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Use of advanced imaging and specialty referrals in ambulatory patients with uncomplicated headache nearly doubled over a decade, from 6.7% to 13.9% for imaging (P<0.001) and 6.9% to 13.2% for referrals (P=0.005), while lifestyle modification counseling declined from 23.5% to 18.5% (P=0.041).
Effect sizeAdvanced imaging doubled from 6.7% in 1999-2000 to 13.9% in 2009-10; specialty referrals rose from 6.9% to 13.2%
Follow-up10 years
ComparatorEarlier time period (1999-2000) as baseline comparison
Effect summaryadverse; Advanced imaging doubled from 6.7% in 1999-2000 to 13.9% in 2009-10; specialty referrals rose from 6.9% to 13.2%

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PMC5564394
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