EPC Evidence Reports
Completed Reports
Clinical
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Complementary and Alternative Care
Dietary Supplements
Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Heart and Vascular Diseases
Infectious Diseases
Kidney/Urological Conditions
Laboratory Testing
Lung Conditions
Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Nerve and Brain Conditions
Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Pediatric Conditions
Health Care Services
Health Information Technology
Public Health Preparedness
Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Technical
Methodology
Clinical
Cancer and Blood Disorders
Alcohol Consumption & Cancer Risk (November 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Anemia, Managing with Epoetin and Darbepoetin (May 2006)
Comparative Evidence Review
Breast Abnormalities, Noninvasive Diagnostic Tests (February 2006)
Comparative Evidence Review
Breast Cancer Outcomes, Gene Expression Profiling Tests (January 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Breast Tumors, HER2 Testing (November 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Cancer Family History, Clinical Utility (April 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Colorectal Cancer Screening (February
2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) (September 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Family History and Improving Health (August 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Hydroxyurea for the Treatment of Sickle Cell Disease (February 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Localized Prostate Cancer Surveillance (December 2011)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Prostate Cancer Risk Assessment, Multigene Panels (July 2012)
Abstract /
Summary /
Evidence Report
Prostate Cancer, Therapies for Clinically Localized (February 2008)
Comparative Evidence Review
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Complementary and Alternative Care
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Back Pain Utilization (January 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Back Pain II (October 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Dietary Supplements
Dietary Supplements and Cardiovascular Drugs (April 2012)
Comparative Evidence Review
Probiotics (April 2011)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Vitamin D and Calcium: Systematic Review of Health Outcomes (July 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions
Acute Otitis Media, Update (November 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Heart and Vascular Diseases
Acute Stroke and Myocardial Infarction, Transition of Care (October 2011)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Arterial Bypass, Percutaneous Coronary Interventions and Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (October 2007)
Comparative Evidence Review
Carbohydrate and Lipid Disorders in Persons with Spinal Cord Injury (January 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Erectile Dysfunction, Diagnosis and Treatment (May 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Genetic Testing Outcomes & Venous Thromboembolism (June 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Hypertension, Treatment with Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme Inhibitors (ACEIs) and Angiotensin II Receptor Antagonists (ARBs) (November 2007)
Comparative Evidence Review
Renal Artery Stenosis, Management Strategies (October 2006)
Comparative Evidence Review
Renal Artery Stenosis, Management Strategies (2007 Update)
Comparative Evidence Review
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery (March 2012)
Comparative Evidence Review
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Infectious Diseases
Hepatitis B (October 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Kidney/Urological Conditions
Overactive Bladder, Treatment (August 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Solid Organ Transplant, Monitoring Mycophenolic Acid (February 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Urinary Incontinence, Nonsurgical Treatments (April 2012)
Comparative Evidence Review
Laboratory Testing
Thiopurine Methyltransferase Activity (December 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Lung Conditions
Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction and Asthma (January 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Mental Health Conditions and Substance Abuse
Adult Depression, Treatment with Second-Generation Antidepressants (January 2007)
Comparative Evidence Review
Alcohol Consumption & Cancer Risk (November 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Atypical Antipsychotics, Off-Label Use (January 2007)
Comparative Evidence Review
Depression, Treatment After Unsatisfactory Response to SSRIs (April 2012)
Comparative Evidence Review
Mental Health & Substance Abuse (October 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Metabolic, Nutritional, and Endocrine Conditions
Diabetes Education for Children (April 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Gestational Diabetes (March 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Musculoskeletal Disorders
Common Hip Fractures, Treatment (August 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Osteoarthritis, Treatment and Safety of Analgesics (September 2006)
Comparative Evidence Review
Osteoporosis, Fracture Prevention—Update (March 2012)
Comparative Evidence Review
Osteoporosis, Treatments to Prevent Fractures (December 2007)
Comparative Evidence Review
Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis, Drug Therapy (November 2007)
Comparative Evidence Review
Rheumatoid Arthritis, Drug Therapy—Update (June 2012)
Comparative Evidence Review
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery (March 2012)
Comparative Evidence Review
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Nerve and Brain Conditions
Alzheimer's Disease and Cognitive Decline (April 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions
Bariatric Surgery in Women of Reproductive Age (November 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Effectiveness of Assisted Reproductive Technology (May 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Elective Induction of Labor, Maternal & Neonatal Outcomes (March 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Inhaled Nitric Oxide in Preterm Infants (October 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Maternal Weight Gain, Outcomes (May 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Vaginal Birth After Cesarean—Update (March 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Management Strategies (December 2005)
Comparative Effectiveness Review
Lactose Intolerance and Health (February 2010)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Pediatric Conditions
Febrile Infants (March 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Weight Reduction Programs, Children (September 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
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Health Care Services
Health Information Technology
Health Care Decisionmaking Through Health IT (April 2012)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Health Information Technology Use, Barriers and Drivers (November 2008)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Health Information Technology, Costs and Benefits (April 2006)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Impact of Consumer Health Informatics Applications (October
2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Medication Management & Health IT (April 2011)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Patient-Centered Care Through Health IT (June 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Public Health Preparedness
Allocation of Scarce Resources During Mass Casualty Events (June 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
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Quality Improvement and Patient Safety
Closing the Quality Gap, Revisited
Patient-Centered Medical Home (July 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Public Reporting as a Quality Improvement Strategy (July 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Interventions to Address Health Disparities (August 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Bundled Payment (August 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Medication Adherence Interventions (September 2012)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Closing the Quality Gap
Vol. 1: Series Overview and Methodology (August 2004)
Abstract / Fact Sheet / Technical Review
Vol. 2: Diabetes Mellitus (September 2004)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 3: Hypertension Care (January 2005)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 4: Antibiotic Prescribing Behavior (January 2006)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 5: Asthma Care (January 2007)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 6: Healthcare-Associated Infections (January 2007)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 7: Care Coordination (June 2007)
Abstract / Technical Review
Community Health Worker Interventions, Outcomes (June 2009)
Abstract / Evidence Report
Health Literacy Interventions and Outcomes, Update (March 2011)
Abstract / Summary / Evidence Report
Patient Safety Practices, Making Health Care Safer (July 2001)
Abstract/ Summary / Evidence Report (HSTAT; HTML)
Technical
Methodology
Nutritional Research
Vol. 1: Application of Systematic Review Methodology to the Field of Nutrition (January 2009)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 2: Issues & Challenges in Conducting Systematic Reviews to Support Development of Nutrient Reference Values (March 2009)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 3: Reporting of Systematic Reviews of Micronutrients and Health (March 2009)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 4: Effects of Eicosapentanoic and Docosahexanoic Acid on Mortality (February 2012)
Abstract / Technical Review
Vol. 5: Comparison of Translational Patterns in Two Nutrient–Disease Associations (October 2011)
Abstract / Technical Review