EPC Topics In Progress

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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.

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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

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Internet Citation:

EPC Topics In Progress. April 2009. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epc/epcprogress.htm

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