Conduct and synthesis of systematic research comparing interventions and strategies to prevent, diagnose, treat, and monitor health conditions. The purpose of this research is to inform patients, providers, and decision-makers, responding to their expressed needs, about which interventions are most effective for which patients under specific circumstances. (hhs.gov/recovery/programs/cer/draftdefinition.html accessed 6/12/2009)
An agency of the PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE established in 1990 to "provide indexing, abstracting, translating, publishing, and other services leading to a more effective and timely dissemination of information on research, demonstration projects, and evaluations with respect to health care to public and private entities and individuals engaged in the improvement of health care delivery..." It supersedes the National Center for Health Services Research. The United States Agency for Health Care Policy and Research was renamed Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) under the Healthcare Research and Quality Act of 1999.
Public Law No: 111-5, enacted February 2009, makes supplemental appropriations for job preservation and creation, infrastructure investment, energy efficiency and science, assistance to the unemployed, and State and local fiscal stabilization, for fiscal year ending September 30, 2009.
Design of patient care wherein institutional resources and personnel are organized around patients rather than around specialized departments. (From Hospitals 1993 Feb 5;67(3):14)
An Act prohibiting a health plan from establishing lifetime limits or annual limits on the dollar value of benefits for any participant or beneficiary after January 1, 2014. It permits a restricted annual limit for plan years beginning prior to January 1, 2014. It provides that a health plan shall not be prevented from placing annual or lifetime per-beneficiary limits on covered benefits. The Act sets up a competitive health insurance market.
A clinical study in which participants may receive diagnostic, therapeutic, or other types of interventions, but the investigator does not assign participants to specific interventions (as in an interventional study).
Media that facilitate transportability of pertinent information concerning patient's illness across varied providers and geographic locations. Some versions include direct linkages to online consumer health information that is relevant to the health conditions and treatments related to a specific patient.
An approach of practicing medicine with the goal to improve and evaluate patient care. It requires the judicious integration of best research evidence with the patient's values to make decisions about medical care. This method is to help physicians make proper diagnosis, devise best testing plan, choose best treatment and methods of disease prevention, as well as develop guidelines for large groups of patients with the same disease. (from JAMA 296 (9), 2006)
A plan for collecting and utilizing data so that desired information can be obtained with sufficient precision or so that an hypothesis can be tested properly.
The application of discoveries generated by laboratory research and preclinical studies to the development of clinical trials and studies in humans. A second area of translational research concerns enhancing the adoption of best practices.
Treatments which are undergoing clinical trials or for which there is insufficient evidence to determine their effects on health outcomes; coverage for such treatments is often denied by health insurers.
Innovation and improvement of the health care system by reappraisal, amendment of services, and removal of faults and abuses in providing and distributing health services to patients. It includes a re-alignment of health services and health insurance to maximum demographic elements (the unemployed, indigent, uninsured, elderly, inner cities, rural areas) with reference to coverage, hospitalization, pricing and cost containment, insurers' and employers' costs, pre-existing medical conditions, prescribed drugs, equipment, and services.
The act of regarding attentively and studying facts and occurrences, gathering data through analyzing, measuring, and drawing conclusions, with the purpose of applying the observed information to theoretical assumptions. Observation as a scientific method in the acquisition of knowledge began in classical antiquity; in modern science and medicine its greatest application is facilitated by modern technology. Observation is one of the components of the research process.
Financial support of research activities.
Research aimed at assessing the quality and effectiveness of health care as measured by the attainment of a specified end result or outcome. Measures include parameters such as improved health, lowered morbidity or mortality, and improvement of abnormal states (such as elevated blood pressure).
Works about clinical trials that involve at least one test treatment and one control treatment, concurrent enrollment and follow-up of the test- and control-treated groups, and in which the treatments to be administered are selected by a random process, such as the use of a random-numbers table.
Evaluation procedures that focus on both the outcome or status (OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT) of the patient at the end of an episode of care - presence of symptoms, level of activity, and mortality; and the process (ASSESSMENT, PROCESS) - what is done for the patient diagnostically and therapeutically.
The field of information science concerned with the analysis and dissemination of medical data through the application of computers to various aspects of health care and medicine.
The purposes, missions, and goals of an individual organization or its units, established through administrative processes. It includes an organization's long-range plans and administrative philosophy.
Decisions, usually developed by government policymakers, for determining present and future objectives pertaining to the health care system.
The process of making a selective intellectual judgment when presented with several complex alternatives consisting of several variables, and usually defining a course of action or an idea.
Conditional probability of exposure to a treatment given observed covariates.
A subspecialty of internal medicine concerned with the study of neoplasms.
The circulation or wide dispersal of information.
A method of comparing the cost of a program with its expected benefits in dollars (or other currency). The benefit-to-cost ratio is a measure of total return expected per unit of money spent. This analysis generally excludes consideration of factors that are not measured ultimately in economic terms. Cost effectiveness compares alternative ways to achieve a specific set of results.
Systematic gathering of data for a particular purpose from various sources, including questionnaires, interviews, observation, existing records, and electronic devices. The process is usually preliminary to statistical analysis of the data.
Patient involvement in the decision-making process in matters pertaining to health.
The broad dissemination of new ideas, procedures, techniques, materials, and devices and the degree to which these are accepted and used.
The concept concerned with all aspects of providing and distributing health services to a patient population.
Application of statistical procedures to analyze specific observed or assumed facts from a particular study.
Federal program, created by Public Law 89-97, Title XVIII-Health Insurance for the Aged, a 1965 amendment to the Social Security Act, that provides health insurance benefits to persons over the age of 65 and others eligible for Social Security benefits. It consists of two separate but coordinated programs: hospital insurance (MEDICARE PART A) and supplementary medical insurance (MEDICARE PART B). (Hospital Administration Terminology, AHA, 2d ed and A Discursive Dictionary of Health Care, US House of Representatives, 1976)
Evaluation undertaken to assess the results or consequences of management and procedures used in combating disease in order to determine the efficacy, effectiveness, safety, and practicability of these interventions in individual cases or series.
Works about pre-planned studies of the safety, efficacy, or optimum dosage schedule (if appropriate) of one or more diagnostic, therapeutic, or prophylactic drugs, devices, or techniques selected according to predetermined criteria of eligibility and observed for predefined evidence of favorable and unfavorable effects. This concept includes clinical trials conducted both in the U.S. and in other countries.
New abnormal growth of tissue. Malignant neoplasms show a greater degree of anaplasia and have the properties of invasion and metastasis, compared to benign neoplasms.

