EPC-Related Articles, August 29, 2014

American Journal of Managed Care
Chambers JD, Winn A, Zhong Y, Olchanski N, Cangelosi MJ. Potential role of network meta-analysis in value-based insurance design. Am J Manag Care 2014 Aug; 20(8):641-8. [Uses clinical trials included in AHRQ comparative effectiveness review, Treatment to Prevent Fractures in Men and Women with Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis: Update of a 2007 Report, 2012.]  Select to view the abstract.

Canadian Association of Nephrology Nurses and Technologists (CANNT) Journal
Harwood L, Wazny L, Wilson J. Recent changes in anemia management: the Kidney Diseases Improving Global Outcomes (KDIGO) anemia guideline versus the Canadian Society of Nephrology (CSN). CANNT J 2014 Jul-Sep; 24(3):12-end. [Cites AHRQ comparative effectiveness review, Epoetin and Darbepoetin for Managing Anemia in Patients Undergoing Cancer Treatment: Comparative Effectiveness Update, 2013.]

Clinical Advisor
Collazo S. Identifying obstructive sleep apnea. Clin Advis 2014 Aug; online. [Cites AHRQ comparative effectiveness review, Diagnosis and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Adults, 2011, as published on AHRQ’s Effective Health Care Program Web site.]

Generations
Polivka LJ, Kwak J. The future of long-term care and the aging network. Generations 2014 Summer; 38(2):67-73. [Cites AHRQ comparative effectiveness review, Long-Term Care for Older Adults: A Review of Home- and Community-based Services Versus Institutional Care, 2012.]

Kane RL. The future of the aging network. Generations 2014 Summer; 38(2):80-84. [Cites AHRQ technical review, Closing the Quality Gap: Revisiting the State of the Science, Volume 7: Quality Improvement Measurement of Outcomes for People with Disabilities, 2012.]

Journal of Pakistan Medical Association
Bhombal ST, Usman A, Ghufran M. Effectiveness of behavioural management on migraine in adult patients visiting family practice clinics: a randomized controlled trial. J Pak Med Assoc 2014 Aug; 64(8):900-6. [Cites AHRQ technical review, Behavioral and Physical Treatments for Migraine Headache, 1999.] Select to view the abstract.

Journal of Urology
Pearle MS, Goldfarb DS, Assimos DG, Curhan G, Denu-Ciocca CJ, Matlaga BR, Monga M, Penniston KL, Preminger GM, Turk TM, et al. Medical management of kidney stones: AUA guideline. J Urol 2014 Aug; 192(2):316-24. [Uses evidence from AHRQ comparative effectiveness review, Recurrent Nephrolithiasis in Adults: Comparative Effectiveness of Preventive Medical Strategies, 2012.] Select to view the abstract.

Also refer to article by Farr et al. (J Womens Health, 2014) cited in U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)/Put Prevention Into Practice (PPIP)-Related Articles.