Uterine fibroids are sex–steroid responsive benign tumors primarily composed of smooth muscle cells and extracellular matrix that develop in the wall of the uterus.1 They are one of the most common neoplasms in reproductive-aged women. Lifetime prevalence estimates in premenopausal women range...
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Review
Importance
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disease characterized by inflammation and immune-mediated injury to multiple organ systems, including the mucocutaneous, musculoskeletal, hematologic, and kidney systems. Approximately 3.4 million people worldwide have...
Substance Use Resources
Substance Use Resources
The AHRQ Academy has compiled and developed several resources for providers treating substance use disorders in primary care and ambulatory care practices.
Drug Efficacy in the Treatment of Antipsychotic-Induced Akathisia: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Importance: Antipsychotic-induced akathisia (AIA) occurs in 14% to 35% of patients treated with antipsychotics and is associated with increased suicide and decreased adherence in patients with schizophrenia. However, no comprehensive review and network meta-analysis has been conducted to compare...
Surveillance Colonoscopy Findings in Older Adults With a History of Colorectal Adenomas
Importance
Postpolypectomy surveillance is a common colonoscopy indication in older adults; however, guidelines provide little direction on when to stop surveillance in this population.
Objective
To estimate surveillance colonoscopy yields in older adults.
Design,...
Omalizumab for the Treatment of Multiple Food Allergies
BACKGROUND
Food allergies are common and are associated with substantial morbidity; the only approved treatment is oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy.
METHODS
In this trial, we assessed whether omalizumab, a monoclonal anti-IgE antibody, would be effective and safe as...
ADHD Diagnosis and Treatment in Children and Adolescents
Objective. The systematic review assessed evidence on the diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents to inform a planned update of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines.
Data sources. We searched PubMed...
Shorter Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Older Adults After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Systematic Review and Network Meta-Analysis
Importance: The optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for older adults after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is uncertain because they are simultaneously at higher risk for both ischemic and bleeding events.
Objective: To investigate the association of abbreviated...
Eating Family Meals Together at Home
Eating meals at home together as a family is important for both parents and children.
Eating dinner together at least 3 or 4 times per week has positive effects on child development and has been linked to children’s lower rates of overweight and obesity, substance abuse, teen pregnancy,...
Therapist-guided remote versus in-person cognitive behavioural therapy: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Background: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been shown to be effective for several psychiatric and somatic conditions; however, most randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have administered treatment in person and whether remote delivery is similarly effective remains uncertain. We sought...