The following is a list of topics for which work has begun on evidence
reports from the Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs). Knowledge of an evidence report and its release date might be
useful to decisionmakers. Note that the expected release dates are tentative
and subject to change, being updated as necessary. Please direct inquiries
about an ongoing topic to: epc@ahrq.gov.
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Diagnosis and Management of Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) (late 2009)
HER2 Testing to Manage Patients with Breast or Other Solid Tumors (mid 2008)
Complementary and Alternative Care
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Back Pain Utilization (late 2008)
Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Management of Acute Otitis Media, Update (late 2009)
Financing
Regulation of Healthcare, Costs (late 2008)
Genomics
Outcomes from Testing for Factor V Leiden and Prothrombin G20210A (mid 2009)
Heart and Vascular Diseases
Erectile Dysfunction, Diagnosis and Treatment (late 2008)
Information Technology
Barriers and Drivers of Health IT Use for the Elderly, Chronically Ill, and Underserved (late 2008)
Lung Conditions
Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction and Asthma (late 2009)
Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Nutrition (late 2008)
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Treatment of Intertrochanteric/Subtrochanteric and Subcapital Fractures of the Hip (mid 2009)
Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Bariatric Surgery in Women of Reproductive Age (late 2008)
Elective Induction of Labor (late 2008)
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean—Update (early 2010)
Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Management of Chronic Hepatitis B (late 2008)
Pediatric
Management of Acute Otitis Media, Update (late 2009)
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Developing Cost-effectiveness and Quality Metrics for Community Health Worker Interventions (mid 2009)
Urological Conditions
Etiology and Treatment Alternatives for Overactive Bladder in Women as a Condition of Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms (late 2009)
Current as of September 2008
Internet Citation:
EPC Topics In Progress. September 2008. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epc/epcprogress.htm