EPC Topics In Progress

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The following is a list of topics for which work has begun on evidence reports from the Evidence-based Practice Centers (EPCs). Knowledge of an evidence report and its release date might be useful to decisionmakers. Note that the expected release dates are tentative and subject to change, being updated as necessary. Please direct inquiries about an ongoing topic to: epc@ahrq.gov.

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Cancer and Blood Disorders

Enhancing Use and Quality of Colorectal Cancer Screening (late 2009)

Dietary Supplements

Safety of Probiotics Used to Reduce Risk and Prevent or Treat Disease (late 2009)

Ear, Nose, and Throat Conditions

Management of Acute Otitis Media, Update (late 2009)

Lung Conditions

Exercise-induced Bronchoconstriction and Asthma (late 2009)

Obstetric and Gynecologic Conditions

Vaginal Birth After Cesarean—Update (early 2010)

Oral and Gastrointestinal Disorders

Lactose Intolerance and Health (late 2009)

Pediatric

Management of Acute Otitis Media, Update (late 2009)

Current as of October 2009

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Internet Citation:

EPC Topics In Progress. October 2009. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, MD. http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/epc/epcprogress.htm

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