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Research Summaries for Consumers, Clinicians, and Policymakers | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program

Research Summaries for Consumers, Clinicians, and Policymakers | AHRQ Effective Health Care Program





Million Hearts® Initiative Seeks Hypertension Control Champions by October 10

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Million Hearts initiative is seeking nominations for blood pressure control champions for the 2014 Million Hearts Hypertension Control Challenge. The challenge seeks to recognize high-performing small and large practices and health systems that have worked with their patients to achieve hypertension control rates at or above 70 percent. This competition is part of efforts by Million Hearts to help prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. The submission deadline is October 10. Success stories about the 2013 winners are available, along with information about hypertension from AHRQ.  

Research Summaries for Consumers, Clinicians, and Policymakers


The Effective Health Care Program creates free research summaries about the benefits and risks of different treatments for different health conditions. The summaries are based on comparative effectiveness reviews that cover health topics suggested by the public. These research summaries are not clinical recommendations or guidelines and should not be interpreted as such.
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Research summaries for consumers, clinicians, and policymakers are available for the following health conditions:
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Brain and Nerve Conditions
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Treating Severe Migraine Headaches in the Emergency Room (En Español)Sept. 19, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC142-A
Acute Migraine Treatment in Emergency SettingsSept. 19, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC142-3
Options for Treating Restless Legs Syndrome (En Español)Aug. 30, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC147-A
Treatment for Restless Legs SyndromeAug. 30, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC147-3
 Breathing Conditions
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Allergy Shots and Allergy Drops for Adults and Children (En Español)Aug. 22, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC061-A
Subcutaneous and Sublingual Immunotherapy To Treat Allergic Rhinitis/Rhinoconjunctivitis and AsthmaAug. 22, 2013
Treating Sleep Apnea: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Aug. 8, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC052-A
Comparative Effectiveness of Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in AdultsAug. 8, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC052-3
Human Growth Hormone for Children With Cystic Fibrosis: A Review of the Research for Parents and Caregivers(En Español)Mar. 4, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC003-A
Use of Recombinant Human Growth Hormone for Pediatric Patients With Cystic FibrosisMar. 4, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC003-3
Noninvasive Positive-Pressure Ventilation for Acute Respiratory Failure: Comparative EffectivenessSept. 20, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC089-3
 Cancer
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Trasplantes de médula ósea o de células madre sanguíneas en niños con formas graves de trastornos autoinmunes o ciertos tipos de cáncerApr. 9, 2014 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13(14)-EHC127-B-EF
Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Rare Diseases in the Pediatric PopulationSept. 25, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(14)-EHC018-3
Trasplantes de médula ósea o de células madre sanguíneas en niños con ciertas enfermedades metabólicas hereditarias y rarasMar. 25, 2014 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(14)-EHC018-B-EF
Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Rare Diseases in the Pediatric PopulationSept. 25, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(14)-EHC018-3
Bone Marrow or Blood Stem Cell Transplants in Children With Certain Rare Inherited Metabolic DiseasesSept. 25, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(14)-EHC018-A-EF
Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Rare Diseases in the Pediatric PopulationSept. 25, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(14)-EHC018-3
Bone Marrow or Blood Stem Cell Transplants in Children With Severe Forms of Autoimmune Disorders or Certain Types of CancerSept. 25, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13(14)-EHC127-A-EF
Hematopoietic Stem-Cell Transplantation for Rare Diseases in the Pediatric PopulationSept. 25, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(14)-EHC018-3
Understanding Radiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer: A Guide for Adults and Their Caregivers (En Español)Nov. 30, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10(11)-EHC014-A
Comparative Effectiveness and Safety of Radiotherapy Treatments for Head and Neck CancerNov. 30, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10(11)-EHC014-3
Reducing the Risk of Breast Cancer With Medicine: A Guide for Women(En Español)Jan. 13, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 09(10)-EHC028-A
Medications To Reduce the Risk of Primary Breast Cancer in Women: Clinician's GuideJan. 13, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 09(10)-EHC028-3
Treating Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer(En Español)Jul. 24, 2008 
AHRQ Pub. No. 08-EHC010-2A
Treatments for Clinically Localized Prostate CancerJul. 24, 2008 
AHRQ Pub. No. 08-EHC010-3
 Developmental Delays, ADHD, Autism
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum DisorderSept. 23, 2014 
AHRQ Pub. No. 14-EHC036-A
Comparative Effectiveness of Therapies for Children With Autism Spectrum DisorderSept. 23, 2014 
AHRQ Pub. No. 14-EHC036-3
Treatment Options for ADHD in Children and Teens: A Review of Research for Parents and Caregivers(En Español)Jun. 26, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC003-A
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Children and AdolescentsJun. 26, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC003-3
 Diabetes
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Methods for Delivering Insulin and Monitoring Blood Sugar: A Review of the Research for Children, Teens, and Adults With Diabetes (En Español)Sept. 4, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC036-A