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Neoplasm refers to an abnormal growth of cells that can be benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous). Neoplasms can occur in any part of the body and can affect various organs and tissues. The term "neoplasm" is often used interchangeably with "tumor," but while all tumors are neoplasms, not all neoplasms are tumors.

Types of Neoplasms

There are many different types of neoplasms, including:

1. Carcinomas: These are malignant tumors that arise in the epithelial cells lining organs and glands. Examples include breast cancer, lung cancer, and colon cancer.
2. Sarcomas: These are malignant tumors that arise in connective tissue, such as bone, cartilage, and fat. Examples include osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and soft tissue sarcoma.
3. Lymphomas: These are cancers of the immune system, specifically affecting the lymph nodes and other lymphoid tissues. Examples include Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
4. Leukemias: These are cancers of the blood and bone marrow that affect the white blood cells. Examples include acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL).
5. Melanomas: These are malignant tumors that arise in the pigment-producing cells called melanocytes. Examples include skin melanoma and eye melanoma.

Causes and Risk Factors of Neoplasms

The exact causes of neoplasms are not fully understood, but there are several known risk factors that can increase the likelihood of developing a neoplasm. These include:

1. Genetic predisposition: Some people may be born with genetic mutations that increase their risk of developing certain types of neoplasms.
2. Environmental factors: Exposure to certain environmental toxins, such as radiation and certain chemicals, can increase the risk of developing a neoplasm.
3. Infection: Some neoplasms are caused by viruses or bacteria. For example, human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common cause of cervical cancer.
4. Lifestyle factors: Factors such as smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, and a poor diet can increase the risk of developing certain types of neoplasms.
5. Family history: A person's risk of developing a neoplasm may be higher if they have a family history of the condition.

