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)
Dietary Supplements
Vitamin D and Calcium: Systematic Review of Health Outcomes (late 2009)
Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Management of Acute Otitis Media, Update (late 2009)
Financing
Regulation of Healthcare, Costs (late 2009)
Genomics
Family History and Improving Health (mid 2009)
Outcomes of Genetic Testing in Adults with a History of Venous Thromboembolism (mid 2009)
Heart and Vascular Diseases
Erectile Dysfunction, Diagnosis and Treatment (mid 2009)
Lung Conditions
Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction and Asthma (late 2009)
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Treatment of Intertrochanteric/Subtrochanteric and Subcapital Fractures of the Hip (mid 2009)
Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean—Update (early 2010)
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 April 2009
Internet Citation:
EPC Topics In Progress. April 2009. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epc/epcprogress.htm