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401 to 450 of 1038 Nominated Topics Displayed
Nominated Topic October 19, 2015
Are clinical outcomes similar for patients when practice guidelines differ with regard to treatment of cardiovascular risk according to LDL targets If so what LDL levels are recommended to reduce cardiovascular risk
Nominated Topic October 8, 2015
treatment of malignant melanoma with immunotherapy drubs
Nominated Topic September 24, 2015
Histoplasmosis diagnosis and treatment NEEDS IMPROVEMENT
Nominated Topic August 6, 2015
1.In pregnant women what is the relative effectiveness of available methods for cervical ripening in reducing the duration of labor and rate of failed induction2.In pregnant women what are the potential complications with each method of…
Nominated Topic August 6, 2015
1.Among women who have been diagnosed with noncyclicmixed cyclic and noncyclic chronic pelvic pain what is the prevalence of the following comorbidities dysmenorrhea major depressive disorder anxiety disorder temporomandibular joint pain…
Nominated Topic July 10, 2015
Our topic nomination is Treatment of PMS and PMDD. The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such cases1 In women needing treatment for PMS how effective are the following treatments compared with…
Nominated Topic July 5, 2015
For adults with healthprovider induced Compartment Syndrome of arms or legs including amputation of toes andor fingers.
Nominated Topic May 21, 2015
Conjuntivitus
Nominated Topic May 20, 2015
Q1. For patients with a diagnosis of ESRD what are the comparative effectiveness risks and benefits of in center dialysis versus home dialysis home hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis Q2. What are the barriers to delivery of home dialysis…
Nominated Topic May 18, 2015
How are the mental health issues of the North American in Arizona being treated substance abuse and domestic violence
Nominated Topic May 4, 2015
Compare ClO2 to any and all disinfectants andor antisepticsUniversal need for the ideal biocide.Chlorine Dioxide ClO2 is the ideal biocide. ClO2 is size selective. Please see previous documents. ClO2 kills C. diff spores on surfaces in 1…
Nominated Topic April 23, 2015
Topic Comparative effectiveness of screening tools for PTSD in children and adolescents.Key questions1What are the sensitivity and specificity of available screening instruments for detecting PTSD in children and adolescents2Are the…
Nominated Topic April 23, 2015
Our topic nomination is Hepatitis B in Pregnancy. The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such casesHow is acute Hepatitis B managed in pregnant womenoSpecific testsoInterpretation of testsHow are…
Nominated Topic April 10, 2015
What is the comparative safety and effectiveness of available treatment strategies for women with rheumatoid arthritis who are considering pregnancyHow does the evidence supporting available treatment options compare for women from…
Nominated Topic March 31, 2015
Our topic nomination is Treatment of Urinary Tract Infections in Nonpregnant Women. The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such casesoIn nonpregnant women with symptoms of a urinary tract…
Nominated Topic March 21, 2015
Would patients with Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder PGAD benefit from Deep Brain Stimulation
Nominated Topic March 17, 2015
Persistant Genital Arousal Disorder. I have been suffering in silence for over 30 years and when I finally got up the nerve to mention my symptoms... feeling the need to masturbate anywhere from 6 20 times daily because my body was and…
Nominated Topic March 17, 2015
PGAD Persistant Genital Arousal Syndrome
Nominated Topic March 16, 2015
Immediate failure PTAstent procedure with total occlusion above and below the knee that led to compartment syndrome and a 4 compartment fasciotomy
Nominated Topic March 16, 2015
Topic Nomination PostMyocardial Infarction MI Depression Updated Evidence ReviewKey Questions What is the independent association of measures of depression with postMI outcomesDoes treatment of postMI depression improve outcomesWhat are…
Nominated Topic March 6, 2015
I am nominating an update of a very important 2007 review that has been archived Breastfeeding and Maternal and Infant Health Outcomes in Developed Countries. I would encourage similar key questions and related parameters as in the 2007…
Nominated Topic February 13, 2015
What are the responsibility required of a nurse to direct and control an hospital organizationA nurse who is capable of directing the affairs of other health team including doctors...improvement in nursing administration and leadership…
Nominated Topic January 13, 2015
For the surgical treatment of clavicle fracture what are the comparative risks and benefits between available interventions Are these risks and benefits different for pediatric versus adult populations
Nominated Topic January 13, 2015
TOPIC Oxytocin postpartum defined as exogenous oxytocin administered after birth to prevent postpartum hemorrhage. oWhat categories of women should receive postpartum oxytocin oShould it be routinely administered to all women who give…
Nominated Topic January 13, 2015
TOPIC Hospital care of late preterm infants defined as those born between 34 weeks and 0 days of gestation and 36 weeks and 6 days of gestation What is the effect of increased hospital surveillance assessment and targeted interventions on…
Nominated Topic January 13, 2015
TOPIC Skin to skin for the newbornSkin to skin contact is defined as placing the newborn in direct skin to skin contact with the mother. This may take place immediately after birth and the newborn remains in skin to skin contact without…
Nominated Topic January 13, 2015
TOPIC Physiologic second stage of laborWomaninitiated spontaneous pushing the second stage of labor begins at the time the woman feels the urge to push. Spontaneous pushing is defined as a womans response to a natural urge to push or a…
Nominated Topic January 13, 2015
For high risk postpartum women receiving public payment for care does provision of intensive postpartum services improve appointment uptakeAll women who experienced poor maternal outcome or who have chronic medical conditions that put them…
Nominated Topic December 27, 2014
The effectiveness of controlling the spread of tb infection and prevent tuberculous spondylitis and arthritis
Nominated Topic December 26, 2014
What is the comparative effectiveness of different treatments for chronic bladder infections in women
Nominated Topic December 15, 2014
Blood pressure medicine side effects anger hostility depression in Men ages 35 and above specific to African American men.Interested in identifying mood swings hostility and anger as side effect improvements in mental health.