Signs and Symptoms of Neoplasms

The signs and symptoms of neoplasms can vary depending on the type of cancer and where it is located in the body. Some common signs and symptoms include:

1. Unusual lumps or swelling
2. Pain
3. Fatigue
4. Weight loss
5. Change in bowel or bladder habits
6. Unexplained bleeding
7. Coughing up blood
8. Hoarseness or a persistent cough
9. Changes in appetite or digestion
10. Skin changes, such as a new mole or a change in the size or color of an existing mole.

Diagnosis and Treatment of Neoplasms

The diagnosis of a neoplasm usually involves a combination of physical examination, imaging tests (such as X-rays, CT scans, or MRI scans), and biopsy. A biopsy involves removing a small sample of tissue from the suspected tumor and examining it under a microscope for cancer cells.

The treatment of neoplasms depends on the type, size, location, and stage of the cancer, as well as the patient's overall health. Some common treatments include:

1. Surgery: Removing the tumor and surrounding tissue can be an effective way to treat many types of cancer.
2. Chemotherapy: Using drugs to kill cancer cells can be effective for some types of cancer, especially if the cancer has spread to other parts of the body.
3. Radiation therapy: Using high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells can be effective for some types of cancer, especially if the cancer is located in a specific area of the body.
4. Immunotherapy: Boosting the body's immune system to fight cancer can be an effective treatment for some types of cancer.
5. Targeted therapy: Using drugs or other substances to target specific molecules on cancer cells can be an effective treatment for some types of cancer.

Prevention of Neoplasms

While it is not always possible to prevent neoplasms, there are several steps that can reduce the risk of developing cancer. These include:

1. Avoiding exposure to known carcinogens (such as tobacco smoke and radiation)
2. Maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle
3. Getting regular exercise
4. Not smoking or using tobacco products
5. Limiting alcohol consumption
6. Getting vaccinated against certain viruses that are associated with cancer (such as human papillomavirus, or HPV)
7. Participating in screening programs for early detection of cancer (such as mammograms for breast cancer and colonoscopies for colon cancer)
8. Avoiding excessive exposure to sunlight and using protective measures such as sunscreen and hats to prevent skin cancer.

It's important to note that not all cancers can be prevented, and some may be caused by factors that are not yet understood or cannot be controlled. However, by taking these steps, individuals can reduce their risk of developing cancer and improve their overall health and well-being.

