroplasty (TJA), what are the comparative risks and benefits, of postoperative Xarelto versus Lovenox?
Nominated Topic December 31, 2012
You cover a number of topics but you have nothing on dental health issues and options.
Nominated Topic December 31, 2012
For individuals with depression what are the various evidence based treatments and what is their relative costs including consideration for time to recover and decrease further episodes.
Nominated Topic December 18, 2012
In patients with Polysytic Liver and Kidney Disease, what is the corrilation with also being high risk for devoloping life threatning Aneruisms.
Nominated Topic December 17, 2012
IBS, Crohn's and ulcerative colitis. Since I have been diagnosed I have noticed first how many people are afflicted and second the ramifications of living with this condition. There is no paper in your collection. There are a lot of types…
Nominated Topic December 14, 2012
Is there a relationship or evidence to support PANS/PANDAS? (children/adults/patients who develop sudden onset OCD, as a result of an infection?)
Nominated Topic December 9, 2012
For the non medicare elderly with multiple comorbidities, what is the comparative effectiveness of patent advocates in large HMO systems that support the provider?
Nominated Topic December 7, 2012
Given that Celiac disease currently affects at least 3 million Americans and has a prevalence of 1 out of 133 healthy individuals, what is the diagnostic accuracy of different screening tests for Celiac disease? Additionally, given the…
Nominated Topic December 7, 2012
Does a mandate that health care workers and volunteers be vaccinated annually against influenza have any effect on the rate of laboratory-confirmed influenza in nursing home patients?
Nominated Topic December 6, 2012
Which is the best birth control medication, based on factors such as convenience, cost, risk of breast cancer, decreased risk of ovarian cancer, and effectiveness?
Nominated Topic November 21, 2012
For people born living with HIV born outside the US(particularly Sub- Saharna Africa/Southeast Asia)why is it difficult for them to discuss HIV related issues as compared to those born in the USA living with HIV especially Men who have sex…
Nominated Topic November 21, 2012
For the disabled and elderly with multiple comorbidities, what is the comparative effectiveness of physician housecalls on outcomes and total cost?
Nominated Topic November 19, 2012
With the utilization of a revolutionary side-turning hospital bed, 4flex Care Bed™, in which ways could myriads of patients, caregivers and nurses alike, and also the United States Government benefit?
Nominated Topic November 10, 2012
For patients in preterm labor, what is the comparative effectiveness of the most common treatments? Which treatments prevent the labor the longest with the fewest side effects?
Nominated Topic October 26, 2012
What is the comparative effectiveness of interventions to reduce non-emergent Emergency Department visits?

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