Archived EPC Evidence Reports
The following is a list of EPC evidence reports that have not been updated within the past 5 years and are therefore no longer considered current. They are maintained for archival purposes only.
The decision not to update a report is based on several factors, such as the amount of new literature, potential changes to practice and policy, partner interest, available funding, and new nominations. If a partner nominates one of the archived topics for a new report, it is considered along with other topic nominations.
Please direct inquiries about EPC topics to epc@ahrq.gov.
Topics
Clinical
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Complementary and Alternative Care
Dietary Supplements
Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Eye Conditions
Heart and Vascular Diseases
Kidney Conditions
Lung Conditions
Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nerve and Brain Conditions
Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pathology
Pediatric Conditions
Skin Conditions
Health Care Services
Bioterrorism
Information Technology
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Technical
Methodology
Clinical
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Adrenal Mass, Clinically Inapparent (February 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Anemia in Oncology, Use of Epoetin (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Breast Abnormalities, Diagnosis and Management (April 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer Pain, Management (January 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report: Volume I, Volume II
Cancer Risk, Dietary Behavior (November 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer Symptoms, Management (July 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cancer-Related Decision Aids (July 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Colorectal Cancer Screening (May 1998)
Clinical Focus / Summary / Technical Review
Prostatic Cancer, Androgen Suppression (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Complementary and Alternative Care
Ayurvedic Treatments for Diabetes Mellitus (June 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Mind-Body Interventions, Gastrointestinal Conditions (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Dietary Supplements
Garlic, Effects (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Milk Thistle Effects (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
S-Adenosyl-L-Methionine (SAMe) for Depression, Osteoarthritis, and Liver Disease (August 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Acute Bacterial Rhinosinusitis (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Rhinitis, Allergic and Nonallergic (May 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Speech/Language Disorders, Criteria for Determining Disability (January 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Eye Conditions
Cataract and Glaucoma, Surgical Treatment (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cataract Surgery, Anesthesia Management (July 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report: Volume I, Volume II / Selected Publications
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Heart and Vascular Diseases
Angina, Unstable (August 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Atrial Fibrillation, New Onset (May 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Blood Pressure Monitoring, Ambulatory (November 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Cardiac Ischemia, Acute, Emergency Department Technologies (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Cardiovascular Effects of Epinephrine (March 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Stable Angina, Conventional and Alternative Therapies (November 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Venous Thromboembolism, Prevention After Injury (August 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Kidney Conditions
Chronic Renal Failure, Determinants of Disability (May 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Chronic Renal Failure, Use of Epoetin for Anemia (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Lung Conditions
Asthma, Chronic (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Acute Exacerbations (September 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Mechanical Ventilation, Criteria for Weaning (June 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Treatment (November 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Depression, Treatment with New Drugs (March 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Defining and Managing (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Disability (December 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Worker-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (October 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Nerve and Brain Conditions
Epilepsy, Management of Newly Diagnosed Patients (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Paralyzed Persons, Prevention and Management of Urinary Complications (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Parkinson's Disease, Diagnosis and Treatment (June 2003)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Sleep Apnea, Diagnosis (December 1998)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Spinal Cord Injury, Neurogenic/Neuropathic Pain (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Spinal Cord Injury, Pulmonary Disease (June 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Spinal Stenosis, Degenerative Lumbar Treatment (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report: Volume I, Volume II
Stroke, Management Effectiveness (July 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Traumatic Brain Injury, Rehabilitation (December 1998)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Cervical Cytology (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Hypertension During Pregnancy (August 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Preterm Labor, Management (January 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Prolonged Pregnancy (March 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Uterine Fibroids (January 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report: Volume I, Volume II
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Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Dental Caries, Diagnosis and Management (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Dental Patients Who Are HIV Positive (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Hepatitis C (June 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia) in Acute-Care Stroke Patients (March 1999)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
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Pathology
Autopsy (October 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Pediatric Conditions
Acute Sinusitis in Children, Supplement (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Asthma, Chronic (September 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia (November 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Otitis Media, Acute (June 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Otitis Media with Effusion, Diagnosis (June 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report: Volume I, Volume II
Traumatic Brain Injury in Children and Adolescents (October 2000)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Skin Conditions
Acne, Management (March 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report: Volume I, Volume II
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Health Care Services
Bioterrorism
Bioterrorism Preparedness, Training of Clinicians (December 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Bioterrorism Preparedness, Information Technology (June 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Information Technology
Telemedicine for the Medicare Population (February 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Selected Publications
Telemedicine, Supplement: Indirect Home Interventions (August 2001)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Patient Safety Practices, Making Health Care Safer (July 2001)
Abstract/ Summary / Evidence Report (HSTAT; HTML)
Technical
Methodology
Rating Systems for Strength of Scientific Evidence (March 2002)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report / Fact Sheet / Selected Publications
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Current as of September 2008
Internet Citation:
Archived EPC Evidence Reports. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epcarch.htm