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The duration of effectiveness and whether a booster will be needed is unknown. The high cost of this vaccine has been a cause ... Initial research in the 1940s and 1950s attributed cervical cancer to smegma (e.g. Heins et al. 1958). During the 1960s and ... February 2020). "Mortality impact of achieving WHO cervical cancer elimination targets: a comparative modelling analysis in 78 ... In medical research, the most famous immortalized cell line, known as HeLa, was developed from cervical cancer cells of a woman ...
Articles that may contain original research from July 2014, All articles that may contain original research, Articles needing ... For this and other reasons, the effectiveness of rating systems such as the ESRB to actually curb violent gameplay in youth ... video games are likely to remain a part of modern society has led to a brace of comparative studies between violent games and ... As research supporting the view that video game violence leads to youth violence has been produced, there have been a number of ...
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In early research in this area, Turek tried to understand more about how sperm "viability" relates to "motility." Subsequently ... In addition, FNA Mapping has been used to determine the effectiveness of mapping in patients after sterilizing chemotherapy, ... comparative study of currently used techniques to diagnosis EDO followed by the invention and publication of a dynamic, ... Turek is a recent recipient of a National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant for research designed to help infertile men become ...
The systemic use of comparative research demonstrated the model's effectiveness. Housing First for the chronically homeless is ... A research study at University of Northern Carolina also reported that a housing project for the chronically homeless called ... Research conducted in the late 1990s by pioneering American social researcher Dennis P. Culhane and others demonstrated that ... According to Stanhope and Dunn, Housing First is "an example of research-driven policy making but also resulted in a ...
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  • The second most downloaded piece was a Research article on " Efficacy classifications of modern therapies in multiple sclerosis, " downloaded just shy of 3,000 times and published in late February 2021. (eversana.com)
  • Within these systematic reviews, the effectiveness of custom-made FOs was compared to placebo/simple FOs or no FOs. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Snowballing's effectiveness makes it best practice in systematic reviews despite being time-consuming and tedious. (jmir.org)
  • Committee on Standards for Systematic Reviews of Comparative Effectiveness Research. (who.int)
  • In response to the need for data to support comparative effectiveness research (CER), or patient-centered outcomes research, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) and CDC's National Program of Cancer Registries (NPCR) developed a special data collection enhancement project to help answer specific CER questions through the development of analytic datasets. (cdc.gov)
  • AHRQ Projects funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Trust Fund. (ahrq.gov)
  • Engaging parent-child dyad and healthcare provider stakeholders in a patient-centered comparative effectiveness study. (cdc.gov)
  • This issue of Effectiveness Matters summarises the evidence relating to the implementation of interventions to prevent pressure ulcers in hospital and community care settings. (york.ac.uk)
  • These reviews have found convincing evidence of effectiveness for high-specification foam mattresses, 7 but not for standalone nutritional interventions 8 or for the application of topical agents over bony prominences. (york.ac.uk)
  • The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) is a health policy research organization dedicated to the advancement of good evidence and science, and to fostering an environment in the United States that supports medical innovation. (npcnow.org)
  • Results: Results from intervention effectiveness studies on hearing loss prevention do not provide evidence to support current practices. (cdc.gov)
  • Direct evidence for cloth and medical mask efficacy and effectiveness in the community is limited. (who.int)
  • 3. Since such a policy and plan should be based on solid evidence, it is vital to carry out beforehand a comprehensive assessment and anal ysis of the knowledge gap and the current state of research, information and knowledge manageme nt in each country. (who.int)
  • DEPLOY, a matched-pair, group-randomized pilot comparative effectiveness trial involving two YMCA facilities in greater Indianapolis, compared the delivery of a group-based DPP lifestyle intervention by the YMCA with brief counseling alone (control). (cdc.gov)
  • We aimed to provide a measure of comparative effectiveness of mRNA vaccines (BNT162b2 and mRNA-1273) against B.1.617.2 (Delta) versus B.1.1.7 (Alpha) VOCs, using a case-case study design. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods This retrospective study compared the clinical effectiveness of Ad26.COV2.S (Janssen/Johnson and Johnson) to BNT162b2 among dialysis patients. (medrxiv.org)
  • Conclusion In a large real-world cohort of dialysis patients, no difference was detected in the clinical effectiveness of BNT162b2 and Ad26.COV2.S, despite an inconsistent antibody response to the latter. (medrxiv.org)
  • We developed a case-case study to compare mRNA vaccine effectiveness against Delta versus Alpha coronavirus variants. (cdc.gov)
  • Determining the comparative effectiveness of CPAP versus CPAPflex in those subjects with OSA who have high nasal resistance through increasing adherence to therapy, thus allowing the WTC Health Program to make appropriate treatment decision with regard to these responders. (cdc.gov)