Insulin Delivery and Glucose Monitoring Methods for Diabetes Mellitus: Comparative EffectivenessSept. 4, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC036-3
Medicines for Type 2 Diabetes: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Jun. 30, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC038-A
Comparing Medications for Adults With Type 2 DiabetesJun. 30, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC038-3
Gestational Diabetes: A Guide for Pregnant Women (En Español)Aug. 5, 2009 
AHRQ Pub. No. 09-EHC014-A
Gestational Diabetes: Caring for Women During and After PregnancyAug. 5, 2009 
AHRQ Pub. No. 09-EHC014-3
 Digestive System Conditions
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Treatment Options for GERD or Acid Reflux Disease: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Sept. 23, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC049-A
Managing Chronic Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseSept. 23, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC-049-3
 Functional Limitations and Physical Disabilities
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Surgery for an Inguinal Hernia (En Español)Jul. 24, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC091-A
Surgical Management of Inguinal HerniaJul. 24, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC091-3
 Genitourinary Conditions
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Treatment Options for Children With Undescended Testicles (En Español)Aug. 30, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC001-A
Evaluation and Treatment of CryptorchidismAug. 30, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC001-3
Lowering the Chance of Getting Another Calcium Kidney Stone (En Español)Aug. 8, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC049-A
Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults: Comparative Effectiveness of Preventive Medical StrategiesAug. 8, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC049-3
Non-surgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence: A Review of the Research for Women (En Español)Apr. 9, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC074-A
Non-surgical Treatments for Urinary Incontinence in Adult Women: Diagnosis and Comparative EffectivenessApr. 9, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC-074-3
 Gynecology
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Treating Chronic Pelvic Pain: A Review of the Research for Women(En Español)Apr. 16, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC088-A
Effectiveness of Treatments for Noncyclic Chronic Pelvic Pain in Adult WomenApr. 16, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC088-3
 Heart and Blood Vessel Conditions
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Taking Dietary Supplements With Heart, Blood Pressure, or Cholesterol Medicines: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Apr. 10, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC021-A
Use Versus Nonuse of Dietary Supplements in Adults Taking Cardiovascular DrugsApr. 10, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC021-3
Preventing Blood Clots After Hip or Knee Replacement Surgery or Surgery for a Broken Hip: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Aug. 30, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC020-A
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopedic SurgeryAug. 30, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC020-3
Measuring Your Blood Pressure at Home: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Feb. 22, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC002-A
Effectiveness of Self-Measured Blood Pressure Monitoring in Adults With HypertensionFeb. 22, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC002-3
Choosing Medicines for High Blood Pressure: A Review of the Research on ACEIs, ARBs, and DRIs (En Español)Oct. 24, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC063-A
ACEIs, ARBs, or DRI for Adults With HypertensionOct. 24, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)EHC063-3
“ACE Inhibitors” and “ARBs” To Protect Your Heart? (En Español)Jul. 9, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10-EHC002-A
Adding ACEIs and/or ARBs to Standard Therapy for Stable Ischemic Heart Disease: Benefits and HarmsJul. 9, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10-EHC002-3
Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: A Guide for Adults (En Español)Nov. 16, 2009 
AHRQ Pub. No. 09(10)-EHC015-A
Radiofrequency Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation: Clinician's GuideNov. 16, 2009 
AHRQ Pub. No. 09(10)-EHC015-3
Utilization and Clinical Data on In-Hospital Off-Label Uses of Recombinant Factor VIIaOct. 29, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10(11)-EHC030-3
Adjunctive Devices in PCI To Remove Thrombi or Protect Against Distal Embolization in Patients With ACSMay 16, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC089-3
Noninvasive Technologies for Diagnosing Coronary Artery Disease in Women: Comparative EffectivenessOct. 11, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC034-3
 Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Testing for the Hepatitis C Virus (En Español)Sept. 13, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC090-A
Screening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in AdultsSept. 13, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC090-3
Treating Chronic Hepatitis C: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Nov. 27, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC113-A
Comparative Effectiveness of Treatments for Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in AdultsNov. 27, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC113-3
Treating and Preventing C-diff Infections: A Review of the Research for Adults and Their Caregivers (En Español)Dec. 19, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC051-A
Clostridium difficile Infections: Diagnosis, Treatment, and PreventionDec. 19, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC051-3
Procalcitonin-Guided Antibiotic TherapyOct. 5, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC124-3
 Mental Health
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Treatment Options When Your SSRI Antidepressant Is Not Working Well(En Español)Jul. 24, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC050-A
Treatment for Depression After Unsatisfactory Response to SSRIs in Adults and AdolescentsJul. 24, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC050-3
Antipsychotic Medicines for Treating Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder: A Review of the Research for Adults and Caregivers (En Español)Apr. 10, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC054-A
