Language Bias Among Chinese-Sponsored Randomized Clinical Trials in Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses-Can Anything Be Done?
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DOI: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.6370
Abstract: Clinical investigators working in non–English-speaking countries are more likely to report their studies in an international, English-language journal if the results are positive and tend to publish negative findings in their local languages,1 which can… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; reviews meta; systematic reviews; clinical trials ... See more keywords
Quality of reporting of systematic reviews and meta‐analyses of surgical randomized clinical trials
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DOI: 10.1002/bjs5.50266
Abstract: Well designed and conducted systematic reviews are essential to clinical practice. Surgical intervention is more complex than medical intervention when considering special items related to procedures. There has been no cross‐sectional study of the reporting… read more here.
Keywords: reviews meta; surgical randomized; quality reporting; systematic reviews ... See more keywords
Which academic search systems are suitable for systematic reviews or meta‐analyses? Evaluating retrieval qualities of Google Scholar, PubMed, and 26 other resources
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DOI: 10.1002/jrsm.1378
Abstract: Rigorous evidence identification is essential for systematic reviews and meta‐analyses (evidence syntheses) because the sample selection of relevant studies determines a review's outcome, validity, and explanatory power. Yet, the search systems allowing access to this… read more here.
Keywords: reviews meta; search; evidence; google scholar ... See more keywords
Evidence-Based Decision-Making 2: Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1138-8_22
Abstract: The number of studies published in the biomedical literature has dramatically increased over the last few decades. This massive proliferation of literature makes clinical medicine increasingly complex, and information from multiple studies is often needed… read more here.
Keywords: decision making; reviews meta; systematic reviews; evidence based ... See more keywords
Principles of Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses.
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DOI: 10.1007/978-1-0716-1566-9_1
Abstract: In this chapter, we summarize the key principles involved in designing and conducting a rigorous systematic review focused on an intervention question. We provide key definitions on what systematic reviews and meta-analysis are and how… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; reviews meta; systematic review; systematic reviews ... See more keywords
Systematic reviews and meta-analysis in rheumatology: a gentle introduction for clinicians
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DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04590-6
Abstract: Given the plethora of studies today on the same topic, clinicians in rheumatology as well as others increasingly rely on systematic reviews, with or without meta-analysis, to aid in their evidence-based decision-making. However, given time… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; reviews meta; rheumatology; systematic reviews ... See more keywords
Polymorphisms of methalenetetrahydrofolate reductase in recurrent pregnancy loss: an overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses
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DOI: 10.1007/s10815-019-01473-2
Abstract: PurposeThe aim is to summarize and evaluate current systematic reviews and meta-analyses on MTHFR polymorphisms in recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL).MethodsWe searched Pubmed and Embase databases and selected in form of PICOS (participants, interventions, comparisons, outcomes,… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; reviews meta; pregnancy loss; systematic reviews ... See more keywords
CME instructions: Conducting and interpreting high-quality systematic reviews and meta-analyses
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DOI: 10.1007/s12350-017-0827-x
Abstract: (1) Studies employing meta-analytic techniques to answer clinical questions are growing exponentially. (2) Given the complex methodology, there is a need to acquaint clinicians with modern-day methodological standards for conducting systematic reviews and meta-analyses. (3)… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; reviews meta; quality; cme instructions ... See more keywords
Evaluation of spin in the abstracts of systematic reviews and meta-analyses focused on cataract therapies.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajo.2021.03.032
Abstract: PURPOSE Spin-the misrepresentation of study findings such that the beneficial effects of an intervention are magnified beyond what the results actually show-is a reporting practice that has been shown to influence perceptions of treatment efficacy… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; reviews meta; study; systematic reviews ... See more keywords
Transcendental meditation for lowering blood pressure: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ctim.2017.07.008
Abstract: BACKGROUND Transcendental meditation (TM) is a stress reduction technique that can potentially lower blood pressure (BP) safely. The American Heart Association recommends that TM may be considered in clinical practice. OBJECTIVE To provide an overview… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; reviews meta; overview systematic; blood pressure ... See more keywords
Total glucosides of paeony for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: A methodological and reporting quality evaluation of systematic reviews and meta-analyses.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.intimp.2020.106920
Abstract: OBJECTIVE To assess the methodological, reporting and evidence quality of systematic reviews and meta-analyses of total glucosides of paeony (TGP) for rheumatoid arthritis (RA). METHODS We comprehensively searched the literature in numerous databases from inception… read more here.
Keywords: meta analyses; quality; reviews meta; systematic reviews ... See more keywords