Nominated Topic December 9, 2014
Our topic nomination is Polycystic Ovary Syndrome PCOS. The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such casesDo women with PCOS have an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared with…
Nominated Topic November 19, 2014
What is the efficacy and comparative effectiveness of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for adults with borderline personality disorder What are the harms from pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for adults…
Nominated Topic November 17, 2014
What is the efficacy and comparative effectiveness of pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for adults with schizophrenia What are the harms from pharmacological and nonpharmacological treatments for adults with…
Nominated Topic October 8, 2014
How are the mental health issues of the Native American in Arizona being treated What interventions with the Native American population in Arizona are effective for substance abuse domestic violence and mental illness
Nominated Topic October 7, 2014
For adult patients in an acute care setting does providing information about the transmission and virulence of Ebola virus vs. influenza virus change the rates of influenza vaccinations given before the patient leaves the hospital
Nominated Topic September 29, 2014
For Nurses working the night shift who are experiencing sleep problemswould light therapy be beneficial What types of foods are ideal to promote energy at night and not fat storage do to unatural sleep patternsDoes melatonin encourage fat…
Nominated Topic September 8, 2014
Does Vape Exhalation from a Person that has some Illness that is spread airborne getting others Sicker
Nominated Topic August 29, 2014
Our topic nomination is Labor Dystocia. The following is a list of clinical questions practitioners consider when managing such casesWhat is the appropriate definition and arrest of the following oLatent labor oActive labor oSecond stage…
Nominated Topic August 20, 2014
QUESTIONS What are the appropriate indications for tonsillectomy Recurrent infections how many Sleep disordered breathingShould clinicians administer or prescribe perioperative antibiotics to children undergoing tonsillectomyRELEVANT…
Nominated Topic August 18, 2014
potassium and thiamin in rheumatoid arthritis
Nominated Topic August 14, 2014
1.What is the evidence for the existence of febrile seizures i.e. seizures in which fever has a necessary and causal relationship to the seizures and therefore lowering the body temperature is sufficient to prevent the seizures 2.What is…
Nominated Topic August 11, 2014
What are the indications for inserting tympanostomy tubes how many Otitis Media w Effusion or Acute Otitis Media episodes in what time frameShould clinicians obtain a hearing test prior to inserting tympanostomy tubesShould clinicians…
Nominated Topic July 29, 2014
Determinants of patient Satisfaction with procedural healthcare.
Nominated Topic July 22, 2014
Lack of condom use compliance within the sex age groups
Nominated Topic June 3, 2014
Description of a question or questions about a health care test or treatment: o In women with leiomyomas who are candidates for surgery, does the use of adjunctive medical treatment result in better outcomes? (Preoperative adjuvants &…
Nominated Topic June 2, 2014
Oppression of nurses
Nominated Topic May 26, 2014
Does The use of SCD and ted hose simultaneously decrease or eliminate the effectiveness of the other?
Nominated Topic May 20, 2014
What are effective treatments and procedures for weaning or detoxifying patients off of opioids? What populations of patients benefit from chronic opioid use and which should be weaned off? What alternatives to opioid use (e.g.,…
Nominated Topic May 20, 2014
What is the evidence that specific quality indicators in palliative care are associated with improved outcomes? Palliative care populations include those with advanced, serious and life-threatening illness, such as advanced cancer or…

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