  • We found significantly higher odds of vaccine breakthrough infection in Delta-infected patients than in Alpha-infected patients (odds ratio 1.96 [95% CI 1.22-3.14]), suggesting lower effectiveness of the mRNA vaccines in preventing infection with the Delta variant. (cdc.gov)
  • Early reports of vaccine effectiveness indicate a high protection for mRNA vaccines against infection and disease ( 5 , 6 ) and a reduced viral load in the vaccinated case-patients ( 7 , 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • However, reports of vaccine effectiveness against Delta have shown decreased protection of the vaccines compared with the Alpha variant ( 2 , 9 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Because individual vaccines may be differentially available or acceptable to patients, it is important to understand comparative effectiveness of other vaccines, such those based on adeno-virus technologies. (medrxiv.org)
  • To date, there are no comparative effectiveness data for these vaccines on clinical outcomes. (medrxiv.org)
  • A type of health care research that compares the results of one approach for managing a disease to the results of other approaches. (ahrq.gov)
  • Since then, a flurry of leading integrative healthcare professional and academic associations weighed in for more attention to pragmatic, real-world, effectiveness approaches. (healthy.net)
  • This defined research goal must only be achievable by an interdisciplinary team approach involving innovative combination of distinct disciplines and/or intellectual viewpoints, synergy in expertise and approaches, and well-managed team interactions. (nih.gov)
  • Tackling the most ambitious goals and challenges of modern neuroscience research is increasingly dependent on collaborative approaches that leverage expertise and advances across multiple disciplines, an ever-increasing knowledgebase, and a broad armamentarium of technologies. (nih.gov)
  • In the proposal, please thoroughly explain your research need for access to restricted-use variables, your analytic plan, how you intend to report your results, and the exact output you need for your near final product (e.g., paper, journal article or presentation). (cdc.gov)
  • Proposal amendments, including changes to the research team or minor adjustments to research questions or output, require an updated proposal and full review by Review Committee. (cdc.gov)
  • After the proposal is approved, all members of the research team are required to complete the Confidentiality Training. (cdc.gov)
  • The first is a proposal to expand comparative effectiveness research. (politifact.com)
  • The YMCA, which was engaged before the development of the research grant proposal, collaborated with researchers at IUSM throughout the study. (cdc.gov)
  • Some opponents, however, claim the government would use findings from this research to ration care. (politifact.com)
  • Findings may be used for research purposes, but should not be considered current. (ahrq.gov)
  • Read the commentary in the Journal of the American Medical Association on comparative effectiveness research (CER) and NIH's leadership role by NIH Director Francis Collins and Dr. Michael Lauer. (nih.gov)
  • If you work in the field of Health Economics and Outcome Research (HEOR) in the life sciences industry, you know just how valuable the Journal of Comparative Effectiveness Research (JCER) is. (eversana.com)
  • The evaluation catalogued how CER funding was invested to achieve the vision of the Federal Coordinating Council on Comparative Effectiveness Research, develop tools for ongoing assessment of the ARRA CER portfolio, and provide guidance to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding future CER evaluations and investments. (insightpolicyresearch.com)
  • This 3-year study provided the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation with a formative, short-term assessment of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)-funded comparative effectiveness research (CER) portfolio. (insightpolicyresearch.com)
  • The objectives of the present study were to summarize the comparative effectiveness of FOs in the treatment of various foot problems in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, on the primary outcomes foot function and foot pain, and the secondary outcomes physical functioning, health related quality of life, compliance, adverse events, the costs of FOs and patient satisfaction. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The objective of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of a lengthened multi-disciplinary team consultation in primary care in reducing anxiety and depression in mothers. (nih.gov)
  • Aim: Describe engagement activities in a comparative effectiveness study evaluating two interventions for promoting psychosocial health among youth ages 10-17 who have recently experienced a nonintentional injury. (cdc.gov)
  • Conclusion: Results highlight diverse methods of engaging patient and professional stakeholders, critical recommendations for improving study engagement and retention, and future directions for this patient-engaged comparative effectiveness research. (cdc.gov)
  • We are pleased to announce that Insight Policy Research was acquired by Westat, effective June 15, 2022. (insightpolicyresearch.com)
  • This information comes from a research report that was funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, a Federal Government agency. (ahrq.gov)
  • They should not be construed as an official position of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org)
  • Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. (bvsalud.org)