First-Generation Versus Second-Generation Antipsychotics in Adults: Comparative EffectivenessApr. 10, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC054-3
Antipsychotic Medicines for Children and Teens: A Review of the Research for Parents and Caregivers (En Español)Sept. 4, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC077-A
First- and Second-Generation Antipsychotics for Children: Comparative EffectivenessSept. 4, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC077-3
Medicines for Treating Mental Health Conditions: A Review of the Research for Adults and Caregivers (En Español)Aug. 1, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC087-A
Off-Label Use of Atypical Antipsychotics: An UpdateAug. 1, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC087-3
Medicines for Treating Depression: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Jul. 30, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC012-A
Second-Generation Antidepressants for Treating Adult Depression: An UpdateJul. 30, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC012-3
Therapies for Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Review of the Research (En Español)Mar. 19, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC056-A
Nonpharmacologic Interventions for Treatment-Resistant Depression in AdultsMar. 19, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC056-3
Depression After Brain Injury: A Guide for Patients and Their Caregivers (En Español)Apr. 13, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. No. 11-EHC017-A
Depression After Traumatic Brain InjuryApr. 13, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. No. 11-EHC017-3
Depression Following a Traumatic Brain InjuryNov. 21, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC017-2
 Muscle, Bone, and Joint Conditions
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Medicines for Psoriatic Arthritis: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Nov. 20, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC024-A
Drug Therapy for Psoriatic Arthritis in Adults: Comparative EffectivenessNov. 20, 2012
Medicines for Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Nov. 20, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC025-A
Drug Therapy for Rheumatoid Arthritis: Comparative EffectivenessNov. 20, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC025-3
Reducing the Risk of Bone Fracture: A Review of the Research for Adults With Low Bone Density (En Español)May 16, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC023-A
Treatment To Prevent Osteoporotic Fractures: An UpdateMay 16, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC023-3
Managing Osteoarthritis Pain With Medicines: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Feb. 15, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 06(07)-EHC009-A
Analgesics for OsteoarthritisFeb. 15, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC076-3
Managing Pain From a Broken Hip: A Guide for Adults and Their Caregivers(En Español)May 17, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC022-A
Pain Management Interventions for Elderly Patients With Hip FractureMay 17, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-EHC022-3
Treatment Options for Rotator Cuff Tears: A Guide for Adults (En Español)Oct. 29, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10(11)-EHC050-A
Comparative Effectiveness of Interventions for Rotator Cuff Tears in AdultsOct. 29, 2010 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10(11)-EHC050-3
Antinuclear Antibody, Rheumatoid Factor, and Cyclic-Citrullinated Peptide Tests for Evaluating Musculoskeletal Complaints in ChildrenJul. 5, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC015-3
 Nonclinical Topics
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Managing Care for Adults With Long-term Medical Illnesses (En Español)Aug. 30, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC031-A
Effectiveness of Outpatient Case Management for Adults With Medical Illness and Complex Care NeedsAug. 30, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC031-3
Mitigating the Effects of Low Health Literacy: A Brief of the Research Evidence for Health Communicators & EducatorsMar. 7, 2011 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11-E006-6
Considering Low Health Literacy in the Development or Support of Patient & Consumer InformationMar. 7, 2011
 Obesity
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Keeping Children at a Healthy Weight(En Español)Sept. 19, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC081-A
Childhood Obesity Prevention Programs: Comparative EffectivenessSept. 19, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 13-EHC081-3
Weight-Loss Surgery for Adults With Diabetes or Prediabetes Who Are at the Lower Levels of Obesity (En Español)Sept. 13, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC139-A
Comparative Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery and Nonsurgical Therapy in Adults With Metabolic Conditions and a Body Mass Index of 30.0 to 34.9 kg/m²Sept. 13, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC139-3
 Ophthalmologic Conditions
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Treatments for Open-Angle Glaucoma: A Review of the Research for Adults (En Español)Feb. 14, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC038-A
Comparisons of Medical, Laser, and Incisional Surgical Treatments for Open-Angle Glaucoma in AdultsFeb. 14, 2013 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12(13)-EHC038-3
 Pregnancy and Childbirth
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Progestogens To Prevent Preterm Birth: A Review of the Research About Progestogens for Women at Risk (En Español)Sept. 21, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC105-A
Progestogens for Prevention of Preterm BirthSept. 21, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 12-EHC105-3
Thinking About Inducing Your Labor: A Guide for Pregnant Women (En Español)Dec. 14, 2009 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10-EHC004-A
Elective Induction of Labor: Safety and HarmsNov. 30, 2009 
AHRQ Pub. No. 10-EHC004-3
 Renal Disease
Consumer SummariesClinician SummariesPolicymaker Summaries
Medicines for Early Stage Chronic Kidney Disease: A Review of the Research for Adults With Kidney Disease and Diabetes or High Blood Pressure (En Español)Oct. 11, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC075-A
Management of Chronic Kidney Disease Stages 1–3Oct. 11, 2012 
AHRQ Pub. No. 11(12)-EHC075-3

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