  • However, a broad variation in FOs is used, both in clinical practice and in research. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A broad variation in FOs is used in the treatment of specific RA-related foot problems, both in clinical practice and research. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Here is the 2009 Integrator Top 10 for integrative policy, practice, research and professional activity. (healthy.net)
  • Dr. Jones' research focuses on key areas of digital health including the use of electronic health records (EHRs) to support innovation in care process redesign, the development of tools and processes for implementing shared decision-making and patient-reported data collection in routine care, and deploying and evaluating health IT tools in "real-world" clinical practice settings. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Dr. Jones received his PhD in health services research from the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, his MBA from the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University, and his BS in physiology from the University of California, Davis. (sutterhealth.org)
  • Our combined experience now offers expanded expertise in health, education, and social policy as well as deeper methodological skills in survey research, evaluation, data analytics, and technical assistance. (insightpolicyresearch.com)
  • Most reported interventions focus on the use of hearing protectors, and effectiveness depends on the quality of the implementation of prevention programs. (cdc.gov)
  • Methods A systematic review and meta-analysis, including primary research studies of any method published in peer-reviewed journals. (bmj.com)
  • Background Extensive research has been conducted into the effects of feedback interventions within many areas of healthcare, but prehospital emergency care has been relatively neglected. (bmj.com)
  • The NICE guideline further states that additional research is needed on debridement techniques, negative wound pressure therapy, risk assessment in children, pressure redistribution devices, and the optimum position and frequency for repositioning patients. (york.ac.uk)
  • Genetic testing for suicide risk assessment: Theoretical premises, research challenges and ethical concerns. (cdc.gov)
  • Low rate of primary med nonadherence in the overall population differed from prior studies in this setting and others and should be assessed in future research. (sutterhealth.org)
  • however, well-designed comparative effectiveness studies are required. (who.int)
  • This information is from research on adults. (ahrq.gov)
  • Research participants were adults who attended a diabetes risk-screening event at one of two semi-urban YMCA facilities and had a BMI (kg/m2) greater than 24, two or more risk factors for diabetes, and a random capillary blood glucose concentration of 110-199 mg/dL. (cdc.gov)
  • Comparative effectiveness usually compares two or more types of treatments, such as different drugs, for the same disease. (ahrq.gov)
  • These treatments may work as well as antidepressants, but more research is needed to know for sure. (ahrq.gov)
  • Comparative effectiveness also can compare types of surgery or other kinds of medical procedures and tests. (ahrq.gov)
  • Themes of effectiveness, comparative effectiveness, medical costs and the role of research in reform are on the table. (healthy.net)
  • To assess the effectiveness of cloth and medical masks for preventing SARS-CoV-2 transmission in community settings. (who.int)
  • The primary outcome was the comparative rate of COVID-19 considered over 3 follow-up intervals: weeks 1-3, 4-6, and ≥ 7 post-vaccination. (medrxiv.org)
  • Two other types of talk therapy (interpersonal therapy and psychodynamic therapy) might also work as well as antidepressants, but more research is needed to know for sure. (ahrq.gov)
  • The Act called on the Institute of Medicine to recommend comparative effectiveness research priority topics. (cdc.gov)
  • Definitive high quality RCTs, with adequate sample sizes and long-term follow-up, are needed to investigate the comparative (cost-) effectiveness of different kinds of foot orthoses for the treatment of foot problems related to rheumatoid arthritis. (biomedcentral.com)
  • Further research is needed to provide guidance and frameworks supporting better design and evaluation of feedback interventions within EMS. (bmj.com)
  • We're proud of what we've done to date, and excited about our growing team's capabilities to deliver world-class research. (eversana.com)
  • Validating this potential reduction of vaccine effectiveness against the Delta VOC is critical to inform further public health measures, particularly as the variant becomes globally dominant. (cdc.gov)
  • Works about randomized clinical trials that compare interventions in clinical settings and which look at a range of effectiveness outcomes and impacts. (bvsalud.org)
  • While designed and appropriate for use in comparative safety and effectiveness research involving medicine and the life sciences , the package can be used in other situations involving outcomes with multiple confounders. (bvsalud.org)
  • Their recommendations are in the report Initial National Priorities for Comparative Effectiveness Research ( http://www.nap.edu/catalog/12648.html ). (cdc.gov)
  • Comparative Effectiveness Report No. 44. (bvsalud.org)
  • Dr. Jones directs Sutter Health's Health Care Solutions team, and is a Principal Investigator at the Sutter Health Center for Health Systems Research (East Campus, currently operating as Sutter's Research Development and Dissemination). (sutterhealth.org)
  • 1 - 4 As such, efforts to vaccinate these patients and understand the effectiveness of vaccinations in this cohort are critical. (medrxiv.org)
  • The WHO COVID-19 Research Database is a resource created in response to the Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC). (bvsalud.org)